CEDIA Expo, the trade event where home technology integration, designers and construction professionals network, learn and engage, has announced an expansion of its education programming for CEDIA Expo 2024. According to the trade association, education at the CEDIA Expo 2024 show is designed to provide industry professionals with the tools to accelerate their business.
Organized by CEDIA, the association of smart home professionals, the CEDIA Smart Home Technology Conference will take place during CEDIA Expo 2024, with a range of new education aimed at broadening attendees' horizons.
“This year's lineup for CEDIA's Smart Home Technology Conference is different from previous years, and we are 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 is something for everyone, from hot topics to hands-on, from peer presentations to panels. This is truly a can't-miss educational event for the smart home industry.”
CEDIA Expo 2024 Home Technology Education Sessions
Education at CEDIA Expo 2024 will include sessions in a variety of formats, including case studies led by peer integrators, panels and hands-on workshops geared towards innovation and future-oriented thinking. In particular, as highlighted by the industry association, the CEDIA Smart Home Technology Conference will include full-day workshops instead of the traditional quarter-day or half-day sessions. Key program tracks this year include:
Lighting and Ambience: Explore how lighting in smart living spaces enhances health 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: The CEDIA Expo 2024 show will equip custom installation professionals with the skills essential for home automation success, covering staff motivation techniques, exit strategies, cybersecurity, maintenance, and growth strategies. Additional tracks will touch on key topics from home cinema and immersive audio to control systems, IT, networking, and security.
The global trade association will introduce the CEDIA Executive Insights Forum, a one-day, separately ticketed 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.
The CEDIA Expo 2024 show points out that the CEDIA Smart Home Technology Conference will bring many benefits to attendees, especially business leaders and integrators. With the expansion of the 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 skill sets through technical training, hands-on workshops and certification preparation courses to stay one step ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. In addition, the conference will identify emerging technologies, which will in turn drive innovation and create new opportunities. With all attendees gaining practical knowledge and advanced strategies, the CEDIA Smart Home Technology Conference will be a key event for staying competitive and successful in the custom installation market.
“The synergy between the conference program and the exhibit floor will enhance the overall value for attendees and deliver an unparalleled experience,” said Jason McGraw, CTS, group vice president at Emerald, producer of the CEDIA Expo 2024 show. “The show week conference program 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.”
CEDIA Expo 2024 will add the CEDIA All-Access Training Pass, giving attendees unlimited access to the entire CEDIA Smart Home Technology Conference program. CEDIA Expo 2024 will be held concurrently with Commercial Integrator Expo 2024, September 4-7, 2024 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.
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