Marking its 36th annual edition, CEDIA Expo 2026 is shaping up to be the most compelling mix of exhibits, events, trainings, demonstrations, and activations to date. This year’s show in Denver — with next year’s show in Las Vegas — is the singular event for residential systems integration professionals and regularly brings together thousands of the leading integrators, business operators, consultants, architects and designers, media, analysts, and others in the residential systems integration industry.
“Purpose is front of mind for every show-goer at CEDIA Expo,” explains Jason McGraw, Group Vice President and Show Director of CEDIA Expo, powered by Forge. “Attendees come to the show with a strong motivation to learn more, earn more, and grow their residential systems integration business. The show’s exhibits, education, thought leadership, features, and networking are purposely curated to serve that need.”
CEDIA Expo 2026 will feature 300+ brands, including 65+ new-to-show exhibitors, on a packed exhibit show floor. There will be 20+ audio and home theater demo rooms, over 100 CEDIA Education Conference sessions, 100 manufacturer training sessions, a keynote, nearly 20 Smart Stage sessions, countless show-floor activations, and many after-hours events, including the CEPro All Star Band Opening Night Party — sponsored by Comcast, D-Tools, and Proluxe — and a pub crawl on Friday evening. Denver will likely host hundreds of ad-hoc, informal get-togethers, and industry friends will connect before, during, and after show hours. Denver hosts 6 Michelin-starred restaurants, an endless lineup of five-star restaurants across an eclectic array of cuisines, 70+ breweries, 600+ bars and saloons, and for those extending their stay for the holiday weekend, Mana is playing at Red Rocks Amphitheater and the Rockies will be playing at home all week; there are incredible hikes, runs, rides and rounds within the metro area!
“Denver is an incredible host city with vibrant, memorable experiences for all interests of CEDIA Expo attendees,” McGraw says. “And for diversity and reach, we will begin to rotate the show to various host cities beyond Denver, beginning with Las Vegas next year in 2027. Exciting times are ahead, but attendees will have a blast in Denver this year!”
McGraw is quick to point out that the diversity of residential technology exhibitors grows even stronger at this show. Audio, video, smart home, home theater, security, lighting, shading, energy, and outdoor exhibitors are showcasing a broad array of residential systems technologies for applications beyond entertainment, including fitness, wellness, WFH, aging in place, parenting, and more!
“Home is where the heart is, but it’s increasingly where work is done, where fitness is gained, where friends and family are entertained, where kids are schooled, where wellness is advanced and, critically, where lifestyles are enriched.” Continued McGraw. “That’s what residential systems technology and custom integration is all about, and it’s what CEDIA Expo is all about! I look forward to welcoming the industry at this year’s show!”
CEDIA Expo will return to Denver from Tuesday, September 1, to Friday, September 4, 2026. To learn more about CEDIA Expo, please visit cediaexpo.com or register here. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
