Part of APEX Chicago 2027

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June 2–3, 2027

Rosemont, Illinois

SMART HOME 101

SMART HOME 101

Make your life easier, safer, and more efficient. At Smarter Homes & Furnishings, discover a smarter home where devices are highly personalized, adapting to your lifestyle, working with your routines, bringing you comfort, security, and energy efficiency. Experience the innovations that shape the way we live today.

Lights, locks, cameras, sensors, plugs, appliances, thermostats, and more

Lights, locks, cameras, sensors, plugs, appliances, thermostats, and more

Lights, locks, cameras, sensors, plugs, appliances, thermostats, and more

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Z-Wave, or Thread networks that link devices together

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Z-Wave, or Thread networks that link devices together

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Z-Wave, or Thread networks that link devices together

Apps, hubs, or voice assistants (like Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri) that manage your devices

Apps, hubs, or voice assistants (like Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri) that manage your devices

Apps, hubs, or voice assistants (like Alexa, Google Assistant, or Siri) that manage your devices

WHAT'S ON

SMARTER LIVING STARTS HERE.

Redefine the way you live

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Smarter Homes and Furnishings (SHF) brings you to the future of smart home technology, showcasing the innovations that are reshaping the way we live, connect, and experience.

Redefine the way you live

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Smarter Homes and Furnishings (SHF) brings you to the future of smart home technology, showcasing the innovations that are reshaping the way we live, connect, and experience.

Redefine the way you live

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Smarter Homes and Furnishings (SHF) brings you to the future of smart home technology, showcasing the innovations that are reshaping the way we live, connect, and experience.

Immersive showcases & hands-on demos

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Explore cutting-edge breakthroughs with immersive product showcases and hands-on demonstrations led by the industry’s top innovators, who are shaping tomorrow.

Immersive showcases & hands-on demos

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Explore cutting-edge breakthroughs with immersive product showcases and hands-on demonstrations led by the industry’s top innovators, who are shaping tomorrow.

Immersive showcases & hands-on demos

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Explore cutting-edge breakthroughs with immersive product showcases and hands-on demonstrations led by the industry’s top innovators, who are shaping tomorrow.

A worldwide network of innovators

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Connect with a global community of visionaries and companies actively shaping the homes of tomorrow, sharing ideas, innovations, and inspiration along the way.

A worldwide network of innovators

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Connect with a global community of visionaries and companies actively shaping the homes of tomorrow, sharing ideas, innovations, and inspiration along the way.

A worldwide network of innovators

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Connect with a global community of visionaries and companies actively shaping the homes of tomorrow, sharing ideas, innovations, and inspiration along the way.

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SPEAKERS

Discover, Engage, and Partner

Hear from some of the best minds across technology and sustainability.

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Visitor

Discover cutting-edge products, gain insights from experts, and experience the future of modern living.

BE OUR GUEST

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Exhibitor

Showcase your innovations to a global audience of decision-makers, buyers, and industry leaders.

SECURE YOUR BOOTH SPACE

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Speaker

Position yourself as a thought leader by sharing your expertise with a forward-thinking audience.

SUBMIT YOUR CONTENT

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Partner

Align your brand with innovation and gain premium exposure to top industry professionals.

REACH OUT

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WHO ATTENDS

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Builders & Residential Developers

  • Evaluate smart‑living upgrades that boost buyer demand and NOI.

  • Discover products ready for new builds and retrofits.

  • Meet brands that can supply at scale.

Builders & Residential Developers

  • Evaluate smart‑living upgrades that boost buyer demand and NOI.

  • Discover products ready for new builds and retrofits.

  • Meet brands that can supply at scale.

Designers & Integrators

  • See integrated systems that improve installability and user experience.

  • Compare platforms, ecosystems, and interoperability.

  • Build relationships with manufacturers and distributors.

Designers & Integrators

  • See integrated systems that improve installability and user experience.

  • Compare platforms, ecosystems, and interoperability.

  • Build relationships with manufacturers and distributors.

Retail Buyers & Product Reviewers

  • Source new lines and category growth opportunities.

  • Meet makers and demo products in a focused setting.

  • Identify brands ready for retail and channel expansion.

Retail Buyers & Product Reviewers

  • Source new lines and category growth opportunities.

  • Meet makers and demo products in a focused setting.

  • Identify brands ready for retail and channel expansion.

WHO EXHIBITS

Smart Home Device Makers

  • Launch new products to builders, integrators, and buyers.

  • Secure partnerships for distribution and installation.

  • Validate product‑market fit.

Smart Home Device Makers

  • Launch new products to builders, integrators, and buyers.

  • Secure partnerships for distribution and installation.

  • Validate product‑market fit.

Appliances, Lighting & Energy

  • Show connected appliances and energy management solutions.

  • Meet decision‑makers modernizing residential portfolios.

  • Position your brand as a smart‑living standard.

Appliances, Lighting & Energy

  • Show connected appliances and energy management solutions.

  • Meet decision‑makers modernizing residential portfolios.

  • Position your brand as a smart‑living standard.

Furnishings & Home Systems

  • Showcase premium and connected furnishings.

  • Collaborate with designers and developers on specification.

  • Expand into retail and builder channels.

Furnishings & Home Systems

  • Showcase premium and connected furnishings.

  • Collaborate with designers and developers on specification.

  • Expand into retail and builder channels.