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CEDIA Expo 2024 - Denver
2024-09-04 - 2024-09-07

CI Expo 2024
2024-04-23 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hilton Oakland Airport, 1 Hegenberger Rd, Oakland, CA, 94621, United States
Join us at CI Expo, Oakland Hilton, May 30th.
Barco and Wisdom Team up in Board Room 1, meet reps from Aispire/WAC, Integra, Stealth, Fortress Seating and Focal.
Samsung is the Silver Sponsor this year.

Lightapalooza 2024
2024-02-26 08:00 - 2024-02-29 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Save the Date for Lightapalooza 2024!
Glendale, Arizona
Lightapalooza is a unique, education-focused event for manufacturers, integrators, and lighting experts. Early bird registration opens November 1, 2023. We’re looking forward to seeing you there and creating brighter opportunities together!
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CEDIA EXPO 2023
2023-09-07 08:00 - 2023-09-09 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Excitement is building for CEDIA Expo 2023, and we’re here to help you make the most of this event.
Download our PDF map that includes a show floor map with booth locations for our brands.
Explore our brands at these locations:

Aisprie/WAC | Booth #3943
Apex Technologies/Meridian/Display Technologies | Booth #C1415
AudioControl | Booth #2509
Barco Residential | Booth #3901
Focal-Naim | Booth #3520 (New!)
Fortress Seating | Booth #2909
Premium Audio Company – Integra | Booth #4508
Lyngdorf | Booth #601 in Lobby C
Meridian | Offsite at The Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Stealth Acoustics | Booth #1143
SurgeX | Booth #3920
Torus Power | Booth #207
Wisdom | Booth #3929

We’re particularly excited to introduce Focal-Naim, the latest addition to our brand lineup. This partnership brings forth an incredible range of products that we can’t wait to share with you.
Feel free to reach out to us during the event for any inquiries, to learn more about our brands, or simply to catch up.
You can call or text Mark Fielder at (775) 224-2014 or Rich Jackson at (510) 908-2911.
We’re here to ensure you get the most out of your CEDIA experience.

CI EXPO 2023
2023-05-03 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hilton Oakland Airport, 1 Hegenberger Rd, Oakland, CA, 94621, United States
Welcome to our 14th Annual CI Expo 2023!
We have compiled some of the best and brightest minds in our industry for this one day event, showcasing a variety of manufacturers, integrators and trainers!
Join us in Oakland on May 3, 2023.

FREE Training
FREE Lunch
FREE Parking

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Meridian Dealer Demo Days
2023-03-02 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Audio High, 165 Moffett Blvd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
We are demoing the now famous Meridian 8000 XE speakers for all Meridian dealers and their clients. Join us in San Rafael on February 28 or Mountain View on March 2.
Meridian Audio DSP8000 XE Highlights & Technologies
The DSP8000 XE is built on a new audio architecture, using higher specification, more powerful components, according to the company. Among the highlights:
Atlas Software Core. A new audio processing and control platform that incorporates Meridian’s most powerful DSP engine to date, Atlas Software Core facilitates new enhancement technologies and features. Meridian says it also yields even more performance from its existing proprietary technologies.
R1 Electronics Platform. The essential hardware infrastructure that deploys the Precision Sonic Transport design concept in DSP8000 XE, the company says. It has new, digital and analog circuitry and signal enhancing developments.

Command Board: Processing center dedicated to the DSP engine and controlling the functionality of the speaker.
Sync-Link: Transporting precision re-clocked digital audio via shielded RJ45 links from the Command Board to the new DAC boards.
New DACs and Amplifiers: Separate dedicated higher-performance DAC boards and more powerful, application-specific amplifier boards are hard-wired via short balanced audio connections to minimize signal interference.

Next-Generation Drive Units. Meridian describes the advanced drivers used throughout to elevate performance.

Subsonic Bass Driver: Six new 200mm long-throw (24mm excursion) bass drivers in a “force balanced” configuration for maximum extension with clarity and control.
Evo Mid-Range Driver: A 160mm long-throw drive unit, newly developed non-conductive voice coil former and large motor system.
Ultrasonic Tweeter: A 25mm beryllium dome and silver voice-coil featuring a new custom steel waveguide to improve imaging and wide dispersion.

Cabinet and Mechanics. Modern aesthetics and re-engineered cabinet accommodate the updated driver clamp-ring system, flush-fitting acoustically transparent metal grilles and mass-loading aluminium base plate.
Connectivity and Control. DSP8000 XE offers significant new connectivity and control features, the company says, including setup and control via the new Meridian B-Link Bluetooth device, IR, USB, RS232, or with a Meridian Controller product. Each loudspeaker has the optional IA21 analog input module to connect and control the DSP8000 XE via another third-party analog preamp or processor, if customers want.

Meridian Dealer Demo Day
2023-02-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Audio Video Integration, 647 Francisco Blvd E, San Rafael, CA, 94901, United States

Lightapalooza 2023
2023-02-20 08:00 - 2023-02-23 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Renaissance Phoex Glendale Hotel & Spa, 9495 W Coyotes Blvd, Glendale, AZ, United States
Learn. Connect. Grow.

The 2nd Annual Lighting Conference Exclusively for the Custom Integration Industry.

Wisdom Audio Dealer Training Academy
2023-02-07 08:00 - 2023-02-08 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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CEDIA Expo 2022
2022-09-29 08:00 - 2022-10-01 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
If you’d like to schedule some time to meet at a particular vendor during CEDIA, please let me know.
Email: mark@fieldermarketing.com
Phone/Text: 775-224-2014
CLICK HERE to download a printable PDF of Fielder Marketing’s Favorite Vendors with CEDIA Booth #s.

12th Annual CI Expo 2022
2022-05-11 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hilton Oakland Airport, 1 Hegenberger Rd, Oakland, CA, 94621, United States
Welcome back to our 12th Annual Northern California CI Expo 2022.
We have compiled some of the best and brightest minds in our industry for this one day event, showcasing a variety of manufacturers, integrators and trainers.
FREE LUNCH
FREE PARKING
FREE TRAINING
The CI Expo is a free and trade-only show, meaning that the general public is not invited. You must be a trade Dealer, CI Integrator or an employee of one. If you are not one and want to attend as an industry affiliate, you must contact the organizers of CI Expo and prepay an industry affiliate fee of $600.
Register for CI Expo 2022!

What's New with Barco
2021-09-02 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Barco’s Daniel Nilsson will give an overview of new products & Barco updates.
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CEDIA Expo
2021-08-31 - 2021-09-02
Three days. 300+ brands. ONE AMAZING REUNION.

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CANCELLED: Tips for Selling Luxury Furniture
2021-08-10 08:30 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Fortress Seating’s VP of Sales, Gabi Wolper, will offer practical tips and techniques for selling high-end, custom home theater seating and furniture for media rooms, executive offices, lounges and more!

CEDIA EXPO Sneak Peek with SurgeX
2021-07-29 08:30 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
During this sneak peek event, Jimmy Paschke from SurgeX will give you the rundown of what to expect at their 2021 CEDIA EXPO booth.
In Booth #4149 SurgeX will be:
DEMONSTRATING the differences between UPS technologies.
We want to show, instead of tell, attendees what they can expect from UPS technologies such as line interactive, online double conversion, and line interactive with an integrated isolation transformer.
SHARING the benefits of the newly released SQUID product.
This incredible tool monitors and logs vital aspects of power quality at any job site. Let our experts propose solutions that address shortcomings.
BLOWING THINGS UP – so we don’t disappoint our loyal SurgeX booth attendees!
We’ll have 6,000 volts at 3,000 amps shooting thru a SurgeX surge elimination piece about every 20 to 30 seconds. And, of course, no issues after thousands of hits throughout the CEDIA show.
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Performance IP Distributed Audio Solutions with nexgentec, Meridian and roon
2021-07-13 08:30 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
In just 30 minutes, Ryan Donaher will deliver a valuable introductory session. Learn how Meridian maximizes IP-based audio solutions with Roon and MQA to deliver high-resolution distributed audio solutions. Sample rates up to 352k are supported!
Did you know Dante is the professional audio world’s standard for Audio over IP? The advantage of Dante is that it uses standard network hardware, already part of a modern home. This makes it ideal for large, distributed audio installations.
Dante brings endless possibilities for high-end audio. A simple gigabit network switch easily supports high channel count situations, 100 percent lossless audio with perfect time synchronization between all devices. Sample rates up to 96k supported.
Networked audio can outperform its older traditional analog distributed audio with many endpoints and many streams. Any signal can be routed to reach any number of endpoints with no extra equipment and no loss in signal quality.
Learn how NEXGENTEC takes advantage of Dante for audio over IP in the home. www.nexgentec.eu

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How to Design a Theater Power Foundation Using a 240v Step Down Transformer
2021-06-15 08:30 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
In this presentation, you’ll learn the steps for designing a theater power foundation using a 240v step down transformer. Kevin Main, President, and Ross Whitney, Technical Support Specialist, from Torus Power will answer technical questions such as:

Why design with a balanced power circuit? Why it reduces noise? How it can eliminate ground loop hum?
How do you get the circuit from the panel to the wall?
What kind of Romex do you need? What kind of connectors should you specify?
How do you integrate a UPS into the system?

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QMotion Dealer Tools & Resources
2021-05-20 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for a tour of the many QMotion Dealer resources available to both new and existing dealers to help you grow your business and be successful. This one hour webinar is perfect for all new QMotion Dealers as well existing dealers with new associates. Topics include: Tech support resources, design resources, purchasing resources, accounting resources and more!
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Integra News & Updates
2021-05-18 09:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
In just 30 minutes, get the latest on what’s coming up with the next generation Integra AVR.

8K/HDMI2.1
DIRAC LIVE Room Correction
Integration features

Works with Sonos
Remote monitoring via Domotz and OVRC Pro
Web Setup
Custom Control4 Drivers
HDMI Diagnostics Onboard

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Smart Energy Management Technology for Homes
2021-04-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Intelligent energy storage is quickly becoming a leading energy management component when designing sustainable, smart homes. This course provides an overview of the value of energy storage, why it is a crucial component for every home, key design considerations, applications, how it contributes to increased energy efficiency, and more.
Questions? Contact Jessica Weiss at j.weiss@sonnen-batterie.com.
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Landscape Lighting for the AV Integrator | AiSPiRE
2021-04-08 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Do you offer landscape lighting services to your custom installation clients? Designing compelling and creative outdoor lighting is as much a science as it is an art form. Ray Altmann, Sales and Product Specialist for AISPIRE, is well versed in techniques and styles to bring both form and function to your next exterior lighting plan.
Ray will share a variety of creative ideas and product options such as:

Accent, deck, step & brick or path lighting
Grazing, shadowing, silhouetting, uplighting, moonlighting
Wall washing, spotlights, submersibles, tape lighting

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HTSA 2021 Virtual Spring Conference: Ahead of the Curve
2021-04-05 - 2021-04-06
The 2021 HTSA Virtual Spring Conference is almost here! With a renewed focus on making member-to-member and member-to-vendor connections, this conference will be unlike any you’ve attended so far. From key vendor presentations to panel discussions with experts from within and beyond the CI industry, this event is guaranteed to help you stay “Ahead of the Curve” in the year to come. Get yourself and your team registered ASAP, and prepare to join in the best virtual conference in the industry. HTSA and you, “Ahead of the Curve” in 2021 and beyond.
This is a not-to-miss event!

sonnen Energy Solutions for Smart Homes
2021-03-25 08:30 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Everything you need to know about energy storage in California and how it can positively impact (or grow) your business! Zoom link will be sent to all registered attendees before the event!
sonnen delivers one of the world’s safest, longest-lasting, and highest quality energy storage systems by using lithium iron phosphate batteries that reliably and safely power homes and protect home investments in renewable energy for the long run.
Panelists will discuss how AV integrators can better serve their clients by incorporating energy solutions into smart homes. Learn the California-specific solar requirements, Title 24 considerations, Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) preparations, and more!
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Mark Fielder, sonnen Northern California Rep, Fielder Marketing

Join QMotion for ePIC Training
2021-03-18 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
QMotion recently launched an upgraded version of their quoting and ordering tool, ePIC. QMotion is offering two training sessions so you can view all the new feature with the QMotion training team.
WEBINAR: Using QMotion’s Online Ordering & Quoting Tool, ePIC
Join Legrand’s Dawn Stuckey, Training Specialist, and the QMotion training team to walk through our online ordering tool and learn how to navigate all the new features of ePIC so you can quickly quote and order QMotion shades.
Date: Thursday, March 18
Time: 8:00AM – 9:00AM PST

Don't Test Your Luck With Poor Power Quality
2021-03-17 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join sonnen and SurgeX on ST. PATRICK’S DAY for a virtual session on the ultimate power management solution.
Wednesday, 3/17/21 at 1 p.m. EST
Brown outs. Black outs. Power Surges. They are becoming an increasing problem for our clients & their home environment. Join sonnen & SurgeX for an overview of how smart battery storage + power protection can provide the most robust solution for clean, reliable, & consistent power – so your clients never have power problems again.
Questions? Contact Jessica Weiss at j.weiss@sonnen-batterie.com.

Join QMotion for ePIC Training
2021-03-11 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
QMotion recently launched an upgraded version of their quoting and ordering tool, ePIC. QMotion is offering two training sessions so you can view all the new feature with the QMotion training team.
WEBINAR: Using QMotion’s Online Ordering & Quoting Tool, ePIC
Join Legrand’s Dawn Stuckey, Training Specialist, and the QMotion training team to walk through our online ordering tool and learn how to navigate all the new features of ePIC so you can quickly quote and order QMotion shades.
Date: Thursday, March 11
Time: 8:00AM – 9:00AM PST

Barco Tech Training
2021-02-23 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Let us make your life easier! In this 90-minute training, Barco’s own David Robledo will touch on integration highlights, including the Prospector software, Warp Engine technology, and adjusting for HDR. You’ll leave with resources to support any future Barco installs!
Presented by: David Robledo, Technology Support – Barco Residential USA

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Virtual Tour of cyberManor's Control4 Certified New Home Technology Center
2020-12-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Recently recognized as one of the top 2 technology experience showrooms in the United States by CEPro Magazine, Gordon van Zuiden, Founder of cyberManor, will take you through this award-winning showroom home located on their Home Technology Innovation Campus in Los Gatos, California. Experience and see first hand how home automation solutions from Control4, energy automation solutions from sonnen, and intelligent kitchen and bath solutions from Kohler greatly enhance the entertainment, comfort, security, health/wellness and communication of today’s modern homes.
WHEN: Friday, December 18th @ 11AM PST
DURATION: 45-minute virtual tour demonstration
REGISTER: via the green button above – you will then receive an email confirmation a few days before the event with a link allowing you to join this event
QUESTIONS? Contact Gordon van Zuiden at gordon@cybermanor.com, Shannon Evaristo at sevaristo@cybermanor.com or Jessica Weiss at j.weiss@sonnen-batterie.com
ABOUT CONTROL4: Control4 is a leading global provider of automation and networking systems for homes and businesses, offering personalized control of lighting, music, video, comfort, security, communications, and more into a unified smart home system that enhances the daily lives of its consumers. Control4 unlocks the potential of connected devices, making networks more robust, entertainment systems easier to use, homes more comfortable and energy efficient, and provides families more peace of mind.
ABOUT SONNEN: sonnen designs the smartest and safest residential battery systems that keep homes powered, day and night — even during power outages. With 60,000 cobalt-free batteries installed since 2010, sonnen is a global pioneer in energy storage technology. Each sonnen system comes with an unbeatable warranty, superior craftsmanship, and seamlessly integrates with solar and leading automation platforms for cleaner, healthier living.
ABOUT KOHLER: Kohler Co. is recognized as a world leader in kitchen and bathroom design. Because of the diversity of its products and the importance of its portfolio of brands, Kohler Co. has been able to lead the market in terms of design, know-how and innovation, while at the same time imposing a constant level of quality.
ABOUT GORDON VAN ZUIDEN & CYBERMANOR: Gordon van Zuiden is the Founder and President of cyberManor, a full service home technology integrator headquartered in California’s Silicon Valley. Having over 15 years of experience in the sale and support of personal computer and networking products to corporate accounts, Gordon founded cyberManor in the summer of 1999, one of the nation’s first custom electronic integrators to focus on IP based technologies for the home. cyberManor’s mission is to design, install, and integrate Internet-empowered home networking solutions that enhance the entertainment, communications, and comfort of their client’s homes.

sonnen and CED Greentech Present: Energy Storage and Automation
2020-12-10 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join sonnen’s Franco Cordano for a 60 minute webinar in partnership with CED Greentech Midwest Chicago on 12/10 at 10 a.m. CT.
Get charged-up and join us for a 60-minute webinars to learn how you can differentiate your business with sonnen. We’ll take a deeper dive into energy storage & give you an inside look at how sonnen is taking it to a whole new level with energy automation. We will be going over battery chemistry, generator comparisons, warranty, recyclability and more!
Who should attend: Solar Contractors, Electrical Contractors, AV Integrators, Designers, Builders and Architects.
About sonnen: sonnen designs the smartest and safest residential battery systems that keep homes powered, day and night — even during power outages. With 60,000 cobalt-free batteries installed since 2010, sonnen is a global pioneer in energy storage technology. Each sonnen system comes with an unbeatable warranty, superior craftsmanship, and seamlessly integrates with solar and leading home automation systems for cleaner, healthier living.
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Questions? Contact Franco Cordano at f.cordano@sonnen-batterie.com.

Creating the Ultimate Smart, Healthy Home with sonnen & Pure365 (Virtual)
2020-11-12 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Create the Ultimate Smart & Healthy Home

Healthy home. Smart home. Wellness. They are becoming more and more important to homeowners across the country. Differentiate your offering, meet your customers’ growing needs, and grow your bottom line with two new categories that are a “must have” staple for every home today. Join sonnen and Pure365 on November 12th for an overview of how intelligent battery storage + air and water purification can help you create and manage the ultimate smart, healthy home of today.
Topics will include:
– Market trends
– Overview of each solution – intelligent storage, air & water purification
– How they work in tandem to create a smart, healthy home
– Q&A
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