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CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) 2025: A Successful Gathering of Innovation and Optimism for Smart Goals
The CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) 2025, held in Denver from September 3-6, was a resounding success, attracting nearly 14,000 registered attendees and 400 top brands. The event was a melting pot of industry professionals, with 30% first-time participants and a double-digit increase in design-build professionals.
The atmosphere was one of optimism and forward-thinking innovation. Major companies such as Crestron, Control4, Denon, and Sony showcased new smart home automation, AV integration, and audio products. Leading industry brands like Sony, Crestron, Lutron, ADI/Snap One, Origin Acoustics, Harman, Samsung, and hundreds more, along with 50 first-time exhibitors, participated in the event.
The show featured over 250 education sessions, manufacturer product trainings, and a keynote from HGTV's Chip Wade. The Smart Stage at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 hosted discussions on timely topics such as smart home technology, AI, sustainability, and outdoor entertainment.
A new podcasting studio inside a brand-new VW ID. Buzz in the convention center lobby drew significant interest and facilitated conversations among industry leaders. The Women in Consumer Technology (WiCT) Luncheon and the CEDIA Town Hall with Daryl Friedman and Bill Darcy were highlights of the event.
Exhibitors scanned over 75,000 attendee leads during the event, and the success of CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 has led to a 15% increase in returning exhibitor booked space for 2026. Ron Rouse, Vice President of Sales at Wisdom Audio, shared that the event was a great success for their team, brand, and customers. Scotty Allen, Chief Operating Officer at Josh.ai, stated that the energy and excitement at their booth were the best they have ever had.
The HARMAN Luxury Audio co-exhibition with Samsung at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 showcased the potential for integrators to create unique audio/video entertainment systems using their combined product portfolios. Jim Garrett, Senior Director of Product Strategy & Planning at HARMAN, expressed that the Expo show floor was ideal for demonstrating this collaboration to dealer and distributor partners. Destination Outdoors showcased the latest innovations in outdoor smart technology at CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025.
CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 featured an extensive list of new products being launched exclusively at the event. 84% of attendees had buying power, making the event a prime opportunity for brands to showcase their latest offerings and achieve their smart goals.
With the success of CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025, the event is set to return to Denver from September 2-4, 2026. The excitement and anticipation for the next edition are already building, as the industry continues to push the boundaries of innovation and smart technology.
