CEDIA Expo
CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo offers the premier platform to engage the home technology community.
Yellow AI Summary
CEDIA Expo is an annual trade show held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, serving over 15,000 residential technology professionals including integrators, installers, dealers, and distributors. The event, scheduled for September 1st-4th, 2026, features over 300 exhibiting brands and focuses on hardware, electronics, and IoT, with discussions on real-world applications and workforce development. Key speakers like CEDIA's CEO Daryl Friedman and custom integration expert John Sciacca will address topics relevant to the evolving smart home industry.
Yellow Score Breakdown
Yellow's Take
The CEDIA Expo stands out as a premier gathering for B2B marketers targeting the residential technology sector, boasting 15,000+ attendees and industry titans like Michael Heiss and Daryl Friedman. This event offers a highly focused audience of integrators, installers, and distributors, though specific exhibitor pricing details are not readily available. Its strong industry niche and significant event scale make it a prime opportunity for brands in hardware, electronics, and IoT.
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Attendee Feedback Sentiment
Press Reviews Sentiment
“Our booth is always jammed with attendees and it does help us. 84% of attendees have direct buying power.”
Press Reviews
“CEDIA Expo/CIX is the largest annual gathering for the custom integration channel including technicians, architects, interior designers, builders.”
“CEDIA Expo is a family reunion for the industry. The best place to meet company heads and industry legends in person.”
“CEDIA Expo/CIX will bring together more than 14,000 attendees and 300+ exhibiting brands across key categories.”
“Quality and connection define success. Leading brands such as Sony, Crestron, and Lutron confirmed the quality of dealers.”
“With smart home technology evolving rapidly, the emphasis this year appears to be on real-world application, workforce development.”
“Exhibitors scanned over 75,000 leads among nearly 14,000 attendees. The show can convert 35% of prospects into opportunities.”
“Expanded program delivers future-focused content and practical takeaways from experienced professionals.”
“There aren't distractions. CEDIA EXPO is for residential AV integrators. There are no consumers at this show.”
“New for 2026, the CEDIA Expo Skills Challenge introduces a live, hands-on competition highlighting technical proficiency.”
Topics
Speakers
Daryl Friedman
CEO, CEDIA
Walt Zerbe
SVP of Technology and Standards, CEDIA
John Sciacca
Custom Integration Expert
Past Speakers (2026)
Michael Heiss
Industry veteran and consultant; returning to host popular pre-show and post-show presentations highlighting standout innovations.
Rich Green
Industry veteran and technologist; co-hosting innovation presentations with Michael Heiss.
Jason McGraw
Group Vice President and Show Director for CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX).
Dale Sandberg
Senior Product Manager at Snap One (contributing to pre-show discussions and educational insights).
Jim Garrett
Senior Director of Product Strategy and Planning at HARMAN Luxury Audio Group.
Daryl Friedman
Global President and CEO of CEDIA, who typically delivers leadership addresses during the event.
Exhibitor & Booth Pricing
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