On this episode of “SoundVision Tech Talks,” Mark, Michelle, and Andrew sit down to discuss what's ahead at this year's CEDIA event. CEDIA 2026 is on the horizon, and Denver is about to become the meeting point for some of the biggest ideas, newest technology, and most important conversations shaping the custom integration industry. Mark, Michelle, and Andrew preview what’s ahead at CEDIA. They discuss what the event actually is, why systems integrators continue to treat it as a must-attend, and how the products, education, and conversations happening on the show floor ultimately influence the systems we design and install back home. We get into what we’ll be watching this year, from high-performance sound rooms and rapidly evolving lighting solutions to display technology that has transformed dramatically over the last decade. We also talk projectors, emerging smart home technology, and why long-term serviceability, repairability, and product longevity matter just as much as the initial wow factor. Then we turn to the conversations happening beyond the show floor. Mark previews his upcoming AI panel, focused on practical, usable ways integrators can put AI to work without unlimited time, staff, or resources. He’ll also be teaching a class, Process, Process, Process, alongside Eric Crawford of IFP, diving into why strong, repeatable processes are the backbone of a successful integration business. Michelle shares what she’ll be taking part in as well, including a CE Pro Top 100 panel conversation about growth, a Developing New Talent workforce development panel centered on bringing the next generation into the trades, and the Women in Consumer Technology Legacy Awards, where she is a nominee. Whether you’re curious about CEDIA, the future of custom AV, AI for integrators, lighting and display trends, or simply what’s next for smart home technology, this episode gives you a look at what we’ll be watching at this year's event. To learn more about CEDIA: https://cediaexpo.com/ To learn more about SoundVision: https://www.svavnc.com/ Check out our Instagram to see our recent projects: https://www.instagram.com/soundvisionllc/ To listen to more “Simplifying Life Through Technology” podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fIkJuLZ7lZ8xbafz62muQ Contact Us Today: (704) 696-2792 Ext. 1 | Info@svavnc.com | soundvisionlkn.com