Electronic House EXPO 2000 will Help Home Control Systems Pros "Fast Forward to the Connected Home"
Brought to You by the Home Automation Association with EH Publishing

Washington, D.C. - Home automation professionals are in for a mind-opening, market-expanding, opportunity-rich experience at the Electronic House Expo 2000 (March 2-5, 2000, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, USA). Sponsored by HAA and produced/managed by EH Publishing, the Expo is the only stand alone show for home control and automation systems.

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"The Electronic House Expo 2000 will help professionals in home security, electrical contracting, HVAC, lighting, home theater/audio-visual, and other home control system markets 'think outside of the box' while providing them with training to boost their effectiveness when working within the box," said HAA President Ken Kerr.

Beginning Sunday, March 2, 2000 with the popular HAA Boot Camp, participants will be able to build on their knowledge with one seminar after another. "We will keep people going just about from sunrise to sunset and beyond," said Duane Paulson, chair of HAA's Event Planning Committee. "The educational benefits of this program will be unparalleled for HA professionals."

Seminars and forums are grouped in easy-to-understand categories, and have been scheduled to provide participants with plenty of opportunities to get in on the educational action.

• "How To" Training: Attendees seeking technical, hands-on training will enjoy the HAA Boot Camp, Automation Installation Workshop, and the Ultimate Home Theatre Workshop.
• The Systems Integration Academy is designed for lead/top technical pros.
• Technology in Focus is great for integrators, technical personnel, sales professionals, or anyone seeking real product knowledge.
• Sales & Marketing Planning sessions benefit sales managers, account representatives, builders, and market researchers.
• The Management Academy is ideal for owners, operators, and top managers to build and enhance organizational proficiencies and operating profits.
• Specialty Forums, which offer insights for like-minded groups, include the Retailers Forum, Media Forum, Builders Tech Forum, Investors Forum, and Electrical Utilities Forum.
• There's more: cutting edge keynote addresses, Wiring Americas' Homes briefing, and the Introduction to Electronic Systems Technician Career Path presentation!

"Exhibitor offered training will be another great way to learn, as well as to network," said John Galante, Vice President of EH Events and Education. "Exhibit booths bring participants together with manufacturers and suppliers and others. You never know what new sparks of entrepreneurial creativity will flash when all these industry players start talking!" (For exhibit space information contact Galante at 703-352-9211 or www.ehexpo.com.)

Participants can earn discounts on training by registering early. HAA members receive special discounts on qualified training. Register online at www.ehexpo.com , or call HAA at 202-712-9050 for registration information.

HAA is the trade association of the home control and networking industry. Members include utilities, manufacturers, distributors, dealers, installers and service providers. For more information on HAA contact Executive Director Charles McGrath at 202-712-9050, or visit HAA's web site at www.homeautomation.com .