Government Affairs

Our mission is to influence public policy to protect CEDIA members, the electronics industry and consumers.

Workforce Development

The future of smart home technology depends not only on the technology, but on the people who are desigining and installing it. 

Standards & Best Practices

CEDIA is committed to producing ANSI accredited standards and best practices that ensure professionalism in the industry. 

Design & Build Outreach

Learn to engage with the design and build community, providing them accredited education on Smart Home Technology topics.

Market Intelligence

Improve your business through knowledge of the latest trends statistics in the smart home industry.

Events Calendar

Search the CEDIA Calendar to locate all the up and coming events, training, including boot camps, workshops and more. 

Tech + Business Summits

Introducing the new and improved CEDIA Tech + Business Summits—the latest in innovative new technology and world-class, business- and tech-centric education to help you achieve your goals.

CEDIA Expo

CEDIA Expo brings together home tech pros and exhibitors to the leading global event for smart home technology. 

Integrated Systems Europe

ISE showcases the world's leading technology innovators and solutions providers of four days of inspiring conferences. 

Smart Home Awards

CEDIA's Smart Home Awards programs recognises the top projects, products and individuals in the smart home technology industry. 

CEDIA Online Learning

The CEDIA online learning is the leading online learning portal for all your home technology integration learning.

In-Person Training

Elevate your expertise in smart home technology with our in-person training sessions. Gain hands-on experience and practical knowledge.

Certification

CEDIA Certification is a set of credentials that reflect defined areas of knowledge in the Smart Home Technology industry. Certifications are held by the individual; you earn the certification, and you carry it with you as you continue your career.

White Papers

CEDIA white papers dive deep into applications, recommendations, and advice on a wide range of topics: from software and hardware to best practices, standards, and formats.

Tech + Business Summits

The CEDIA Tech + Business Summits are one-day events showcasing upcoming technology and future trends in the smart home industry.

CEDIA Unveils Innovative Updates for the 2025 Education Conference at CEDIA Expo

By CEDIA - Wed, Mar 19, 2025 - Press Releases

FISHERS, Ind. (March 19, 2025) CEDIA, the Association for Smart Home Professionals™, is introducing a new approach to its educational conference at the 2025 CEDIA Expo that will include cutting-edge classes taught by industry leaders and organized by relevant tracks that meet the needs of today’s industry. Amanda Wildman, an industry expert and integrator, will oversee the curation of the redesigned program in her role as a short-term paid consultant for CEDIA. Popular instructors will include Marc Fisher, Noah Kaplan, Alex Capecelatro, Peter Aylett, Ron Callis, Ed Gilmore, and Toni Sabatino.

Content categories include:

Business Track: Actionable Info for Owners

  • Creating a Culture that Rocks!
  • How to Build a Showroom
  • Go Viral: Using Social Media to Grow Your Business
  • Your Next Stage: Succession Planning and Retirement
  • Along with the return of Leslie Shiner’s “business transforming” course: Three ways to improve profitability.

Technical Track: Learn the Latest from the Best

  • Lessons Learned from the Trenches
  • Smart Install Success - The 5 Brand Blueprint
  • Win the Rack Race: Learn How the Pros Do It in Real Time
  • Other subjects include the return of popular courses on audio, home theater, as well as introductory courses for new integrators.

Design & Build Track: Build Your Business with Designers and Builders

  • Designer & Integrator Relationships....make sure everyone WINS!
  • Lessons Learned from a Frank Lloyd Wright Project
  • Invisible Innovation: Integrating Hidden Technology into Design
  • Think Outside the Boxes....Technology Can Be Beautiful

Future Focus Track: Find Out What’s Next: Before your Competition Does

  • Robotics in the Home…Today!
  • Be Powerful: The Growing Sector of Power Management & Storage
  • The (Very) Latest on A.I. and How the Newest Tools Can Transform Your Business
  • Resimercial: Learn How Resi Integrators Expanded into Light Commercial
  • Along with the return of Rich Green’s popular, “Future Technologies: The Latest from Silicon Valley”

“The CEDIA Education Conference isn’t just an event—it’s a highlight of the year for smart home professionals who want to up their game. As the industry continues to evolve at lightning speed, so does our commitment to empowering integrators with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration they need to lead the charge,” said CEDIA Global President and CEO, Daryl Friedman. “I am grateful to Amanda for serving as a consultant in this assignment to reimagine 2025’s conference. She is uniquely qualified as an accomplished integrator, life-long learner and teacher, and CEDIA champion.”

Registration for CEDIA Expo and the CEDIA Smart Home Technology Conference opens in April, offering professionals an incredible opportunity to engage, learn, and connect with the best in the industry. Stay tuned for more updates and visit cediaexpo.com for details and important dates to register for both the CEDIA Education Conference and CEDIA Expo.

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. 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.