By CEDIA - Jul 22, 2026 • NewsAwards
Tickets are now on sale for the highly anticipated 2026 CEDIA Smart Home EMEA Awards, taking place on 23rd October at the Natural History Museum in London. Marking 20 years, the 2026 awards will honour the programme’s legacy while looking to the future of connected living through CEDIA’s global theme, ‘Beyond What You See’.
The awards will continue to spotlight excellence across the smart home technology sector, recognising standout achievements in design, innovation and technical expertise throughout the region. This year’s theme encourages attendees to look beyond the visible impact of smart technology and explore not only the creativity, but also ingenuity and everyday benefits it brings to modern living.
Set against the striking backdrop of London’s Natural History Museum, this year’s black-tie event will bring together integrators, manufacturers, distributors, specifiers, architects and designers from across the region for a special anniversary celebration. Guests will gather to discover the winners across categories including Best Home Cinema, Integrated Home, Sales Representatives, Excellence in Business and the Lifetime Achievement Award, to name a few.
Tickets are now available to purchase, with an early bird discount rate until 28th August. Individual tickets during this period are £235 (members) and £265 (non-members) a table of 10 £2,200 (members) and £2,500 (non-members) – all exclusive of VAT.
Returning as headline sponsor for its seventh consecutive year is Monitor Audio Group. The independent British audio brand is known for its high-fidelity, cinema, and architectural speaker solutions.
CEDIA is also proud to announce this year’s other sponsors include Control4 as Drinks Reception Sponsor, Zennio as After Party Sponsor and CUK Group, Lutron and Sonos as Associate Sponsors.
Control4 is a leading automation platform for homes and businesses. Founded in 2003, Control4 provides a unified smart system for managing connected devices, including lighting, audio, video, climate, intercom and security.
CUK Group is a leading AV distributor, supplying professional audio, video, control and networking products across the UK and Ireland. Founded in 2005, the company has grown from representing a single loudspeaker brand into a major distributor with a portfolio of more than 20 brands, supported by specialist teams across commercial, residential and professional AV markets.
Lutron Electronics is a global leader in intelligent lighting, motorised window treatments and intuitive control systems, offering solutions that range from residential dimmers to building-wide lighting management systems. With more than 15,000 energy-saving products sold in over 100 countries, Lutron continues to shape the way people experience and manage light.
Sonos is a global leader in sound experiences, best known for pioneering multi-room wireless home audio. Combining exceptional sound, refined design, simple control and an open platform, Sonos gives listeners easy access to the audio content they love, wherever and however they choose to enjoy it.
Zennio focuses on technological innovation and versatile design to create integrated solutions for luxury homes, hotels, and commercial spaces. With two decades leading the KNX home and building automation industry, Zennio continuously evolve its product line to meet global needs, delivering scalable and customizable systems across more than 123 countries.
“Excitement is building for our twentieth anniversary edition of the CEDIA Smart Home EMEA Awards,” comments Matt Nimmons, Managing Director at CEDIA EMEA. “With tickets now available, we’re looking forward to welcoming our members, finalists and the wider industry to what promises to be a truly memorable evening. We’re also incredibly grateful to our sponsors for their continued support, which helps us bring this landmark celebration to life and recognise the outstanding talent driving the smart home sector forward.”
To secure your ticket for the 2026 CEDIA Smart Home EMEA Awards, please visit cedia.org/awards.
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. 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. Learn more about CEDIA at cedia.org.