The 15th annual CI Expo will showcase the latest products for commercial and residential AV integrators on May 30 at the Hilton Oakland Airport. Free for integrators, this event is hosted by local distributors and independent manufacturer representatives. The technology conference connects systems integrators with more than 70 vendors in an interactive environment.
The CI Expo was created to educate and provide hands-on experience with the latest audio, video, lighting control, security, networking, and automation solutions for commercial and residential applications. Register here.
“For 15 years, the CI Expo has given systems integrators direct access to manufacturers and the opportunity to get technical questions answered, see product demonstrations, and find new solutions,” said Jim Knight, president of Redwood Marketing.
Exhibitors will feature 4K and 8K video, wireless audio and video systems, high-performance projectors, digital signage, smart home devices, surveillance cameras, lighting controls, and networking equipment. New this year is an expanded focus on cybersecurity, with seminars and exhibits on protecting clients’ networks and smart home systems.
Vendor trainings will be held all day from Samsung, Lutron, LG, AVPro, WAC Lighting, Vanco, and IC Realtime. CEDIA Trainings will be held throughout the day, as well.
“With technology advancing so rapidly, integrators need events like the CI Expo to stay on the cutting edge,” said Roz Knight, managing director at Redwood Marketing. “It gives us a chance to show them the latest and greatest gear in an interactive way, so they can determine what best fits their clients’ needs.
As part of the event, a free Lunch and Learn will be led by Dr. Mark Stiving. This 45-minute session, inspired by the book “Selling Value,” will equip attendees with practical strategies to understand clients’ deepest needs, articulate an unparalleled value proposition, and masterfully navigate objections. Space is limited, the event is filled on a first come first served basis.
Founded in 2009, the CI Expo is hosted by local distributors Profit Line Distributing, Sierra Select Distributors, Custom Electronic Supply, and rep firms Redwood Marketing, Zone Pacific, ALR, and Fielder Marketing and is endorsed by CEDIA. The CI Expo will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 30th at the Hilton Oakland Airport, One Hegenberger Road, Oakland, CA.
