By Heather L. Sidorowicz CEDIA 2015 is right around the corner. Sure, it seems farther away this year being it is in October, but trust me, it will be here before you know it. As you hold your hotel room and figure out your flight, consider bringing your team. Need a few good reasons? […]
By Andrea Miller CEDIA CEDIA EXPO 2015 is around the corner (10 weeks, six days to be precise), and you’re wondering what to look for at this year’s show… right? Right. 4K Ultra HD TV, immersive audio, HDBaseT — if it makes up the smart home, we have it on our show floor and in […]
With the average number of internet-connected devices growing each year – in 2013 the national average per household was 5.7 – the demand for a secure home network grows; and so does the demand for home technology professionals with advanced networking skills. To ensure you have a thorough understanding of networking and systems integration, CEDIA […]
CEDIA has announced that famed futurist, award-winning investigative journalist and world-renowned speaker Michael Rogers will deliver the 2015 CEDIA EXPO Opening Keynote. Michael Rogers is an author, futurist and technology pioneer who recently completed two years as futurist-in-residence for The New York Times. He is a columnist for MSNBC.com and his consultancy, Practical Futurist, helps […]
The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) has opened nominations for a new Humanitarian Award that will recognize a company or individual who is working to improve life at home for those with special needs. “Our industry was formed by passionate individuals and companies seeking to improve and enhance the lifestyles of their clients […]
CEDIA has announced the panel of judges that will evaluate the home technology professional categories in the 2015 Electronic Lifestyles Awards. Unveiling the judging panel was one of the key changes adopted for the CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles Awards with the input of members and the Board of Directors. “We are thrilled to let the industry […]
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association’s (CEDIA) R10 Residential Systems committee and InfoComm International today announced the publication of ANSI Standard J-STD-710 Audio, Video and Control Architectural Drawing Symbols. This new standard defines a common set of blueprint icons that represents all facets of pre-wire and installation of electronic systems, […]
By Bill Skaer National Director of Sales, SAE The sky was overcast when I woke up that morning. I was concerned that the dark sky might cast an even greater shadow on our gathering group. I knew that people were coming in from all over the country, and I hoped that it wouldn’t be dreary […]
CEDIA sent an announcement today that longtime CEDIA member and vice president of Audio Video Design in Mission Viejo, Calif., Bill Anderson, has unexpectedly passed away. Bill owned Genesis Audio & Video until it was acquired by Audio Video Design. CEDIA Executive Director & COO Don Gilpin sent the following letter today to members: It […]
CEDIA, with the input of members and the board of directors, has adopted some key changes to the Electronic Lifestyles Awards Program. Changes include updates to the overall awards judging process as well as updates to the entry categories. For the first time, CEDIA will reveal the panel of judges that evaluate the home technology […]
CEDIA’s Size & Scope of the Residential Electronic Systems Market in the US study aims to paint the full picture. This survey report is designed to estimate the number of installation companies, broken down by channel type; evaluate the total economic value of installation in the industry; identify each channel’s level of significance in the […]
Registration is now open for the CEDIA Business Xchange. CEDIA members can take advantage of an inaugural early bird rate of $799 if they register by February 28. Additional early bird discounts for both members and non-members are available until March 25. The CEDIA Business Xchange provides attendees with an opportunity to take deep dives […]
Building on a successful show in 2014, CEDIA, joint venture partner of ISE, will be delivering an extensive training program, incorporating several new courses at ISE 2015. The aim of this year’s training program is to educate attendees on the latest industry developments in short bite size sessions. With over twenty courses available, installers will […]
With training remaining a key attraction at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), CEDIA has expanded its education program this year to focus on technical training, business development and industry developments. Of the 24 expert workshops, CEDIA will be offering four one-day training courses (takes place on the Feb. 9) and twenty 90 minute sessions (Feb. 10-12). […]
CEDIA has finalized the format and presenters for the first CEDIA Business Xchange set to take place at the Hilton NASA in Houston April 29 – May 1, 2015. The event will center around two half-day workshops and unconference sessions. “The Business Xchange is not about sitting and listening to a presenter and seeing a […]
CEDIA has announced the 2015 volunteer Board of Directors. The board has three new directors: Omar Hikal, Kris Hogg and George Walter. “CEDIA’s Board of Directors continues to be filled with distinguished members of the industry and we are excited to welcome these three new additions,” said CEDIA Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer, Don […]
The executive director of CEDIA, Don Gilpin, will step down as leader of the home technology industry association by the end of 2015. Gilpin has been with CEDIA since 1998 and became executive director and COO in 2006. Chairman Larry Pexton and the board of directors will search for Gilpin’s replacement immediately. Gilpin will assist […]
Every Friday we give you a second look at some of the top stories from the week. This week we are featuring a post from Gary Kayye where he asks the question, “Will Google or Amazon buy CEDIA?” In addition, Almo Professional A/V has added three new manufacturer partners, Comprehensive Cable, TASCAM and Tightrope Media […]
Day three of the 2014 CEDIA Expo was still a busy one, despite the fact that many attendees probably already returned home. As I have said all this week, the HomeAV market is BACK and this year’s show featured a number of new products for the home, many of which are impressive. With that in […]
CEDIA EXPO 2014 showed steady growth in attendance and exhibitor participation. More than 480 exhibitors and 18,500 attendees from 82 countries participated in the 2014 event in Denver. Professional and overall attendance both grew by 3 percent, and the overall exhibitor footprint also saw growth with a 14 percent increase in the square footage of […]
CEDIA has released preliminary findings from CEDIA’s annual market research report, Size and Scope of the Residential Electronic Systems Market. The report is a part of CEDIA’s research offerings, which are designed to provide CEDIA members, industry businesses and other key stakeholders with market data that will enable them to make better business decisions. The […]
CEDIA announced today, in partnership with Sony and other manufacturers, the first High Resolution Audio (HRA) training program specifically developed for A/V specialty dealers and installers. The program will be conducted in cooperation with The Recording Academy Producers & Engineers (P&E) Wing and will focus on innovative ways to integrate hi-res compatible devices and music […]
CEDIA is celebrating its 25th anniversary at this year’s CEDIA EXPO. Special recognition of founding members will be a part of the celebration in addition to member appreciation activities. In the summer of 1989, a small group of industry players primarily representing the first wave of custom installation firms, from a variety of experiences and […]
Happy Friday! This week on the Weekly Wrap-Up we are featuring the stories we think you can’t miss from this week including: the announcement of CEDIA’s 2014 Manufacturers’ Excellence Awards Finalists, our latest infographic along with a blog post from Gary Kayye, InfoComm’s AV Executive Conference is scheduled for Sept. 17-19, and more! If you […]
CEDIA EXPO has announced the 2014 Manufacturers’ Excellence Awards finalists. The finalists include 30 products in the Best New Product category. The winners will be announced at a press conference on Fri., Sept. 12 at 9:00 a.m. at CEDIA EXPO 2014. Winners will also be recognized at the annual Electronic Lifestyles Awards Celebration on Sat., […]
The Smart Building Conference — a joint venture of InfoComm International and CEDIA — is to expand significantly in the coming months with the staging of four events addressing some of Europe’s most energetic markets for audiovisual technology and systems integration. Conference organizer Integrated Systems Events, the company responsible for the globally acclaimed ISE trade […]
CEDIA has named Frank White, founding partner of StayTuned, as this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. White will be recognized at the annual Electronic Lifestyles Awards Celebration at CEDIA EXPO on Sept. 13, 2014. CEDIA’s Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has exhibited outstanding, creative, innovative, and visionary leadership in the growth and advancement […]
On-trend and future focused insights, will be on offer at the inaugural Future Trend Talks at upcoming AV and systems integration trade show Integrate, which will take place in Sydney, Australia next month. Crafted to address the growing convergence of AV and IT, and to raise the benchmark of industry education available in the Asia […]
Registration for CEDIA EXPO 2014 has now opened, offering a full schedule of training and after hours events as well as early bird discounts. The 2014 event will be hosted at the Colorado Convention Center Sept. 10-13. 110 CEDIA training sessions will be available at the show; of those sessions 48 are new covering hot […]
Happy Friday! Here are some of the top stories we think you can’t miss from this week. They include, some InfoComm 2014 announcements, a digital signage column from Scott Tiner, a preview from Revolabs and Listen Technologies from Leonard Suskin and more! We hope you enjoy this edition of the Weekly Wrap-Up and if you […]
CEDIA has announced the special events line up for CEDIA EXPO 2014. In addition to the wide array of training to take and exhibitors to visit, CEDIA EXPO also offers a full schedule of events that provide an opportunity for attendees to learn, network, and just have fun. Home technology professionals looking for an 360 […]
The CEDIA Awards recognize and promote high quality system design, installation and integration within the home automation industry. The awards are open to Home Technology Professional (HTP) members across Region 1 (the UK and Europe, Russia and the CIS, the Middle East, Africa, India and Pakistan). CEDIA has made some significant changes to the scheme […]