September 1-4, 2026 • Denver, CO

EXHIBITOR RESOURCE CENTER

This area of the website is for current exhibitors to help navigate the exhibiting process with helpful guides, facts and deadlines.

Please check back often for updates and additional information around CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo.

EXHIBITOR ONBOARDING

We’re so excited you’ll be joining us at CEDIA Expo/CIX. Not sure where to start? We would suggest checking out our helpful onboarding videos, scrolling through the FAQs, getting your online directory listing up-to-date, and reviewing our sponsorship opportunities.

EXHIBITOR SERVICES MANUAL (ESM)
Now Available

Welcome to the 2026 CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) Exhibitor Services Manual! The information in the designed to help guide exhibitors through the planning process of exhibiting at CEDIA Expo/CIX. Schedules and deadlines as well as links to additional information, online ordering sites, and downloadable printable order forms are included for your convenience.

Exhibitor Hub

The all-new Exhibitor Hub is your one-stop shop to:
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Maintain your online/print directory listing.

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Book your hotel rooms.

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Add Featured Products.

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Purchase digital upgrades to your online listing.

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Access the exhibitor services manual

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View invoices and payment information.

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Expand your media exposure through our PR agency - Brand Definition

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Manage your company's contacts

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Register your booth staff.

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Access your free personalized customer invitation dashboard

EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION IS OPEN

 EXHIBIT BOOTH STAFF: Please refer to your company’s booth contract contact who received the email containing access to your company’s portal to register all staff. 

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FOR MANUFACTURER’S REPS ONLY:

In order to register as an Independent Manufacturer’s Representative attending CEDIA Expo/CIX,
please follow the link below and select “Manufacturers Rep” on the first question “What is your primary business?”

BEWARE OF MISLEADING ADVERTISING SCAMS

Many fake companies are targeting the CEDIA Expo/CIX exhibitors with advertising scams. DO NOT sign any invoices from these companies. In addition, Emerald does not sell the CEDIA Expo/CIX attendee list.  Anyone claiming to offer such a list for sale does not have the list, nor are they authorized to represent the show. If you receive anything from an unapproved vendor, please contact your Account Executive to report. Please note this is not a comprehensive list.

SPONSOR THE SMART STAGE

The Smart Stage is the central hub for thought leadership, hot industry trends, and enlightening education across the residential and commercial markets. Align your brand with key sessions and panels on the Smart Stage. Session and Lead Sponsor options available.

Learn the value of becoming a Smart Stage sponsor >>

Smart Stage

OFFICIAL SHOW DAILY

This year will once again feature a 4-edition version of the Daily (VIP preview and Days 1, 2, and 3). An on-site, three-day Daily—with from-the-floor coverage of company and product news—and pre-show VIP Preview editions will be produced. The CEDIA Expo/CIX Daily can be the primary means to publicize your new products at CEDIA Expo/CIX, because it will be the primary source of product information for every show attendee. This year is sure to be a jam-packed and exciting event. Learn more below or contact Adam Goldstein.

Mobile App and Matchmaking Platform

The official 2026 matchmaking platform and mobile app will be available soon. Check back often for updates and log in details. 

Lead Retrieval

Lead scanning is in the palm of your hands! With the mobile app, you can scan leads, add questions to qualify leads, and see leads scanned by your team. Over 75,000 leads were scanned at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025!

Networking

Powered by AI, discover who is attending the show and review networking recommendations based on the product interests of attendees.

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Maximize Your Time at the Show

 Complete your profile, network, book meetings and more prior to CEDIA Expo/CIX to maximize your time on-site.

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