Technology Designer Magazine Day of Discovery 2026
Technology Designer is back with another full schedule for design-build trades to join us as we explore the intersection where technology meets design.
Day of Discovery Pass is FREE for all Architects, Designers, and Builders!
Registration will open soon – submit your interest below to be notified the moment registration is live.
What’s Included with the Day of Discovery Pass?
Free Access to CEDIA Expo/CIX Exhibit Hall
Explore 350+ brands showcasing the latest in lighting, shading, AV, automation, wellness, energy, and more.
Curated Guided & Self-Guided Exhibit Hall Tours
Take a journey throughout the show floor created by industry experts and tailored to design and build professionals.
Free Access to CEDIA Design/Build Track Education Sessions
Sit in on four curated education sessions exploring the intersection of residential design and technology.
Technology Designer Magazine Luncheon
Access to register at no charge.
Schedule At A Glance
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Invisible Innovation: Integrating Hidden Technology into Design
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Technology Designer Magazine Luncheon
1:30 PM | Guided Tour Begins
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Om, Sweet Om: Designing Wellness Rooms with Intention
Thursday, September 3, 2026
10:00 AM – 11:30 PM | Principles of Great Outdoor Entertainment Design & Installation
1:30 PM | Guided Tour Begins
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Dreamhouse Team: Real-World Design–Build Partnerships
Day of Discovery Exhibit Hall Tours
NEW! Curated Self-Guided Tours
Whether you’re interested in intelligent lighting, energy management, Designed to Disappear, automated window treatments or just would like a general overview of where you can see the latest, informative smart home technologies, please visit www.TechnologyDesigner.com and download any of our curated self-guided tour schedules, along with informative information on each select booth and manufacturer. Plan your day intelligently with our informative guides to CEDIA Expo/CIX.
Guided Tours
September 2 & 3, 2026 | 1:30 PM
Once again, back by popular demand, we are offering Guided Tours for those who would like someone to show them around the exhibit hall. Each group will be limited to a small number so everyone gets to engage with our tour guides and show booth personnel. If you’re new to CEDIA Expo/CIX, this is the way to see the show. Our Guided Tours also include Reserved VIP seating at the Technology Designer Magazine Luncheon. Details and registration at www.TechnologyDesigner.com
You must register with Technology Designer directly for our Guided Tour program.
4 Free CEDIA Education Opportunities for the Design-Build Community
Invisible Innovation: Integrating Hidden Technology into Design
Tuesday, September 2 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Out of sight, but never out of impact.
In today’s most elegant spaces, the best technology is often the kind you don’t see. Invisible Innovation explores how cutting-edge solutions like hidden speakers, motorized lifts, architectural lighting, concealed screens, and flush-mount devices can seamlessly blend into any design without sacrificing performance.
Om, Sweet Om: Designing Wellness Rooms with Intention
Tuesday, September 2 | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Wellness spaces are increasingly requested in high-end residential projects, yet many are approached as aesthetic features rather than purpose-built environments. This session explores how to shape meditation, recovery, and decompression rooms where lighting, acoustics, air quality, control interfaces, and material choices work together to create a coherent sensory experience.
Principles of Great Outdoor Entertainment Design & Installation
Wednesday, September 3 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Outdoor spaces are now fully integrated extensions of the home, designed for entertainment, relaxation and year-round enjoyment. From immersive audio and landscape lighting to Wi-Fi coverage, all-weather TV and lots more, we’ll explore both existing and new and emerging outdoor technology systems, the steps to take in delivering a successful outdoor installation, the challenges you can overcome and the pitfalls to avoid.
Dreamhouse Team: Real-World Design-Build Partnerships
Wednesday, September 3 | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Two established designer–integrator teams examine how their collaborations hold up under real project pressure where aesthetics, infrastructure, budgets and timelines don’t always align. Through side-by-side comparisons, the panel will unpack how each team navigates system visibility vs concealment, millwork coordination, lighting loads vs fixture intent, rack location compromises, network planning, and late-stage changes that affect both form and function.
Technology Designer Magazine Luncheon
Please join Technology Designer Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Douglas Weinstein as we explore one of the premier performance homes in North America, the Phoenix House in Vancouver, British Columbia. Joining Doug on stage will be Architect Nick Bray, Builder Todd Best, Interior Designer Josephina Serra and Technology Designer Mike Freedman in a conversation about the design-build process and how the trades worked together on this amazing home.
Note: Limited seating. Free for attendees. You will receive an RSVP form link in email communications post-registration.
Keynote Guest Speakers
Nick Bray
Principal Architect, Nick Bray Architecture Ltd.
Todd Best
President and Owner, Best Builders
Mike Freedman
Founder, Principal, AIT Technology & Design
Josephina Serra
Principal Designer & Partner, Form Collective
Registration Will Open Soon
Register your interest in Day of Discovery to be notified the moment registration is live.