 A BIG Celebration With CEDIA 2016 less than two months away, judging for the annual awards is well underway. Finalists for the Best New Product awards have been announced already, and weíll soon have results on honorees for the yearís best installations.
Honoring our award winners will be a big part of the CEDIA Celebration at Gilleyís Dallas on the evening of Sept. 15. Be sure to add this free event to your CEDIA 2016 registration.
 Manufacturer Training
Looking for product-specific knowledge from the biggest brands in the industry? CEDIA 2016 provides you with no less than 125 training sessions — and yes, there are continuing education units to be earned here, too. Browse product training here.
 A Keynote from Amazonís Voice-Control Guru
Charlie Kindel, Director of Alexa Smart Home at Amazon, will deliver a Friday morning keynote address called Creating Voice-First Experiences for the Smart Home. Thereís no fee for attendees, but pre-registration is encouraged for this address. CEDIA 2016 also includes training sessions on both the business and tech angles of voice control, along with a CEDIA Talk and a panel session on these interfaces. Browse all training, view special events, or begin your registration.
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