About Elsner Academy

Webinars, events and videos for modern building automation

Elsner Academy is your central point of contact for practical knowledge about KNX and intelligent building automation. Our goal is to provide specialists, system integrators, planners and anyone who works with modern building technology with understandable content that directly helps them in their everyday project work.

In our live webinars Elsner Academy brings together the expertise of our technology, sales and product teams in one place. Presented in an understandable way, technically sound and very close to real-world practice.

Overview

What Elsner Academy has to offer

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Webinars

Our webinars provide insights into the functions and applications of our devices – ideal for new products or for getting up to speed with technical details. All participants receive a certificate.

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Events, trade fairs & exhibitions

Here you will find all trade fair and event dates for Elsner Elektronik as well as appearances by our specialist partners. Meet us in person and get to know our products directly on site!

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Videos

Our videos provide brief explanations of KNX and building automation, insights into our product worlds, practical tutorials, podcast excerpts and impressions from within the company.

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White papers, brochures & flyers

Our white papers, brochures and flyers provide concise technical information on products, systems and applications for building automation – from KNX and control systems to Modbus and RS485.

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Your speakers

About the speakers at Elsner Academy

Our webinar content is developed by experts who work daily on products, applications and technical solutions for customers. This means you not only gain theoretical knowledge, but also real practical insights. Get to know your speakers here!

Head of Technical Support & KNX Tutor, Elsner Elektronik GmbH

Frederik Riedel

Frederik Riedel has been part of Elsner Elektronik since 2010 and has headed the Technical Service department since 2015. With his many years of experience, he knows the Elsner product range inside out and is deeply familiar with the requirements of professional users.

As a certified KNX Tutor, he combines technical expertise with a practical understanding of system integration and shares his extensive knowledge in training sessions and webinars.

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Head of Sales

Henry Kohl

Henry Kohl has been Sales Manager at Elsner Elektronik since early 2025. Prior to this, he spent over 15 years in the industry in various positions in international sales and marketing.

With his extensive experience in building and automation technology and his in-depth understanding of the market, Henry Kohl is an accomplished contact for smart control solutions for indoor and outdoor use.

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Sales Manager Conventional Control Systems

Fabian Gehring

Fabian Gehring began his career with an apprenticeship as an electronics technician at Elsner Elektronik, after which he spent a year supporting production management in the manufacture of modern building automation solutions.

To deepen his commercial knowledge, he also completed further training as a technical business administrator. During this time, he developed a growing enthusiasm for sales – an area in which he now works, providing Elsner Elektronik's customers with advice and support.

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Product manager

Martin Speer

Martin Speer has been working at Elsner Elektronik since early 2025 as a product manager in the building automation division. Prior to this, he spent over 20 years in various positions in the building and automation industry, including project management, system integration and team leadership.

His many years of experience with bus systems such as KNX, BACnet and Modbus, as well as his expertise in implementing sophisticated smart building solutions, make him an expert in modern automation – from planning and product development to commissioning.

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Application Engineer

Karim Bou Diab

Karim Bou Diab has been part of the Technical Customer Service team at Elsner Elektronik since 2024. He works closely with the technical aspects and applications of Elsner products and knows their functions in detail from everyday practice.

With his background in Electronics Engineering, he combines solid technical expertise with the ability to explain complex topics clearly and share practical insights with users.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Elsner Academy

Who is the Elsner Academy suitable for?

The content is aimed at specialists, system integrators, electricians and planners, but also users who are interested in the field of smart buildings/smart homes.

Do I need any prior knowledge?

Basic knowledge of building automation is helpful, but not always essential. Each event specifies whether it is aimed at beginners or advanced users.

Are the Elsner Academy webinars free of charge?

Yes, our webinars are generally free of charge. Exceptions are indicated separately.

Will I receive recordings or documents relating to the webinars?

Following our webinars, we always make recordings and presentations available online. These can be accessed at any time on our webinar page. If you have signed up for our newsletter and registered for the webinar, you will also receive the recording and presentation conveniently by email.

How do I register for the webinars?

You can register via our webinar page, where you will find links to the registration pages for our current webinars. After registering, you will receive all the important information by email.

How often do webinars take place?

We usually offer monthly webinars in German and English. You can find the current webinar dates on our webinar page.

Will I receive a certificate of participation if I have taken part in a webinar?

Yes, if you have signed up for our newsletter, we will automatically send you a certificate of participation by email for each webinar you have attended.

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Don't want to miss out on any new webinars? Our newsletter keeps you regularly informed about upcoming dates, new topics and content from the Elsner Academy. After registering for a webinar, you will also receive the recordings and presentations conveniently by email – ideal if you want to review the content later or share it with colleagues.

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