Discussion Highlight at CEDIA Expo 2025 Centers on the Interplay of Design and Construction Collaboration
The design and build communities are set to come together at the CEDIA Expo 2025, with a joint Town Hall event hosted by CEDIA and the NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) | KBIS. The Town Hall, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, from 5:30-6:30 PM MDT, will take place in the Colorado Convention Center's Mile High Ballroom 1-2.
The NKBA | KBIS x CEDIA research report, a comprehensive study on the evolving collaboration between the smart home and design & build communities, will be the focus of the event. The Town Hall is open to all CEDIA Expo attendees, including CEDIA members and non-members, as well as design & build professionals. Registration for the Town Hall is available on cediaexpo.com at no additional cost.
The Town Hall will debut and discuss brand-new joint research between CEDIA and NKBA | KBIS. Attendees will be the first to access key findings from the report, which is expected to shed light on emerging trends in kitchen and bath tech, as well as strategies to position expertise in this area.
The event is likely to focus on topics related to integration and innovation in the home technology and design sectors. With CEDIA primarily dealing with home technology integration, and NKBA focusing on kitchen and bath design, the Town Hall might explore how these industries intersect, particularly in terms of smart home solutions and design trends.
Actionable strategies to grow business through design & build partnerships will be presented, with a focus on how designers and builders expect specific technology integration from partners. The Town Hall will also discuss top barriers to technology adoption and methods for integrators to help overcome them, as well as strategies to align with client demands through early collaboration.
Bill Darcy, global president & CEO of NKBA | KBIS, and Daryl Friedman, global president & CEO of CEDIA, are expected to lead the Town Hall discussion. For precise information on the event's focus and any research findings, it would be best to consult official announcements from CEDIA or NKBA.
- The NKBA | KBIS x CEDIA research report, which presents an in-depth analysis on the collaboration between the smart home and design & build industries, will be discussed at the Town Hall event during CEDIA Expo 2025.
- Attendees of the Town Hall will gain access to critical findings in the report, providing insights into emerging trends in kitchen and bath technology, as well as strategies for positioning expertise in this area.
- As the town hall discussion focuses on integration and innovation in both home technology and design sectors, it will likely delve into the intersection of these industries, particularly in terms of smart home solutions, design trends, and business growth strategies through design & build partnerships.
