CEDIA | Custom Electronics Design & Install Association 2026
Event Date
September 1–4, 2026
Location
Denver, CO
Expected Exhibitors
225
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryCEDIA Expo/CIX is the annual gathering for professionals who design, install, and integrate technology in residential and light commercial environments. Held in Denver, Colorado, the show brings together systems integrators, smart home and AV manufacturers, design and build professionals, IT and networking specialists, security installers, architects, and interior designers under one roof. Education is curated by CEDIA, The Association for Smart Home Professionals, and the event is supported by leading industry publications CE Pro and Commercial Integrator.
Attendees come to discover new product launches, experience live demos, build relationships with manufacturers and dealers, and sharpen their skills through expert-led sessions on design/build, AI, networking, lighting, and more. The 2026 edition expects more than 15,000 industry professionals, with three full days of exhibits and a multi-day education conference.
Whether you are sourcing the gear you will deploy next year, launching new technology to the market, or exploring how connected systems transform modern homes and workplaces, CEDIA Expo/CIX is positioned as the central marketplace and learning hub for the custom and light commercial integration community.
Show Highlights
Marquee features and signature programming at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2026 include:
- Smart Stage – open-floor sessions on emerging trends in smart home and commercial AV
- CEDIA Conference Education Sessions – multi-track classes curated by the CEDIA Association
- Manufacturer Product Training (MPTs) – free, hands-on training delivered by exhibiting manufacturers
- Keynote and CEDIA Town Hall addressing the state of the industry
- Technology Designer's Day of Discovery for architects, designers, and builders
- Destination Outdoors showcasing outdoor entertainment and connected-environment solutions
- The Launchpad spotlighting new and emerging exhibitors
- Women in Consumer Technology Luncheon networking event
- CE Pro All-Star Band Battle of the Bands opening party
- A new Skills Challenge for hands-on installer competition
- Industry awards including the CEDIA Smart Home Awards, CE Pro BEST Awards, CE Pro Home of the Year Awards, Commercial Integrator Integration Awards, and the new Best Booth Awards
Attendance
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
Registration is handled online through the official CEDIA Expo/CIX registration portal at registration.cediaexpo.com. Two main pass categories are offered:
- Expo Only Pass – access to the exhibit hall, Smart Stage sessions, Destination Outdoors, and the CE Pro All-Star Band party. FREE for CEDIA members; non-member rates start at $139 (Super Saver, through 6/5/26), rising to $225 (Early Bird, 6/6/26–7/17/26), $295 (Advance, 7/18/26–8/31/26), and $430 onsite (9/1–9/4/26).
- CEDIA Education Conference Pass – includes all educational sessions (except workshops, certifications, and special events that carry an additional fee). Member rates: $499 Super Saver/Early Bird, $599 Advance, $699 Onsite. Non-member rates: $999 Super Saver/Early Bird, $1,099 Advance, $1,199 Onsite.
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:
- Super Saver pricing ends June 5, 2026
- Early Bird pricing runs June 6 – July 17, 2026
- Advance pricing runs July 18 – August 31, 2026
- Onsite pricing applies September 1 – 4, 2026
Full Access Pass fees are refundable for cancellations made by August 4, 2026; all other ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
History
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.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Venue & Travel
Venue
Colorado Convention Center
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:
- Wednesday, September 2 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday, September 3 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday, September 4 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Parking
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.
Getting There
- Airport: Denver International Airport (DEN) is the primary gateway for visitors flying into the show.
- Public transit: The Regional Transportation District (RTD) operates the A Line commuter rail between DEN and Denver Union Station, with light rail and bus connections serving the Colorado Convention Center area of downtown.
- Rideshare: Uber and Lyft are widely available at the airport and throughout downtown Denver.
- Driving & parking: Detailed driving directions and parking guidance for the Colorado Convention Center are published on the official CEDIA Expo/CIX Transportation page.
Nearby Hotels
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.
Contact
Show Management
Custom Electronics Design & Install Assn
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is CEDIA Expo/CIX 2026?
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.
Who should attend CEDIA Expo/CIX?
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.
How much does it cost to register?
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.
What's included with an Expo Only Pass versus an Education Conference Pass?
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.
Where should I book my hotel for the show?
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.
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