At Realcomm 2025, something unexpected happened. Our CEO and founder Keith Gipson spontaneously danced on stage after we won Best AI Tech Innovation for Intelligent Buildings. The same evening, our partner Cal State Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) took home Most Intelligent Higher Education—competing against Stanford and UC Davis.
Now that the dust has settled we've had time to reflect on what these awards truly represent.
Realcomm | IBcon is the premier global conference showcasing the most intelligent and advanced buildings in the world, where cutting-edge technology meets visionary real estate innovation.
The Digie Awards, presented at Realcomm | IBcon, honor the most transformative achievements in smart buildings, recognizing industry leaders who are redefining what’s possible through innovation, automation, and data-driven excellence.
Keith's impromptu celebration wasn't purely about winning over top names like KODE labs (although it was a complete surprise and honor!). It was a release—years of building, proving, and pushing against industry scepticism crystallised in one moment of pure joy. Because these awards validate something bigger than recognition: they prove our AI agents can transform building performance without massive budgets or disruption to operations.
At CSUDH, Kenny Seeton's achievements speak louder than any award: 70% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2018. A central plant running 48% more efficiently. Chillers operating at 0.35 kW/ton when the industry considers 0.5 exceptional. This small state school with little facility budget is making huge waves, by winning over top-named schools like Standford and UC-Davis.
Two awards. One truth: AI agents are turning "good enough" into extraordinary.
In Keith's Words
"Forty years in this industry, and that evening was special," reflects Keith Gipson. "Not because we won awards—but because Kenny Seeton and partners like him proved what I've been saying all along: you don't need to rip everything out or add a bunch of stuff to achieve revolutionary results.
Kenny took our technology and showed the world what 0.35 kW/ton looks like. That's not just beating industry standards—that's rewriting them.
Our team built something that actually works, not another dashboard that tells you what's broken.
We built AI agents that optimize what you have. Every day, 24/7, making thousands of micro-adjustments that add up to massive savings.
To our incredible team at Facil AI who built this, to Kenny and all our partners who trusted a bootstrapped rebel company, and to every facilities manager told their goals were impossible—this is for you.
We're not done. We're just getting started."
Beyond Recognition: Real Results at Scale
These awards validate what's been happening quietly across 1,850+ retail locations (6,000+ HVAC Rooftop Units (RTUs), where our AI agents work round the clock, saving enterprise customers over $230,000 monthly. No hardware. No disruption. Just intelligent optimization of existing systems.
We built Facil.AI on a simple principle: customers shouldn't pay for promises. That's why we offer a risk-free trial—you see the results before you make your first payment.
Because the real competition isn't other companies. It's complacency.
It's accepting that yesterday's performance is good enough for tomorrow.
Kenny Seeton refused to accept that. So did we.
Moving Forward
The best buildings in the world were represented at Realcomm. We're honored to stand among them. But as the excitement of the awards fades, what remains is our commitment to facilities managers who see potential where others see limitations.
These awards don't change our mission. They reinforce it.
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Want to learn more about Kenny’s award winning project, check it out here [LINK]
Let's make changes, not promises.