07.24.2008 — Framingham, Mass. – Electronic House Expo (EHX) Fall 2008 announced today an exclusive agreement with the industry leading magazine CE Pro to provide training programs for the event. "CE Pro is recognized as the premier source for custom electronics integrators on trends and tools to manage their business. It's a natural fit with our event to tap into their expertise in the market," says Jim Wagner, General Manager for EH Events. "Teaming up with CE Pro will help us to better serve the EHX attendees and exhibitors."

"The EHX shows have always been an important event for the industry and we are excited at the opportunity to contribute the feedback and contributions from our readers to deliver timely training to our audience. Integrators face many challenges in business today and helping with the show is a natural addition to our mission to serving the market," says Jason Knott, Editor, CE Pro.

EHX Fall 2008 will provide hours of comprehensive education for custom electronics professionals, including sessions on system financial management, IP based audio and video, sales and marketing, showroom operations, emerging technologies, green technologies, and more.

Highlights of the Conference Program include:

• Media Center University (MCU): Sponsored and developed by industry leading technology companies, Exceptional Innovation and Microsoft, MCU offers two days of practical, how-to training on the technical and management keys to succeeding with media centers as a core product discipline.


• Residential Retrofit Installation Techniques: This workshop covers the basic techniques of retrofit installation of telecom, A/V, and low-voltage cable in typical residential house construction. It includes residential installation planning, installation techniques for different types of construction, and the use of specialized retrofit installation tools.


• High End Home Theater Design: Taught by Sam Cavitt, one of the custom electronics industry’s most experienced home theater professionals and most captivating instructors, this workshop offers key concepts and case studies that will advance expertise in home theater design and project management.

Additional conference sessions include:

• Cashing in on Green: Exploiting New Technologies and Consumer


• Attitudes


• Making 2.35 Theaters Part of Your Offerings


• Conquering California: Thrive, Don’t Just Survive!


• Green Lighting Control: What You Need to Know to Sell It Successfully

The complete EHX Fall 2008 Training Lineup will include 16 sessions, 4 workshops, over 100 free manufacturer training courses, and a myriad of product presentations. EHX will draw 7,000 attendees and 175 exhibiting companies for four days of education, training, and networking.

Registration for EHX is now open at http://www.ehxweb.com or by calling 800-315-1581.

For sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities, contact George Keegan at 508-663-1500 x229 or .

For media inquiries or to register for press credentials, contact Jessica Camerato at 508-663-1500 x296 or email .