CEDIA 2018 Show Report: Forget DIY and go DIFM - Do It For Me :)

CEDIA Expo is the annual show created by and for the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA), founded 20 years ago to advocate home technology, promoting training/certification, business, and the industry in general. The event was held September 4-8, 2018 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. Nora Wong and Mike Klasco report from the show floor.

CEDIA Expo is the place for system integrators to experience new products and breakthrough innovations first and to access targeted training in residential technology integration. CEDIA Expo 2018 takes place September 4–8 at the San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California, now operated by Emerald Expositions. The 2018 edition promises to take the industry to a new expansion era, towards the connected home and connected built environments.

CEDIA 2017 brings together more than 18,000 home tech pros and over 500 exhibitors, giving attendees concentrated access to the new products, breakthrough innovations and targeted training they need. CEDIA 2017 will be held at the San Diego Convention Center, September 5-9. Show floor open September 7-9. This will be a pivotal moment for the association and the show, in the middle of some of the most challenging market trends ever.