CEDIA Tech + Business Summit Montreal - Oct 8

CEDIA's Tech + Business Summit lands in Montreal for a one-day, hands-on look at the latest in smart home technology. Sponsored by the region's independent manufacturers' reps, the summit gives custom integrators, AV installers, and design-build professionals direct face time with manufacturers, distributors, and decision makers, all under one roof. Atte

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (registration opens at 10:00 AM)
Location: Plaza Volare, 6600 Chemin de la Côte-de-Liesse, Saint-Laurent, QC
Cost: Free (registration required)
Organizer: CEDIA – The Association for Smart Home Professionals
CEDIA’s Tech + Business Summit lands in Montreal for a one-day, hands-on look at the latest in smart home technology. Sponsored by the region’s independent manufacturers’ reps, the summit gives custom integrators, AV installers, and design-build professionals direct face time with manufacturers, distributors, and decision makers, all under one roof.

Attendees can explore new products on the show floor, sit in on technical Learning Labs and Spotlight Sessions led by brand experts, and connect with fellow integrators to build referrals and partnerships.

Agenda

10:00 AM: Registration opens
10:15 – 11:30 AM: Learning Lab: AVR CI Menu and HDMI Diagnostics, covering installer-focused setup tools and HDMI troubleshooting on Denon and Marantz receivers (Nicholas Fernandez)
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Show floor open
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM: Learning Lab: New Denon & Marantz AVRs with Denon Home and HEOS, an overview of the latest AV receivers and wireless multi-room audio (Michael Sprague)
12:00 PM: Spotlight Session: Sonos Amp Multi in Action, with a live demo plus a look at Sonos Play and Era 100 SL
12:30 – 1:15 PM: Spotlight Session: CI Industry Business Challenges (Jose Coelho, Origin Acoustics)
1:00 – 2:30 PM: Lunch
2:00 – 3:15 PM: Learning Lab: Audyssey and Dirac Calibration with Polk and Denon Gear, a hands-on comparison of room correction platforms (Nicholas Fernandez)
3:00 PM: Spotlight Session: Sonos Amp Multi in Action (repeat)
4:00 – 5:00 PM: Afternoon Refreshments
4:00 – 5:15 PM: Learning Lab: Custom Indoor & Outdoor Solutions from Bowers & Wilkins and Definitive Technology, covering architectural, outdoor, marine, and home theatre speakers (Michael Sprague)