International. CEDIA Expo presented its expanded educational program for 2023. Curated by CEDIA, CEDIA Expo Conference features more than 90 sessions, half of which are new.
"The pace of change is accelerating," said Mandy Beckner, vice president of education and training at CEDIA. "This year's conference program is designed to prepare entrepreneurs and technical professionals to navigate the changing landscape. Our world-class instructors will tackle hot topics ranging from network security and artificial intelligence to business succession planning and handling a recession."
Business leaders will benefit from expanded business and project management tracks, including sessions on:
● Best practices of compensation and maximization of profitability from Brad Malone of Navigate Consulting.
● Sustainable growth and exit strategy planning for Leslie Shiner, owner of The Shiner Group.
● Advanced project documentation from Michael Cogbill, director of REV2 Consulting.
Integrators can also improve their skills with technical training, hands-on workshops, and certification preparation courses. Highlights include:
● The return of CEDIA's practical shelving workshop.
● An immersive audio system design workshop based on the newly defined CEDIA/CTA Best Practice 22, led by CEDIA Fellow Peter Aylett of Officina Acustica, Adam Pelz of Bespoke Cinemas and Integration and Ben Goff of Cinema Lusso.
● In-depth exploration of changes to the 2023 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) led by Michael Cogbill and CEDIA's director of technical education, Ken Erdmann.
The conference is also designed to help the integration community understand how emerging technologies will impact their work and create new opportunities. This year's program features cutting-edge sessions on content technologies, network protocols, blockchain security, and accessible and biophilic design, as well as sessions dedicated to the fast-growing residential and lighting markets.
Conference attendees will receive expert guidance on how the exhibition reflects these trends. Two of CEDIA's top-rated instructors, Rich Green, founder of Rich Green Design, and Michael Heiss of M. Heiss Consulting, will present a "pre-game" session that will offer their ideas on what to expect from the show floor. Then, in Friday's "Post-Game" session, they will revisit the highlights of their program and recommend "must-sees" for the last day of the exhibition.
"CEDIA's conference program sessions and show floor complement each other to provide unparalleled industry knowledge, allowing attendees to discover new trends and business opportunities," said Jason McGraw, CTS, group vice president of CEDIA Expo, Commercial Integrator Expo and KBIS. Emerald. "More than ever, attendees need the latest education, information and knowledge of new products to expand their business and professional skill sets. Everything they need can be found at CEDIA Expo 2023."
The CEDIA All-Access Training Pass offers unlimited access to the entire CEDIA Expo conference program. CEDIA members save up to $500 on conference education, and all attendees who register by July 16 will receive significant early bird discounts.
CEDIA Expo Conference will be held September 6-8, 2023 in Denver, CO. To view the CEDIA Expo Conference schedule and register for CEDIA Expo, visit cediaexpo.com
