At CEDIA Expo/Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) 2025 taking place in Denver next month, network technologies — and also their attendant complexities — will feature prominently on the exhibit floor and on the curriculum of panels and workshops.
“The power of today’s audiovisual systems integration is bringing together a variety of components, sources and content that are controlled via an IP addressable network,” explains Jason McGraw, group vice president and show director of CEDIA Expo/CIX. “That’s the magic of systems integration and it’s how our community of integrators commands success by delivering a seamless, integrated experience for their customers. To serve this function, integrators need to deploy high-performing network technologies and highly evolved network best practices CEDIA Expo/CIX is ground zero for both!”
Courses on Security and Connectivity
Security and connectivity learning opportunities at CEDIA Expo/CIX include the following courses below.
Wednesday, Sept. 3
Understanding Wi-Fi 7: Faster, Smarter, Stronger Connectivity
- Host: Nathan Holmes, Director of Operations, WhyReboot
- Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
- Location: 404
- CEU Credit Hours: 1.5
Guardians of the A/V Galaxy: Navigating the Future of Data Security
- Host: Jeff Sonnleitner, Network Specialist and Information Security Instructor, Moraine Park Technical College
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Location: MH 3C
Thursday, Sept. 4
From Network Installer to Digital Gatekeeper: Why Cybersecurity Starts With You
- Host: Farr Shepherd, President and Founder, Decypher Technologies
- Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Location: MH 4A
Friday, September 5
Next-Level Networking: A Practical Guide for A/V System Integrators
- Host: Jeff Sonnleitner, Network Specialist and Information Security Instructor, Moraine Park Technical College
- Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Location: MH 3C
- CEU Credit Hours: 1.5
Emphasis on Network Innovation
According to the statement, many brands on the exhibit floor will have technology and teams on the bleeding edge of network and security innovation. These include the following:
- NETGEAR, Booth #3143
- RING, Booth #3712
- Savant, Booth #2519
- ADI Global Distribution, Booth #1512
- Legrand AV, Booth #3707
“A lot of work has been invested into hardening home/commercial networks,” McGraw continues. “Those innovations aren’t always apparent and the threats they protect against are rarely a problem until they’re a disaster. CEDIA Expo/CIX is an opportunity for integrators to learn about emerging technologies, emerging threats and new best practices. It’s also where they can ask questions, gain practical advice and acquire first-hand experience with network devices — business-critical information that cannot be sourced on a website or gleaned from a brochure.”
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