
September 1–4, 2026
Denver, CO
225
CEDIA 2026 is a Electrical & Electronics show in Denver, CO with approximately 225 exhibitors expected.
More detailed information about this show will be added soon.
Marquee features and signature programming at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2026 include:
The organizer expects more than 15,000 industry professionals at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2026. The audience is built around systems integrators, smart home installers, custom AV installers, security and IT installers, technicians, architects, interior designers, builders, and remodelers serving the residential and light commercial integration market.
Registration is handled online through the official CEDIA Expo/CIX registration portal at registration.cediaexpo.com. Two main pass categories are offered:
Additional options include the Technology Designer Day of Discovery Pass (FREE for designers, architects, and builders), Manufacturer Product Trainings (FREE), the Women in Consumer Technology Luncheon ($75), and a Non-Exhibiting Manufacturer (NONEX) pass ($1,000–$1,200 depending on registration window).
Key deadlines:
Full Access Pass fees are refundable for cancellations made by August 4, 2026; all other ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
CEDIA Expo is produced by Emerald X, LLC with education curated by CEDIA, The Association for Smart Home Professionals. The show has long served as the premier annual gathering for the custom integration industry, and now operates as CEDIA Expo/CIX (Commercial Integrator Expo) — a co-located format that brings residential custom integration and light commercial AV under one roof, supported by the leading trade publications CE Pro and Commercial Integrator. The 2026 edition returns to Denver, Colorado, September 1–4.
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
700 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202
The Colorado Convention Center is the official home of CEDIA Expo/CIX 2026, located in the heart of downtown Denver. The facility hosts the exhibit hall, CEDIA Education Conference sessions, Smart Stage, Manufacturer Product Training rooms, and special-event spaces for the show's awards programs and networking activations.
Exhibit Hall hours:
Paid parking is available at the Colorado Convention Center's on-site garage, with additional public parking lots and garages located throughout downtown Denver within walking distance of the venue. Detailed parking maps and best routes to the Colorado Convention Center are published on the official CEDIA Expo/CIX Transportation page.
EvolveCon, powered by HotelMap, is the only official housing vendor for CEDIA Expo/CIX, and attendees and exhibitors are urged to book through the official housing portal to secure event rates and reservation protection. The official site warns against unauthorized third-party housing vendors that may contact attendees with discounted offers.
The Colorado Convention Center sits in downtown Denver, where a wide range of full-service and select-service hotels are within walking distance or a short rideshare ride from the venue. Specific property names, distances, and negotiated rates are published on the official EvolveCon/HotelMap booking site linked from cediaexpo.com.
Custom Electronics Design & Install Assn
CEDIA Expo/CIX 2026 takes place September 1–4, 2026 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. The CEDIA Education Conference runs September 1–3, and the exhibit hall is open September 2–4.
The show is built for professionals who design, install, or integrate smart home, AV, security, or connected-home technologies. That includes systems integrators, smart home and custom AV installers, security and IT installers, technicians, architects, interior designers, builders, and remodelers.
An Expo Only Pass is FREE for CEDIA members and starts at $139 for non-members during Super Saver pricing (through June 5, 2026), rising to $430 onsite. The CEDIA Education Conference Pass starts at $499 for members and $999 for non-members and includes all educational sessions except workshops, certifications, and special events.
The Expo Only Pass covers the exhibit hall, Smart Stage sessions, Destination Outdoors, and the CE Pro All-Star Band party, with a la carte purchase required for individual education sessions. The CEDIA Education Conference Pass adds full access to all educational sessions and is the better value for anyone planning to attend three or more sessions.
EvolveCon, powered by HotelMap, is the only official housing vendor for CEDIA Expo/CIX. Booking through the official housing portal linked from cediaexpo.com is the way to secure event rates and reservation protection; the show warns attendees not to book through unverified third-party vendors.