Prime Highlights-
- CEDIA’s 2026 Education Conference will provide hands-on training and learning opportunities to help professionals stay updated with evolving smart home technologies.
- The event will focus on both technical skills and business growth, supporting professionals at different stages of their careers.
Key Facts-
- The conference will take place from September 1 to 3 in Denver alongside the annual CEDIA Expo.
- It will feature six main tracks, including emerging technologies, business, technical skills, lighting, and certifications, along with workshops and free sessions.
Background-
CEDIA’s Education Conference returns to Denver this September, running from the 1st through the 3rd alongside the annual CEDIA Expo. Professionals in the smart home field will find training opportunities that help them stay current with new technologies and sharpen their installation skills.
The conference will include a variety of sessions, workshops, and learning tracks suited to professionals at different career levels. Organizers said the programme will focus on both practical skills and long-term planning to support business and technical growth.
Six key tracks will shape the sessions, covering emerging technologies, business, design and build, technical areas, lighting, and certifications. The emerging technologies track will look at developments such as AI, robotics, and power systems.
Attendees can choose between two main tracks: one examining brand identity, client outreach, and company growth strategies, and another dedicated to fostering teamwork between installation professionals and creative designers.
The technical track will cover topics like networking, cybersecurity, and system setup, supported by live demonstrations. A new lighting track will train participants in planning and managing lighting systems. The certifications track will help attendees prepare for recognized industry qualifications.
Alongside sessions, the event will offer workshops on audio system testing, design methods, lighting, and rack building. Experts will guide these sessions with practical examples.
CEDIA will also run free sessions on industry trends, workforce growth, and new developments. Registration is now open, with options for full access or selected courses.
