IMCCA Announces Strategic Partnership with CEDIA Expo - Introducing Work-from-Home / New Home Office / Resimercial Technology Programming at CEDIA Expo 2021

(New York, NY) May 13, 2021 – CEDIA Expo, the leading event for the residential systems integration industry welcomes IMCCA (Interactive Multimedia & Collaborative Communications Alliance), the preeminent voice of the unified communications and collaboration industry, as a strategic programming partner for CEDIA Expo, September 1-3, 2021 in Indianapolis, IN.  The IMCCA will bring insights and subject matter experts to a variety of CEDIA Expo 2021 activations including on the CEDIA Expo Smart Stage and Innovation Hub. Topics will be centered on the exponentially growing Work from Home (WFH) segment “resimercial” technology needs and opportunities. Additionally, IMCCA will host technology demonstrations of home office communications solutions on the show floor.

“Unified communications and collaboration technologies have found their way into homes as both professionals and students have established home offices and flexible workspaces” said Jason McGraw, Group Vice President of CEDIA Expo at Emerald. “The need to connect online and communicate with colleagues, peers and instructors in a high-quality manner-at home--has been clearly demonstrated. Such applications are increasing the demand for professional-grade networking, cameras, lighting fixtures, lighting control, motorized shades, microphones, sound control solutions, multiple displays, signal processing, control systems, collaboration software and hardware, and home office workstation furnishings among other products and services.”

Carol Zelkin, the Executive Director of the IMCCA said, “Residential systems integrators, designers, distributors, architects, home builders and contractors are ramping up their knowledge and services, incorporating WFH and commercial solutions into home offices to meet the market’s new demands for connecting homes to businesses and schools for effective collaboration. We are proud to help bring this knowledge base to residential integrators, and to help bring established UC professionals to this now critical event for the future of home offices and workstations.” Zelkin continues, “In addition, the serendipity of CEDIA Expo 2021 happening on September 1-3 makes it the first, national industry event where collaboration and communications professionals can reconnect in-person after the extended global pandemic.  We look forward to celebrating being able to again network with industry peers after such a challenging year.” 

Programming Collaboration – topics and Model Home Office

As a supporting association partner of CEDIA Expo 2021, IMCCA will assist CEDIA Expo with the development, organization, and moderation of content session discussions on unified communications (UC) and Work-from-Home (WFH) topics including:

·         State of the industry and best practices for the design, installation and use of audio, video and lighting solutions for home office applications  

·         A showcase “Model Home Office” demonstrating best-practice set-ups to achieve ideal professional home offices for attendees to examine

To learn more about CEDIA Expo and to register for the on-site event, please visit cediaexpo.com.

About CEDIA Expo

CEDIA Expo, owned by Emerald Expositions, is THE platform where residential technology integrators, designers and construction professions connect, learn, and engage. CEDIA Expo brings together thousands of home tech pros and over 300 exhibitors to the leading event in smart home technology. CEDIA Expo 2021 will take place September 1-3 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. For more information, please visit  cediaexpo.com.

About Emerald

Emerald is a leader in building dynamic, market-driven business-to-business platforms that integrate live events with a broad array of industry insights, digital tools, and data-focused solutions to create uniquely rich experiences. As true partners, we at Emerald strive to build our customers’ businesses by creating opportunities that inspire, amaze, and deliver breakthrough results. With over 140 events each year, our teams are creators and connectors who are thoroughly immersed in the industries we serve and committed to supporting the communities in which we operate. For more information, please visit www.emeraldx.com.

About IMCCA

IMCCA, a non-profit association, is a leading voice of the unified communications and collaboration industry representing technology manufacturers, suppliers, consultants and end-users.  Members benefit from the understanding and the use of various interactive and collaborative communications technologies in their professional and everyday lives. For more information, please visit www.imcca.org.

To learn more about IMCCA activities at CEDIA Expo and sponsorship opportunities, contact Carol Zelkin, Executive Director at 516-818-8184 or via email at czelkin@imcca.org.