CEDIA Expo í99: A Decade Of Growth ñ A Millennium Opportunity Educational Conference And Trade Show Will Host 12,000 Custom Electronics Industry Leaders
The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) will host 12,000 custom electronics industry leaders and a world of innovative electronic technologies at CEDIA EXPO ë99, September 22-26 at the Indianapolis Convention Center. CEDIA EXPO `99 attendees will receive a preview of the custom electronic industryís newest technologies and products, and will have the opportunity to participate in the most comprehensive educational experience in the industry. CEDIAís education program, top ranked in the industry, will offer more than 280 hours of courses, plus manufacturer product training sessions at CEDIA EXPO ë99. ""This show brings together the industryís leading experts who specialize in custom installation and electronics design,"" says Mitchell Klein, CEDIA President. ""CEDIAís annual exposition is the only show created to meet the specialized needs of the custom electronics industry. Attendees will witness the most innovative ways to distribute and display entertainment, systems controls and home networking throughout the home."" CEDIA EXPO ë99 Chair Steve Hayes says the association is extremely excited about this yearís show line-up. ""There are a record number of new products making their debut on the show floor. And, as is expected from CEDIA expositions, we are also offering many exhibits which demonstrate how the newest custom electronics are being incorporated into peopleís homes and lives."" Features on the show floor include CEDIAís ""Garden of High Definition Delight,"" a showcase of the latest direct view and high definition display devices, and CEDIAís Home of Electronic Lifestylesô, a demonstration of a fully automated home in action. In addition to the education courses and show floor activities, CEDIA EXPO ë99 will include keynote addresses by Chuck Ashman of Millennium Information Services and Dr. Cees Jan Koomen of Phillips Electronics. CEDIA was founded in 1989 and represents more than 1,500 member companies that specialize in designing and installing electronic systems - typically media rooms, single-or multi-room entertainment systems, home automation and communication systems, and integrated whole-house subsystems providing control of lighting, security and HVAC systems. Members are established, insured businesses with bona-fide qualifications and experience in this specialized field. For advanced press registration or more information about CEDIA, visit the associationís Web site, www.cedia.org, or call 800 669 5329.