CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) may be a bit away from their 2025 return, but prospective attendees are already starting to voice their excitement over the upcoming show.
“The CEDIA Expo/CIX Show continues to be the heartbeat of innovation in our industry,” says Shawn Hansson, CEO & Founder, Logic Integration.
“It’s where technology meets real-world application, and where leaders, integrators, and visionaries come together to shape what’s next. Every year, I leave inspired — and ready to raise the bar.”
Taking place in Denver, Colo. from Sept 3 – 6 this year, the tandem events have quickly become the go-to for members of the industry who work between both commercial and residential verticals.
That’s more than one might think as, according to CE Pro research through its annual State of the Industry report, more than 50% of all integrators have projects that touch residential and commercial domains.
Couple that statistic with the emergence of the resimercial category, and it creates a compelling value proposition for those in the industry, according to group vice president of Emerald Expositions–organizers of both CEDIA Expo and CIX–Jason McGraw.
“The demands of business can pull systems integrators and designers in many directions at once,” explains McGraw.
“Projects, planning, and business development are the core functions of integrators and designers, so having one show where they can see everything and meet everyone is an efficient use of their time.
“This is why we originally co-located the CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo, and this year, we are taking it a step further with a fully combined event featuring cohesive branding, a central website and social media platforms, and a shared registration process.
“We’re already receiving a lot of positive feedback about the event!”
According to showrunners, year’s CEDIA Expo/CIX attendees will have access to over 500 exhibitors showcasing the latest and greatest in residential and commercial integrated technology. This includes everything from audiovisual equipment, lighting solutions, networking systems, security products and more.
In addition to products, the show will also feature plenty of educational sessions run by both manufacturers and experts in the field on various topics across the business landscape.
Michelle Ferlauto, chief operating officer, SoundVision, says that attending CEDIA Expo/CIX is a business accelerant for integrators and designers operating in the residential, commercial and resimercial markets.
“Successful businesses run on ideas and insights, and that’s exactly what designers and integrators get from CEDIA Expo/CIX.
“Everyone gets substantive value from attending the sessions, listening to the keynotes and panels, seeing the exhibits, and spending time with peers. It’s the one must-attend show on our calendar!”
“Systems integration is becoming more converged by the month,” McGraw adds. “The exhibits, education, keynotes, and panels are market-informed to reflect this convergence and provide attendees with exceptionally efficient use of time!”
That efficiency really drives the ethos of the event as, among all the products and education, McGraw and company hope that the co-location of CEDIA Expo and CIX serve as a networking opportunity among the curious looking to branch out but don’t know where to start.
To learn more and register for CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, please visit cediaexpo.com.
