Expanding Category and Market Growth Mirrored in Increased Commercial Integrator Expo and CEDIA Expo Exhibitors
The CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) 2026, taking place in Denver from September 3-6, is set to be a key event for integration businesses, merging the residential and commercial integration industries with the latest in smart home and Pro AV technology.
### Key Trends and Exhibitors
The 2025 edition, indicative of trends continuing into 2026, showcases strong category growth with over 50 new exhibitors diversifying the product and solution pool. Automation sees fresh approaches from brands like Aqara and Atios AG, while the lighting and shading category is expanding, highlighted by companies such as BTX Window Treatments, Folio, and Deako. Audio technology remains a standout category, with premium sound brands like Brane Audio, Kii Audio, Mag Audio, and NextLevel Acoustics. The video sector features innovative integration solutions from BZB Gear and MyTVArt, and outdoor technology offerings include durable solutions for exterior spaces from Jet Living Products and Neptune TV. Infrastructure and installation solutions are represented by companies like Hang Smart TV, FabricWall, and Robbox Robotic Tools, emphasizing mounting and accessories innovation. Security continues to build momentum with exhibitors including SimpliSafe, Siterwell Electronics, and Tailwind. Operational tools assisting integrators with smarter business management appear from Brace, WeQuote, and Cogent360.
### Importance for Integration Businesses to Attend
The event is the most comprehensive gathering for integrators, installers, designers, and architects in smart home and commercial integration technology. It serves as a platform to discover cutting-edge AV and smart technology products, helping attendees find solutions that streamline installations, simplify integration, and increase revenue. Exhibitors can launch new products, build sales pipelines, and connect with qualified buyers and decision-makers with real purchasing power. It fosters meaningful connections and real business growth opportunities for integration professionals. The timing and format make it optimal for planning strategies for the upcoming year, crucial for staying competitive and informed about industry's next-generation technologies.
In summary, the CEDIA Expo/CIX 2026 is essential for integration businesses aiming to stay ahead with the latest technologies, engage with an extensive network of industry professionals, and gain strategic insights to fuel growth and innovation in both residential and commercial sectors. CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 registration is available on cediaexpo.com, and the event is optimal for residential and commercial integration businesses planning 2026 strategies.
Cathy You, Senior Vice President of Global Business and Strategy at Aqara, sees CEDIA Expo/CIX as a platform for brand elevation, product demonstration, channel building, feedback, and learning. JB Lierre, International Sales & Business Development Director at Kii Audio, emphasizes the expo as a place for custom integrators to differentiate themselves with world-class sound and installation simplicity.
Attendees can look forward to Kii Audio demonstrating how their DSP-driven Kii SEVEN systems deliver pinpoint accuracy, effortless room adaptation, and plug-and-play integration at the expo. BZB Gear and MyTVArt will demonstrate new ways to integrate visual technology in the video market.
[1] Emerald Expositions added more than fifty new exhibitors to the CEDIA Expo/CIX. [2] The event is at the right time and place, with the right participants to facilitate meaningful conversations and robust commercial strategies. [3] LiftMaster, powered by myQ technology, views CEDIA Expo/CIX as a key forum for exchanging knowledge and new perspectives in smart home technology. [4] Audio remains a standout category with exhibitors like Brane Audio, Kii Audio, Mag Audio, and NextLevel Acoustics.
- The CEDIA Expo/CIX 2026, with over 50 new exhibitors, will showcase a diverse product and solution pool, particularly in the audio technology category, featuring premium brands like Brane Audio, Kii Audio, Mag Audio, and NextLevel Acoustics.
- The event serves as a crucial platform for integration businesses, providing an opportunity to discover the latest AV and smart technology products, network with industry professionals, and gain strategic insights to drive innovation and growth in both the residential and commercial sectors.
- Brands such as Aqara and Atios AG are also expected to present fresh approaches in automation, while companies like BTX Window Treatments, Folio, and Deako will contribute to the expanding lighting and shading category during the CEDIA Expo/CIX 2026.
