Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX), owned and produced by Emerald, has launched educational programming for the 2023 show. The newly introduced CIX Conference will include over 50 sessions designed to inspire industry professionals to think more broadly about how they approach their business, introduce them to new lines of revenue and business opportunities and equip them with the resources to formulate meaningful conversations on the show floor.

“The Commercial Integrator Expo Conference encompasses connection and education through thought leadership, professional development, and insightful speakers on emerging trends,” said Jason McGraw, CTS, group vice president for CEDIA Expo, Commercial Integrator Expo, and KBIS, Emerald. “We have collaborated with DSF, IMCCA, and NSCA to provide timely and relevant content sessions for integrators to expand their industry knowledge and to discover new opportunities to help accelerate their businesses forward. This year’s all-new Commercial Integrator Expo Conference will feature events for everyone.”

Curated by CIX, Digital Signage Federation (DSF), Interactive Multimedia & Collaboration Communications Alliance (IMCCA), and National Systems Contractor Association (NSCA), CIX Conference will feature informative and exciting sessions—including an emphasis on project management and business development. The CIX Conference includes diverse formats, including thought-provoking seminars, case studies, and engaging panels.

A few highlights include:

Dimensional Innovations’ Chris Riebschlager and Chad Hutson will present a compelling course, “Above the Clouds: Integrating Machine Learning, Virtual Reality, and Immersive Technologies into the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum.” The session will examine the proper considerations for integrating technology into cultural centers or museum spaces to achieve learning objectives and rethinking museum exhibits through the lens of design and technology to drastically alter a museum-goer’s experience.

Aaron Kipfer, chief technology officer for Neoti, will present the unique challenges in constructing a 92-foot expandable dvLED video wall in Charlotte, NC. Kipfer will unpack issues like the primary considerations in the mounting system and load capacities, the customer’s unique use case, and how that impacted the choices and the specifics of the highly customizable control platform.

David J. Danto, director of emerging technology for IMCCA and director of UC strategy and research for HP/Poly, will host an engaging presentation on designing workspaces to be magnets, not mandated environments. Danto’s presentation, “Magnet Not Mandate – Designing Workspaces for the Office,” will share insights on creating collaboration centers of excellence and equipping them to support the mission.

Attendees can gather knowledge to maintain high margins in the face of commoditization in digital signage. The session, “Understanding Profitability in Digital Signage,” presented by DSF, will uncover insights on increasing value and the opportunity of selling through understanding, collaboration and problem-solving.

NSCA will host a hands-on workshop that will require attendees to dive into each segment of the project lifecycle, from the first recognition of the project to the project completion and closeout documentation. Attendees will walk away with a better handle on how to make a project management impact in every project stage and improve chances for profitability.

At Commercial Integrator Expo Conference, attendees can expect to learn about a host of emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and resimercial, to name a few. Attendees looking for business advice will find courses on everything from incorporating new products into their sales pitches to growing profits from products they’re selling. According to show organizers, CIX Conference will forge new connections between peers, manufacturers, opportunities, and ideas while offering the industry training on embracing new markets and emerging technology.

Individuals interested in attending Commercial Integrator Expo 2023, which will be co-located with CEDIA Expo 2023 from September 6–9, 2023, in Denver, CO, can register online here. Industry association members receive discounted registration fees for show floor and Commercial Integrator Expo Conference sessions.

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