CEDIA Expo 2025 Reveals New Strategies by 8k Association
The 8K Association (8KA) is set to demonstrate the future of high-resolution entertainment at the CEDIA Expo, taking place from September 4 to 6 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. The 8K Pavilion, located in booth #4501, will showcase various exhibits highlighting the potential role of 8K technology in the new "giant screen" era of residential entertainment.
The 8KA has finalised and approved the specifications for a new Audio Connection for Multi-Devices (ACM) option in August. This innovative feature supports the delivery of both compressed and uncompressed audio streams over Wi-Fi from TVs to soundbars and other products, providing a seamless audio experience for users.
Technology giants like Intel and Spin Digital will demonstrate new advancements in 8K processing at the event. Meanwhile, specialists such as AstroDesign, AudioQuest, AVPro, and BZBGEAR will showcase the latest developments in 8K capture, connectivity, and integration.
The 8K Pavilion will feature 8K content from various creators, including IMAX, MGM, Savage Studios, Warner Bros Post Production, AMD, The Explorers, 4BY4, and others. Visitors can expect to see 8K games, documentaries, sports, and upscaled content from various providers.
The 8K technology presented at the CEDIA Expo incorporates the latest AI innovations, making it ideal for the Custom Installation (CI) channel. The 8K Association aims to showcase how 8K technology provides a more immersive and realistic viewing experience.
As part of their strategic plan, the 8K Association will organise panel discussions featuring top industry executives and technologists at the 8K Pavilion. These sessions aim to educate and engage attendees about the latest developments in 8K technology.
The 8K Association is a non-profit consortium comprising major technology companies across consumer and professional 8K sectors. Key companies involved in this effort include Samsung, Panasonic, Mediatek, XPERI, Novatek, TCL, Hisense, AUO, Intel, IMAX, Google, and others. Recently, Epson and Kaleidescape have joined the association.
This collaboration helps establish standards, educate the market, and encourage adoption of 8K technology in residential and commercial AV installations, presenting new business opportunities for AV dealers and integrators.
The 8K Association maintains a Technical Work Group (TWG) to advance the education, adoption, and readiness of 8K technology globally. The TWG has developed specifications for 8K displays, projectors, and set-top boxes, and a whitepaper on the technology, science, content, and business strategy behind 8K.
For more information about the 8K Association and their activities at the CEDIA Expo, visit their website at 8kassociation.com. The 8K Pavilion, covering a 20- x 30-foot space, is one of the largest multi-industry presentations in CEDIA Expo history, certifying, promoting, and evangelising 8K technology.
Smart-home devices, enabled by data-and-cloud-computing, are expected to integrate seamlessly with the latest 8K technology demonstrated at the CEDIA Expo. With theAnimation Workshop showcasing automation solutions for 8K content, these smart gadgets could potentially elevate users' viewing experiences to new levels.
The advanced technology and standards established by the 8K Association facilitate the integration of sophisticated gadgets and smart-home devices with 8K technology, ensuring a cohesive, user-friendly ecosystem for the future of residential entertainment.
