Show Features & Special Events
Explore all the exciting features and special events happening at CEDIA Expo/CIX! As the industry’s largest global gathering of smart home and commercial AV pros, our show features allow you to discover new technology, meet top solution providers, and connect with the entire community.
What’s New in 2026
Skills Challenge
Put your technical prowess to the test in the all-new Skills Challenge – a live competition showcasing the industry’s best in cable termination, rack building, speaker installation, troubleshooting, and more. Attendees can compete, learn, or cheer on their peers as daily heats lead to a high stakes final showdown.
Opening Party featuring the all-new Battle of the Bands and the CE Pro All-Star Band
The CEDIA Expo/CIX Opening Party features an all-new “Battle of the Bands” format, featuring live performances from industry-based bands and culminating in a crowd-selected champion. Enjoy an electric lineup of industry musicians and a headlining set from the legendary CE Pro All–Star Band. Want to perform? Enter by May 15!
Best Booth Awards
CEDIA Expo/CIX features an all-new Best Booth Awards program that honors stand-out booth designs, immersive product storytelling, and exceptional attendee engagement. Plus, celebrate industry excellence with CEDIA Smart Home Awards, and CE Pro’s BEST Product and Home of the Year Awards and Commercial Integrator’s Integration Awards.
Popular Show Features
Smart Stage
Smart Stage returns with can’t-miss thought leadership curated by CE Pro and Commercial Integrator‘s editors. Hear insights from industry influencers on topics like AI in security, lighting design trends, energy management, sustainability, recurring revenue strategies, and more.
Destination Outdoors
Explore a 24,000-square-foot, fully immersive showcase of the latest innovations in outdoor smart technology, including high-performance AV systems, smart outdoor lighting, weatherproof displays, and automated shading solutions.
The Launchpad
Discover innovation at The Launchpad, featuring new–to–market brands that will shape the future of the smart home and commercial AV space.
Women in Consumer Technology Luncheon
Join us at the 18th Annual Women in Consumer Technology Luncheon to celebrate the 2026 WiCT Legacy Award Honorees with a networking reception and awards luncheon.
Live Audio & Home Theater Demos
Experience more than 20 live sound rooms and theater demos, all running at full volume. Hear reference–grade audio systems, immersive cinemas, and next–generation components designed to spark creativity and inspire your next project.
Expand Your Industry Knowledge
CEDIA Keynote
Expect fresh thinking on how creativity and imagination can fuel innovation and unlock a whole new world of possibilities for your clients.
CEDIA Town Hall
Led by CEDIA’s new Director of Research, this session will provide a clear breakdown of the industry’s current trends, highlight areas of growth and change, and explore what these insights mean for your business in 2026.
Manufacturer Product Trainings
Get hands–on with the latest solutions through 100+ free Manufacturer Product Trainings (MPTs). Top brands will guide attendees through new products, system design strategies, integration tips, and real–world applications.
See What’s Waiting for You
Register today and get ready to experience all of the can’t-miss features and events waiting for you at CEDIA Expo/CIX.