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.

Source: cediaexpo.com/faq

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 listed

Duncan 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

Source: cedia.org/smart-home-professionals/news/cedia-unveils-comprehensive-2026-education-conference-at-cedia-expo

Partners on record

2 listed
Coastal SourceDestination Outdoors CollaboratorLutronDestination Outdoors Collaborator

Source: cediaexpo.com/attend/outdoor-experience

Past editions

1 on record
EditionDatesLocation
2025

Source: cediaexpo.com/attend/mpt

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 answered

CEDIA 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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