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Design + Connection Program
Design
Connection
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tour
Th e Design + Connection Tours were fi rst launched in
2019, to address the need to integrate the design/build
community with technology integrators, which is only
becoming more prevalent with each passing day. Th e
Design + Connection Tours, sponsored by Control4 a
Snap One brand, will consist of a curated morning and
aſt ernoon session on September 2nd, led by two tech
integrators, who will show participants around the
CEDIA Expo show fl oor, covering up to 10 exhibitor
booths. Th e tours provide a great opportunity to meet
and learn from industry pros.
" Control4 and Snap One are thrilled to be back in-person at CEDIA as the title sponsor for the CEDIA
Design Tours. Especially over this last year, wellness in the home has become top of mind for many
homeowners and professionals in the design-build community, and we think that these intersectional
whole-home technology conversations, like the ones happening on the CEDIA tours, are key to
achieving this vision of a helpful home. " -Danielle Karr, Director of Marketing
Tour Dates and Times:
THURSDAY, September. 2
8:30am - 11:30am | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meet the Tour Guides
Joel Hernandez, VP Sales, First Priority Audio
Born and raised in Miami, Joel lived there until he leſt for college at the age of 18. Aſt er receiving
an undergraduate degree from the Hotel School at Cornell University, Joel's career in hospitality
took a detour. He found his footing as an entrepreneur in 2007 when an unexpected opportunity
presented itself. Joel launched a home technology company in the Miami area and quickly grew
to earn the trust of clients and the industry. As business opportunities grew, so did his need
to learn. Joel returned to school and earned his MBA from the University of Miami in 2011. He
then joined First Priority Audio, where they've grown to a nationally recognized leader in the
industry. Joel love consulting homeowners and the design community on how to use technology
to wow and enhance the home design.
Scott Newnam, CEO, Audio Advice
Mr. Newnam is the CEO of Audio Advice, the fastest growing audio and home theater website
in the United States. Audio Advice also has retail super stores in Raleigh and Charlott e that sell
home theaters, audio, and smart home systems. Mr. Newnam is also Chairman of the Board
of Netsertive, a digital marketing technology company based in North Carolina's Research
Triangle Park. Previously Mr. Newnam was the founder and CEO of GoldPocket Interactive
which was backed by Sony Pictures and Time Warner. He also previously served as Chairman
of two successful startups, Mixed Signals Inc. and GoldPocket Wireless Inc. Mr. Newnam is an
inventor on over a dozen technology patents. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal,
Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Th e Los Angeles Times and has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, Good
Morning America and other business and technology programs. Mr. Newnam holds an MBA
from Harvard Business School and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Davidson College.
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