SMART STAGE

The Smart Stage is your place to get the latest on industry hot topics and hear from thought leaders!

Smart Stage | Day 1

Day 1 Opening/Welcome and State of the Industry

Understanding 8K Content and How it Can Influence the Viewing Experience

Arlen Schweiger of CE Pro will moderator a powerhouse panel of industry elite from CEDIA to the leaders of buying groups to share insights on the State of the Industry, identifying business opportunities, pitfalls, and what custom integrators need to be doing to continue to thrive.

Learn from leading experts about the critical role that 8K content capture, production and system integration can play in defining home entertainment’s future.

IMCCA’s State of the Industry: Remote, Return or Hybrid – what the heck is going on

LED Display Technology Trends

This illustrious panel of UC industry experts will shed light on the trends shaping the future of remote and hybrid workplace technologies.

AOTO will be discussing trends in LED display especially as they apply to home theater, and the advantages of AOTO MIP Technology.

Lighting the Path to Success/Insights from Industry Leaders

Discover the key factors that have set successful and profitable integrators apart from their peers who have also ventured into this new category. Learn from these market channel experts about the strategies, challenges, and innovations that have driven growth and success in this competitive field.

CE Pro BEST Product Awards, CE Pro Home of the Year Awards Presentation and CI Integration Awards

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Smart Stage | Day 2

Day 2 Opening and Welcome

The Latest Trends in Display Technology Hosted by the Digital Signage Federation

The panel of DSF board members and industry leaders will share examples of the latest advancements of display technology applications and will have a discussion sharing their perspectives on the state of the digital signage industry.

Harmonizing Light: Integrating Interior Lighting with Daylight in Residential Design

Join Lutron as we explore the convergence of intelligent interior lighting and daylight and how technology has changed how we can create optimal experiences in luxury residences.

Raising the Bar for Excellence: Introducing CEDIA’s New Networking Certification

The panel will provide insight on how certifications can be leveraged to advance technician careers, grow an integration firm’s business and develop the workforce through education partnerships.

Unified Communications and Digital Signage – Blurring The Lines

A modern digital signage network is also a piece of the employee communications network – with everything from lunch menus to special events like blood drives and bring your kids to work announcements.

Commercial Integration Trends

Panelists will discuss commercial audiovisual technology trends, vertical market observations, and growth opportunities for integrators seeking to maximize their profitability and success in 2025 and beyond.

Social Selling – Building And Leveraging Your Brand In AV and Technology

What should individuals in our industry do to increase their visibility and brand? Which roles and career paths is that important for? Chris Neto, the AV professional who took a Sunday morning social media chat to the largest weekly conversation in AV (AVInTheAM) will present his ideas and strategies for growing one’s impact in the industry.

Home Theaterology – New Book

New coffee-table book Home Theaterology will debut! It celebrates the art of home theater design and is intended to educate and inspire the design community to embrace this luxury as a centerpiece for modern homes.