Join The Future of Residential Smart Home and Commercial AV Systems Innovation in The Launchpad –
a designated area of the Expo Hall for Emerging Brands!
Step into a world of innovation and possibility at The Launchpad, where emerging brands redefine the landscape of residential smart home and commercial AV systems technology at CEDIA Expo/CIX.
Forge connections with integrators, installers, designers, dealers and distributors that could shape the next chapter of your business journey.
Companies new to CEDIA Expo and in business less than three years can apply to seize this unique opportunity to position their brand in front of a captive audience seeking the next big breakthrough.
Ready to LAUNCH into the residential and commercial technology industry?
Apply to be a part of the 2026 Launchpad Area below.
*CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo Show Management’s decision for a brand to participate in the Launchpad area is final.
LAUNCH YOUR BRAND
Hear from past judges and some of the Launchpad participants about how exhibiting in this dedicated area on the show floor impacts businesses and the importance of the Launchpad to new-to-market brands.
Criteria for exhibiting in the Launchpad area include: Company in business no more than 3 years; Never exhibited at CEDIA Expo/CIX; Never exhibited in the Launchpad area.
CEDIA Expo Show Management’s decision for a brand to participate in the Launchpad area is final.
LAUNCHPAD REQUIREMENTS
Are you a new product or service ready to enter the home and commercial tech market?
The Launchpad is your cost-effective opportunity to mass market at the leading event in home technology and automation.
Been in business less than 3 years
Never exhibited at CEDIA Expo/CIX
Never exhibited in The Launchpad
This year's CEDIA [Expo] LaunchPad was an excellent way for a new [player] to present at the show. We had very good traffic as dealers love to see new things. Thanks for including us!
Joe Lautner
EVP | Specifi.io | 2023 TechStarter Best Startup Winner
My experience at the 2023 CEDIA Expo Launchpad area was eye-opening and invigorating. We left the event with a wealth of knowledge, new contacts, and some great leads for the future business. We look forward to attending future CEDIA Expo events.
Bill Huang
CEO | Pure-Fi | 2023 Launchpad Brand
CEDIA Expo has been instrumental in launching my company, Josh.ai, and gaining exposure to the custom installation community. Our very first exhibit was inside the Expo's Innovation Alley (now the Launchpad), a corridor highlighting promising new ventures. Just two years later we took home CEDIA's Best New Product Award for Josh Micro, a hardware product we announced at the Expo. This show is a major highlight for us and we always look forward to unveiling our latest innovation.
Alex Capecelatro
CEO | Josh.ai