As the custom integration events space enters a period of change, Miller says CEDIA Expo’s next chapter will depend on trust, curation, measurable ROI, and a clearer return on attendees’ time.
Rob Stott
Premium Audio Company is using CEDIA Expo 2026 to spotlight a broad refresh across two of its best-known audio brands, with Klipsch previewing new loudspeakers and powered monitors, and Onkyo expanding its Creator Series into all-in-one wireless music systems.
Together, the announcements point to a clear strategy: bring higher-performance audio into more living spaces, with…
With bags nearly packed for CEDIA Expo, D-Tools and Portal.io announce plans to merge the two software companies.
I’m no CEDIA Expo newbie by any stretch of the imagination. But the sense of excitement and anticipation in the run up to the 2026 edition of this event is on a whole different level for me personally. And, selfishly, it has everything to do with the relaunch of the Connected Design brand.
Last year was my…
There’s now a name attached to the newly combined Emerald and Questex business.
Forge debuted this week as the new corporate brand uniting Emerald and Questex LLC, following the July 2026 completion of Apollo-managed funds’ acquisition of both companies. The company is positioning itself as a global B2B events and media platform built around live…
With CEDIA Expo 2026 now just weeks away, the residential technology channel is once again preparing for its annual gathering of integrators, manufacturers, designers, builders, and industry partners. For Jason McGraw, group vice president for CEDIA Expo, the final countdown is busy, detailed, and full of momentum.
In a conversation with Connected Design, McGraw said…
With all due respect to the countless trade shows that are peppered throughout the year, there’s nothing quite like a real-world experience to fully understand what is possible in a fully integrated space. It makes sense, then, why shows try to provide those sound room experiences, or why brands will take over a massive suite…
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There’s a certain kind of smart home experience that has aged poorly. The one where every simple action requires a tiny negotiation with a glowing rectangle. Want to dim the bedside lights? Wake the screen. Find the app. Navigate to the right room and product. Adjust the level. And only then realize that your significant…
St. Petersburg integrator joins Liaison Technology Group, pairing Sapphire’s local relationships with a larger platform built around residential and commercial integration, lighting, shading, networking, security, and long-term support.
