CEDIA® is the Association for Smart Home Professionals™. Established in 1989, CEDIA remains founded on the principles of advocacy, connection, and education. Globally, CEDIA defends the rights of technology integrators in governmental bodies, gathers industry professionals and allied tradespeople, and creates trainings, standards, and certifications to ensure the smart home industry advances and draws fresh talent. 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 home technology solutions that enrich our lives.
1989
CEDIA was founded in 1989 by a group of professionals dedicated to the advancement of the up-and-coming electronic systems industry. Their vision was to advocate the needs of the home technology professional by becoming the leading resource, promoting commerce, offering training, and aiding in the assembly of a legitimate industry that was at the time considered more of a hobby.
Growing the industry
CEDIA has advanced the industry by developing timely industry education and certification, launching research initiatives, advocacy on legislative issues, building relationships with architects, builders, and interior designers, educating the consumer, and recognizing industry achievement.
Present
Over the years, CEDIA has grown into an international association with nearly 4,300 members worldwide and has come to be recognized as the universal mark of professionalism for industry businesses.
You help make the experience of home better. You help people connect with their families; you give them a foundation; you help protect them. Smart Home professionals deserve the same. DIY solutions are flooding the market; workforce development is a challenge, and running a business is more complex than ever. CEDIA is providing a home for smart home professionals to connect, create community, build skills, and champion an industry that we all love. As your home, we're committed to offering Belonging, Foundation, and Protection so that you can better provide it for others.
First, we offer a sense of belonging: through our peer networking events, you will connect with like-minded individuals. Our summits and events scale that connection internationally to learn, share and grow with each other. Our volunteering opportunities bring that connection back to your local community.
Next, a home is only as strong as the foundation. CEDIA provides certification programs to help you scale your workforce and add skills. We offer key business support and membership so that you can focus on what you do best. Our market intelligence keeps you ahead of the curve and positions you for success.
Finally, no home is complete without security. Our advocacy protects our industry by promoting our interest with design and build trades and governments, among others. By demonstrating our high industry standards, we can ensure that your work is respected and trusted.
As a CEDIA member, you are no longer alone in the push to grow your business and create a global reputation for the industry. Together, we're creating a stronger future. CEDIA is the home for the smart home professional.
By providing you with specialized assistance, education, opportunities, and resources, CEDIA membership enables you to realize your full potential and progress both professionally and commercially. Find out more about how to sign up or renew right now.
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