
Join us May 8–9, 2025, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit, MI, for Controls-Con 2025—the premier smart building controls conference designed for system integrators, engineers, and facility managers looking to enhance their expertise.
This year’s theme—Smart Building Spring Training—focuses on gearing up with the tools, strategies, and technologies that will shape the future of building automation. Distech Controls is at the forefront, offering innovative solutions that drive smarter, more energy-efficient buildings with IoT and AI capabilities.
Bringing the Heat to the Field...
Kelly Boyd - Vice President of Sales, USA, Distech Controls

Kelly Boyd is the Vice President of Sales for Distech Controls in the Americas region. A University of Connecticut graduate, Kelly is a 29-year industry veteran with extensive experience in building technologies. Over the course of his career, Kelly held multiple leadership roles at Siemens for 17 years, overseeing divisions in Power Distribution, Process Automation, and Building Technologies. He has also served 2 years at Acuity Intelligent Spaces before joining Distech Controls, where he now leads the sales efforts for one of the most dynamic companies in the smart building solutions space.
About Distech Controls
Distech Controls is a global leader in providing cutting-edge building automation solutions that integrate IoT, AI, and cloud technologies to improve energy efficiency, operational performance, and occupant comfort. With a focus on delivering innovative, intelligent solutions, Distech Controls helps building owners and operators achieve sustainable and connected environments through advanced automation systems. Their product offerings combine seamless integration, open architecture, and data-driven insights to enable smarter building management.
What Powers Distech Controls’ Impact
Eclypse Apex: The Future of Building Automation
The Eclypse Apex is one of the most powerful and advanced building automation controllers available today, offering cutting-edge IoT and AI capabilities. Designed to provide real-time data analysis, the Eclypse Apex ensures that building systems run more efficiently and intelligently.
Why it matters:
- Advanced IoT & AI Integration: The Eclypse Apex utilizes the latest IoT and AI technologies to provide predictive analytics and optimization.
- Real-Time Data Processing: Gain access to actionable insights and real-time data to make informed decisions that enhance operational efficiency.
- Scalable Solution: Ideal for both small and large-scale buildings, the Eclypse Apex can handle a variety of building management tasks with ease.
Eclypse 600 Series: Efficiency Meets Flexibility
The Eclypse 600 Series is designed to simplify and optimize building management with powerful, flexible solutions that integrate seamlessly into any building system. From HVAC to lighting controls, the Eclypse 600 Series enhances building performance and reduces energy consumption.


Why it matters:
- Seamless Integration: The Eclypse 600 Series integrates easily with existing building systems, reducing installation time and complexity.
- Energy Efficiency: Helps reduce energy consumption by optimizing building operations and providing continuous monitoring.
- Modular Flexibility: Ideal for facilities of all sizes, the Eclypse 600 Series offers flexibility and scalability to fit a variety of needs.
Atrius Facilities: Driving Smarter Operations
The Atrius Facilities platform offers a comprehensive, cloud-based solution for building operations, providing real-time data and insights to improve facility management. By integrating IoT sensors, the Atrius Facilities platform delivers actionable insights into building performance and occupancy patterns.


Why it matters:
- Cloud-Based Data Management: Access data anytime, anywhere, with the power of the cloud, allowing for smarter, data-driven decisions.
- Improved Occupant Comfort: By tracking and optimizing building systems, Atrius Facilities ensures that building occupants are comfortable and the environment is optimized.
- Proactive Maintenance: Leverages real-time data to predict and prevent maintenance issues before they become costly problems.
Catch Distech Controls in Action at Controls-Con 2025
Distech Controls continues to innovate and drive smarter building solutions. Join the team at Controls-Con 2025 to see firsthand how their advanced technologies are transforming building management systems, making buildings more efficient, sustainable, and connected than ever before.
Register for Controls-Con 2025 today and be part of the transformation!