By CEDIA - Wed, Aug 13, 2025 - Press Releases
FISHERS, Ind. (August 13, 2025) – CEDIA, the Association for Smart Home Professionals™, has announced that Emmy-winning television host and producer, Georgia Tech engineer, HGTV designer, and third-generation craftsman, Chip Wade will deliver the 2025 CEDIA Expo keynote.
In “Beyond the Blueprint: Where Innovation Meets Intention,” Wade will explore how to create purposeful spaces that drive success for builders, designers, and integrators, balance trends with timeless design, and foster collaboration for greater impact. Drawing on real-world insight and examples, he’ll share strategies to blend aesthetics, functionality, and innovation, while underscoring the importance of adaptability, teamwork, and meaningful decision-making.
"There is something really special that can happen when the right mix of skill, professionalism and work ethic mix with a real passion for doing something exciting and worthwhile in a build project,” said Wade. “This is the exact intersection where I try to park myself on all my projects."
As an Emmy Award-winning host, designer, and executive producer, Wade has become known for his creative direction and innovative problem-solving. He’s lent his expertise to the Atlanta team of HGTV’s Designed to Sell, HGTV’s Elbow Room, Curb Appeal: The Block, Ellen’s Design Challenge, HGTV’s Design Star, Wise Buys, Super Great Rooms, Hotel Impossible, Oprah, Rachael Ray, The Weather Channel, Fox News, NBC, and CNN. Wade is also the owner and lead designer of Wade Works Creative, offering services in video and digital productions, residential and commercial design, architecture, and building “one-of-a-kind amazing stuff.”
“Chip Wade brings a rare combination of technical expertise, creative vision, and genuine passion for design that resonates with allied trades and homeowners alike,” said Daryl Friedman, CEDIA Global President and CEO. “As integrators, designers, architects, and more convene at CEDIA Expo, Chip’s collaborative spirit sets a shining example of how working together across disciplines can create extraordinary experiences and push the boundaries of smart home design.”
The 2025 CEDIA Expo keynote will take place Thursday, Sept. 4 at 8 a.m. in Mile High Ballroom 2. For more information, visit cediaexpo.com/keynote.
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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