The residential AV and home automation industries have relied on EI Live! as a primary event for 14 years, but as the market grows and overlaps with electrical contracting, there is an opportunity to bridge these industries.

To address this, EI Live! is relocating to the NEC Birmingham for its 2026 event and will run alongside ECN Live! This joint exhibition creates a collaborative space for AV and smart home professionals to engage directly with electricians and electrical contractors, fostering synergy across these interconnected markets.

With the support of All Things Media Ltd, publishers of top industry magazines Essential Install and Electrical Contracting News, the combined event will broaden exposure for exhibitors. It creates new opportunities for AV distributors and manufacturers to expand their audience and drive growth within these intersecting industries.