TECHSTARTER FIVE WINNERS:
• Hero Labs (overall winner)
• SandTrap Audio
• Konnected
• Artio Lighting
• Caavo Inc.
"CEDIA Expo is Hero Labs' introduction to the North American
market and we are excited to debut our product in Denver," says
Krystian Zajac, founder and CEO, Hero Labs. "Exhibiting in
Innovation Alley and being awarded the grand prize for TechStarter
exceeded our expectations as a first-time exhibitor. We are thankful
for the support from CEDIA Expo and their industry leaders."
The brands also convened on the CEDIA Expo Smart Stage for
a panel discussion moderated by Walt Zerbe, senior director of
technology & standards, CEDIA, to discuss business models as
well as how to stand out in a competitive new market.
CEDIA EXPO PAVILIONS – DESIGN + CONNECTION,
WELLNESS, SECURITY
Powered by the NKBA and ASID, and headlined by the Control4
Tiny Smart Home, the Design + Connection Pavilion at CEDIA
Expo proved once again to be a bridge between the design and
tech communities.
"The numerous connections and partnerships made at CEDIA
Expo are a crucial component to our ever-changing world of kitchen
and bath design," said Suzie Williford, NKBA's executive vice
president of industry relations and CSO. "Our presence at CEDIA
Expo shows technology integrators that we're ready and willing to
come to them in pursuit of true industry collaboration."