The countdown to CEDIA Expo 2022 has officially begun, with registration now open the largest North American event in residential technology integration. The show is anticipating a strong return to the live event with over 350 exhibiting brands and more than 150,000 square feet of exhibits, live audio demo rooms and highly engaging activation September 29 – October 1 2022 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.
Since 2019, the home technology market has undergone some incredible changes alongside explosive growth. The pandemic has tightened the focus of residential and resimercial customers, who now see the strength of technology in their buildings. This has been especially true in the realms of hybrid work, learning from home and wellness technologies.
“The future is big for the home technology market,” said Jason McGraw, CTS, group vice president for CEDIA Expo and KBIS, Emerald. “We are excited for the full return of live, in-person events. This year’s event will be the largest gathering in the residential systems channel in more than three years. CEDIA Expo 2022 will feature new technology, emerging trends, education and training opportunities and peer-to-peer connections to drive businesses forward. We are looking forward to returning to Dallas for this year’s event.”
CEDIA Expo 2022 Offers Three Days of Networking, Education and Thought Leadership
CEDIA Expo 2022 will give attendees the opportunity to reconnect with the industry’s leading audio, video, lighting, signal distribution, control systems, energy management, security and emerging market product and solutions manufacturers and suppliers. In addition, it will focus on an incredible array of leading technology brands as designers, integrators, architects and builders plan for the future of residential technology applications.
The three-day event will also host CEDIA’s annual conference program on September 28-September 30. This year’s conference pass features over 60 sessions, including all-new tracks on lighting and wellness. Attendees can also access free content including an industry keynote, the first-ever Industry Advocacy Town Hall, over 80 manufacturer product training sessions and show floor stage sessions at the Innovation Hub and Smart Stage.
Networking events, including the CE Pro All-Star Band Opening Reception, CE Pro Awards, CEDIA Awards, CEDIA Party, Women in Consumer Technology Luncheon and exhibitors’ social events will allow attendees to reconnect with friends and colleagues.
”CEDIA Expo encompasses all that CEDIA offers under one Texas-sized roof,” said Daryl Friedman, global president and CEO for CEDIA. “For three days, CEDIA will offer its world-class advocacy, connection and education to the home technology community by offering formal training and professional advancement, advocating for regulations that improve our industry and hearing from insightful speakers. It’s simply the premier gathering of the brightest minds in home technology, bar none.”
CEDIA members will receive free access to the show floor and can save $500 on CEDIA Education offerings with the All-Access CEDIA Conference Pass. Individuals interested in attending CEDIA Expo 2022 from September 28-October 1, 2022, in Dallas can register online. Non-CEDIA members should register before June 3 to receive Super Saver prices for show floor and conference passes.