As the LED has become the mandated choice for light sources in luminaires it has changed dramatically how we design, specify, install, program, and interact with lighting systems. This transformative change has opened new opportunities for the CEDIA integrator: lighting can become an important part the business model for our industry. This workshop will discuss the impact solid state light sources have on the future of lighting including technologies like LED, Laser LED and OLED. Explore functionality like warm dimming, tuneable white, and warm white; expert selection and control of these sources in an occupancy can have a positive impact on those individuals living and working in the space. Discover how new powering technologies are impacting the use and consumption of electrical energy. Uncover how the new “Luminaire Level Lighting Controls” (LLLC) technology is changing the way we control and manage light in a space. The workshop will use case studies and real-life calculations. To create a sample lighting schedule and a lighting control detail, all through the lens of a CEDIA Smart Home Professional. Highlights: - Incandescent to Solid State, how lights sources have evolved. - A brief comparison of the luminous efficacy of the new lamps - Load calculations and lighting schedules - New powering options for lighting - New control and management technologies - How these changes will benefit the CEDIA integrator and the customer

CEDIA CEU Credit - 3

The CEDIA Design Build Training Course is an exclusive opportunity for CEDIA members to position themselves as trusted educators and industry leaders within the design and build community. This course is designed to empower members to deliver continuing education to architects, interior designers, builders, and other design and construction professionals—helping to foster valuable business-to-business relationships while elevating the profile of the smart home industry. Upon completion, participants become CEDIA Smart Home Continuing Education Instructors, gaining access to a robust library of approved educational content. This enables them to host professional development sessions for their local design and build partners, driving awareness of CEDIA, its members, and the integrated technology solutions that define modern smart homes. This programme is exclusively available to CEDIA members, offering a unique platform to build credibility, enhance industry influence, and grow your business through strategic education and engagement.

As technology becomes a fundamental part of every built environment, it’s essential that designers and architects understand how to accurately represent low voltage systems on construction documents. This class will provide a practical introduction to the newly updated J-STD-710 standard symbol set designed to bring clarity and consistency to drawings that include AV, networking, lighting control, and other integrated technologies. In this session, you’ll learn: the purpose and value of using low voltage symbols and plans in design, engineering, and construction documentation, how to interpret and apply the updated J-STD-710 symbols in your drawings, best practices for coordinating with integrators and other stakeholders during the design phase.

Real-world examples of how clear documentation improves outcomes, reduces change orders, and enhances collaboration. Whether you're working on residential or commercial projects, this course will give you the foundation to confidently incorporate connected technology into your plans—and improve communication across every stakeholder in the project.

This one hour educational presentation covers the technology ecosystem for homebound patients, including sensor networks, voice and switch access, environmental controls, medication and fall monitoring, telehealth integration, and privacy preserving monitoring strategies. The session balances clinical goals (safety, adherence, independence) with installation realities (interoperability, wiring, power, network resilience) and includes real world case studies and retrofit vs. new build decision criteria. Evidence and design patterns from ambient assisted living research and industry practice inform recommended workflows. 

CEDIA CEU Credit - 1

  Older homes have character, history, and charm — but they weren't built with smart lighting, whole-home audio, or high-speed networking in mind. This panel explores the unique challenges and creative solutions that come with retrofitting legacy properties for modern technology, from working within existing architecture and avoiding costly structural changes to setting realistic client expectations and pricing retrofit projects profitably. Whether it's a mid-century modern in the hills or a historic estate, integrators who master the retrofit will never run out of work.

CEDIA CEU Credit - 1

Homeowners are increasingly asking for “circadian lighting,” “human centric lighting,” or “healthy lighting”—but the marketplace is full of conflicting claims. This panel brings together lighting researchers, integrators, and manufacturers to debunk common myths and provide evidence based guidance. Panelists will explain the fundamentals of circadian effective lighting, discuss real world performance versus expectations, and outline practical design and installation strategies that work in residential environments. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to deliver healthy home lighting solutions that are scientifically grounded, aesthetically pleasing, and technically achievable.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the session, attendees will be able to:
1. Differentiate fact from fiction regarding circadian lighting claims and marketing language.
2. Explain the science behind circadian effective lighting and its relationship to sleep, mood, and daily rhythms.
3. Identify practical design strategies for implementing tunable white, spectral tuning, and time based lighting schedules.
4. Evaluate products and platforms for accuracy, controllability, interoperability, and long term reliability.
5. Communicate realistic outcomes to clients and avoid overpromising results.
6. Leverage healthy lighting solutions as a business differentiator in the growing wellness focused home market.

CEDIA CEU Credit - 1

Light is not just for seeing. It is biological information. Modern humans spend around 90% of life indoors, yet most smart homes optimise for brightness, scenes and energy codes - not human biology. We automate convenience while ignoring circadian timing, glare stress and spectral balance. This session reframes light as a nutrient for the indoor species. Drawing on neuroscience and photobiology, it explains how light regulates sleep, alertness, mood and recovery - and how poor design can create chronic visual and neural load. Attendees will learn how to apply circadian-aware scheduling, reduce glare, and integrate biologically informed lighting into residential control systems - turning smart homes into environments that actively support human performance and wellbeing.

CEDIA CEU Credit - 1.5

Design is all about the end user, your customer. Peter Aylett and Rich Green will change how you think about the true needs of your clients and give crisp, concrete examples of the Design Thinking Process. You will leave with new insights for improving your sales, design and operations.

CEDIA CEU Credit - 3.5

Out of sight—but never out of impact. For a matching curated tour that supports this course, visit Technology Designer for information regarding tickets and daily schedule here. 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. This course is designed for the design-build community—architects, designers, builders, and integrators—who want to create cleaner aesthetics and smarter spaces. Attendees will learn why early collaboration is key to making hidden technology work, what products and systems are available, and how to plan for the structural, electrical, and system considerations these discreet solutions demand. When planned right from the start, invisible tech enhances the experience without ever disrupting the design. 

CEDIA CEU Credit - 1.5

The Sound of Wellness explores how sound influences mood, focus, comfort, and overall well-being, and why it deserves a place in every design conversation. Rather than focusing on products, this engaging panel examines how interior designers, technology integrators, and manufacturers can work together to create homes that sound as beautiful as they look. Through real-world examples and practical insights, attendees will discover how intentional soundscapes, thoughtful collaboration, and design-friendly technology contribute to healthier, more emotionally supportive living environments and exceptional client experiences

CEDIA CEU Credit - 1.5

 An estimated 15–20% of the global population is neurodivergent — including individuals with autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, dyslexia, sensory processing differences, and other neurological variations. For residential integrators, that translates to a massive, underserved market hiding in plain sight: clients and family members who live in homes that were never designed with their brains in mind.
The problem? Most smart home designs default to neurotypical assumptions. Complex touchscreen interfaces with dozens of options. Automation routines that fire unpredictably. Lighting scenes that shift without warning. For neurodivergent residents, these “features” aren’t conveniences — they’re barriers. They create sensory overload, erode predictability, and undermine the sense of safety and control that a home should provide.
This session equips integrators with practical, actionable strategies for designing neuroinclusive smart home environments. Attendees will learn how to specify sensory-friendly lighting with tunable white and flicker-free drivers, implement soundproofing and acoustic management for noise-sensitive residents, simplify user interfaces to reduce cognitive load, build routine-based automation sequences that prioritize reliability over novelty, and tailor environmental controls — HVAC, air purification, temperature zones — to individual sensory profiles.
But this isn’t just about doing the right thing. It’s smart business. Neuroinclusive design principles benefit all residents — the same techniques that help a child with autism also create calmer, more intuitive homes for every occupant. Integrators who embrace this approach differentiate themselves from competitors, unlock new referral channels through healthcare providers and occupational therapists, and position themselves for growth in accessibility-focused markets including assisted living and therapeutic environments.
This session bridges the gap between clinical understanding and technical implementation, giving integrators the vocabulary, frameworks, and confidence to consult with neurodivergent clients and their families — and to deliver homes that truly work for every brain.

CEDIA CEU Credit - 1

Technology alone does not create an exceptional luxury residence; experience does. Architectural lighting is one of the most powerful elements in today’s smart homes, significantly influencing wellness, emotional connection, and the overall living experience for luxury homeowners. As clients become increasingly educated about the necessity of quality recessed fixtures, their expectations for integrated homes will extend far beyond automation. Beautiful Architectural Lighting is no longer about selling fixtures or control systems; it is a defining feature of luxury living and wellness. While many integrators excel at technology infrastructure, architectural lighting can be difficult to specify or present confidently. Sherry Harbour, an architectural lighting expert, is delighted to bridge this gap. This session will introduce the foundational principles, terminology, and essential information regarding architectural lighting that is immediately applicable to luxury residential projects. Sherry's goal is to educate and empower integrators to initiate meaningful conversations with homeowners, architects, interior designers, and builders about the benefits of Quality Architectural Lighting. By deepening integrators' knowledge about architectural lighting, it will inevitability strengthen client trust, expand their expertise, and add a new profit center to their business. Intentional lighting strategies create wellness centered environments that feel harmonious and emotionally connected to the luxury experience. Attendees will leave Sherry’s session feeling inspired and ready to engage about Architectural Lighting.

This foundational session givesintegration pros a clear, practical understanding of power management without overwhelming them with engineering language. The goal is to help attendees understand what power management means, why it matters, and how to recognize opportunities where power-related issues can affect client satisfaction, system performance, and long-term service outcomes. Many integrators still think of power management in narrow terms: surge protection, battery backup, or rack-level conditioning. This course broadens that understanding and explains the larger category in a way attendees can confidently apply in real client conversations. Attendees will learn how power issues affect the connected home, why those issues are becoming more important, and why integrators should be involved in the conversation early rather than waiting until problems appear after installation. Key Learning Areas What CI salespeople need to know about power management Common misconceptions that limit the category Why power management is broader than surge protection or backup power How outages, voltage fluctuations, poor power quality, and transfer delays can affect connected systems Why the integrator has an important role alongside the electrician What “complete power resilience” means in practical client-facing terms Basic battery chemistry concepts salespeople should understand How power management reduces service issues, protects client trust, and strengthens project value How to begin positioning power as part of the home’s infrastructure, not an optional accessory

CEDIA CEU Credit - 1

Today’s clients aren’t buying products; they’re investing in a vision for how they want to live. Yet designers, builders, and technology professionals often sell from separate perspectives rather than focusing on the experience homeowners ultimately want to achieve. Join moderator Katye McGregor Bennett and panelists Sharon Sherman, Elizabeth Lord-Levitt, and integration professionals as they explore how outcome-first thinking leads to better collaboration, stronger client relationships, and more successful projects. Attendees will learn practical strategies for translating client aspirations into coordinated design, construction, and technology decisions that support wellness, comfort, livability, and intentional luxury

CEDIA CEU Credit - 1

  This class provides a complete roadmap for delivering successful lighting projects of any scale. Attendees will learn what are the critical activities and deliverables for each phase of design and how to guide clients, coordinate with teams, and move confidently from concept to execution using a structured and professional design process.

Lighting and shading are quickly becoming one of the most powerful opportunities for integrators to expand their influence in residential projects. Together, these systems allow professionals to shape how a space feels and functions by balancing daylight, electric light, and automation to maintain consistent comfort and atmosphere throughout the day. This session will explore how leading firms are positioning lighting and shading as a unified design and technology discipline—coordinating fixtures, controls, and motorized shades to manage glare, preserve views, enhance aesthetics, and support daily routines. Attendees will also examine the business implications of this shift, including how integrators can enter projects earlier in the design process, collaborate more effectively with architects and designers, and build a profitable practice around solutions that go far beyond basic lighting control.

CEDIA CEU Credit - 1.5

Understanding power management is only the first step. The larger challenge for most integration pros is knowing how to sell it. This session focuses on the client- and builder-facing conversations that determine whether power management is included in a project or left out until a problem occurs. The course is designed to help attendees introduce the topic naturally, qualify the opportunity, and explain the value of power management in terms clients and project partners actually care about. Rather than starting with technical specs, this session will explore how power management connects to outcomes: fewer disruptions, stronger reliability, better system performance, fewer service calls, greater client confidence, and a more complete luxury-home experience. The session will also address how power management can help integrators become more valuable partners to builders, architects, designers, and owners’ representatives by solving problems before they become expensive, visible, or disruptive. Key Learning Areas How to introduce power management early in the sales process How to avoid making the conversation too technical or fear-based How to qualify client needs based on lifestyle, systems, expectations, and risk tolerance How to identify the systems that matter most to the client How to discuss power with homeowners, builders, designers, architects, and property managers How to position power management as a solution to builder pain points How to discuss sizing and scope at a sales level without overstepping into engineering How to make power management part of the project-planning conversation, not a late-stage add-on How to turn success stories into stronger sales conversations

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. The session will focus on the US sector but reference some other global markets to provide some additional information and context.

CEDIA CEU Credits - 1.5

Grammy-nominated albums are being written, recorded, produced and mastered within personal studios every year. Whether being used by a professional musician or a hobbyist, the ability to create high-end recording studios inside your client’s home is not only possible, but it can be done without any sacrifices to quality. This course will discuss the acoustical considerations for recording studio design -- both sound quality and sound isolation -- as well as detailed acoustical principles and case studies showing each step of the process.

CEDIA CEU Credit - 1.5

From intimate home cinemas to high-performance screening rooms and flexible media spaces, this course provides essential knowledge for integrating audiovisual excellence with design intent. The course will explore the functional distinctions between home cinemas and media rooms; space planning; acoustics and sound isolation fundamentals; sightline planning, screen placement, and optimal viewing geometry; the room itself as a performance component and common pitfalls. Whether you’re working on a luxury residence, a boutique development, or a multi-purpose media lounge, this course equips you to collaborate confidently with designers and architects to deliver exceptional user experiences.

CEDIA CEU Credit - 1.5

This session equips designers with the technical knowledge required to build reliable and scalable lighting systems. It ensures that creative designs are supported by solid infrastructure and long-term performance.

CEDIA CEU Credit - 1.5

This session gives attendees a practical, category-level look at the types of power management products and solutions available in the market today. It is specifically designed to be educational, objective, and non-promotional. The course is not a product pitch. It is not a brand presentation. It is not designed to recommend one manufacturer, platform, or solution over another. Instead, the session helps integrators better understand the major categories of power management, what each is designed to do, where each fits, and how to think about incorporating those categories into different project types. The session will also help integrators become more confident in conversations with electricians, builders, and design-build teams by explaining the basic planning documents, design considerations, and project conditions that shape power-management decisions. Key Learning Areas How to understand single-line diagrams at a practical level Why load schedules matter in power-management planning How new construction differs from retrofit work The difference between energy storage systems, UPS systems, generators, surge protection, conditioning, voltage regulation, and monitoring How code considerations may affect ESS and UPS planning Whole-house, panel-level, rack-level, and device-level approaches When layered protection may be appropriate How to match product categories to project goals How to avoid confusing marketing language with actual system capability How to collaborate more effectively with electricians and builders

CEDIA CEU Credit - 1.5

  Client satisfaction surveys consistently show a gap between what people imagine a smart home will feel like and what they actually experience after installation.

In this session, we'll introduce Calm Technology®, a leading design framework based around human attention, showing how its principles translate directly into better installations, fewer support calls, and more referrals. We'll present a working overview of the eight Principles of Calm Technology® with direct application to smart home integration: periphery vs. center of attention, ambient display, graceful degradation, and the role of analog fallback. 

Attendees will learn how to audit their system designs against eight Principles of Calm Technology®, how to present those choices to clients in language that builds confidence, and how to get the most out of analog fallback methods that work independently of any network, app, or hub. 

Real-world product examples will be drawn from Calm Tech Institute’s certified product library, and differentiates Calm Tech Certified™ for Spaces from others. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Attendees will leave this session able to:

Identify where current designs create unnecessary friction or demand attention from the homeowner

Use light, sound, and environmental feedback to convey system state without always requiring a screen or app

Communicate Calm Tech Principles to clients during the discovery phase to better align expectations with outcomes

Learn about opportunities for Calm Tech certification for products and installations to bring greater value and trust to consumers.

CEDIA CEU Credits - 1.5

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. Beyond drawings and specifications, the conversation will address client management: who owns which conversations, how technical constraints are translated into design language, how disagreements are presented (or not) to the homeowner, and how unified communication protects trust. Designers, integrators, builders, and architects will gain insight into collaboration models that balance creative vision, system performance, and customer experience without eroding margins or relationships.

CEDIA CEU Credit - 1

Even well-designed lighting systems can fall apart between intent and execution. Color mismatch across fixtures, flicker from poor driver selection, overloaded runs, and controls that don’t behave the way the client expects are rarely caused by a single mistake. More often, they result from small decisions compounding across design, specification, installation, and commissioning. This course dissects real-world failures and traces them back to their root causes. Where did the project begin to drift from the original plan? Which assumptions didn’t hold up once the system hit the field? And what should have been caught earlier, whether in documentation, coordination, or commissioning? By walking through these breakdowns step by step, the conversation highlights where risk enters a project and how to remove it before it turns into rework, callbacks, and margin erosion.

CEDIA CEU Credit - 1

Most residential lighting systems today are assembled from multiple ecosystems—architectural fixtures, decorative lighting, landscape systems, retrofit products, and control platforms that were never designed to work together seamlessly. This session examines how integrators can successfully deploy mixed-vendor lighting systems without sacrificing performance, serviceability, or client experience. Topics will include managing dimming compatibility across phase, 0-10V, and digital control methods; maintaining consistent color and fixture behavior across manufacturers; integrating architectural lighting with control platforms and shading systems; and identifying failure points that lead to flicker, mismatched color, or unpredictable scene performance. Attendees will gain practical strategies for evaluating interoperability before the project begins, building lighting packages that behave consistently in the field, and avoiding the hidden technical pitfalls that often appear when multiple manufacturers share the same lighting design.