Connected Design
In an engaging roundtable discussion at the HTSA Fall Show, industry leaders shared their insights into the future of the Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA), offering a glimpse into the organization’s evolving landscape and vision. The discussion, led by prominent figures within the industry, uncovered the group’s commitment to fostering a supportive community while adapting to changing industry dynamics.Read More
CEPro
t HTSA’s 2023 Fall Conference, in a ballroom packed to the brim with dealers and vendors, Jon Robbins, Executive Director, HTSA, equated the custom integration industry to that of the California wine industry. Back in the day, as the industry was forming itself, it was a cutthroat business. For the wineries across the state, it was not uncommon for competitors to engage …
Residential Tech Today
Custom integration buying group meetings often provide business benchmarks on the current health of the industry and offer insights into current and developing technology and business trends. HTSA’s 2023 Fall Conference was no exception. During the meeting, held Oct. 23-25 in Dallas, TX, HTSA members learned that their purchases with their group’s vendors appeared flat year over year despite a relatively strong …
CEPro
HTSA wrapped up its Fall Conference for 2023 and with a message of ‘United We Thrive,’ attention was turned Tuesday evening to a vital player in the industry—the vendor—during the group’s annual Vendor Awards. The winners were announced Tuesday evening during an awards ceremony following a wrap-up of the conference’s Day 2 activities. Jon Robbins (Executive Director), Tom Doherty (Director, New …
CEPro
At the recent Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA) spring conference, the theming seen throughout the space was ‘relentless.’ This being the first HTSA conference I’ve had the privilege of covering since starting at CE Pro, it was certainly a strong introduction to the group. The former content marketer and ongoing creative writer in me couldn’t help but love the directness of the …
CHICAGO, IL, January 24, 2023: After opening registration to the entire custom installation community this past Fall, Lightapalooza 2023, the industry’s new platform for lighting design and integration, has officially announced the complete educational programming schedule, along with expert panelists and a compelling speaker lineup. The one-of-a-kind event will be held February 20-23, 2023, at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel …
CHICAGO, IL, December 12, 2022: On the heels of opening registration in November to anyone in the custom electronics industry, Lightapalooza 2023 has also signed on 25 of the most well-recognized lighting exhibitors, with more expected to be announced. The one-of-a-kind educational event will be held February 20-23, 2023, at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa. Lightapalooza 2023 has …
CHICAGO, IL, October 12, 2022: Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA), the industry’s foremost international trade consortium of premium residential technology retail and custom integration specialists, and energetic source of education for leading Custom Installation industry members, today announced Lightapalooza 2023 to be held February 20-23, 2023, at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa. The second annual, three-day educational …
CEPro
HTSA’s Spring 2022 Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was the buying group’s first event since 2019 and the overall consensus was that everyone was happy to gather, and the educational sessions focused on topics that were relevant to the industry as it transitions back into some level of pre-COVID 19 normalcy. Read More
Residential Systems
Late March in Fort Lauderdale, FL, typically welcomes Spring Breakers from across the country, but this year it also counted among its numbers HTSA members and vendor partners who converged on the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort for three days of networking and training. It was the first time the whole group had gotten together in person since 2019.Read More
