Rich Green
FounderRich Green DesignRich Green has been an active professional in the audio/video design and installation industry since 1978. His system-integration company, Rich Green Design, serves the ambitious homeowners and businesses of Silicon Valley. His clients have included Steve Jobs, Larry Ellison, Tony Fadell, Jim Clark, Gordon Getty, Rush Limbaugh, Michael Tilson Thomas, and Luciano Pavarotti. Rich sits on the Advisory Board of CEDIA, where he served as a three-term board member. He founded the CEDIA Technology Council and served as Secretary on the Executive Committee. Rich travels the world as an instructor, consultant and public speaker in the fields of Future Technologies and Design. Rich is a CEDIA Fellow, and was more recently awarded with the CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2024. Rich is an Adjunct Faculty member of Moraine Park Technical College, where he has created new curriculum on Emerging Innovations in Technology. Passionate about his local community, Rich serves as the President of the Palo Alto History Museum. He received his BS degrees in Physical Anthropology and Historical Geology from Northwestern University and continues to promote a humane, anthropological perspective on the future of consumer technologies.
AI & Ethics for Integrators: Safeguarding Your Business and Your Clients
Artificial Intelligence is transforming both the way integrators work and the technologies they deploy in homes. But with innovation comes responsibil…Artificial Intelligence is transforming both the way integrators work and the technologies they deploy in homes. But with innovation comes responsibility. This session explores the ethical and practical challenges integrators now face. Rich Green wil…Artificial Intelligence is transforming both the way integrators work and the technologies they deploy in homes. But with innovation comes responsibility. This session explores the ethical and practical challenges integrators now face. Rich Green will examine key issues, such as, copyright infringement, privacy, data security, and the implications of always-on cameras and microphones. How do you protect client data from misuse or hacking? What gu…Artificial Intelligence is transforming both the way integrators work and the technologies they deploy in homes. But with innovation comes responsibility. This session explores the ethical and practical challenges integrators now face. Rich Green will examine key issues, such as, copyright infringement, privacy, data security, and the implications of always-on cameras and microphones. How do you protect client data from misuse or hacking? What guardrails should be in place to prevent unintended actions by autonomous systems? And where does liability fall when AI makes a mistake? Attendees will gain actionable insights into best practices for ethical practice and integration, including system design considerations and risk mitigation strategies. This session will help you navigate the intersection of AI and ethics, empowering you to lead responsibly in the age of intelligent homes.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
Design Thinking Workshop
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 c…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 improvi…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.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.Show MoreClick the title to see all details
Future Technologies: The Latest from Silicon Valley
Rich Green returns with his Inside Scoop from Silicon Valley to share insights that are both enlightening and terrifying. Our businesses are on the br…Rich Green returns with his Inside Scoop from Silicon Valley to share insights that are both enlightening and terrifying. Our businesses are on the brink of profound transitions from Extended Reality to Artificial Intelligence. We’ll soon have humano…Rich Green returns with his Inside Scoop from Silicon Valley to share insights that are both enlightening and terrifying. Our businesses are on the brink of profound transitions from Extended Reality to Artificial Intelligence. We’ll soon have humanoid robots walking around our client’s homes. Will they really be pressing touch panel buttons? There's a new world coming. Prepare yourself by attending this year’s edition of Rich Green’s signature p…Rich Green returns with his Inside Scoop from Silicon Valley to share insights that are both enlightening and terrifying. Our businesses are on the brink of profound transitions from Extended Reality to Artificial Intelligence. We’ll soon have humanoid robots walking around our client’s homes. Will they really be pressing touch panel buttons? There's a new world coming. Prepare yourself by attending this year’s edition of Rich Green’s signature presentation.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
Mike and Rich Present the Pre-Show Extravaganza
The return of a favorite! To help you get the most out of your Expo experience, CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award recipients Michael Heiss and Rich Gre…The return of a favorite! To help you get the most out of your Expo experience, CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award recipients Michael Heiss and Rich Green will present their overview of what to look for on the exhibit floor as new products, services, h…The return of a favorite! To help you get the most out of your Expo experience, CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award recipients Michael Heiss and Rich Green will present their overview of what to look for on the exhibit floor as new products, services, hardware, sand software intersect with current trends in the industry. This fast-paced presentation includes attendee input so that Mike and Rich may help you make certain that you don't miss the key p…The return of a favorite! To help you get the most out of your Expo experience, CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award recipients Michael Heiss and Rich Green will present their overview of what to look for on the exhibit floor as new products, services, hardware, sand software intersect with current trends in the industry. This fast-paced presentation includes attendee input so that Mike and Rich may help you make certain that you don't miss the key points at Expo.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
Navigating the Horizon: From the Integrator of 2027 to 2030
Join members of the CEDIA Foresight Committee for an interactive exploration of the forces shaping our industry. In this session, we will bridge the g…Join members of the CEDIA Foresight Committee for an interactive exploration of the forces shaping our industry. In this session, we will bridge the gap between our landmark Integrator of 2027 findings and our upcoming vision for 2030. This isn't jus…Join members of the CEDIA Foresight Committee for an interactive exploration of the forces shaping our industry. In this session, we will bridge the gap between our landmark Integrator of 2027 findings and our upcoming vision for 2030. This isn't just a lecture; it’s a deep-dive conversation designed to challenge your assumptions and inspire you to think critically about the near future. This is your opportunity to contribute to the conversation,…Join members of the CEDIA Foresight Committee for an interactive exploration of the forces shaping our industry. In this session, we will bridge the gap between our landmark Integrator of 2027 findings and our upcoming vision for 2030. This isn't just a lecture; it’s a deep-dive conversation designed to challenge your assumptions and inspire you to think critically about the near future. This is your opportunity to contribute to the conversation, ask the tough questions, and think deeply about the future of your role in a rapidly changing ecosystem.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
Rich and Mike Present the Expo Post-Game Report
There is so much to see at Expo that you can't see everything, but there are somethings you just can't miss. Before Expo closes, CEDIA Lifetime Achiev…There is so much to see at Expo that you can't see everything, but there are somethings you just can't miss. Before Expo closes, CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Recipients Rich Green and Michael Heiss present their famous "Post-Game Report" so that you ca…There is so much to see at Expo that you can't see everything, but there are somethings you just can't miss. Before Expo closes, CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Recipients Rich Green and Michael Heiss present their famous "Post-Game Report" so that you can get the summary of what is on the show floor while there is still a chance to check things out. After all, you cam all the way and you want to be sure that you didn't miss anything. Audience partici…There is so much to see at Expo that you can't see everything, but there are somethings you just can't miss. Before Expo closes, CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Recipients Rich Green and Michael Heiss present their famous "Post-Game Report" so that you can get the summary of what is on the show floor while there is still a chance to check things out. After all, you cam all the way and you want to be sure that you didn't miss anything. Audience participation is encouraged so that you have a chance to hear from your fellow attendees about what they thought were the key new products and services.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More