AWE Expo 2026 Returns With A Fresh New Format

Be the first to experience the upgraded AWE Show Apartment.

AWE Expo is back for 2026, and this year, we’re introducing a completely refreshed format designed to give installers, integrators and trade professionals more time with the technology, the brands and the experts behind them.

Taking place on Tuesday 30th June and Wednesday 1st July, this year’s AWE Expo will offer visitors the first opportunity to experience the newly upgraded AWE Show Apartment, featuring the latest innovations across display technology, home cinema, lighting, audio, networking and smart home integration.

Designed to be more immersive and informative, AWE Expo 2026 will run as a structured event with rotating small-group sessions running from morning through to the afternoon. With a wide range of technologies and solutions to explore, every session will combine live demonstrations with in-depth technical explanations led by industry experts. Guests can also look forward to enjoying a delicious lunch as part of the day!

AWE’s MD, Stuart Tickle, says: “AWE Expo has always been immensely popular – some may say so popular that during the busiest times it has been difficult to get into the desired demos! Knowing how valuable people’s time is, the new format ensures that our customers will maximise their day by having valuable conversations and demonstrations in all key areas. We’re excited to show our customers the latest products and updates from our brand partners”.

Experience the Latest Technology First-Hand

This year’s Expo will showcase a broad range of technologies and solutions across multiple dedicated demonstration spaces within the AWE Show Apartment.

Among the highlights will be the first trade showing of eero’s superb mesh networking solutions. Designed to deliver fast, reliable and seamless whole-home Wi-Fi coverage, eero combines enterprise-grade performance with simple setup and intelligent network management, making it an ideal foundation for today’s connected smart home.

UPGRADED Main Showroom

In a major upgrade, visitors will be able to experience the new installation of the impressive Sony CLED 165” Crystal LED Display, alongside expert insight into the differences between display technologies including LED, RGB LED, CLED and OLED.

The session will explore:

The Sony Professional display range and when CLED fits
“Lens to Living Room” workflows

Attendees will also see some of the latest flagship displays for 2026 including Hisense 116” RGB LED, LG Wallpaper OLED and Sony RGB LED. A separate session will explore the newly installed healthy lighting solutions for the home from UK brand, RAY Lighting.

*(L to R) Customers networking at a previous AWE Expo and RAY lighting solutions available through AWE.*

UPGRADED Music Room

The Music Room will focus on both 2-channel Hi-Fi and multi-room audio demonstrations featuring the 700 and 800 series from Bowers & Wilkins, and the latest generation of 10 series from Marantz.

There will also be demonstrations of the new Denon Home 200, 400 and 600 series, exploring why they offer a compelling alternative to mainstream wireless audio solutions.

UPGRADED Performance Cinema

This session will help installers understand how to choose the right projector for different applications through a live projector shoot-out featuring Epson, Optoma and Sony.

The room will also feature a full cinema demonstration including:

Marantz AV 20 & AMP 20 with DIRAC Active Room Treatment
Bowers & Wilkins CI700 in-wall and in-ceiling loudspeakers
Bowers & Wilkins ISW-8 in-wall subwoofers and CDA-2HD sub amplifiers

*(L to R) Sony projector on display and live demonstrations of our projector brands in the AWE cinema rooms.*

UPGRADED Reference Cinema

The Reference Cinema will showcase a fully integrated high-performance home cinema environment, focused on advanced system design, room optimisation and immersive AV performance.

Highlights include live before and after demonstrations of DIRAC Active Room Treatment (ART), the Epson QL7000 Pro Home Cinema projector with 10.000 lumens and lens options, and expert guidance on projection screen selection featuring Adeo Screens.

The full reference system includes:

Bowers & Wilkins CI800 loudspeakers, with diamond tweeters as used in Abbey Road
Epson QL7000 projector
Marantz AV10 & AMP 10
Adeo projection screens

NEW Media Room

Recently refreshed as part of the upgraded AWE Show Apartment, the new Media Room showcases how discreet technology and high-performance AV can work together in modern living spaces.

Attendees will experience the latest Stealth Acoustics 8th Generation Invisible Audio Speakers, alongside practical guidance on specifying and installing invisible audio solutions. The room will also feature:

Bowers & Wilkins CI600 architectural speakers
New Sony BZ displays with anti-glare technology

The session will demonstrate how premium entertainment spaces can be delivered without compromising room design.

*(L to R) Customers getting hands-on with our products. Explore the latest Marantz solutions available through AWE.*

CI Essentials

AWE Expo will also include dedicated CI Essentials Sessions, focused on practical installation techniques and core smart home technologies.

Sessions will cover:

Kordz cabling solutions and AV infrastructure best practice
eero wired and wireless networking
URC control solutions and resimercial applications
HDA video distribution
Kinetik fire hoods and compliant installations
Bowers & Wilkins back boxes
Sanus racks and mounting solutions

*(L to R) Bowers & Wilkins loudspeakers in the AWE Show Apartment and customers networking with the AWE team.*

Why attend AWE Expo 2026?

Whether you specialise in home cinema, networking, lighting, control or whole-home integration, AWE Expo is designed to help you stay ahead of the latest technologies and installation opportunities.

Reasons to visit: