General

Let the International CES provide the transportation. CES offers complimentary shuttle service to and from all official CES hotels and the Las Vegas Convention Center  Monday- Friday, 8-11, 2013. Monday service will be provided from hotels on routes 2 through 9 only from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Services Tuesday through Thursday will run from 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Look for information signs posted in hotel lobbies for exact times and boarding locations. Visit the CES Shuttle section of the website to download the latest shuttle map and schedule.

Take advantage of the complimentary LVCC Shuttle Loop around the Las Vegas Convention Center. The shuttle runs every 10 minutes and stops at five key locations around the building.

The complimentary LVCC Golf Cart Intraconnect is another great asset; use it to travel from the back of Central Hall 5 to the back of South Halls 1 and 2 during show hours.

A complimentary Venetian Express shuttle runs every 10 minutes between the LVCC and The Venetian from 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, January 8-10, and 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, January 11.

ADA accessible buses for those with special needs are available during scheduled shuttle hours. Please request service at least 20 minutes in advance of desired pickup time. To arrange for your transportation, please contact Kevin Berube at kevinb@rp-ms.com or call 702-943-3531. Shuttle Office is in operation 30 minutes before and after the daily shuttle schedule.

Non-motorized and motorized wheel chairs are available, for a fee, to attendees during show days on a first-come, first served basis by contacting Scootaround at 888-441-7575 or visiting  http://www.scootaround.com/rentals/c/ces

Get more shuttle information.

Look for a variety Grab-N-Go kiosks located throughout the show floor. These food stations feature pre-made lunches, snacks and beverages.

At the LVCC, you can also grab lunch at Lucky's Restaurant, located in the North Hall Lobby or Aces, located in the South Hall lobby. You can also find great options and restaurants at the LVH and Renaissance Hotel.

At the Venetian/Palazzo, you can grab a quick lunch at the food court located on the Casino Level or at the food court located on the Grand Canal Shoppes Level (next to the entrance to the parking garage). There are also many restaurants throughout the Venetian where you can have lunch or dinner, including the Grand Lux Café, located at the base of the Venetian Tower and at a second location in the Palazzo, Casino Level.

Tuesday, January 8: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wednesday, January 9: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Thursday, January 10: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday, January 11: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

The International CES features consumer technology exhibitors in 15 product categories. Visit the online CES Exhibitor Directory for the most up-to-date exhibitor information. You can search the directory in a variety of ways, including company name, brand name and venue.

On-site, pick up a copy of the Official International CES Directory or the Show Guide and Conference Brochure with the exhibitor information.

Plus, use MyCES to securely and anonymously search for products and vendors, set up meetings and efficiently plan your time at the show. 

CEA members save $100 on attendee registration and receive special discounts on conference registration as well as: 

Free access to the CEA Member Lounges, including:

• Private meeting rooms
• Refreshments
• E-mail work stations and printers
• HDTV entertainment
• Access to CEA staff

Lounge Locations:

• LVCC, North Hall Upper Level, Outside of Room N250
• LVCC, South Hall Connector, Room S220
• Venetian Tower Suite #30-140

Other Exclusive Resources:

• Special recognition on badges
• Up to 60 percent discount on Innovation Awards entry fees
• Invitations to CEA Member Cocktail Party
• 10 percent discount on Business Wire U.S. news distribution circuilts

Learn about other benefits of being a member of CEA. 

Get ready for concerts, competitions, celebrity appearances and other events that happen at CES — even before the show officially opens its doors.

Plus, use MyCES to search for products and vendors, set up meetings and efficiently plan your time at the show.

CES offers complimentary shuttle service between the LVCC and all official CES hotels. Express service is also available between the LVCC and The Venetian. Get more shuttle information, including detailed routes on a print-and-go map.

Airfare: Book your airline now; fares may only continue to go up. And a Saturday night stay is not required for the best fares in Las Vegas. Get other tips on how to save money when booking your airline reservation to Las Vegas.

Hotel accommodations: International CES has blocked rooms at favorable rates for a limited time at a variety of hotels throughout Las Vegas. We at CES are as interested in keeping hotel costs down as you are.  Please note that it is important to book hotels early through our CES hotel program to get the best rates.

We continue to keep hotel information current so attendees can choose hotel rooms from the most relevant selection possible.  Check the hotel section frequently; additional rooms and hotels are added throughout the year.

You have two options if your preferred hotel is sold out. You can consult the online CES hotel program, where rates tend to be lower, and look for alternate properties near where you want/need to stay. 

You can also contact your preferred hotel(s) directly to book a room, although if their CES block is sold out, you will likely end up paying higher prices. Get more hotel information.

Non-motorized and motorized wheel chairs are available, for a fee, to attendees during show days on a first-come, first served basis by contacting Scootaround at 888-441-7575 or by visiting http://www.scootaround.com/rentals/c/ces/.

Coat and bag check is available (for a fee) at the FedEx Kinko's location in the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center as well as two satellite locations:  at the front of South Hall 1 next to Starbucks and the South Hall 2 lobby. Items may not be left overnight. Coat/bag check will be open one hour prior to show opening and one hour after show closing.

Shuttle service to McCarran Airport will be available every 30 minutes on Thursday, January 10 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday, January 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shuttle service to McCarran is available from the Las Vegas Convention Center (Central Hall front entrance and the South Hall 1 entrance) and The Venetian (underground bus loading area). The one-way ticket price for this service is $5.

Many signs will be posted throughout the show to guide you. The printed CES Show Guide and Conference Brochure, available on-site, offers maps and other valuable information.

This is one of many  shuttles CES provides during the show.

Please take note of the following important registration fees and dates for admission to all exhibits, TechZones, SuperSessions, keynotes and select conference sessions.  

By August 31, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. EST: FREE
September 1, 2012 at 12 midnight through January 2, 2013 at 5 p.m. EST: $100
January 2, 2013 at 5:01 p.m. through January 11, 2013: $200

The nominal registration fee helps ensure attendee quality at the International CES, as this trade-only event is crafted specifically for consumer technology professionals. All show proceeds are re-invested into the industry by the show's owner and producer, CEA. However, consumer technology professionals can take advantage of free registration before August 31.

International CES is a trade-only event and not open to the general public. You must be in the consumer electronics industry to be eligible to attend the show. All attendees must be at least 18 years of age. Two forms of identification are required on-site (one photo ID and one proof of business affiliation/business card).

No, children and spouses may not attend the International CES. Only those over the age of 18 and have proof of industry affiliation will be permitted. If you have a child that has a business purpose for attending the International CES, please send a request in writing stating their purpose for attending to CESreg@CE.org.

Cancellations for paid registrations received in writing on or before December 26, 2012 are refundable, minus a $50 processing fee. After December 26, 2012, cancellations are subject to the entire registration fee. Please note that if you do not cancel in writing on or before December 26, 2012 and do not attend the 2013 International CES, you are still responsible for payment. You may substitute the name of one registrant for another at any time prior to on-site verification or usage. All cancellations/substitutions must be in writing and sent to CESreg@CE.org or via fax to (301) 694-5124. No phone calls please.

If you register before December 5, 2012, you will receive your badge by mail before the show. If you register after December 5, we will still mail your badge, but cannot guarantee delivery because of holiday mail delays. If you do not receive your badge by mail, please report to one of our registration areas when you get to the show. To receive a copy of your confirmation, please contact us at CESreg@CE.org.

No, admittance without an official International CES badge holder is not permitted. Each registrant who receives a badge by mail must visit a badge holder pickup location to obtain a badge holder. International CES is a trade-only show and is not open to the general public. Therefore, we must ensure all attendees are industry affiliates before issuing a badge holder. After the show, CES performs an official attendance audit through an outside auditing firm, and the on-site badge holder pickup process serves as a method for verifying attendance numbers.

Two forms of identification are required to pick up your badge holder:

• One personal picture ID such as a driver's license or passport.
• One business ID such as a business card, pay stub or statement on company letterhead indicating that you are representing that company at International CES.

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International CES is a trade-only show and is not open to the general public. We must ensure all attendees are industry affiliates before issuing a badge holder. After the show, CES performs an official attendance audit through an outside auditing firm; the on-site badge holder pickup process serves as a method for verifying attendance numbers.

Yes, you may register on-site for $200 at any of the following areas:

Attendee Registration opens Monday, January 7, 2013 at the following locations:

• Las Vegas Convention Center, CES Central Plaza, Main Registration Area 
• LVH Ballroom
• The Venetian Meeting Rooms, Level 2

Exhibitor Registration opens Saturday, January 5, 2013.
Press Registration opens Sunday, January 6, 2013.
Conference Program Registration opens Sunday, January 6, 2013.

See the listings below for dates, locations and times.








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Security and CES attendee qualification is important to us. To enter CES, you must bring two forms of identification to pick up your badge holder, badge or to register on-site:

• One personal picture ID such as a driver's license or passport.
• One business ID such as a business card, pay stub or statement on company letterhead indicating that you are representing that company at International CES.

You will not be able to pick up your badge holder without both forms of identification.

Our best advice is to register in advance by December 5 in order to receive your badge in the mail. Visit a badge holder pickup location at McCarran Airport, at select hotel or at several locations around the perimeter of the show. You will move through show entrances quickly if you have your badge displayed properly in your official CES badge holder and you are not carrying bags, which are subject to search. All bags will be subject to search upon entry into CES venues. Be sure to allow yourself time before your first appointment or conference session to pick up your badge and/or badge holder.

Let the International CES provide the transportation. CES offers complimentary shuttle service to and from all official CES hotels and the Las Vegas Convention Center  Monday- Friday, January 7-11, 2013. Monday service will be provided from hotels on routes 2 through 9 only from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Services Tuesday through Thursday will run from 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and Friday from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Look for information signs posted in hotel lobbies for exact times and boarding locations. Visit the CES Shuttle section of the website to download the latest shuttle map and schedule. 

Take advantage of the complimentary LVCC Shuttle Loop around the Las Vegas Convention Center. The shuttle runs every 10 minutes and stops at five key locations around the building. 

The complimentary LVCC Golf Cart Intraconnect is another great asset; use it to travel from the back of Central Hall 5 to the back of South Halls 1 and 2 during show hours. 

A complimentary Venetian Express shuttle runs every 10 minutes between the LVCC and The Venetian from 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, January 7-10, and 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, January 11.

ADA accessible buses for those with special needs are available during scheduled shuttle hours. Please request service at least 20 minutes in advance of desired pickup time. To arrange for your transportation, please contact Kevin Berube at kevinb@rp-ms.com or call 702-943-3531. Shuttle Office is in operation 30 minutes before and after the daily shuttle schedule.
Non-motorized and motorized wheel chairs are available, for a fee, to attendees during show days on a first-come, first served basis by contacting Scootaround at 888-441-7575 or visiting  http://www.scootaround.com/rentals/c/ces.

Get more shuttle information.

CES offers complimentary shuttle service between the LVCC and all official CES hotels. Express service is also available between the LVCC and The Venetian. Get more shuttle information, including detailed routes on a print-and-go map.

Non-motorized and motorized wheel chairs are available, for a fee, to attendees during show days on a first-come, first served basis by contacting Scootaround at 888-441-7575 or by visiting http://www.scootaround.com/rentals/c/ces/.

We want to help make your International CES experience a pleasant and productive one and realize you may have some bags you need to store. Bag and coat check is available at the FedEx Office locations in the LVCC: Grand Lobby and in the front of South Hall 1. There will also be a coat and bag check in the South Hall 2 lobby. All locatins are on a first come, first served basis.

Small, two-wheeled bags are permitted. For safety reasons, strollers are not allowed on the show floor. All attendees must be at least 18 years of age.

Yes, all attendees are permitted to bring camera equipment onto the show floor. Exhibitors retain the right to restrict photography of their products or displays, and such decisions are within the discretion of the exhibitor and are not controlled by CES.

Coat and bag check is available at the FedEx Kinko's location in the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center as well as two satellite locations:  at the front of South Hall 1 next to Starbucks and the South Hall 2 lobby. Items may not be left overnight. Coat/bag check will be open one hour prior to show opening and one hour after show closing.

Look for a variety Grab-N-Go kiosks located throughout the show floor. These food stations feature pre-made lunches, snacks and beverages.

At the LVCC, you can also grab lunch at Banners Restaurant, located in the North Hall Lobby or IFM, located in the South Hall lobby. You can also find great options and restaurants at the LV Hilton and Renaissance Hotel.

At the Venetian/Palazzo, you can grab a quick lunch at the food court located on the Casino Level or at the food court located on the Grand Canal Shoppes Level (next to the entrance to the parking garage). There are also many restaurants throughout the Venetian where you can have lunch or dinner, including the Grand Lux Café, located at the base of the Venetian Tower and at a second location in the Palazzo, Casino Level.

Your safety at the show is important to us. International CES show management employs strict security measures, while still balancing safety concerns with traffic flow challenges. Attendees should allow themselves extra time to arrive at meetings and events, as it may take a little while to pass through the show floor. Here are a few security measures to expect:

• Two forms of ID required – one personal (driver's license) and one business (business card) are required to obtain a badge holder. Only exhibitors with proper ID will be permitted to pick up multiple badge holders.
• All bags will be subject to search upon entry into CES venues starting noon the day before the show opens. This includes personal items such as purses, laptop cases and luggage.
• Bomb dogs will be on-site as a precautionary measure.
• There will be an increased presence of Las Vegas Metro Police and LVCVA officers during show days.
• Surveillance cameras will be installed at key entrances and freight door areas.
• Private vehicles will only be allowed on LVCC or The Venetian premises to drop off passengers. No standing or unloading will be permitted at any time.

Click on any conference program below to view videos and other information about their sessions:

Digital Health Summit

Kids at Play and MommyTech

Fitness Tech

HigherEd Tech

Silvers Summit

Energy and the Smart Grid Home

The Reinvention of an Industry: Entertainment Everywhere

International Academy of Web Television

Variety's Entertainment Summit

PMA@CES

The International CES hosts industry visionaries—more than 800 of them—and they occasionally bring along Hollywood stars and famous musicians!

Continue to check the conference program for frequent updates about sessions and full information on the speaker lineup.

Our very popular SuperSessions are seated on a first-come, first-serve basis. Overflow seating may be available, however we recommend arriving early.

International CES keynote addresses are held in The Venetian and the LVH.

General admission for all keynote sessions is first-come, first-served and seating begins one hour prior to each keynote.   

The LVH is adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention and World Trade Center (LVCC). The Venetian can be conveniently accessed using the complimentary Venetian Express shuttle bus, traveling directly to The Venetian from the LVCC.

MyCES is provided to you as a service resulting from your interest in the International CES. This tool is your personal assistant that intelligently mines through the entire event community to find the knowledge, people and products most closely matched to meeting your objectives. Best of all, it's free! With this tool you can:

• Utilize the intelligent search engine to find companies, products, and people of value to you.
• Execute a keyword search directly from the homepage or click on the Search tab to access the various criteria-based search tools. Select the underlined company name, product name, press release title or session name for more information about that company, product, or session. You can save any search for future reference. Be sure to select the "Add to My Event Plan" link for any company, product or session you want to remember to see at CES.
• Build a personal event agenda with business value for you. "My Event Plan" is your personalized event planner. It retains a list of companies, products and sessions that are of immediate value to your business. Just select "Add to My Event Plan" when you find things of value as you initiate searches, view recommendations and receive incoming connection requests. Select "View My Event Plan" anytime to review your must-see list for the show.

When you register to attend CES, you will get access to the MyCES community. This portal enables you to securely and anonymously search for products and vendors, set up meetings and efficiently plan your time at the show. 

Haven't registered to attend CES? Register now. It's free if you sign up before Sept. 1.

Are you are already registered to attend the conference? Start using MyCES. 

Use the exhibitor directory to find company contacts and plan your visits. Many exhibitors welcome the opportunity to set up an appointment prior to the show.

Additionally, the International CES offers a personal planning tool to tailor your show experience. Use MyCES to securely and anonymously search for products and vendors, set up meetings and efficiently plan your time at the show. 

You can search exhibitors and products by keyword, by product category or also just browse alphabetically. Just select “By Name” or “By Category” under the “Products” or “Exhibitors” tabs. 

The CES Floor Tours have been created so that you can get the most out of 2013 International CES. Produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® in partnership with Shelly Palmer Digital Leadership™, you can take an official two-hour guided floor tour of the most relevant and exciting exhibits.
 
Shelly Palmer and his team of experienced tour guides will help you identify and understand key technologies and services, differentiate offerings and create action items and strategic take-aways from the show.
 
For over 10 years, Shelly Palmer has been curating and leading tours at International CES for some of the world's largest companies. A list of references is available upon request.  Please contact CEStours@shellypalmer.com.

Tours are only available for registered 2013 International CES attendees. If you haven’t already done so, register for the 2013 CES. If you are already registered for CES, log in to your registration record at CESweb.org/Register and follow the onscreen prompts to update your registration to include guided tours.

We offer five different floor tours, so that you can get the most out of 2013 International CES. Choose the right tour for you:

• 2013 International CES® General Overview Tour: Covers a little bit of everything – simply the best way to experience the show.
• Specialty Tours: Includes a general overview but emphasizes the specific areas listed below:
  • Connected Home & Digital Health and Fitness Tour
  • Wireless & Wireless Devices Tour (Smartphones & Tablet-Focused)
  • Technology for Investors & Financial Professionals Tour
  • Retailers & Buyers Tour

• Tuesday ($995* in advance, $1,199* after the deadline)
• Wednesday ($995* in advance, $1,199* after the deadline)
• Thursday ($699* in advance, $799* after the deadline)
• Friday ($699* in advance, $799* after the deadline)

*There is a mandatory $250 deposit required for each wireless headset receiver, which will be charged to your credit card at the time of your reservation. This deposit will be fully refunded when the unit is returned at the conclusion of your tour. The earbuds are yours to keep.

Floor tours will run every half-hour, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, January 8-11, 2013, during show hours. We will do our best to accommodate your scheduling request.  You will be given the opportunity to confirm the time of your tour before December 10.  If we cannot accommodate your schedule, you may cancel and receive a complete refund.

• Small groups led by expert tour guides
• The Shelly Palmer Digital Leadership™ CE Report (a $499 value)
• Wireless headsets so you won't miss a word*

*There is a mandatory $250 deposit required for each wireless headset receiver, which will be charged to your credit card at the time of your reservation. This deposit will be fully refunded when the unit is returned at the conclusion of your tour. The earbuds are yours to keep.

Each tour is approximately two hours. 

Tours will leave from the North Lobby of the LVCC several times each day.

Cancellations for paid registrations received in writing on or before December 26, 2012, are refundable, minus a $50 processing fee. After December 26, 2012, cancellations are subject to the entire registration fee. Please note that if you do not cancel in writing on or before December 26, 2012 and do not attend the 2013 International CES, you are still responsible for payment. You may substitute the name of one registrant for another at any time. All cancellations/substitutions must be in writing, no phone calls please. Please send written requests to CESreg@CE.org or via fax to 301-694-5124. Badge packets must be returned and received before cancellations can be processed.

The goal of the Shelly Palmer Digital Leadership Series™ is to help you succeed in a connected world. For over 10 years, we have been curating and leading tours at International CES for some of the world's largest companies. A list of references is available upon request.

Please contact CEStours@shellypalmer.com for any additional questions or information.