Mitch Klein Looks Back on CEDIA, Design-Build Progress and the Channel's Next Chapter

Mitch Klein joins the Connected Design Podcast to reflect on more than three decades in the custom integration industry and his long-running work with CEDIA. He shares stories from the association’s early days, the evolution of smart home technology, and the effort to build stronger bridges between integrators, architects, builders, and designers.The conversation also looks ahead at what’s next for the channel, from AI and cybersecurity education to standards, government affairs, and the continued importance of industry advocacy. Klein offers a candid perspective on where the industry has been, how far it has come, and what integrators need to keep in focus as the connected home continues to evolve.