CEDIA Smart Home Awards head to Natural History Museum

The CEDIA Smart Home Awards EMEA will return the Natural History Museum in London October 23, marking its 20th edition. The event honours outstanding projects, products, businesses, and individuals.

The 2026 celebration will reflect on the programme’s legacy, while looking ahead to the future of connected living under CEDIA’s global theme, Beyond What You See.

“The first ever award winners were announced on the CEDIA stand at CEDIA Expo in the UK with just a handful of members being recognised,” said Matt Nimmons, Managing Director at CEDIA EMEA. “Over the past two decades, the programme has grown exponentially, and the awards ceremony is a key date in the industry calendar. I am excited to mark the milestone this year at the Natural History Museum.”

Returning as headline sponsor, for its seventh consecutive year, is Monitor Audio Group. With more than 50 years of engineering expertise, Monitor Audio Group continues to invest in the smart home channel through initiatives such as its new Experience Centre and the Elevate Sound Performance Academy at its global headquarters in Rayleigh, Essex.

“We’re excited to return as headline sponsor as the awards celebrate its 20th year. This milestone highlights the ongoing innovation and talent that push the smart home industry forward,” says Michael Johnson, Global Marketing Director at Monitor Audio Group. “It’s an important year for Monitor Audio group with new developments signalling a major investment in the future of home technology. Celebrating these achievements alongside CEDIA’s milestone, especially at this stunning venue, makes this event even more special. We’re proud to support the people, products and projects shaping our industry’s future.”

With the Natural History Museum providing the backdrop, this year’s black-tie event will bring together integrators, manufacturers, specifiers and industry leaders from across the region for a special anniversary celebration.

Ticket information is to be announced. For more information, visit cedia.org/awards.