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CTA Smart Home Retreat

Join us at the Smart Home Retreat to collaborate with the innovators shaping the future of connected living.

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Program Agenda

October 7-8, 2026
ProSource Experience Center, Golden, CO

Over two days, industry leaders will come together to exchange ideas, address shared challenges, and explore where the industry is headed.

Program Agenda

1–1:45 PM
Arrivals & Networking Lunch
Attendees arrive for informal networking over lunch.
1:45–2 PM
Opening Remarks
Welcome and program preview of the day’s themes.
2–2:45 PM
Privacy Trends: Safety in the Home and Consumer Trust
A thought leadership session on privacy, safety and trust in connected home experiences.
3–3:45 PM
CEO Fireside Chat
An executive conversation on industry priorities, opportunities and outlook.
4–4:45 PM
Beyond the Battery: Smart Panels, V2H and the Home as a Virtual Power Plant
A discussion focused on home energy management, grid integration and emerging residential power solutions.
5:00–7:00 PM
Networking Reception
Dinner and a tour of the ProSource Experience Center.
8–9 AM
Networking Breakfast
Informal networking and breakfast before the morning program.
9–9:45 AM
Why Won’t My Devices Just Talk to Each Other? Matter, Interoperability and Consumer Frustration
An examination of interoperability, the consumer experience and connected device standards.
10–11 AM
The Future of Smart Home Trends, Part 1: Market Analysis — What Does the Data Show?
A look at smart home device ownership, market potential, the industry forecast and insights into smart homes as grid assets.
11–11:45 AM
The Future of Smart Home Trends, Part 2: Technologies to Watch
A panel discussion on how advancing technologies may shape the smart home market.
11:45 AM–12 PM
Closing Remarks
A wrap-up of the program’s main takeaways.
12–1 PM
Networking Lunch
Lunch and informal networking.
1–2 PM
2027 Research Brainstorm
Brainstorm research priorities, potential topics and member needs.
2–2:45 PM
CES 2027 Mixer Planning and Details
Review planning status, logistics and next steps.
2:45–4 PM
2027 Goals Ideation
Identify strategic priorities and potential goals for the coming year.
5–8 PM
Smart Home Board Dinner
Location to be announced.

Speakers

Melissa Andresko

Chief Brand Officer, Lutron
Alex Capecelatro

Chief Executive Officer, Josh.ai
Chris Dethloff

Manager, Market Insights, CTA
Bob Fields

Smart Home Board Chair; Chief Executive Officer, Beacon Technology Group
Shawn Hansson

Founder & CEO, Logic Integration
Robin Liss

Smart Home Board Vice Chair; Chief Executive Officer, Suvie
Ben McInnis

Director, Smart Home Product, Design, and Devices, Amazon
Melissa Mohr

Senior Vice President, Product, Vivint
Jim Pearse

CEO, ProSource
Tobin Richardson

President & CEO, Connectivity Standards Alliance
Desiree Webster

Sr. Product Manager, IoT Strategy, Legrand

Where to Stay

The Golden Hotel - Bridgewater Lounge

Approximately a five-minute walk from the ProSource Experience Center
800 11th Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 279-0100

Book Now CTA Member Rate: 15% off
SpringHill Suites Denver West/Golden

Approximately a 10-minute drive from the ProSource Experience Center
1315 Colorado Mills Parkway
Lakewood, CO 80401
(303) 215-0125

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Registration is required to attend the 2026 CTA Smart Home Board Retreat events October 7-8, 2026.