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 expertise 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. 

Whether you’re starting out or you’ve worked in the industry for over twenty years, CEDIA membership will help support and inspire you at every stage of your Smart Home technology career.

The benefits you gain with a CEDIA membership help you grow your business, operate effectively, and build you and your employees' skills within the ever-changing smart home industry. 

Join CEDIA, get plugged into great offers. Benefits are provided by fellow members or third parties that partner with you to save.

Stay current, connected, and effective in your smart home automation profession. Renew your CEDIA membership each year to take advantage of member benefits, demonstrate your commitment to smart home technology, and continue to strengthen the industry.

CEDIA thrives on the dedication of its volunteers who play a crucial role in keeping the association vibrant and forward-thinking.

Edinburgh Tech + Business Summit

20th May
09:30 - 16:00
Scottish Gas, Murrayfield Stadium, Roseburn St, Edinburgh EH12 5PJ

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

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Why Attend the CEDIA Tech + Business Summit?

Edinburgh 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

12:30 - 13:30

Lunch

Session

14:00 - 14:45

Introduction to Integrated Lighting Design

Agenda

16:00

Event Closes

Session

10:30 - 10:45

Welcome

CEDIA's Senior Business Development Manager, Steven Carter, will welcome delegates to the summit and give an update on the association's activities, efforts, and benefits. Join us to discover how CEDIA membership helps support your business success and underpins the smart home profession. 

Speaker

Steven 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

Jackie Fisken

Design Director, Ampersand Interiors

Chris Taylor

Director, Home Control Scotland

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Session

14:00 - 14:45

Introduction to Integrated Lighting Design

With over 25 years in the home automation industry, Stuart Lillis brings a wealth of hands-on experience spanning installation, lighting control, home cinema, and building automation. Having worked across every level of the industry — from small custom installers and large national companies through to manufacturers and distributors — he has developed a uniquely broad perspective on smart technology and how it is specified, sold, and deployed in the real world.

Career highlights include managing technology and automation within Scotland's largest connected home project, and founding Limitless Automation, his own successful integration business, which he has led for the past eight years.

A passionate advocate for well-designed, intuitive lighting control, Stuart Lillis brings practical, real-world insight to everything he does — making him ideally placed to guide today's session on smart lighting.

Speaker

Connor Gough

Stuart Lillis

Limitless Automation

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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.