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CEDIA EXPO 2006 Draws Record Attendance for Trade Show and Education Courses (25/9/2006)

Record-breaking attendance numbers confirm continued growth of industry and increased validation of CEDIA Certification

The Custom Electronic Design Installation Association (CEDIA) confirmed its attendance numbers for EXPO 2006 in Denver were more than 28,000, or about an 8 percent increase over last year's attendance. The record-breaking figure makes CEDIA EXPO 2006 the largest and most successful trade show in the organization's 17-year history.

Participation in CEDIA University courses was also at its highest level, which CEDIA leadership believes is due to new CEDIA University core curriculums for the Electronic Systems Technician (EST) and Electronic Systems Designer (ESD) colleges, as well as increased recognition of CEDIA Certification in the marketplace.

"The educational opportunities at CEDIA EXPO are essential to raising the bar on quality within the residential electronic systems industry," said CEDIA Executive Director Don Gilpin. "Combined with our ĪCU on the Roadā educational opportunities throughout the year, CEDIA University is the best resource for contractors to increase profitability through real-world applicable training."

CEDIA EXPO 2006 also had more exhibitors than ever. More than 600 exhibitors displayed the latest technologies and products on the show floor, which is about 100 more exhibitors than EXPO 2005.

According to CEDIA leadership, reaction to the new location was positive across the board. Exhibitors appreciated the fourth day that they requested and attendees had additional hours for education and show floor activities.

CEDIA EXPO will be held in Denver in 2007 (Sept. 5-9) and 2008 (Sept. 3-7).

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