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For Immediate Release

September 26, 2010

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CEDIA EXPO 2010 Draws Thousands of First-Time Attendees

Exhibitors and attendees report a successful and productive show

ATLANTA (September 26, 2010)—CEDIA EXPO 2010 drew more than 20,700 attendees to the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta September 22–26 for the residential electronic systems industry’s top tradeshow and training event. CEDIA EXPO featured the latest products and technologies from hundreds of manufacturers in the home technology market as well as four days of industry education and training from expert instructors.

The event included 453 total exhibitors, an increase of 6% over 2009. Of those exhibitors, 90 were making their first appearance at CEDIA EXPO. The tradeshow covered a total of 232,515 net sq. ft. of exhibit space.

Attendance held steady with modest growth from 2009-2010. Nearly 20% of attendees were first-time visitors to CEDIA EXPO.

Both attendees and exhibitors reported a valuable show experience. Attendees took advantage of more than 20 new CEDIA University courses and 12 revised courses, and CEDIA members benefitted from a flat-rate education pass that enabled them to save hundreds of dollars when taking multiple educational courses.

Exhibitors reported a consistent flow of traffic on the show floor as well as high-value interactions with attendees.

“The show was unbelievable. The dealers were all positive,” said Michael Lakhter, VP of sales for Key Digital. “The dealers now have a long pipeline of projects, and they’re excited about our products as a solution. We’ve hired five people to keep up with demand.”

CEDIA EXPO 2010 also provided a platform for electronic systems contractors looking to diversify.

“Dealers came looking for solutions to grow past their core business,” said Randy Blanchard, program marketing manager, ADI. “CEDIA EXPO offered many solutions in adjacent markets. ADI’s strength is offering solutions in multiple categories, so for us this show was a success. We look forward to seeing everyone in Indy in 2011.”

“The steady booth traffic, the increase in exhibiting companies, and the number of new attendees are all early indicators that our industry is poised for a resurgence,” said CEDIA CEO Utz Baldwin. “The product knowledge and education that attendees take away from CEDIA EXPO 2010 will help them take advantage of emerging opportunities and will position their businesses for continued success.”

Highlights from CEDIA EXPO 2010 included the first-ever Future Technology Pavilion, which featured the latest trends in such areas as digital home health and sustainable lifestyles. Also popular was the EST Skill Challenge in the CEDIA/ADI Learning Labs, which allowed technicians to test their skills and compete for prizes.

After having spent two years in Atlanta, CEDIA EXPO will move to the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis for next year’s show, which will be held Sept. 7–11, 2011 (view original announcement here). Additional information will be available soon at www.cedia.org/expo.

About CEDIA

CEDIA is an international trade association of companies that specialize in designing and installing electronic systems for the home. The association was founded in September 1989 and has more than 3,500 member companies worldwide. CEDIA members are established and insured businesses with bona fide qualifications and experience in this specialized field. For more information on CEDIA, visit the association’s Web site at www.cedia.org.

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