In this issue:

Deadlines

May 7

#CEDIATweeps entrance forms due

May 21

#CEDIATweeps team members announced

May 30

EXPO registration opens

June 4

Non member hotel registration opens

July 13

40 percent discount ends

August 20

20 percent discount ends

September 5

CEDIA EXPO 2012 begins

September 6

Tradeshow floor opens

 

 

april 2012

25 Billion and 92 Percent: 2 Big Indicators that the Industry is Changing.

It is estimated that there will be 25 billion internet connected devices by 2015* and with 92 percent of installation companies anticipating the expansion of their technology/service offerings by 2013**; it isn’t hard to see that the industry’s landscape is already starting the churn of change.

The Time: September 5-8, 2012

The Place: CEDIA EXPO

The Payoff: 135 Education courses. 121 product categories featured. 444 exhibitors dedicated to your business.


New discounts for 2012! Receive 40 percent off if you register by July 13 and 20 percent off if you register by August 20!***

***Applies to a la carte courses. Excludes certification exams and Registered Outreach Instructor course.

Registration opens May 30 at 5:30 P.M.*

CEDIA members will need their username and password to receive member pricing. Preplan and get your information here.

 

The Download on CEDIA University Education at EXPO

If you haven’t heard by now, 2012 is the year of owning the network (and the home). CEDIA University has specifically prepared a portion of EXPO curriculum around the idea of the network.

The Residential Networking Specialist Credential

Making its debut at this year’s EXPO, CEDIA is proud to present a brand new credential that will help members, consumers, and employers identify technicians and designers who have a proven mastery of the networking skills needed to support today’s robust residential network. Find out more on this brand new credential here.

More IP and Networking Courses

This year’s CEDIA EXPO will offer more than 15 new and updated courses devoted to helping you master the network, no matter your job title or focus. Virtually every component in the subsystems is becoming network-enabled. Ensure the survival of your business and start mastering the network. Find out more on our educational offerings here.

 

What’s New At This Year’s Show?

We’ve got even more solutions to help your business thrive at this year’s EXPO. Just think…more face time with exhibitors and fellow ESCs, more projects and events to leave you inspired and enough education to recharge your business. Want the specifics to all the excitement?

High-Performance Experience Rooms (as of April 19)
Truly experience the power of excellent video and audio performance in these dedicated rooms focused on introducing you to the next high-end audio and video products on the market.

High-Performance Experience Rooms Participating Companies:

Security Solutions Area Sponsor

Security Solutions Area (as of April 19)
If you are looking to introduce security solutions to your project line up, or have existing questions you need answered, this year’s new Security Solutions Area will give you the opportunity to talk about what you need to know with security experts.

We’ve only highlighted the bulk of the new events. For even more (Hint: Check out the Intuitive Home Panel and Keynote) events and new items, click here.

Security Solutions Area Participating Companies:

 

2 Ways to “Save the Benjamins” At This Year’s EXPO

When it comes to planning a trip to an event like EXPO, we completely understand that sometimes it’s “all about the Benjamins”. As always, we have you and “Benjamin” in mind when planning for EXPO 2012. Here are two ways we are helping your ROI at EXPO:

1. Take advantage of the early-bird pricing and you might win a free hotel stay!

Insert the typical "early-bird gets the worm" reference here. But worms and birds aside, taking advantage of the early-bird pricing allows for two things. One, you get great discounts (yes…discounts, more on that below) on your registration pricing. Two, it allows you to plan ahead for your flight and hotel accommodations. This gives you more time to shop around for the best rates available and really plan out a great and affordable trip to EXPO.

This year CEDIA is offering two early-bird specials that can help you along the way. For those that register before July 13th you only get 40 percent off your registration fee, but you also get entered to win a complimentary upgrade at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

But if you don’t get in before July 13th, that is okay! Attendees who register before August 20 will get 20 percent off their registration fee.

2. The CEDIA University Members Only Education Pass 

If you are a CEDIA member, this is one of the best ways you can save on your EXPO trip. From unlimited EXPO education and seminars to free hands-on learning sessions and instant access to CEDIA white papers, this pass will to only help you during the EXPO, but come in handy after with its exclusive access to courseware PDFs.

Not a member? It’s easy to join and well worth the cost of membership. Find out more benefits on CEDIA memberships here.

 

Attendee Housing Update for CEDIA Members

CEDIA Members, have you reserved you hotel rooms? Be sure to book yours today and take advantage of the special EXPO rate.

There is still availability at the popular JW Marriott and the newly renovated Hyatt Regency Indianapolis. Both of these beautiful hotels are just a quick sky bridge walk from the Convention Center and are two of the many hotels where you will receive the special EXPO rate if you book directly with CEDIA EXPO Housing.

Contact the CEDIA EXPO Housing Office now to help book your rooms. Remember, the earlier you reserve your rooms, the better the selection. The rooms within walking distance will go quickly, so call 877-307-0325 or log in online today! Check out the full list of hotels for EXPO and the Indianapolis Hotel map.

 

Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About

How about CEDIA EXPO 2012? You know it, we know it…our industry is full of passionate folks that love talking shop and presenting the next exciting idea, product, widget, and gadget to each other. There will be plenty of ideas, events, products, widget, gadgets and trends happening at CEDIA EXPO 2012 and we are looking for ten people who can give the rest something to talk about. Throw in a free trip to CEDIA EXPO 2012 and we just might have your attention (you know you are intrigued).

We are taking social to the next level at this year’s EXPO and we want you to be a part of the excitement, introducing the #CEDIATweeps challenge. These special EXPO ambassadors will help us engage, influence, and convince home technology professionals why EXPO is necessary to attend for their business and for their efforts there are a few perks to go along with it. Find out more about our #CEDIATweeps Challenge here.

Don’t forget to use and follow the #CEDIA12 hashtag to find new friend and to stay up-to-date on the conversations, tips and news items surrounding EXPO before, during and after the show!

 

*CEDIA. (2011). 2011 CEDIA EXPO Attendee Survey.

** CISCO. (2011). Devices Everywhere Infographic. http://blogs.cisco.com/new/devices-devices-everywhere-infographic/