In our series of #CEDIAShares blogs, we’re talking with exhibitors about the hottest technologies and trends they’re looking to see at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025.
Q&A with Casey Clemens, senior director, Americas professional at Sonos.
Why exhibit at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025?
CEDIA Expo remains the single most important gathering spot for the custom integration community in the U.S. It’s where we reconnect with trusted partners, strengthen relationships with industry friends, and spark collaborations that drive the next wave of innovation. By bringing key stakeholders together under one roof, Expo gives us a rare opportunity to align our strategy with the needs of the channel, explore future partnerships, gather valuable insights from our dealers, and uncover new opportunities for growth. Equally valuable, it allows us to walk the floor to see firsthand what innovations are driving excitement and better understand the evolving needs of dealers and integrators. The insights we gain at CEDIA Expo help shape our vision, ensuring we stay ahead of industry trends and deliver meaningful solutions that truly matter.
What is the most exciting trend you expect to see at the show?
A major trend we expect to see at Expo this year is the push toward simplification. From intuitive user interfaces to streamlined installation processes, simplicity is becoming the standard, not the exception. This shift is being accelerated by technologies such as AI and Power over Ethernet (PoE), which are helping remove complexity from programming, configuration, and system management. The result is faster, more reliable deployments and more time for integrators to focus on design, service, and customer experience. Watching how the industry harnesses these transformative tools will be one of the most exciting parts of the show.
Additionally, we’re excited to see the growing spirit of collaboration among manufacturers. When companies combine their expertise, like showcasing Sonos products at partner booths and vice versa, it elevates the entire industry and delivers more powerful solutions for integrators and end-users alike.
What will you focus on at the show?
At our booth, attendees will discover a wide range of audio solutions designed for every environment, from immersive home theaters to outdoor entertainment areas to light commercial spaces, plus learn about our expanding partner integrations. But for us, CEDIA Expo is about more than just showcasing products; it’s about empowering the industry through education and training. This year, we’re participating in a big way, offering multiple manufacturer training courses, contributing to the Expo’s Day of Discovery, and joining as panelists on the Smart Stage and in educational sessions. By combining product innovation with industry knowledge-sharing, we’re committed to helping integrators expand their expertise, deliver better solutions, and strengthen their businesses long after the show ends.
To learn more, check out Sonos in booth #1908 at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 and visit http://sonos.com/.
