Submission FAQs

The confirmation should have come via email from CFS@CE.org to the email address submitted online. If you did not receive a confirmation, please check your junk mailbox. If you still cannot find the confirmation email, it is likely we did not receive your submission, and you should try again. If you continue to experience difficulties, please contact CFS@CE.org.

Please read the session descriptions next to the categories on the website and choose a session that best fits your expertise.  Session descriptions will be posted to the website in May 2013.

Keynote speaking opportunities are by invitation only. The CES Call for Speakers comprises CEA-produced conference sessions, largely formatted as moderator/panel.  Centering on 25+ sessions targeting some of the hottest topics in technology today and in the future, Call for Speakers sessions, combined with tracks produced by our conference partners, bring the talents and expertise of 800 speakers to the CES conference program that delivers 300 educational sessions to CES attendees covering the full range of topics relevant to the consumer electronics (CE) industry.

In fairness to all prospects, the deadline is strictly enforced.

Submissions for CEA-produced SuperSessions, when offered, are included in the CES Call for Speakers.

Yes.

The majority of our CEA-produced conference sessions are moderated panel discussions without formal presentations.

This word limit is overall.

Up to three sessions can be selected per submission. It is possible, however, to submit one proposal now and another for the same person at a later date as long as it is before the CES Call for Speakers deadline.

There is no minimum level of title or qualifications for speakers, although the majority of accepted speakers tend to be higher-level.

CEA will carefully select and finalize the topics for the 2014 CES. Topic submissions will be accepted until April 1, 2013, to CFS@CE.org.

Submissions are not limited to media only. Please submit for the session that is most appropriate for your expertise.

Please note that Just the Facts at the International CES has been discontinued. CEA will again be hosting their popular CEA Research Summit. Please contact Johannah O'Keefe with any inquiries regarding other possible opportunities and proposals.

Speakers are not required to be from an exhibiting party.

All Call for Speakers entries will be answered by the end of September 2013.

CES is not open to the general public. CES conference attendees are a diverse mix of CES registrants, including exhibitors, financial and trade analysts, members of the press, and domestic and international attendees. Because CES is a trade-only event, attendees must represent the consumer technology industry. Attendees include manufacturers, retailers, content providers and creators, broadband developers, wireless carriers, cable and satellite TV providers, installers, engineers, corporate buyers, government leaders, financial analysts and the media from around the world.

Attendee lists are not released publicly.

Proposals for new speakers may be made until 5 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 12, 2013. Otherwise, speakers are chosen based on the name in the submission. Please make sure you have the appropriate speaker identified prior to submitting your proposal.