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• July 25, 2012

Kazuhiro Tsuga, President, Panasonic Corp. will kick off the 2013 CES with an opening day keynote address on Tuesday, January 8 in The Venetian’s Palazzo Ballroom. Mr. Tsuga will share his vision of the future of Panasonic and its leadership in green innovation. Under Tsuga’s direction, Panasonic is looking to achieve its goal of becoming the electronics industry leader in green innovation by its 100^th anniversary in 2018. Tsuga’s keynote address will follow the State of the Industry Address by Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA.
 
Dr. Nam-Sung Stephen Woo, president of Samsung Electronics’ Device Solutions, will follow Mr. Tsuga as the morning keynote address on Day Two of CES. Dr. Woo will present his insight on the role of components in enabling consumer product innovations at 9 a.m. Wednesday, January 9, in The Venetian’s Palazzo Ballroom. As it continues to innovate across a range of product categories, Samsung has solidified its position as one of the top technology companies in the world.

Learn more about these influential tech leaders. 

From expanded crowd favorites to brand new additions, the 2013 CES TechZone line-up is setting up to be the largest collection of the latest technology the industry has to offer. Be sure to mark these destinations as “must-see”:
 
-       PMA@CES; in an all new location at the LVH!
-       Expansion of the iLounge Pavilion into the LVH
-       International Gateway; now located at The Venetian
-       Eureka Park; featuring the Eureka Park Challenge Winners!

The 2013 CES hotel and travel deals and steals are live and ready for your reservations.
 
Reserve your room today and avoid your first pick being sold out. Visit www.CESweb.org/hotel to book now! Remember, by staying at an official CES hotel, you’ll have access to CES’ free shuttles between your hotel and the LVCC.
 
CES has also partnered with major airlines like American, Delta and United/Continental to save you money. Visit CESweb.org/travel for details on how to book. Note, the CES discount is not valid on all fare types.
 
Changes at McCarran Airport that affect you
In late June, McCarran opened its long awaited Terminal 3 (T3). What does this mean for you? Terminal 1 remains open but Terminal 2 is now closed. With this new terminal, international travel to Las Vegas has never been easier. Seven of the terminal’s 14 gates will serve international carriers, including Copa Airlines from Panama, which will bring first-ever regular service to Las Vegas from Central and South America. Terminal 3’s Customs and Border Protection area can process 2,000 international passengers an hour, more than twice the amount of Terminal 2, the airport’s former international hub.

See McCarran’s site for a list of international and domestic carriers affected by this change and the expanded services now at McCarran.

CES is THE global event for the CE industry as industry professionals from 150 countries are expected to attend the 2013 show. Learn more about the services we provide our international attendees, tips for obtaining a visa and information about our delegation program.

If you require a visa to enter the U.S.; register for the show, request your letter of invitation and make your appointment for a visa interview early. Wait times for a visa interview can be several weeks or more in many countries, especially during peak travel periods. Find important visa related information here. 

The Innovations Design and Engineering awards showcase the future of the consumer technology industry, highlighting the most dynamic products in 32 categories. Honorees are selected by a preeminent panel of judges consisting of leading industrial designers, independent engineers and member of the trade press.

Innovations is currently accepting applications for the Judges panels. Please visit CESweb.org to submit a 2013 Judges application by Friday, August 17. The Call for Entries will open on August 13, 2012.

The Variety Entertainment & Technology Summit on October 15, 2012, co-sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA^®), is a jam-packed schedule of in-depth discussions and networking focusing on the top business issues impacting technology in entertainment today. Attendees will engage, debate and define the latest technological developments in the entertainment marketplace.
 
CEA has arranged a special 25% discount off registration for CES attendees. Register today with code CEA25.

Registration for the 2012 CEA Industry Forum is open! Take advantage of early-bird rates and save up to $175 by registering now. The CEA Industry Forum is a crucial networking and educational event for consumer electronic CE industry professionals. This must-attend event provides the right mix of industry attendees and educational sessions to help you grow your business and remain competitive in the CE industry. The conference takes place October 14-17 at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco, CA, and includes events such as the CE Hall of Fame dinner, Research Summit and much more. View the full conference schedule, and check back often for updates.