CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) reaffirmed its position as a headline event for the custom systems integration industry.

Nearly 14,000 registered attendees connected with 400 top brands, with exhibitors highlighting the strong engagement and positive energy on the show floor.

Across the four days, the event delivered more than 250 education sessions through the CEDIA Education conference, Smart Stage, manufacturer product trainings and a keynote from HGTV’s Chip Wade. Exhibitors scanned over 75,000 leads, engaging with an audience where 84% held buying power.

The show also drew a diverse mix of participants, including 30% first-time attendees and a double-digit increase in design-build professionals, underscoring the event’s growing influence and reach.

“The quality of attendees made for connections that truly matter,” CEDIA Expo group vice president and show director Jason McGraw says.

Sony, Creston, Lutron, ADI | Snap One, Origin Acoustics, Harman and Samsung featured their ranges along with 50 first-time exhibitors.

“We’ve received overwhelmingly positive feedback from exhibitors, who were impressed by both the calibre of our audience and the overall quality of this year’s show,” Jason adds.

CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 delivered a dynamic lineup of sessions and experiences that kept attendees engaged throughout the show.

The Smart Stage featured interactive discussions on smart home technology, AI, sustainability and outdoor entertainment, while highlights included the popular Women in Consumer Technology (WiCT) Luncheon and a lively CEDIA Town Hall where CEDIA’s Daryl Friedman and NKBA’s Bill Darcy unveiled joint market research on technology integration in home design.

Destination Outdoors showcased its outdoor smart technology and drew a strong crowd for its happy hour event. The debut of a podcasting studio inside a VW ID. Buzz in the convention centre lobby attracted a widespread interest.

With numerous product launches and an extensive education program, CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 proved to be a standout. There are already exhibitor commitments for 2026 up 15% in booked space.