Architects and Designers
Today’s design professionals are no longer just specifying finishes and layouts—they’re shaping how people live, work, and connect with their spaces through integrated technology. CEDIA Expo/CIX offers architects and designers an unparalleled opportunity to discover cutting-edge smart home solutions, learn from industry pioneers, and build relationships with trusted technology partners. CEDIA Expo/CIX is where design meets innovation to transform residential and commercial spaces.
What’s There for Architects and Designers at CEDIA Expo/CIX?
- Smart Home Tech & Design (also known as Day of Discovery) – A carefully curated 2-day program, courtesy of Technology Designer, with bespoke classes, guided tours, and an exclusive networking luncheon.
- Exclusive Town Hall Presentation – Featuring the debut of joint CEDIA x NKBA research by the associations’ CEOs Daryl Friedman and Bill Darcy, focusing on the evolving collaboration between smart home and design & build communities. Learn more about the CEDIA and NKBA | KBIS Town Hall
- Design & Build Conference Track – A curated track of 15 courses designed to give deeper technical insight into smart home technology systems for design and build professionals. View the conference schedule.
- Keynote Presentation – Emmy-winning host, HGTV designer, and third-generation craftsman Chip Wade presents “Beyond the Blueprint: Where Innovation Meets Intention”. Chip will reveal how to design purposeful spaces that drive success. Balancing trends with timeless design, fostering collaboration, and blending aesthetics, functionality, and innovation. Learn more about the Keynote.
Smart Home Tech & Design Program
also known as Day of Discovery
Exclusively for Architects & Designers | FREE with Program Registration
Join us at CEDIA Expo/CIX for the Smart Home Tech & Design Program aka Day of Discovery, a curated experience designed specifically for architects, interior designers, and design-build professionals.
This FREE pass gives you access to exclusive programming and events that will elevate your knowledge and help you confidently integrate smart home technology into your projects.
What’s Included with the Smart Home Tech & Design Pass?
Two-Day Expo Floor Access
Explore 350+ brands showcasing the latest in lighting, shading, AV, automation, wellness, energy, and more.
Curated Show Floor Tours
Join guided, small-group tours of the expo floor led by industry experts, tailored to design and build professionals.
Networking Lunch with Industry Leaders
Connect with manufacturers, integrators, and fellow design professionals during an exclusive hosted lunch.
Access to Smart Home Tech & Design Sessions
Sit in on a curated lineup of education focused on the intersection of residential design and technology. Topics include:
– Designing with Technology in Mind
– Connected Wellness & Biophilic Tech
– Lighting Integration & Aesthetics
– Infrastructure Planning for Smart Homes
Entry to Special Session Hosted by Technology Designer
Enjoy a special session and networking event focused on whole-home integration, featuring thought leaders from design and tech.
Who Qualifies?
This pass is free and only available to verified Architects & Designers.
You must sign up for the Smart Home Tech & Design Program to receive the pass. Space is limited.
Event Details
📍 Location: Colorado Convention Center | Denver, CO
📅 Dates: September 5–6, 2025
Hosted by: Technology Designer + CEDIA Expo
Technology Designer Magazine Luncheon and Keynote Presentation
September 4th – 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Mile High Ballroom
DOOR PRIZES! FOOD & DRINK! DOOR PRIZES!
FREE LIMITED SEATING – YOU MUST RSVP – DOORS OPEN AT NOON
*You MUST be registered for Expo and have a badge in order to attend.
Technology Designer Curated Tour Schedule 2025
Tour Groups will meet at the specified time in the middle of the main lobby of the Convention Center. Tours will leave the lobby at the starting tour time, so be a few minutes early! You MUST be registered for Expo and have a badge in order to get onto the show floor.
Thursday – September 4, 2025
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Enhance Your Design with Technology
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Technology Designed to Disappear
2:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Explore the World of Intelligent Lighting
3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Technology Designer’s Cool Stuff Tour
Friday – September 5, 2025
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Ambiance & Wellness Products
10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Technology Can Be Beautiful!
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Indoor/Outdoor Entertainment
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Technology Designer’s Cool Stuff Tour
Specially Curated Education for Design-Build Professionals
Thursday:
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Invisible Innovation: Integrating Hidden Technology into Design
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Timeless Meets Tunable: Lessons in Lighting from a Frank Lloyd Wright project and Other Case Studies
Friday:
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Think Outside the Box….Technology can be Beautiful!
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Smart Outdoor Living: Integrating Technology for Enhanced Experiences
Claim The Smart Home Tech & Design Pass!
also known as Day of Discovery
Only available to architects & designers. Eligibility will be verified.