CE Pro Podcast #176: Daryl Friedman Reflects on CEDIA Legacy and the Future of Custom Integration

As Daryl Friedman prepares for his final CEDIA Expo as CEO, he joins the CE Pro Podcast to reflect on his tenure leading the association, the evolution of the custom integration industry, and what's next for CEDIA.In this conversation, Friedman discusses the growing role of AI, why integrators must become equal partners with architects and designers, CEDIA's advocacy efforts, and why he believes technology integration will soon be viewed as an essential trade alongside electrical and HVAC work. He also shares his favorite CEDIA Expo memories, advice for his successor, and what he hopes his lasting legacy will be.