Leading Smart Home Brands Unite for CI CONNECT 2026 at Monitor Audio Group HQ

Two-day event to connect integrators with leading smart home brands. Supported by Exclusive Media Partner, Essential Install. 

Rayleigh, Essex – Monitor Audio Group will host CI CONNECT 2026 on 7-8 October 2026, a new two-day open event created exclusively for the custom installation industry. Designed to encourage collaboration across the sector, CI CONNECT will bring together leading technology brands, the industry's trade association and charity partners for two valuable days of learning and networking.

Hosted at Monitor Audio Group's headquarters in Rayleigh, Essex, CI CONNECT 2026 will showcase the latest innovations in residential technology. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience integrated smart home solutions, attend live product demonstrations, watch guest speaker seminars, engage in mini-training sessions, speak directly with industry experts and network with some of the sector's most respected brands, all within a relaxed, hands-on setting.

Confirmed participating brands include CEDIA, The Chord Company, Cinema Luxe, Control4, Infinity Seating, Monitor Audio, OneAV, QMotion EMEA, Rako Lighting, Together for Cinema, Trinnov and WeQuote. The event is supported by leading trade publication, Essential Install.

"We are excited to launch this brand-new event," comments Michael Johnson, Commercial Head, UK & Global Marketing Director. " This industry thrives on face-to-face interaction, and CI CONNECT 2026 has been designed to bring the custom installation community together in a collaborative, hands-on environment. By gathering a number of leading brands under one roof, the event will give visitors the perfect opportunity to discover new technologies, strengthen industry relationships and maintain momentum heading into 2027."

Visitor registration is now open via Eventbrite:

Day 1 (7^th October) – monitoraudio.com/ciconnect2026-day1
 

Day 2 (8^th October) – monitoraudio.com/ciconnect2026-day2
 
Further partner announcements will be announced in the coming weeks.

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