After considerable research and monitoring of the convergence of commercial and residential technologies, CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator, which are owned by Emerald Holding, Inc., today announced the launch of a new, focused event, Commercial Integrator Expo, co-located with CEDIA Expo, and taking place September 6-9, 2023, in Denver, CO.

Commercial Integrator Expo will be a full-featured exposition and conference addressing the needs of today’s fixed installation audiovisual systems professionals and technology managers in corporate, higher education, hospitality, retail and residential market settings. Launching in 2023, Commercial Integrator Expo will deliver a dedicated and commercial AV exhibit show floor, as well as a robust conference program with instruction by industry experts and supporting associations and organizations.

The professional audiovisual systems integration market in North America is extensive and is expected to grow at a rate outpacing the broader economy. The residential market, served by events such as CEDIA Expo, is experiencing this growth as well, with residential integrators doing commercial projects and residential brands expanding their product offerings into the commercial sectors.

“Many leading CEDIA Expo exhibitors manufacture and distribute both commercial and residential products. Now, with the launch of Commercial Integrator Expo co-located with CEDIA Expo, our exhibitors will have an expanded opportunity to reach thousands of additional commercial integrators and tech managers from commercial markets,” said Jason McGraw, Group Vice President, CEDIA Expo.

The crossover of residential integrators doing commercial projects and commercial integrators doing residential and mixed-use projects is accelerating with the growth of home/hybrid offices, flex spaces, and the redevelopment of commercial spaces into residential offices, residential, retail, and mixed-use facilities.

Commercial channel professionals, IT integrators and tech managers need access to see new commercial AV products and attend education and training opportunities to keep up to date on the latest information for their ongoing professional and business development. The same need applies for residential systems integrators and designers who are expanding their businesses with more commercial projects. Existing industry events do not fully address the connected AV/IT environments in corporate, higher education, hospitality, and retail settings from an educational or product mix perspective.

“We are confident that the access we can now provide through the adjacency of Commercial Integrator Expo with CEDIA Expo will best serve both the commercial and residential channels. By providing an expanded exhibit show floor, additional educational sessions and amplified networking options we will deliver an enhanced experience and value for both attendees and exhibitors,” continued McGraw.