Press Room
For Immediate Release
April 11, 2011
Media Contact:
Jamie Riley |
CEDIA and CePro Join Forces to Produce CEProLIVE!
CEProLIVE! is the first industry-wide virtual event for custom electronics professionals
FRAMINGHAM, MA – April 11, 2011 – CEDIA announced today its partnership with CePro to jointly produce a series of three CEProLIVE! online conference and tradeshow events in 2011, taking place on May 25, July 20, and October 27. CEProLIVE! is the first industry-wide virtual event for custom electronics professionals.
Together, CE Pro and CEDIA will offer a compelling roster of dealer education for each live online event, featuring joint keynote presentations, CEDIA “Technology Know-How” Sessions, CE Pro “How to Make More Money” sessions, and New Opportunity programming. Topics include all of the hottest new technology areas with meaningful takeaways and valuable information to help dealers stay on top of their game.
“We are excited to partner with CE Pro to produce the virtual events," said Utz Baldwin, CEDIA CEO "CEProLIVE! provides a platform for CEDIA and CE Pro to work together on educating and advancing the electronic system industry.With the line up of CEDIA University education and CE Pro offerings, industry professionals will have access to a wide range of training opportunities.”
“We are thrilled to join forces with CEDIA to offer first class dealer education within a virtual format where everyone can attend free from the comfort of their home or office,” says Deborah Smith, CE Pro Director Education and Events.
For the May 25 event, CE Pro Editor-in-Chief Jason Knott and CEDIA Senior Director of Technology Dave Pedigo will deliver a morning keynote presentation, “2011 State of the Industry." Steve Koenig, CEA Director of Industry Analysis, will present the results of a new CEA Energy Grid Study in an afternoon keynote.
Additional sessions for the May 25 event include:
• "Making Money on Energy Management"
• "Retrofit Installation Techniques"
• "The Art of the Up-Sell"
• "Best Practices from CE Pro’s"
• "Grow Your Business with Video Conferencing"
Following each presentation, dealers have the opportunity to engage in live chats with presenters in the Virtual Networking Lounge.
The online tradeshow platform features an Exhibit Hall where dealers can explore new product information, watch training videos, and interact one-on-one with manufacturers in their virtual booths.
During last year’s CEProLIVE! event, attendees downloaded 5,000 pieces of manufacturer content, engaged in 2,500 live booth chats, and stayed an average of 2.5 hours at the show, logging in directly from their computers.
“We held the first two CEProLive! events in June and November of 2010, attracting thousands of CE Pro readers to the one-day virtual show,” said Ken Moyes, President of EH Publishing. “We are excited to be partnering with CEDIA to create a true industry-wide event that will deliver first class CEDIA and CE Pro education and expand the virtual trade show experience to a wider dealer audience.”
Registration for dealers to attend CEProLIVE! is free and available online at www.ceprolive.com. The upcoming May 25th online event will run from 10am – 5pm EDT.
For information on exhibiting and sponsorship and booth space opportunities, please contact Joe Zuccerella at jzuccerella@ehpub.com or (508) 663-1500 x230 or Tom Bewsey, CEDIA Director of Corporate Accounts, at (317) 735-4076 or tbewsey@cedia.org..
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 website at www.cedia.org. Follow @CEDIA on Twitter, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CEDIA.Region2, or join the CEDIA group on LinkedIn.
About CEProLIVE!
CEProLIVE! is the first industry-wide virtual event for custom electronics professionals, jointly produced by CE Pro and CEDIA. CEProLIVE! is an easy, effective way for CEPros to learn more and explore new products – with no travel expense, no lost travel time and FREE registration. To see the full agenda and to register for FREE, visit www.ceprolive.com.
About CE Pro
CE Pro is the most trusted and relevant content provider in the CE industry. With our vibrant news coverage in CE Pro magazine, CEPro.com, and our CE Pro eNewsletters, over 200,000* monthly CE buyers come to CE Pro for the news, insights, industry trends and best business practices they need to run their business and make purchasing decisions. CE Pro is #1 in Content, #1 in Total Audience and #1 in Editorial Commitment. www.cepro.com.
About EH Publishing, Inc.
EH Publishing, Inc. is the leading provider of independent business and consumer content and information serving the custom electronics, information technology, house of worship, pro audio, robotics, homebuilding, and supply chain markets through multimedia publications, websites, newsletters, and expos. Our flagship multimedia products include CE Pro, CE Pro PLUS, CEPro VIP, CEProLIVE!, Electronic House, EHX: The CE Pro Event, Explore3DTV.com, ChannelPro-SMB, Live Sound International, ProSoundWeb.com, Worship Facilities Conference & Expo (WFX), Robotics Business Review, RoboDevelopment Conference and Exposition, RoboBusiness Conference and Exposition, Supply Chain Management Review, Logistics Management, and Modern Materials Handling. www.ehpub.com.
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