The CalFlexHub Symposium 2024 featured speakers from across the Hub’s ecosystem. LBNL’s CA potential studies indicate that the commercial building sector can contribute 1.2 GW to 1.7 GW of cost-effective demand flexibility toward the state goal of 7GW by 2030. Increased automation will be needed to unlock that full potential, as the need for flexibility becomes more frequent and more varied in its timing and nature. This session will focus on the challenges and innovations related to enabling communication, control, and interoperability in large buildings to support California’s load flexibility goals. Panelists will discuss how large commercial buildings are adapting to new technologies and systems that enable better integration with the energy grid, allowing for more dynamic management of energy loads. The conversation will address key factors such as scalability, regulatory challenges, and the evolving role of data analytics in optimizing building performance. Participants will gain insights into how these advanced solutions are driving the future of energy management in large-scale commercial spaces.