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CEDIA Continues UK Advocacy Push with New Business Bulletin Series

By CEDIA - May 26, 2026 • Press Releases

St. Neots, UK (May 26, 2026) – CEDIA, the Association for Smart Home Professionals, has announced the release of three new UK Business Bulletins, continuing its commitment to delivering practical business guidance and strengthening advocacy support for members across the UK smart home industry.

Developed with input from CEDIA’s UK Government Affairs Committee, the latest resources cover key operational and regulatory topics affecting technology integrators and smart home professionals including:

Contractual Guidelines for Smart Home Professionals

Insurance for the Smart Home Technology Industry: A Practical Guide

VAT Guidance for the Smart Home Industry

“These new UK Business Bulletins are designed to give our members practical, relevant guidance on some of the most important business issues affecting the smart home sector today,” said CEDIA EMEA Managing Director Matt Nimmons. “By expanding this resource library, we are continuing to support integrators with clear, accessible information that helps them operate more confidently and effectively, while also strengthening CEDIA’s wider advocacy efforts across the UK.”

The three newly released guides, now available free of charge to all CEDIA members, expand the UK Business Bulletins collection to eight in total. Covering legal, financial, and operational matters, these bulletins are tailored to address the evolving needs of smart home businesses, offering updates and expertise to help companies adapt to a changing regulatory and commercial environment.

The UK Government Affairs Committee was introduced as part of the association’s wider efforts to expand advocacy activity and increase support for members navigating policy, regulatory, and business challenges within the region.

Members interested in contributing insight or raising concerns on issues affecting the industry are encouraged to contact CEDIA at member@cedia.org.

To access the full collection, visit CEDIA UK Business Bulletins.

About CEDIA

CEDIA® is the Association for Smart Home Professionals™. Established in 1989, CEDIA is dedicated to advocacy, connection, and education, and fosters a thriving community as the home for smart home professionals. Globally, CEDIA advances the rights of technology integrators by working with governmental bodies; gathers industry professionals and allied tradespeople for learning and networking; and creates trainings, standards, and certifications to ensure the continued growth of the smart home industry. CEDIA co-owns Integrated Systems Europe, the world's largest AV and systems integration exhibition, and founded CEDIA Expo, the world's largest residential technology show. CEDIA also produces The Integration Conversation podcast, sharing insights and perspectives from industry leaders, and offers a dedicated CEDIA Membership App to connect, inform, and support professionals worldwide. Today, a community of over 30,000 CEDIA members from more than 80 countries deliver smart home technology solutions that enrich homeowners' lives. Learn more about CEDIA at cedia.org.