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 designing 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.

Smart Home Awards

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

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 expertize 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.

Workforce Development

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

Manchester Tech + Business Summit

21st April 2026
09:30am - 16:00pm
Etihad Stadium

Network with Smart Home Professionals at CEDIA Tech + Business Summit Manchester

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Why Attend the CEDIA Tech + Business Summit?

Manchester Tech + Business Summit Agenda

Agenda

9:30

Arrivals & Coffee

Session

10:30 - 10:45

Welcome

Session

11:30 - 12:15

Collaboration To Build Success: Aligning Design, Space, and Technology On Home Integration Projects

Agenda

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch

Session

14:00 - 14:45

Introduction to Integrated Lighting Design

Agenda

16:00

Event Closes

Session

10:30 - 10:45

Welcome

Steve Carter will do a talk on welcoming everyone to the Manchester Tech + Business Summit

Speaker

Steve Carter

Senior Manager, Business Development EMEA

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Session

11:30 - 12:15

Collaboration To Build Success: Aligning Design, Space, and Technology On Home Integration Projects

The most successful projects are the ones where architects, interior designers, and developers collaborate with integrators from the very beginning. This panel brings together leading voices from within the property sector to explore how early alignment on design intent, spatial planning, and technology integration can dramatically improve outcomes. Attendees will gain practical insights into balancing aesthetics with functionality, advice on navigating the communication gaps between the different disciplines and dealing with the pain-points that often arise on a project. The conversation will highlight real project examples, key decision points, and proven workflows that keep budgets on track while elevating the final user experience.

Moderator & Panelists

Jeff Hayward

Wildwood, CCO

Helen Knox

Co-Founder, Lewis Knox Design

Simon Fulstow

Founder, Sona

Luke Anderson Director, Calderpeel Architects

Director, Calderpeel Architects

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Session

14:00 - 14:45

Introduction to Integrated Lighting Design

This RIBA and BIID accredited CPD aims to discuss the power of integrated lighting – exploring how the feeling of a space can be completely transformed by altering the intensity, placement and colour of light. It emphasises how integrated lighting design will allow you to achieve this in a powerfully holistic manner, alongside simplifying the control and application completely.

Learning objectives

Speaker

Connor Gough

Connor Gough

Managing Director, Ultrus

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Benefits of The CEDIA Tech + Business Summits

1. New Products & Solutions

2. Networking With Industry Peers

3. Education

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The CEDIA Tech + Business Summits deliver huge value, dealers experience a wide range of products and direct vendor learning in just one day. Vendors see outstanding ROI with broad dealer access at low cost. For our rep firm, these events are hands-down the best way to connect vendors and dealers for new business.

Eric Leicht

AV Partners

Interested in Attending other CEDIA Tech + Business Summits

We have more events across the UK and the rest of the world if you want to expand your business opportunities locally or internationally.