Monitor Audio to hold CI Connect trade showcase

Monitor Audio Group has announced a two day open event for the custom installation industry.

Taking place October 7-8 CI Connect aims to encourage collaboration across the sector, bringing together technology brands, the industry's trade association and charity partners.

Hosted at Monitor Audio Group's headquarters in Rayleigh, Essex, CI Connect 2026 promises to showcase the latest innovations in residential technology, offering visitors the opportunity to experience integrated smart home solutions, attend live product demonstrations, watch guest speaker seminars, engage in mini-training sessions, and speak directly with industry experts and network with some of the sector's most respected brands.

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. Further partner announcements will be announced in the coming weeks. 

"We are excited to launch this brand-new event," says 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 October) here / Day 2 (8 October) here.