By CEDIA - Thu, Feb 26, 2026 - Press Releases
FISHERS, Ind. (February 26, 2026) – CEDIA, the Association for Smart Home Professionals™, today announced the launch of CEDIA Connect, a new in-person education program bringing its globally accredited certification training to key member regions.
CEDIA Connect is a three-day classroom-based experience that emphasizes interactive learning, group activities, and practical discussion. The third day of each CEDIA Connect event is focused on CIT exam review and preparation, with the CEDIA Cabling & Infrastructure Technician (CIT) exam offered separately for those who wish to sit for it. Participants may register for the full program, the CIT exam only, or both.
The 2026 CEDIA Connect pilot program is delivered in collaboration with ADI, a global distributor serving the smart home and AV industry, and is hosted at ADI facilities across the U.S.
2026 CEDIA Connect Locations:
ADI Phoenix: April 14-16
3710 E University Dr, Unit #5
Phoenix, AZ 85034
ADI: June 23-25
1355 W Innovation Way STE 125
Lehi, UT 84043
ADI Nashville: August 4-6
801 Airpark Center Dr
Nashville, TN 37217
ADI Boston: November 3-5
38 Cummings Park
Woburn, MA 01801
Registration & Pricing
The CIT exam is priced separately and may be taken independently of the full CEDIA Connect program.
CEDIA Members: $299 (full program) | $150 for CIT exam
Nonmembers: $599 (full program) | $200 for CIT exam
During the program, members of the smart home community are also invited to spend an evening at an exclusive CEDIA Mixer for food, drinks, and peer connection.
“For too long, access to in-person training meant traveling long distances and stepping away from the business,” said CEDIA Global President and CEO, Daryl Friedman. “CEDIA Connect is about breaking down those barriers by bringing high-value education directly to our members in the regions where they live and work. Our hope is that this pilot program will provide valuable insight that allows us to refine the education model and expand in-person training to more locations around the world in the future.”
In 2026, CEDIA Connect will complement the North American CEDIA Tech + Business Summits, helping expand access to in-person education across both high-density hubs and historically underserved regions. Insights gained during the pilot year will inform the program’s expansion to additional regions worldwide as part of CEDIA’s broader global education strategy.
2026 North America Tech + Business Summit Schedule
For more information about CEDIA Connect, visit cedia.org/cedia-connect. For more information about the CEDIA Tech + Business Summits, visit cedia.org/techsummits.
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.
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