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Joining the NKBA and ASID in the Design + Connection
pavilion were AION LED, Brondell, and Danby Appliances.
Helping to guide the conversation between designers and
integrators was Tech Collider, a new program in 2019 that took
place within the Design + Connection Pavilion and featured three
lounge-style chats from industry leaders. Topics ranged from
healthy home living to making connections between designers
and integrators and featured representatives from the NKBA,
AIA, Seura, CE Pro, and KBB, among others.
Now in its second year, the Design + Connection Tours once
again took to the show floor and saw technology integrators Peter
Cook and Jamie Briesemeister lead 34 VIP designers, architects,
builders, and media to 20 brand booths. Control4 served as the
title sponsor and was joined by the NKBA, ASID, Salamander
and Samsung as tour support.
"Bridging the gap between technology integrators and interior
designers remains a high priority for Control4 and SnapAV," said
Brad Hintze, senior director of product marketing at Control4.
"Thanks to events like the Design + Connection tours at CEDIA
Expo, we're able to make professional connections between the
two industries and highlight the need for collaboration."
The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) hosted
their Thought Leadership Summit at CEDIA Expo 2019. During
the two-day event, around 70 certified design professionals were
immersed in conversations surrounding connected technology
via a series of curated tours of the show floor, presentations and
networking events and panel discussions.
WELLNESS PAVILION – SUPPORTED BY DELOS
Wellness and health-focused technology continue to be a
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