CEDIA Expo 2026
CEDIA Expo is the annual trade show for professionals who design, install, and integrate smart home, AV, security, and connected-home technology.
Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO
- Dates
- September 1–4, 2026
- Venue
- Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO
- Exhibitors
- 350+ brands
- Day of Discovery Pass
- Free for architects, designers & builders
TL;DR
- CEDIA Expo 2026 runs September 1–4, 2026, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO.
- The CEDIA Expo Only Pass includes Exhibit Hall access September 2–4, 2026, and a free Day of Discovery Pass is available to architects, designers, and builders with eligibility verified.
- The exhibit hall features 350+ brands showcasing lighting, shading, AV, automation, wellness, and energy technology.
- Hundreds of exhibiting companies show new products across the floor, which is closed to attendees under 18.
About
CEDIA Expo is an affiliated brand of Emerald X LLC. The show brings together system integrators, AV installers, IT professionals, home security personnel, distributors, consultants, architects, designers, builders, and remodelers. Exhibiting companies offer residential systems integration solutions spanning AV, lighting, automation, and security. Freeman serves as the official show contractor for the event.
Who you'll find in the room
Integrators & Installers
System integrators, AV installers, and IT professionals who design and deploy residential technology systems.
Security Professionals
Home security personnel working across residential integration and monitoring.
Architects, Designers & Builders
Architects, designers, builders, and remodelers who specify smart home and AV systems; this group qualifies for a free Day of Discovery Pass.
Distributors & Consultants
Distributors and consultants supporting the residential systems integration supply chain.
Featured speakers
17 listedDuncan Wardle
Former Head of Innovation and Creativity · Disney
Michelle Ferlauto
SoundVision
Tom Clancy
Audio Command Systems
Mike Restrepo
Restrepo Innovations
Andy Klein
Maxicon USA
Nick Berry
Origin Acoustics
Brad Hintze
Crestron
Matt Kamp
ADI Global
Mellisa Andresko
Lutron
Kathleen Thomas
Sony
Dan Ferrisi
Moderator · Commercial Integrator
Alex Capacelatro
CEO · Josh.ai
Craig Spinner
Savant
Peter Aylett
Speaker, Design Thinking session
Rich Green
Speaker / pre-show and post-show host
Alex Capecelatro
Speaker, The Evolution of Home Control
Michael Heiss
Pre-show and post-show host
Partners on record
2 listedPast editions
1 on record| Edition | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Venue & travel
Venue
Colorado Convention Center,Getting there
The Destination Outdoors exhibit space sits directly across the street from the Colorado Convention Center's main entrance.
Getting there
Exhibit hall hours run 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday and Thursday, and 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Friday.
Questions people ask
8 answeredCEDIA Expo 2026 runs September 1–4, 2026, in Denver, CO.
CEDIA Expo is held in Denver, CO, with registration and badge pickup at the Colorado Convention Center.
A free Day of Discovery Pass is available to architects, designers, and builders, with eligibility verified at registration. The CEDIA Expo Only Pass includes Exhibit Hall access September 2–4, 2026; the sourced materials do not publish a price for it.
Attendees include system integrators, AV installers, IT professionals, home security personnel, distributors, consultants, architects, designers, builders, and remodelers.
CEDIA Expo suits professionals who design, install, or integrate smart home, AV, security, or connected-home technology and want direct access to manufacturers and new product launches on the show floor. Attendees outside residential systems integration or a directly adjacent trade will find less relevant content.
Business casual is typical at trade shows like CEDIA Expo, with comfortable shoes recommended given a full day on the exhibit hall floor. The organizer does not publish a formal dress code.
The exhibit hall features 350+ brands. Hundreds of exhibiting companies show new products across the show.
Exhibiting companies offer residential systems integration solutions such as AV, lighting, automation, and security. Attendee roles include system integrators, AV installers, IT professionals, security personnel, distributors, consultants, architects, designers, builders, and remodelers.
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