Technology Designer Magazine has announced details for the Day of Discovery 2026, taking place September 2–3, 2026, alongside CEDIA Expo 2026 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. In an expansion of the program, the Day of Discovery Pass is now free for all architects, designers, and builders.
The 2026 edition of Day of Discovery expands to two full days of programming, with free access to four curated CEDIA Design/Build Track education sessions, guided show floor tours on both days beginning at 1:30 PM, and access to the Technology Designer Magazine Luncheon.
Technology Designer Free Luncheon – September 2, 2026 | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
In the wake of a devastating house fire, the homeowners of The Phoenix House saw an opportunity to rebuild not just for today, but for a more resilient and sustainable future. Their journey led them to embrace the Integrated Design Process (IDP), bringing together a team of experts to achieve a home that goes beyond energy efficiency. The result? Phoenix House stands as one of only two British Columbia recipients of 2025’s Built Green Canada awards and is packed with performance home strategies that required the input from all of the design-build trades on the project.
All architects, builders, designers, property developers, and system integrators are invited to join Technology Designer Magazine’s editor-in-chief, Douglas Weinstein, as he explores one of the premier performance homes in North America. Joining Weinstein on stage will be architect Nick Bray, builder Todd Best, interior designer Josephina Serra, and technology consultant Mike Freedman in a conversation about the design-build process and how the trades worked together on this amazing home.
No matter what trade you are involved in, learn how to communicate and collaborate with your trade partners so you can maximize your scope and budget, and have a seat at the earliest discovery meetings, well before budgets have been allocated. Learn about why performance homes offer unlimited potential for all trades to elevate the built environment and deliver healthy, engaging, resilient, and connected experiences for homeowners in the luxury residential market.
You must register for the free luncheon as seats are limited. Visit technologydesigner.com/events/day-of-discovery-2026 to register now.
CEDIA Free Design-Build Education Sessions Schedule at a Glance:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
- 11:00 AM–12:30 PM | “Invisible Innovation: Integrating Hidden Technology into Design” — Out of sight, but never out of impact. This session explores how cutting-edge solutions like hidden speakers, motorized lifts, architectural lighting, and concealed screens can disappear seamlessly into even the most elegant interiors.
- 11:30 AM–1:00 PM | Technology Designer Magazine Luncheon
- 1:30 PM| Guided Exhibit Hall Tour Begins — Curated tours spotlighting intelligent lighting, energy management, automated window treatments, and other innovations relevant to design-build professionals.
- 1:30–3:00 p.m. | “Om, Sweet Om: Designing Wellness Rooms with Intention” — Wellness spaces are increasingly requested in high-end residential projects. This session moves beyond aesthetics to address the technology, acoustics, climate, and human-centered design principles that make wellness rooms truly transformative.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
- 10:00–11:30 AM | “Principles of Great Outdoor Entertainment Design & Installation” — Outdoor spaces are now fully integrated extensions of the home. This session covers immersive audio, landscape lighting, Wi-Fi coverage, all-weather displays, and everything needed to design and deliver exceptional outdoor entertainment environments.
- 1:30 PM | Guided Exhibit Hall Tour Begins
- 2:30–3:30 PM | “Dreamhouse Team: Real-World Design–Build Partnerships” — Two established designer–integrator teams examine how their collaborations hold up under real project pressure — from design intent and rack location compromises to network planning and late-stage changes that affect both form and function.
The curated, guided exhibit hall tours on both days, beginning at 1:30 PM, are designed to connect design-build professionals with the latest product innovations across intelligent lighting, energy management, designed-to-disappear technology, automated window treatments, and more. Attendees must register directly with Technology Designer Magazine to participate in the guided tours. Visit technologydesigner.com/events/day-of-discovery-2026 for details.
For design-build professionals who have previously attended CEDIA Expo, Technology Designer will publish self-guided curated tour schedules in mid-August on the DoD webpage, featuring top design-friendly booths you want to explore.
Registration for Day of Discovery 2026 is now open. The Day of Discovery Pass is free for all architects, designers, and builders, and includes free access to CEDIA Design/Build Track education sessions and access to register for the Technology Designer Magazine luncheon at no charge.
For more information and to register, visit technologydesigner.com/events/day-of-discovery-2026 or the Day of Discovery page on the CEDIA Expo 2026 site.
