CEDIA Expo announces the non-stop programming taking place on the CEDIA Expo Smart Stage, Sept. 12-14 at the Colorado Convention Center. Through a variety of panel discussions, exhibitor product-pitches and two awards ceremonies, the Smart Stage will be a hub for attendees, media and exhibitors on the CEDIA Expo show floor.
Stage programming includes:
TechTalks
TechTalks features a series of inspiring and educational talks from connected technology experts sharing insights into what the future holds for the custom integration industry.
TechBites
TechBites returns to the CEDIA Expo featuring 10 brands, for one day only. Live on the CEDIA Smart Stage, selected brands will have just three minutes to present their latest innovation or service followed by a two-minute Q&A session.
TechStarter
On Sept. 12th, leaders of the industry will travel from booth to booth in Innovation Alley, taking in “Shark Tank” style pitches from brand spokespeople. Top brands will be named to the TechStarter FIVE and will receive a host of perks and prizes to elevate their new businesses to media, attendees and customers. The program will culminate with a TechStarter panel discussion on the Smart Stage.
CE Pro BEST Product and Project Awards
Launched in 2009, this is the 10 year anniversary of the CE Pro Product Awards. The winners are chosen by a panel of industry experts, integrators and editors. Criteria includes creativity, innovation, incorporated equipment, obstacles overcome, aesthetics and lifestyle benefits.
The CE Pro BEST Project Awards (formerly Electronic Home of the Year Awards) launched in 2006. The project awards recognizes the best residential installers within the professional installation industry. Gold, silver and bronze winners in all 21 categories will be selected by a seasoned panel of judges.
CE Pro All–Star Band
The band is reuniting for a one-night only event on the Smart Stage following the CE Pro BEST Project Awards. The CE Pro All–Star Band is uniquely made up of talented musicians from the custom electronics industry.
See below for the full schedule of events:
DAY 1 – Thursday, Sept. 12
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: TechTalk: Google Nest
Welcome to the Helpful Home: How Google Nest Is Transforming Connected Living
Presented by: Michelle Turner, senior director, Google Smart Home Ecosystem
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.: CE Pro BEST Product Awards
12:00 p.m. – 1:30- p.m.: TechBites
1:40 p.m. – 2:10 p.m.: TechTalk: Savant
Bring Personalized Wellness & Energy Independence to your Clients with New Technologies
Speaker: JC Murphy, executive vice president, Savant & Racepoint Energy
2:20 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.: TechTalk: Z-Wave Alliance
Hot New Z–Wave Solutions and Opportunities to Grow Your Business
Presented by: Mitchell Klein, executive director, Z–Wave
3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.: TechTalk: Women in Consumer Technology
Technology + Design–Build Teams = Winning!
Presented by: Carol Campbell, publisher, Women in Consumer Technology
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: CE Pro BEST Project Awards
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.: CE Pro All–Star Band
DAY 2: Friday, Sept. 13
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: TechTalk: Vivint
Future of Smart Home as a Service and the Impact to Home–Tech Pros
Presented by: Julie Jacobson, founding editor, CE Pro & Todd Santiago, executive vice president, Vivint
10:10 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.: TechTalk: Brilliant
Opportunities to Grow Your Business with the New Standard in Smart Home for Pros and Home Builders
Presented by: Aaron Emigh, CEO, Brilliant
10:50 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.: TechTalk: CEDIA CEDIA: Members of Excellence Panel
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: TechTalk: Sonnen
Energy Automation: Growing Your Business with an Emerging, New Category
Presented by: Duane Paulson & Jessica Weiss, Sonnen
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.: TechStarter
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: TechTalk: Samsung
Luxury Living: How Samsung Display Technology Delivers on Design
Presented by: Chris Simpson, Samsung & Arlen Schweiger, managing editor, CE Pro
2:40 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.: TechTalk: Harman
How to Maximize the Low-frequency Performance in a Multichannel Audio System
3:20 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.: TechTalk: Sound United
Maximizing Your AV Receivers’ Smart Remote Management Capabilities
Presented by: Arlen Schweiger, managing editor, CE Pro
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: TechTalk: LumaStream
Powering the Future
Presented by: Jason Knott, editor-in–chief, CE Pro
DAY 3: Sat., September 14
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: TechTalk: SimPRO
Challenges in Switching to Cloud–Based Software: Myths vs. Reality
Presented by: Glenn Nott, president, SimPro
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: TechTalk Nortek
The transformational impact of the Cloud and artificial intelligence in automation and control of homes and commercial spaces
Presented by: David Kaplan
10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.: TechTalk: CABA
CABA Connected Home Roadmap 2019 Research Report
Conrad McCallum, communications director, CABA
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.: TechTalk: CT Lab
How Integrated Tech Brings Wellness, Security and Safety to All Homes.
Presented by: Karl Champley, CLIPP
12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.: TechTalk: Parks Associates
The Rise of Voice Control in the Connected Lifestyle
Presented by: Dina Abdelrazik, Research Analyst, Connected Home, Parks Associates
