All Things Media has cancelled EI Live! 2026, saying demand from the smart home and high‑performance AV sectors has fallen to a point where a dedicated UK exhibition is no longer viable. The organiser said the decision followed “careful consideration” and that all previously confirmed exhibitors have already been informed. ATM described the move as a reflection of wider challenges across both industries and a lack of market appetite to sustain the show. Founder and CEO David Kitchener said the team had made a major effort to run the event, but concluded that “there simply is not the desire and budgets” for the show. ATM says that an update on the Smart Building Awards - traditionally held alongside EI Live! - will be announced soon.