With the decision to refocus the event already paying dividends, the likes of Amina, Artcoustic, AWE Europe, BMB Electronics, Draper, Extra Vegetables, Future Automation, Gira, Habitech, JVC, Kaleidescape, Philips Dynalite, Rako, Sonos and Smart-e Ltd have all shown their commitment to a show which is set to build on the achievements of its predecessor. “CEDIA Expo 2009 exceeded our expectations with regard to both the quantity and quality of the visitors.” Explains BMB Electronics’ Marc Waple. “We had a constant flow of interested visitors to our booth which was in a great location. We were very glad to see the event attracting new visitors, like the interior designers and electrical installers. Thanks to the new direction CEDIA has taken for the 2010 show we expect this to be even more successful.”

 

Paul Cummin, Artcoustic UK agrees “We had a fantastic time at CEDIA Expo last year; it was one of the best shows we have ever done.  CEDIA are definitely moving in the right direction with the re-brand, it will help to bring in a wider range of quality visitors which in turn makes for a great trade show experience for exhibitors.”

 

Behind the scenes, CEDIA is working hard to make the event as compelling, relevant and valuable as possible for the industry. With each show, the Association attracts new exhibitors and visitor audiences and this year will be no exception. In 2009, CEDIA Expo opened up the industry to Design Professionals with the introduction of the phenomenally successful “Designing Interiors with Technology” conference. The re-branded Home Technology Event 2010 will take this even further, with dedicated offerings for building services professionals, consultants and electrical contractors. The ever-popular Show Floor Seminar Theatre will return with an even more compelling programme and there will be innovative feature areas dedicated to both 3D and gaming. Off the show floor, there will be courses to educate and certifications to challenge.

 

“The CEDIA Home Technology Event gives us a great opportunity to showcase exciting new and existing products to both existing and new customers and we are delighted to be attending once again, as we have done every year since the very first CEDIA UK show.” Adds Ian Severs, CSE Custom.

 

All in all, the CEDIA Home Technology Event is on track to be one of the most important dates in the UK Residential Custom Installation Industry calendar. The marketing campaign has begun in earnest and the show has a brand new website to reflect its new identity. To ensure that you are there to benefit, contact Mary Whitlock at mary@cedia.co.uk. For further information on the event, which will be held at ICC London ExCeL, 14^th to 17^th June (training: 14^th to 17^th June; exhibition: 15^th to 17^th June), visit www.hometechnologyevent.co.uk.