CEDIA Asia Pacific executive director Stephen Miller and CEDIA director of Asia Robin Cai officially opened the expo with the assistance of local and international industry representatives with the blessing of the Shanghai local government officials.

The excitement started from the sound of fireworks as the entrance doors opened to what was the start of the beginning for CEDIA in China.

Russound vice president sales and marketing Mike Anderson says, “this expo is a really impressive show and the quality and quantity of attendees is also extraordinary.”

Sonance vice president of international development Kent Sheldon says, “the year being the first CEDIA Conference and Expo in China, manufacturers and local distributors have out done themselves.”

Lutron director residential systems Roger Stamm says, “the attendees just keep coming and the overall expo had amazing results.”

The CEDIA Conference and Expo is the only residential system show in China and like all CEDIA Expos is trade only. This unique platform is providing the local industry with something they have never seen before. The attendees will benefit from this for years to come. This expo is an integral part of CEDIA’s strategic plan, to provide the Chinese market with the necessary tools for sales opportunities to broaden distribution channels locally and internationally and to deliver vital product information and specialised training sessions to influential attendees.