Associations Focus: CEDIA EXPO 2005

Aug 1, 2005 12:00 PM

A glimpse of what you can see at CEDIA’s annual mega-show.

CEDIA EXPO 2005 will be held in Indianapolis on Sept. 7-11 at the Indiana Convention Center and RCA Dome. This year's show has more to offer than ever before. Visit www.cedia.org/expo for information and registration.

Keynote Speaker: Ray Kurzweil

Be sure to catch the Opening Keynote Breakfast on Friday, Sept. 9 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Kurzweil is a distinguished inventor, entrepreneur, author, and futurist. His recent national best-selling book, The Age of Spiritual Machines, has received widespread acclaim, achieved no. 1 status on Amazon, and been published in nine languages.

Don't miss the Striking Viking

Billiards superstar Ewa Mataya Laurance will be performing Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in the Marriott Ballroom at the Marriott Downtown Hotel. Be in the ballroom on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. for the Brunswick pool table giveaway. Log on to our website for more details.

2005 Electronic Lifestyles Awards Banquet: Cirque du CEDIA

The CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles Awards are bigger and better than ever, with a record number of entries in this year's competition. The awards banquet is Saturday, Sept. 10 in the Indiana Roof Ballroom. A cocktail reception starts at 6:30 p.m. followed by the awards banquet at 7:30 p.m. This year, enjoy live entertainment featuring Cirque du Soleil performers as CEDIA recognizes the best in the industry with awards including the prestigious CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Award.

CEDIA's Electronic Lifestyles Publication Advertising Opportunities

CEDIA's premier annual publication, Electronic Lifestyles, is newly designed and improved. The winter 2006 issue will feature the award-winning entries from CEDIA's annual Electronic Lifestyles Awards competition. With a brand-new look and expanded distribution, Electronic Lifestyles will showcase the most innovative work from CEDIA members worlwide.

Advertising in this limited edition publication will drive premium exposure for your company. Space is limited and ad sales close Sept. 23. For more information, contact Carol Campbell at (323) 572-1699 or carol@marketingmatters.net.

For more information on CEDIA, visit www.cedia.org or call (800) 669-5329.