Electronic House Expo (EHX) Spring 2004

Dates: March 11–13
Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla.
Sponsors: The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and CEDIA
Focus: This event is offered twice yearly, and attracts over 15,000 home technology builders, integrators and manufacturers. Over 250 exhibiting companies are featured. There is also a full-day intensive boot camp and conference seminars, including CEA Basic Training, CEDIA Regional Training, and PARA Super-Seminars.
Contact: Electronic House Expo, 111 Speen St., Suite 200, Framingham, MA 01701, 800-375-8015, www.ehx2004.com

Architectural Digest Home Design Show

Dates: March 11–14
Location: Pier 94, New York
Sponsors: The New York Times and KitchenAid
Focus: While the focus here is on architectural and design themes in general, this show may offer some good ideas on how to incorporate home-technology features into your home design projects.
Contact: Merchandise Mart (show producer), 800-677-6278, www.merchandisemart.com/homedesignshow/

Midwest Builders Show

Dates: March 25–26
Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Ill.
Sponsor: Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago
Focus: This show is targeted at homebuilders in the Midwest, and features sessions and exhibits on building in general. But a state-of-the-art exhibit in the Technology Pavilion will look at the "Office of the Future," an interactive exhibit of the most innovative office products and services available today for builders, designers and architects.
Contact: Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago, 1919 Highland Ave., Building A, Suite 225, Lombard, IL 60148, 630-627-7575, www.midwestbuildersshow.com

2004 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Conference & Awards

Dates: March 28–30
Location: La Quinta Resort & Club, Palm Springs, Calif.
Sponsor: National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
Notes: Not strictly home-technology-focused, this is the premier educational and networking event for builders in the multifamily housing market. Participants and speakers represent real estate development, finance, building, design and housing management.
Contact: NAHB Multifamily, 800-368-5242, ext. 2815, www.nahb.com

HDTV Summit: Partnership, Policy, and Profits

Date: March 29
Location: The Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C.
Sponsor: Home Theater Specialists of America and Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)
Notes: This event will look at the current state of the HDTV industry and where the market is heading.
Contact: CEA, Arlington, Va., 703-907-7600, www.CE.org

Building for Boomers & Beyond: 2004 Senior Housing Symposium

Dates: April 14–16
Location: Hyatt Regency, Chicago, Ill.
Sponsor: National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Senior Housing Council
Notes: The so-called Boomers are the fastest-growing segment of the population, and their housing wants have created a growing market. The good news: these homebuyers want lots of features in their homes, especially home-technology products and features. Learn what they want, what they want to do with it, and what they’ll spend for it.
Contact: NAHB Senior Housing Council, 800-368-5242, ext. 2815, www.nahb.com

CONNECTIONS 2004—The Digital Home Conference and Showcase

Dates: May 5–7
Location: Wyndham Anatole, Dallas
Sponsor: Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)
Notes: This is one of the largest annual shows focused on digital home technologies, including appliances, services and devices in the connected home.
Contact: CEA, Arlington, Va., 703-907-7600, www.CE.org

Home Entertainment East

Dates: May 20–23
Location: Hilton New York
Sponsor: Cosponsored by Stereophile, Sterophile Guide to Home Theater, Home Theater and Audio Video Interiors.
Notes: If you want to learn more about home entertainment products and systems, this is a great place to be. Attendees can catch up on the latest advancements in HDTV, Super Audio CD, surround sound, and more in a number of educational sessions. Contact: (for exhibitor info) Brian Georgi, 212-229-4968, brian.georgi@primedia.com