CEDIA invites you to the TECH X DESIGN Summit – a multi-association approved summit featuring three CEU courses on home automation and its impact on the design community.
Hosted by Giles Sutton, senior vice president of industry engagement at CEDIA and Jason Sayen, consumer electronics industry professional with LK & Associates – TECH X DESIGN will feature conversations on hidden technology, home automation infrastructure, and how connected living can support a green lifestyle.
Lunch and cocktails to be provided by CEDIA and includes a networking opportunity with local technology professionals.
Approved for 3.0 CEU credits through AIA, AIBD, and NARI. Approved for 0.3 CEU credits through IDCEC and NKBA.
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
THE BUTCHER SHOP BEER GARDEN & GRILL
209 6th St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Lunch and cocktails provided
RSVP for the TECH X DESIGN Summit, a FREE event presented by CEDIA
HOSTS
GILES SUTTON
Senior Vice President of Industry Engagement, CEDIA
Giles has spent the last 13 years as Managing Director of James and Giles Ltd. based in London. Under his leadership the company won numerous industry awards and had its work featured in industry press as well as national publications. Prior to founding James and Giles, he worked for a pro audio installation company designing recording studios and live sound systems.
Before ever joining the CEDIA staff, Giles spent many years as a volunteer. Not only has he served on the board; Giles has also served on the Membership Advisory Council, the Designation Task Force, the Governance Committee, Trailblazers Apprentice Working Group (EMEA) as well as CEDIA Treasurer. In addition to these volunteer roles, Giles has been a leader for a CEDIA Group, he’s a COI and ESC-D certified.
Giles graduated in 2001 with a BA Honours degree in Sound Technology from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA).
JASON SAYEN
Director of Sales and Business Development, LK & Associates
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
LUNCH/NETWORKING
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
Understanding Today’s Home Technology and Infrastructure Options
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM
COFFEE BREAK
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
COCKTAIL HOUR
ABOUT CEDIA
For 30 years, CEDIA has been the leading global authority in the $19 billion home technology industry. Representing 3,700 member companies worldwide and serving more than 30,000 industry professionals, CEDIA is the industry authority and central touch point for manufacturers, system designers and home technology integrators, all of whom provide goods and services for professionally designed and installed residential environments. CEDIA is the certifying entity for the industry, providing best practices, insights, education, and strategic connections for its constituents worldwide. The CEDIA goal is to enable its members to deliver technology solutions that allow people to have the best moments of life from the comfort of their own home – Life Lived Best at Home®.
