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Be one of the first to sit the new and improved IST Exam, at a fraction of the cost. CEDIA's IST Beta Exam is open now through September 30, testing the updated exam blueprint before it officially launches. For a limited time, you can take it for just $50 / £35. Whether you're already certified and want to stay ahead of the update, or you're ready to prove your skills for the first time, this is your chance to get in early.

Be one of the first to sit the new and improved IST Exam, at a fraction of the cost. CEDIA's IST Beta Exam is open now through September 30, testing the updated exam blueprint before it officially launches. For a limited time, you can take it for just $50 / £35. Whether you're already certified and want to stay ahead of the update, or you're ready to prove your skills for the first time, this is your chance to get in early. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/grRhxmGA

"There's no escaping the network." Rich Green and Michael Heiss break down why becoming an enterprise-grade network professional isn't optional anymore. Hardwired Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6/7, cybersecurity baked in, automatic firmware updates...the bar has moved, and these are now the standard. Good news: CEDIA's RNS certification is built for exactly this. And you can get certified in person at CEDIA Expo 2026. To hear more about what to expect this year in Denver and get the inside scoop from these two experts, check out this week's episode of the Integration Conversation on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

What if your client wants a professional recording studio in their home? As residential technology projects continue to expand, integrators are getting asked to create spaces that go beyond the traditional home theater. At CEDIA Expo, Gavin Haverstick of Haverstick Designs will break down the acoustics and design principles behind creating high-end home recording studios, including real-world examples, sound isolation, and what makes these spaces different from a traditional media room. If you're ready to expand what you can offer your clients, this is one session to add to your Expo education lineup. 📅 Thursday, September 3 | 12:30–2:00 p.m.

Carley Knobloch is bringing her expertise to CEDIA Expo next month for a panel called "This Old House," where she'll be helping dig into the unique challenges (and rewards) of retrofitting historic homes with smart technology. From navigating character and charm to finding creative workarounds for the headaches only older homes can bring, this is a can't miss for anyone who loves the art of the retrofit. Explore the rest of the CEDIA Expo Education Conference speakers, sessions and start planning your Expo experience today: https://lnkd.in/gFifzH7f (CEDIA Members get $500 off their all-access conference pass!🤫)

Duncan Wardle, Disney's former Head of Innovation & Creativity, explains why the real insight for innovation doesn't show up until the fifth or sixth "why." In the smart home industry, it can be easy to assume clients would want the newest gear, the latest gadget, the flashiest system, but sometimes the real reason a client wants whole-home audio, or a lighting scene, or a smart security system has nothing to do with the technology itself. It's about memory, comfort, connection, and the life they're trying to create at home. The integrators who ask "why" a few extra times are the ones who design systems clients actually fall in love with, not just systems that check a spec sheet. Want more of this thinking applied directly to our industry? Join us for Duncan's keynote, "Embed Innovation into Everyone's DNA," at CEDIA Expo Wednesday, September 2 at 8:00am. We'll see you there!