San Diego, CA--More than 260 professionals attended the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Associations (CEDIA) ninth annual Management Conference, held February 27-March 1 at the Paradise Point Resort and Spa in San Diego, CA. A record-breaking attendance, with 100-plus first-time registrants, attendance reached a 40-percent increase over last years figures.

CEDIA Management Conference is always a great place to spend quality time networking with the industrys best and brightest, while also learning about how to make your business better, more efficient and more profitable," said Peter Cook, a returning attendee. Management Conference provides me with time to get away from my business and look at it critically from an outside perspective. When I go back Im refocused and excited about the work in front of me.

CEDIA invited owners and management of all levels from both member and non-member companies to attend this critical event, which included world-renowned keynote speakers, compelling cross-industry presentations, enlightening strategic management forums, panel discussions, and unlimited networking opportunities.

"I found the energy and educational level of the management conference to be the best of any event I have attended, said first-time attendee Mark McCormack. We finally have the necessary tools to have residual service contracts thanks to this event. I would recommend this conference to anyone that wishes to surround themselves with the most successful business owners in our industry."

Adam Zolot, another returning attendee, said that as a residential electronic systems business owner, Management Conference gave him the same feeling he used to have when he first started in the industry. "I was completely juiced with energy, ideas, and a rejuvenated passion for my business," he said. "For any ESC owner this is the most important business tool available."

The next opportunity to experience a one-of-a-kind CEDIA event will be the third annual Electronic Lifestyles Forum, April 30-May 2 in Dallas, Texas. For more information visit www.cedia.org/elforum/.