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CEDIA Launches In-House Research Division with First Findings to Debut at EI Live!

By CEDIA - May 6, 2026 • Press Releases

St. Neots, UK (6 May 2026) – CEDIA, the Association for Smart Home Professionals™, today announced the launch of its first-ever in-house research division, with initial findings from the 2026 UK Smart Home Technology Market Assessment to be presented during EI Live! (23-24 September 2026 I NEC Birmingham).

This new capability represents a significant evolution for CEDIA, enabling the association to generate its own proprietary market intelligence and deliver deeper, more consistent insights to members and the broader industry. Attendees of EI Live! will gain a first look at this work, including insights into brand preferences, revenue trends, overall market size, projected industry growth, and interest in AI adoption. The findings are equally valuable to integrators and manufacturers, offering actionable intelligence that can directly inform pricing, service offerings, and long-term business strategy.

The free-to-attend session will also preview upcoming research initiatives and outline CEDIA’s long-term strategy for its newly established research function, led by newly appointed Director of Research, Ryan Bardach.

“Building CEDIA’s first in-house research division is an exciting opportunity to bring greater clarity and confidence to the smart home channel,” said Bardach. “EI Live! is the perfect place to start that conversation, where we can share our initial findings and give members a clear view of where the market is headed.”

Bardach brings extensive experience in the market research industry. He has worked with a diverse range of clients, including private equity firms, B2C and B2B retail organizations, and companies in the energy and utilities sector. His expertise spans both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, with a focus on market assessments, voice-of-customer research, brand sentiment analysis, employee engagement, and long-term tracking studies.

His professional background is equally diverse, with experience in the military, telecommunications, and operations management. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and history from Indiana University, as well as a market research certification from the University of Georgia.

As Director of Research, Bardach will help build and lead CEDIA’s new global research function establishing CEDIA as the trusted source of market intelligence for the professional smart home channel. He will also be responsible for increasing the value and utility of CEDIA research for members and other key audiences such as adjacent industries and media.

“CEDIA has always been a trusted voice for the industry, and this new research division allows us to take that even further,” said CEDIA Global President and CEO, Daryl Friedman. “By investing in our own data and insights, we’re equipping integrators and trade suppliers with the knowledge they need to stay competitive and make informed business decisions.”

The CEDIA Town Hall: State of the Industry will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Mile High Ballroom at the Colorado Convention Center during CEDIA Expo 2026. The session is free to attend and is open to both CEDIA members and non-members.

For more information and to register, visit cediaexpo.com/town-hall.

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.