Emerging Residential Technology Trends CEU Lunch ‘n Learn

Emerging Technology Trends Lunch ‘n Learn  | Tuesday, August 28th, 11:30 AM to 1 PM
Indiana Design Center, 2nd Floor Resource Library | Sponsored by The Premier Group & Control4

Achieve a Competitive Advantage by Incorporating Emerging
Trends and Technologies Into Projects

CEU Course Presented by Dave Pedigo of CEDIA

With consumers rapidly increasing their expectations and their knowledge related to technology, design and build professionals must understand current and future technology trends. This course will offer a look at the speed at which new technologies become popular and break down the most popular residential technology trends that are happening right now, as well as their future impact on the design and build community and prospective clients. This course will also direct attendees on how to incorporate technology components into their future projects and business models.

Learning objectives:
•  Recognize adoption rates of new technologies
•  Describe emerging technologies and future trends
•  Realize impact of future trends on projects and business models
•  Determine criteria for selecting an electronic systems partner

Registration is at no cost to industry professionals. Click here to RSVP or call 317-569-5975.

Lunch ‘n Learn Sponsored by:

Following the CEU course, guests are invited to visit The Premier Group’s Home Electronics Lifestyle Showroom to see today’s technologies at work and enjoy refreshments.  The showroom is located on the first floor of the Indiana Design Center.

Speaker Bio:
Dave Pedigo is the Senior Director of Emerging Trends at the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA). Dave oversees CEDIA’s Technology Council, whose mission is to ensure long-term member prosperity by identifying and informing members and industry partners on emerging trends, threats and opportunities within the custom electronic channel. The Technology Council also develops, through its applied information action team, recommended practices, standards and white papers.  Part of Dave’s responsibilities includes overseeing the design and construction of the Future Technology Pavilion, a showcase of interactive, emerging technologies featured at CEDIA’s annual EXPO.  Dave delivers education at various trade events around the world and most recently was the Keynote Speaker at CEDIA EXPO Australia in May of 2012.

Dave has previously worked in the satellite industry, as the Senior Director of Education for SBCA, and a Technical Training Engineer at Hughes Network Systems. He has a degree in Social Science from Towson University and taught in the Baltimore County Public School System for five years.

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