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EDIA 2017, the premier connected tech
expo in the industry, saw strong growth in
attendance at the recent conference and
expo in San Diego, with more than 20,000 home
tech professionals participating in the event. Major
exhibiting brands, including Lutron, Control 4,
SnapAV, Z-Wave Alliance, Nest, and DISH, among
others, have already committed for the 2018
show, and helped drive record onsite sales for the
next show.
CEDIA 2018 will take place September 4-8,
2018, again at the San Diego Convention Center,
and is expected to see a further increase in
attendance. As always, the event will feature five
days of networking, CEDIA training, brand
exposure, and product launches. In addition,
Emerald Expositions will launch several key
initiatives in 2018 to drive additional value for both
exhibitors and attendees.
A Smart Stage will be introduced to host a
number of new attendee engagement opportun-
ities. Tech Bites will launch in 2018 and will give
exhibitors the chance to apply for a 5-minute slot
to present a new product and/or service in a short
elevator pitch. Designed to encourage product
innovation, Tech Bites will be a valuable oppor-
tunity for both press and attendees to receive
concise access to new products hitting the
market.
In addition to the already-popular CEDIA Talks,
Tech Talks will also utilize the Smart Stage and
give attendees a platform to listen to short,
powerful talks from industry leaders about current
trends, market changes, and other general
industry topics. Exhibitors may also utilize the
Smart Stage for sponsored content.
Emerald Expositions Recaps
CEDIA 2017, Announces Plans
for the 2018 CEDIA Show
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