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The Future of the Smart Home

Invited by Linda and the team at SlovakiaTech in Košice, Slovakia, to give their keynote for the fourth year running.

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Matthew GriffinFounder, President and Futurist, 311 Institute

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About this keynote

Firstly, thank you to Linda and the team at SlovakiaTech in Kosice, Slovakia, for inviting me to be their keynote for the fourth year running where, this time I was asked to present on the Future of the Smart Home, arguably the most important place in all our lives.

Talked about for decades now the concept of the smart home is one that has grabbed the attention of science fiction writers the world over but, even though the technology is now emerging to make it a full reality, for many of us having a smart home is having an Alexa smart device in the kitchen chatting to us.

During this keynote I explore the future of communities, home construction, and the home itself, and all within the frame of the technologies that we have on the proverbial truck today.

I start off by exploring the importance of green spaces and how today we’re starting to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help us create greener communities that prioritise people’s mental health, then take a look at the latest 3D printed buildings and materials to create Passive Homes, before turning my attention inside the house and exploring how truly smart homes can help us all live longer, healthier, happier, and more convenient and comfortable lives.

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Key takeaways

Truly smart homes can help people live longer, healthier, happier, more convenient and more comfortable lives.
Green spaces matter, and technology is starting to help create greener communities that put people's mental health first.
3D printed buildings and new materials are being used to create Passive Homes.

Questions and answers

What does the Future of the Smart Home keynote cover?

Matthew explored the future of communities, home construction and the home itself, framed by the technologies available today. He started with green spaces and mental health, moved to 3D printed buildings and Passive Homes, and ended inside the house.

Where and when was this keynote given?

It was given in Košice, Slovakia, in March 2025, for SlovakiaTech. It was the fourth year running that Linda and the team invited Matthew to give their keynote.

Is a smart home just a voice assistant?

No. Matthew pointed out that for many people a smart home still means an Alexa device chatting to them in the kitchen. He showed that truly smart homes go much further, helping people live longer, healthier and more comfortable lives.

Can Matthew give this keynote at our event?

Yes. Matthew tailors each session to the audience, as a keynote, panel, executive briefing or leadership workshop, in person first, anywhere in the world.