The popular Northern California CI Expo & Technology Conference is preparing to run on May 28, 2026, in the same facility where the event was hosted last year – the DoubleTree Hotel at the Club, in Pleasanton, California. Organizers tell me that this year’s CI Expo will be even bigger and better than last year, with expanded exhibition space housing a greater assortment of booths presenting all of the latest technology innovations in the custom integration (CI) industry.
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This year marks the 17th iteration of the Northern California CI Expo & Technology Conference, and it continues to grow and bring more exhibitors with all the latest gear to residential and commercial integrators in Northern California. As usual, integrators attend for free, as it is hosted by a consortium of local distributors and independent manufacturer representatives intent on connecting integrators with more than 70 vendors in an engaging, interactive environment.
More than just a show, CI Expo offers attendees intensive and enlightening education on the most important topics of the day. The CI Expo is also a perfectly sized event that promotes engaging content and idea sharing, and the ability to go hands-on with gear you’ve only seen on a computer screen up to now. It is a high-impact event that offers integrators’ businesses lasting benefits.
The Industry’s Latest and Greatest Innovations Come to You
CI Expo attendees will see all of the latest innovations in critical categories, such as audio, video, lighting control, security, networking, and automation technologies for both residential and commercial applications.
For 17 years, the CI Expo has given systems integrators direct access to manufacturers and the opportunity to get technical questions answered, experience live product demonstrations, and discover new solutions.
Jim Knight, Redwood Marketing, one of the organizers of CI Expo
Keynote Presentation Features Integrator Kyle Steele
The CI Expo this year features a keynote presentation by well-known integrator Kyle Steele, Founder and President of Global Wave Integration. Steele’s presentation is titled The Integrator of the Future: Thriving in the Age of AI, and will take place during the event’s popular Lunch and Learn session. Lunch and Learn is another complementary benefit for integrators attending the CI Expo.
This year, we are excited to expand our outdoor audio and video exhibits, along with showcasing cutting-edge 4K video wall displays, hi-resolution wireless AV systems, high-performance projectors, digital signage, smart home devices, surveillance cameras, lighting controls, networking equipment, and more. We’re also introducing an expanded focus on cybersecurity, with seminars and exhibits dedicated to protecting clients’ networks and smart home systems. This interactive format helps integrators determine what solutions best fit their clients’ needs.
Roz Knight, Managing Director of Redwood Marketing, Inc.
More Details on N. California CI Expo Event
Attendees have access to all of the following at the Northern California CI Expo.
- Free vendor trainings will run throughout the day
- CEDIA-certified training sessions will also be offered
- CI Expo Sponsors include Samsung, Sound United, Epson, Lutron, and Lenbrook America
- Participating Leading Brands include: Bowers & Wilkins, Marantz, Denon, Definitive Technology, Polk Audio, Classé, HEOS, Epson, Sony, Lutron, Barco, Steinway Lyngdorf, AV Pro Edge, and many, many more
- Free parking and complimentary lunch for attendees
This Northern California CI Expo is hosted by local distributors, including Profit Line Distributing, Mountain West Distributors, and Custom Electronic Supply. It is also hosted by area manufacturer representative firms, such as Redwood Marketing, Zone Pacific, ALR, Fielder Marketing, and Media Delivery Strategies.
This event has the endorsement of the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA).
REGISTER TODAY to Attend
This year’s Expo will take place on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the DoubleTree Hotel at the Club, located at 7050 Johnson Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free for dealers and partner associates.
To get more information on the 2026 Northern California CI Expo and Technology Conference, and to REGISTER TODAY, visit www.ciexpo.org.
Thanks for the write up Ted. Jim, Roz the reps, and vendors all deserve a heap of praise for enabling this convocation. I chose that word because this is an assembly of people tied together in our trade. The biggest value is the exchange of ideas and practices that occurs and also, the relationships we have and develop via this gathering. We hope to be at 400 attendees strong but it’s the quality that counts.