October 20-22 | San Antonio
Are You Ready for What's NEXT?
Exclusively for Certified Control4 Technicians
You read that right—Control4 NEXT is exclusively for certified Control4 technicians who have completed either the Control4 Certified Technician (C4CT) or Control4 Automation Programmer (AP) certifications.
Hands-On Training Sessions
Every session is hands-on, giving you direct experience with hardware, software, and real integration scenarios.
Face-to-Face Technical Support
Have any nagging issues in the field? Schedule time with one of our Senior Technical Support Specialists for a face-to-face discussion on how best to approach these challenges.
Connect with Control4 Product Managers
Want a sneak peek at what’s NEXT—and a chance to shape it? At the conference, you’ll connect directly with product managers, share feedback, and influence future development. Because of this exclusive content, all attendees must sign a non-disclosure agreement.
The "Deets"
October 20–22, 2026
The conference begins the afternoon of Tuesday, October 20, and continues with full-day sessions on Wednesday and Thursday, October 21 and 22, for a total of 2.5 days.
San Antonio, Texas
Great training deserves a great location. While you're in San Antonio, explore the famous San Antonio River Walk, enjoy amazing Tex-Mex, and experience the city's vibrant culture.
InterContinental Riverwalk Hotel
The InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk hotel is within walking distance of top attractions like The Alamo. Attendees can book rooms at a special rate of $239 per night, from October 20–23, 2026, subject to availability.
$1,700 per Technician
For $1,700 you get advanced hands-on training, exclusive early previews of new products and features, and you'll even go home with some premium swag.
Only 150 Attendees
Attendance is capped at 150 technicians to keep sessions hands-on and conversations meaningful. All 150 seats have now been filled.
New registrants will be placed on a waitlist and contacted if a spot becomes available.
Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL)
Course sessions are fully hands-on, so bring your laptop with an Ethernet connection. No Ethernet port? Bring a USB-to-Ethernet adapter. Wi-Fi will not be supported during hands-on sessions.
Hands-On Training Sessions
Don't Be Dim: Advanced Control4 Lighting
Great lighting experiences depend on thoughtful design and precise execution. Dive deep into Lux Lighting's advanced settings, including minimum and maximum on levels, dimming modes, and dimming curves. Learn best practices by testing a variety of bulbs, supported by lab-validated performance reports for optimized results. Follow a complete, end-to-end walkthrough of commissioning Vibrant Smart Bulbs. Along the way, you'll gain practical insights and proven techniques to confidently deliver refined, reliable, and high-performing lighting systems every time.
The Devil's in the Details: Leveling Up the Control4 User Experience
Small details make a big difference in how a system feels to the customer. Go beyond standard configurations as you refine programming and system design using the latest Control4 interface updates, including X4, the T5 touchscreen, user control features, agents, and drivers that should be in every Control4 project. Practice advanced programming techniques to create more personalized experiences and elevate every Control4 project.
You Talkin' to Me? Control4 Voice Integration
Voice control is a powerful feature in Control4 systems, but inconsistent integration leaves customers frustrated. Come experience how new Control4 developments can give you the edge needed to deliver what your customers crave: effortless control of their system. Then, practice how to design and integrate voice control in any project through Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Josh.ai, and Google Home. Finally, learn how the Halo remote's Siri and Xfinity integrations make voice control even more intuitive.
Cameras, Calls, and Control: Control4 Surveillance Design
Solve complex problems and design high-performing Control4 systems using the latest surveillance and intercom features. Perfect your PoE budgeting, fine tune your camera placement technique, and explore the power of the Luma Bridge. Dive deep into Luma X20 settings and advanced capabilities with custom programming, and learn how to integrate third-party devices to meet customer needs. Explore new devices, the latest Control4 surveillance enhancements, and leave with the skills to deliver more advanced, reliable solutions.
Fix it Faster with the C4 ToolBox
When systems need troubleshooting, resolving issues quickly is critical. Master the C4 ToolBox so you can diagnose complex issues, access logs, remotely reboot devices, apply patches, update, and factory restore devices. Develop advanced troubleshooting approaches that help you resolve issues faster and handle more challenging problems with confidence.
Locked In: Control4 Security and Access Control Integration
Security and access control are vital parts of any Control4 project, but sloppy integrations can lead to endless troubleshooting and unnecessary truck rolls. Come learn contact and relay best practices that save time before and after project handoff, including wiring considerations, contact state verification, relay behavior, and common programming mistakes to avoid. Then, practice advanced techniques for locks, garage doors, geofences, and door stations, including how to use access events to trigger lighting scenes, notifications, announcements, and other automation experiences across a variety of projects.
Taking Care of Business: Commercial A/V with Control4
In this hands-on session, you'll work through a real client scenario from the ground up — specifying and building a complete EBMS audio system, integrating with Control4, then expanding it with Binary MoIP to add video distribution across the space. Walk away knowing how to scope, configure, and extend commercial AV systems with confidence.
Please Don't Stop the Music: Control4 Audio
Deliver high-performance multi-room audio that satisfies customer expectations. Explore the Ryff ecosystem, compare when and how to position Ryff versus third-party solutions, and how Ryff can lay the foundation for a future Control4 system. Get hands-on with the Triad SA1, Episode amps, and integrating popular third-party platforms and services.
From Stuck to Seamless: Creating Your Own Control4 Drivers
Ever needed to integrate a device with no Control4 driver and wondered if you could build one yourself? Learn the core concepts, get hands-on with the tools, and use real world examples to gain the confidence you need to start creating drivers beyond basic IR control. Coding experience, though helpful, is not necessary; you will build on the programming knowledge you have already developed as an integrator. Projects include building a simple, structured driver with commands, events, properties, actions and variables, modifying an existing driver, and creating a driver for a custom device using proxy commands and protocol notifications.
Expanding the Possibilities: Control4 and Chowmain Drivers
Chowmain drivers extend Control4 systems by opening integration to more devices and adding powerful new capabilities. In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to solve real-world integration challenges using Chowmain drivers including Bond Bridge for RF shades, outlets, and fans; UniFi for cameras, recordings, access, and network-aware automation; Philips Hue for connected lighting; R_Volution for media library control; Graph It for visualizing project data; OpenWeatherMap for weather-based automation; and Advanced Announcements for dynamic text-to-speech and recorded customer announcements.
Conference Schedule at a Glance
DAY 1 — Tuesday, October 20
| 01:00 – 05:00 PM | Conference Check-In and Badge Pickup |
| 06:00 – 07:00 PM | Kickoff Session |
| 07:00 – 09:00 PM | Dinner/Networking Event |
DAY 2 — Wednesday, October 21
| 07:30 – 09:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 09:00 – 12:00 PM | Morning Hands-On Training Sessions |
| 12:00 – 01:00 PM | Lunch |
| 01:00 – 04:00 PM | Afternoon Hands-On Training Sessions |
| 04:00 – 05:00 PM | Product Management Preview Sessions |
DAY 3 — Thursday, October 22
| 07:30 – 09:00 AM | Breakfast |
| 09:00 – 12:00 PM | Morning Hands-On Training Sessions |
| 12:00 – 01:00 PM | Lunch |
| 01:00 – 04:00 PM | Afternoon Hands-On Training Sessions |
| 04:00 – 05:00 PM | Product Management Preview Sessions |
| 05:00 – 06:00 PM | Closing Social |
This reflects our current plans for the conference schedule, which is still under development. So the lawyers want us to tell you that the schedule is subject to change without notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Still have questions? help@control4next.com
Not Control4 Certified Yet?
Not Control4 certified yet? Feeling the FOMO? And yes—we really are enforcing the "certified technicians only" rule. Training sessions at Control4 NEXT are advanced, and while we respect your experience, we can't take your mom's word for it. The good news: get certified and you're welcome to register. Even if you can't make it this year, you'll be ready for a future event—plus you'll pick up some valuable skills along the way. Promise.
Learn how to become Control4 certified:
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Now for the really fine print from the lawyers:
Conference registrations are fully refundable if canceled before August 1, 2026. Cancellations after this date are not eligible for a refund.
Need to cancel? Email csrmb@adiglobal.com and include your name, Technician ID, and dealership. Don't know your Technician ID?
Ready to Register?
Control4 NEXT is Sold Out. All 150 seats have been filled. If you'd still like the opportunity to attend, you can join the waitlist by completing the registration process.