CEDIA Expo, the platform where home technology integration, design and construction professionals connect, learn and engage, has announced an expansion of its educational programming aimed at inspiring industry professionals and providing them with the tools to accelerate their business. Organized by CEDIA, the association of smart home professionals, the CEDIA Smart Home Technology Conference will feature a series of new sessions aimed at broadening attendees' horizons, introducing them to new revenue streams and facilitating meaningful business conversations.
This year's agenda includes a variety of formats, including case studies led by peer integrators, panels, and hands-on workshops to foster innovation and future-oriented thinking. Notably, the CEDIA Smart Home Technology Conference will feature full-day workshops instead of traditional quarter-day or half-day sessions. Key program tracks this year include:
Lighting and Ambience: Explore how lighting in smart living spaces enhances wellness and style. Sessions will cover human-centric lighting, implementation challenges, the convergence of aesthetics and smart technology, and emerging trends in the industry. Power Management, Energy, and Sustainability: In the age of the environmentally conscious consumer, deep skills in power management, energy solutions, and sustainability are essential. Participants will learn about power management, updates to the National Electrical Code, and sustainable smart home practices. Business Strategy and Project Management: Equip custom installation professionals with the skills essential to home automation success, covering staff motivation techniques, exit strategies, cybersecurity, maintenance, and growth strategies. Other tracks will cover key topics ranging from home cinema and immersive audio to control systems, IT, networking, and security.
Additionally, CEDIA will introduce the CEDIA Executive Insights Forum, a separately ticketed, one-day program on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. The forum will focus on five emergent themes identified through numerous research calls with ecosystem stakeholders that are essential to driving strategic growth and innovation: advanced sales and social media strategies, effective empowerment and employee trust, housing market outlook, cutting-edge 8K technology, and the transformative impact of AI.
“This year's lineup for CEDIA's Smart Home Technology Conference is unlike any other in history, and we're thrilled and grateful for the response and support we've received from CEDIA members, volunteers, and the entire integrator community,” said Jonathan Toomey, senior director of conference and event strategy at CEDIA. “The program is a testament to our growing and vibrant ecosystem and features an incredible lineup of industry practitioners and thought leaders. No matter your role, there's something for everyone, from hot topics to practice, from peer presentations to panels. This is truly a can't-miss educational event for the smart home industry.”
The CEDIA Smart Home Technology Conference offers many benefits to attendees, especially business leaders and integrators. With an expanded business and project management track, business leaders will gain insights and strategies to improve operational efficiency and drive growth. Integrators will be able to improve their skills through technical training, hands-on workshops and certification preparation courses to stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving industry. Additionally, new technologies will be revealed at the conference, thereby fostering innovation and creating new opportunities. With all attendees gaining practical knowledge and forward-thinking strategies, the CEDIA Smart Home Technology Conference will be the key event to stay competitive and successful in the custom installation market.
“The synergy between the conference program and the exhibit floor will enhance overall value for attendees and deliver an unparalleled experience,” said Jason McGraw, group vice president, Emerald, CTS. “The conference program during show week will provide a comprehensive exploration of the latest trends shaping the future of smart living spaces, from control systems and assistive technologies to architecture, design and construction. Attendees will be immersed in an educational experience and be able to relate that knowledge to new products and solutions from hundreds of exhibitors that they will have access to on the CEDIA Expo show floor.”
The CEDIA All-Access Training Pass provides unlimited access to the entire programming of the CEDIA Smart Home Technology Conference. CEDIA Expo 2024 will be co-located with Commercial Integrator Expo 2024 and will take place at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado from September 4-7, 2024. Those who wish to attend CEDIA Expo can register online. Non-CEDIA members must register by June 8, 2024 to receive “open registration” pricing for the show floor and training passes.