CEDIA Expo 2026, produced by Forge, welcomed 9653 verified attendees to Denver for three days of product discovery, manufacturer training, education, and industry connection. More than 320 exhibiting brands came together with the residential integration community to reconnect with customers, build new relationships, and create new business opportunities.
“What stood out in Denver was the quality of the audience and the business happening across the show floor,” says Jason McGraw, group vice president and show director for CEDIA Expo, powered by Forge. “Exhibitors told us they were meeting high-quality prospects, strengthening relationships with existing customers, and generating real business opportunities. With 26% of attendees experiencing CEDIA Expo for the first time, we’re continuing to bring new people into the show and connecting them with this industry. That, combined with the business, discovery, and connection, is exactly why CEDIA Expo continues to be the premier event for the residential integration community.”
Held September 2–4 at the Colorado Convention Center, CEDIA Expo brought together professionals from across the residential technology ecosystem. The event featured 215 educational and training sessions, including 101 Manufacturer Product Trainings, 97 CEDIA education sessions, and 17 thought leadership discussions covering the technical, business, and design trends shaping the industry.
Experiential areas drew strong interest throughout the week. More than 20 dedicated audio and sound demonstration rooms gave attendees the opportunity to experience the latest performance technologies firsthand, with lines forming for demonstrations. Destination Outdoors, sponsored by Coastal Source and Lutron, showcased the expanding outdoor living and entertainment category through products and solutions designed for connected experiences beyond the walls of the home.
Programming also reflected the expanding intersection between technology, design, and the broader residential ecosystem. The Day of Discovery program, produced by Technology Designer, connected architects, interior designers, and builders with technology manufacturers and integration expertise, while the Women in Consumer Technology (WiCT) Luncheon brought industry professionals together for networking, conversation, and recognition.
With Denver complete, planning is already underway for CEDIA Expo 2027 at Las Vegas Convention Center, with a focus on strengthening the experiences at the heart of the show: discovering new products, experiencing technology firsthand, connecting directly with manufacturers, education, and the face-to-face relationships that drive business.
CEDIA Expo 2027 will take place September 7–10, 2027, at the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall.
For more information about CEDIA Expo 2027, visit www.cediaexpo.com.
