As lighting continues to shape design, wellness, and overall performance in the modern home, CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) continues to solidify its position as the premier event for residential lighting, controls, shading, and integrated living technologies. Bringing together North America’s largest audience of residential system integrators, designers, and architects, the event reflects the growing importance of lighting in today’s connected residential environments.
CEDIA Expo/CIX showcases lighting as part of a fully integrated ecosystem that includes automation, shading, audio, security, and wellness systems, mirroring the evolving realities of residential project design and delivery, where seamless integration and user experience increasingly define how spaces look, feel, and function.
“Lighting is no longer a standalone category; it is a foundational layer of the connected environment,” says Jason McGraw, group vice president and show director, CEDIA Expo/CIX. “What distinguishes CEDIA Expo/CIX is the opportunity to see how lighting, controls, shading, and automation integrate seamlessly in real-world applications. This level of integration, along with the audience that appreciates it, is unique to this event.”
According to CEDIA’s 2023 Smart Home Market Analysis, lighting and shading control systems are among the categories with the highest rate of growth. These findings were reported directly by integrators themselves. This shift highlights the ever-growing importance of CEDIA Expo/CIX and its ability to gather the residential integration industry together under one roof.
The 2026 exhibit hall features a comprehensive lineup of leading and emerging lighting, control, and shading brands — presented within the context of fully integrated systems. Brands including AiSPIRE/WAC, DMF Lighting, and Proluxe by American Lighting highlight the innovation shaping the category, while technology leaders such as Lutron, Crestron, Savant, Nice, and URC demonstrate how lighting serves as a central control layer within the connected home.
Motorized shading and daylight management further extend this ecosystem, with companies like Somfy and PowerShades demonstrating how comfort, wellness, and energy performance are increasingly interconnected. Outdoor living is represented by brands including Coastal Source, while emerging specialty solutions further underscore the range of new ideas shaping the category. Attendees can explore the full list of participating lighting and shading companies here.
A key differentiator of CEDIA Expo/CIX is its conference program, developed and led by the CEDIA Association. The CEDIA Education Conference positions lighting and shading as a strategic entry point into larger, more complex projects, equipping professionals to expand into residential and light commercial applications.
The CEDIA Education Conference schedule includes a diverse range of topics, from wellness and circadian design to integrated controls, performance, and aesthetics. These sessions provide attendees with practical insight into one of the fastest-growing and most influential categories in residential technology and design.
CEDIA Expo/CIX returns to Denver from Tuesday, September 1, to Friday, September 4, 2026.
To learn more about CEDIA Expo/CIX 2026 and register, visit cediaexpo.com.
