SpeakerCraft, Microsoft, OnQ, Monster Cable, NuVo, and CiAlliance to Come Together for EHX Spring 2008 Keynote Address

Industry leaders to provide insight on trends driving the custom electronics industry

Framingham, Mass. – February 21, 2008 - Electronic House Expo (EHX), announced its opening keynote for the upcoming EHX Spring 2008 at 9:00 am on Thursday, March 13 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Moderated by Mike Seamons, Vice President of Marketing for Exceptional Innovation, the keynote address will offer insight from some of the sharpest thought-leaders in custom electronics integration and manufacturing.

This unique panel presentation, moderated by one of the industry's brightest technical and marketing minds, will feature the following influential panelists:

· Jeremy Burkhart, SpeakerCraft
· Scott Evans, Microsoft
· Doug Fikse, OnQ Legrand
· Noel Lee, Monster Cable
· David Rodarte, NuVo Technologies
· Mike Tangora, The CiAlliance

EHX attendees will gain insight from these experienced leaders as they identify and explore key trends in products, technology, lifestyle, demographics, business practice, finance, and other areas that CE professionals need to respond to for success in the rapidly changing custom electronics industry. This is a one of a kind look at the industry’s future and how to succeed in it today.

"The technology available to EHX attendees is evolving at an unprecedented pace," Seamons said. "Integrators need to understand the coming trends and create solutions that will ensure their customers have the best our industry can offer."

EHX plans to draw 10,000 attendees and 300 exhibitors. This event will attract the most successful custom electronics professionals as well as custom retailers, computer VARs, systems integrators, electrical contractors, builders, and the like all seeking new products and solutions for their custom electronics businesses. EHX has established itself as the only event focused on the broad market of CE integration and retailing, and brings insight into the latest trends and innovations that drive this industry.

The exhibit floor features Platinum Sponsor – Life|Ware from Exceptional Innovations, Gold Sponsor – Square D/Clipsal, and Silver Sponsors – Colorado vNet, ELAN/HomeLogic, Russound, Superna, Universal Remote Control. These companies will join over 300 exhibiting companies on the Expo Floor who will showcase thousands of new products, tools, and solutions for every aspect of the CE industry, including Audio/Video Entertainment; Networking and Digital Convergence; Comfort and Control; and Electrical and Security.

Access to Keynote Panel Address is included in all registration packages. Registration for EHX is now open at www.ehxweb.com or by calling 800-315-1581.

About EHX
Electronic House Expo, a Tradeshow Week magazine Fastest 50 event for five years running, is the fastest growing trade event of the $13 billion custom electronics industry. Held twice annually and sponsored by CEA’s TechHome Division, EHX attracts a large and dynamic audience of custom electronics integrators, retailers and allied trades to interact with leading suppliers of audio/video entertainment, digital convergence, networking and communications, comfort and control, and security and electrical products. For more information, visit www.ehxweb.com.

About EH Publishing
EH Publishing, Inc. is the information leader and resource for the electronic home industry. Serving the technology and construction markets, EH Publishing, Inc. reaches more than half a million home electronic professionals and consumers worldwide. Founded in 1994, EH Publishing, Inc. has defined, cultivated and raised awareness of the $15 billion electronic/installed home industry through its products, which include print publications, on-line publications, trade shows and market studies. EH Publishing, Inc. is the industry's source for home technology information and market analysis, with the targeted print and on-line publications: Electronic House, Home Electronic Ideas, CE Pro, CE Pro Retailing, ChannelPro, TecHome Builder, Live Sound, and targeted tradeshows: Electronic House Expo (EHX), TecHome Builder Expo (TBX), Worship Facilities Conference and Expo (WFX), RoboBusiness Conference and Expo, RoboDevelopment Conference and Expo, and Electronic Security Expo(ESX). To find out more, visit www.ehpub.com.

About CEA
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $148 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,200 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES – Where Entertainment, Technology and Business Converge. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Digital Music Forum East
February 26-27, 2008, New York, NY

EHX Spring 2008
March 11-15, 2008, Orlando, FL

2008 PARA Conference
March 12-14, 2008, Orlando, FL

Digital Patriots Dinner
April 2, 2008, Washington, DC

CEA Washington Forum
April 2-4, 2008, Washington, DC

International CES/Hometech
May 25-27, 2008, Dubai, UAE

ConnectionsTM: The Digital Living Conference and Showcase
June 24-26, 2008, Santa Clara, CA

SINOCES 2008
July 10-13, 2008, Qingdao, China

CEA Industry Forum
October 19-22, 2008, Las Vegas, NV

Digital Hollywood
October 27-30, 2008, Hollywood, CA

EHX Fall 2008
November 4-7, 2008, Long Beach, CA

Contact:

For event inquiries:
Nancy Franco
(508) 663-1500 x234


For exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities:
George Keegan
(508) 663-1500 x229


For media inquiries:
Jessica Camerato
(508) 663-1500 x296




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