CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) held Sept. 3 to 6 in Denver, reinforced its status as the premier event for the custom systems integration industry. The show brought together nearly 14,000 registered attendees and 400 top brands, who emphasized the quality of interactions and the positive energy on the show floor.
The four-day event featured a robust schedule with more than 250 education sessions across the CEDIA Education conference and Smart Stage, manufacturer product trainings (MPTs) and a keynote from HGTV’s Chip Wade. The atmosphere was one of optimism and forward-thinking innovation, with exhibitors scanning more than 75,000 attendee leads, connecting with an influential audience where 84% of attendees have buying power. The event also attracted a diverse group, including 30% first-time participants and a double-digit increase in design-build professionals.
“CEDIA Expo/CIX was a feast for the senses,” said Jason McGraw, group vice president and show director. “We’ve received overwhelmingly positive feedback from exhibitors, who were impressed by both the caliber of our audience and the overall quality of this year’s show.”
Leading industry brands such as Sony, Crestron, Lutron, ADI/Snap One, Origin Acoustics, Harman and Samsung, among hundreds more, along with 50 first-time exhibitors, brought their A game — launching new products, showcasing innovation and raising the bar. The quality of attendees made for connections that truly matter.
“The energy and excitement at our booth was the best we have ever had, we see growth and momentum after every year of exhibiting at CEDIA Expo/CIX,” said Scotty Allen, chief operating officer at Josh.ai.
The engaging sessions on the Smart Stage explored timely topics like smart home technology, AI, sustainability and outdoor entertainment with interactive discussions and thought leadership. In addition, the show featured the much-anticipated Women in Consumer Technology (WiCT) Luncheon and a lively CEDIA Town Hall with Daryl Friedman, global president & CEO of CEDIA, and Bill Darcy, global president & CEO of NKBA, where they shared the results of a new joint market research study on the state of technology integration in home design.
Destination Outdoors drew attendees into the latest innovations in outdoor smart technology, highlighted by a packed happy hour. The debut of the new podcasting studio inside a VW ID. Buzz in the convention center lobby drew significant interest and facilitated fresh and thought-provoking conversations among industry leaders. The show also featured an extensive list of new products launched exclusively at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025; this, along with the lineup of sessions, offered an unparalleled and unique experience to attendees.
The show’s success has already translated into strong commitments for the next event, with a 15% increase in returning exhibitor booked space for 2026.
“This is the one show a year that everybody really needs to go to,” said Ken Hoffman, owner of Quantum Media Sales.
CEDIA Expo/CIX will return to Denver Sept. 2 to 4, 2026.
