For Immediate Release
July 6, 2005
Press Contacts:
Jamie Antcliff, CEDIA
jantcliff@cedia.org
(317) 328-4336 Jamie Antcliff
CEDIA
317-328-4336
jantcliff@cedia.org
Early Bird Registration for CEDIA EXPO Ends July 15
Indianapolis, Ind. – Discounted registration
fees for CEDIA EXPO 2005, the only show that meets the specialized
needs of the residential custom electronics industry, are available
until midnight PDT July 15.
Although attendees can register for EXPO
after July 15, registration fees will increase after that date. To
register online for CEDIA EXPO
2005, visit www.cedia.org/expo.
As CEDIA moves into the coming year,
it is also establishing new membership requirements. Effective Jan.
31, 2006, all residential electronic systems
contractor members must employ at least one CEDIA Certified Professional
in order to be considered Full members of the organization. Companies
without a CEDIA Certified Professional will be considered Provisional
members and will forfeit some of the outstanding member benefits.
CEDIA University at CEDIA EXPO 2005 provides a variety of educational
offerings
and a prime opportunity to certify professionals in the field.
CEDIA
EXPO, hosted by the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association
(CEDIA), Sept. 7-11 in Indianapolis, Ind., broke attendance
records in 2004. This year’s show will showcase an industry-leading
portfolio of education programs through its cutting-edge CEDIA University.
In addition, CEDIA EXPO 2005 again will deliver the best opportunity
to experience the latest innovative and high-tech solutions offered
for residential electronic systems contractors. LOCATION:
Indiana Convention Center and RCA Dome
Indianapolis, Indiana
DATE:
September 7-11, 2005 (Wednesday – Sunday)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Designers Builders
Installers Architects
Consultants Media
Interior designers Marketing representatives
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
| Golf Outing: |
Tuesday, Sept. 6
7:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
| Opening Keynote Breakfast with noted entrepreneur and
inventor Ray Kurzweil: |
Friday, Sept. 9
8 – 9:30 a.m. |
| Annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon: |
Saturday, Sept. 10
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
| Installer Olympics: |
Friday, Sept. 9
2 – 6 p.m.
Saturday, Sept.
10
noon – 4 p.m. |
| Awards Banquet: |
Saturday, Sept. 10
7:30 – 10 p.m. |
CEDIA University:
CEDIA University will offer hundreds
of courses. The curriculum represents the most comprehensive educational
experience
in the industry. Additionally,
CEDIA Certification for US Installer Level I, Canadian Installer
Level I, US Installer Level II, Canadian Installer Level II, US Designer
and Canadian Designer, will be available. According to the 2004 CEDIA
member survey, companies with three to 30 employees who have at least
one CEDIA Certified Professional have higher gross revenues than
other
companies without CEDIA professionals. In addition to the program
offered at EXPO 2005, CEDIA University also offers courses online.
Visit www.cedia.org for more information.
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 3,000 member companies
worldwide. CEDIA members are established and insured businesses with
bona fide qualifications and experience in this specialized field.
CEDIA members include Residential Electronics Systems Professionals
who have emerged as the “fourth contractor” in the building
and remodeling industries alongside electrical, plumbing and HVAC professionals.
For more information on CEDIA, visit the association’s Web site
at www.cedia.org.
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