Join us May 8–9, 2025, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit, MI, for Controls-Con 2025—the premier smart building controls conference built for system integrators, engineers, and facility managers ready to level up.
This year’s theme—Smart Building Spring Training—is all about gearing up with the latest tools, strategies, and technologies. Johnson Controls is at the forefront of this transformation, leading the way in building automation innovation to help organizations optimize operations, improve efficiency, and drive smarter, more sustainable building management.
Entering the Game with Big League Vision...
Bill Schwebel - VP and GM, Building Automation Systems and Controls, Global Products, Johnson Controls
Bill Schwebel is Vice President and General Manager, Building Automation Systems and Controls, Global Products. He is responsible for the vision, strategic growth and transformation of the business unit.
Bill leads the profit and loss, people development and investment plans to drive competitive product advantage and industry share for the strategic product line stretching back to the founding of Johnson Controls. This includes the Metasys, PENN, Facility Explorer, Verasys, EasyIO and flagship Johnson Controls brands.
He is also accountable for commercial strategies to drive profitable product growth in global markets and channels, leading product management and engineering to drive innovation and creating world-class products and services.
A proven digital products and data services executive who consistently operates at the forefront of internet, software and intelligent device technologies, Bill has led innovations across mobile, smart cities, supply chains, big data analytics, location-based services and smart buildings while developing new industry business models and operating structures.
Prior to Johnson Controls, Bill held prominent leadership positions at Zebra Technologies, INTTRA, INRIX, AOL, Neustar, Time Warner and Verizon. Bill holds a bachelor’s degree in quantitative methods and computer science from the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota.
About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls has been a leader in smart building technologies for over a century, offering innovative solutions that improve energy efficiency, enhance comfort, and ensure safety. From HVAC optimization to integrated building systems, Johnson Controls is transforming how buildings are designed, operated, and managed. Their technologies empower customers to create smarter, more sustainable spaces that are not only efficient but also future-ready.
Driving Innovation at Johnson Controls
FX90 Supervisory Controller
The FX90 is the next-generation supervisory controller built to optimize building performance and energy efficiency. Designed with scalability in mind, the FX90 can handle systems of any size while offering seamless integration and advanced capabilities to enhance building management. Learn More Here.
Why it matters:
Boosted Performance: Faster boot-up, quick data access, and increased memory for improved efficiency and smoother operations.
Scalable & Adaptable: A flexible hardware platform with modular accessories and customizable licensing.
Effortless Integration: Supports easy system integration with advanced protocols and newer technologies like TEC3000 Series Smart Thermostats.
Facility Explorer F4 Controller Family
The Facility Explorer F4 Controller Family is designed to offer high-performance and flexibility for modern building automation needs. With new models featuring an onboard display and keypad, these controllers allow technicians to quickly troubleshoot and restore operations on-site, improving efficiency and reducing downtime.
F4 Controller, 18 IO
F4 Controller, 8 IO
F4 Controller With Display, 18 IO
Why it matters:
- Enhanced User Interface: The new F4 Controllers come with a 2.4-inch color display and navigation keypad for real-time monitoring, alarm viewing, and adjusting system parameters directly at the equipment.
- Advanced Security Features: Compliant with the latest BACnet Secure Connect (BACnet/SC) standard, the F4 series ensures encrypted communication and robust cybersecurity, meeting the latest IT security protocols.
- Scalable & Versatile: The F4 Controller Family offers scalability for small and large systems, with support for multiple communication protocols, including BACnet/IP and BACnet/SC, to seamlessly integrate into existing systems.
- Field-Upgradable: The F4 controllers can be easily field-upgraded to support BACnet/SC, providing future-proof compatibility and secure communication.
- Flexible Connectivity: The F4 controllers support BACnet MS/TP, N2 (software-switchable), ZigBee for ZFRPro2 Wireless Field Bus, and more, making them ideal for diverse building automation tasks.
EasyIO Controllers
The EasyIO controller family offers a cost-effective solution for building automation with reliable connectivity and ease of use. Designed for both small and large systems, EasyIO ensures flexible, high-performance control that’s easy to install and manage.
Wi-Fi Network Ready Controller, 8 IO
FS-20 Network Controller, 20 IO
FC Series Controller, 20 IO
Why it matters:
- Versatile Solutions: Ideal for projects of all sizes, from single buildings to large campuses.
- User-Friendly Interface: Quick to configure and easy to manage, reducing installation time and increasing operational efficiency.
- Reliable Performance: Delivers consistent, high-quality performance for a variety of building automation tasks.
Catch Johnson Controls in Action at Controls-Con 2025
From system integration to energy optimization, Johnson Controls continues to lead the charge in building automation, driving smarter, more efficient building solutions worldwide. Be there to see how they’re shaping the future of building performance at Controls-Con 2025.
Don’t just hear about the future—see it unfold. Johnson Controls is bringing the innovation, and Controls-Con is where it all comes together.
Register for Controls-Con 2025 today to be a part of it!
