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Apr 30, 2012 06:48:51

CES today announced its “Call for Speakers” for the 2013 International CES, the world’s most important technology event, which returns to Las Vegas, Nevada, January 8-11, 2013.

Consistently ranked as one of the top 10 most desired speaking opportunities for CEOs, the International CES conference program features the consumer electronics industry’s top authorities to address the latest trends, strategies and upcoming business opportunities.

The Call for Speakers focuses on 25+ sessions targeting some of the hottest topics in technology today and in the future. These sessions, combined with tracks produced by our conference partners, will bring more than 900 speakers and 300 conference sessions covering a diverse span of industry topics. More than 150,000 professionals from the accessories, audio, automotive, content, digital imaging, entertainment, health and fitness, video and wireless industries attend CES. Corporate buyers and retailers, media, analysts, venture capitalists and manufacturers from 150 countries also come to CES to conduct global business.

A full list of topics to be covered during the 2013 International CES conference program is now available.

Speaker proposals will be accepted through 5 p.m. EST Tuesday, June 12, 2012. Proposals should be submitted online at: http://speaker.ce.org.

Apr 19, 2012 10:30:40

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, owner and producer of the International CES, significantly expanded its recycling and repurposing efforts at the 2012 International CES in Las Vegas, January 10-13, by recycling 75 percent of show materials. The International CES is the world’s largest technology tradeshow, and has been named North America's Greenest Show by Trade Show Executive Magazine.

This year, CEA collected a record amount of materials to recycle and repurpose:

• More than 35,700 square feet, equivalent to 20,000 pounds, of magnetic banners
• 28,600 square feet of vinyl banners
• 16,000 square feet of other show signs and materials
• For the first time, almost 50,000 pounds of show publications

“Every year, we work tirelessly to make the International CES even more environmentally sustainable than the year before,” said Karen Chupka, senior vice president, events and conferences, CEA. “This year, we exceeded years past, increasing the overall reuse and recycle rate to 75 percent of all CES materials.”

By repurposing used vinyl banners from the 2011 International CES, CEA commissioned the creation of 190,000 badge holders for the 2012 show, an unprecedented effort to reuse show materials. Following the 2012 CES, CEA collected 11,000 of those recycled badge holders and will repurpose them for a third life at the 2013 International CES next January.

In addition to the continued greening of the International CES, CEA also supports green nonprofits near the site of the show in Las Vegas. This year, CEA donated the following:

• $50,000 to Green Chips, a local Las Vegas charity supporting sustainable initiatives including solar panel installations. The donated funds will go toward new solar panels at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission, which serves those in need in Southern Nevada by providing food, clothing, shelter, and ongoing services and programs. As Las Vegas has more than 300 days of sunshine a year, these new solar panels are incredibly efficient in reducing the Rescue Mission’s energy bills while using and promoting clean energy.
• $25,000 to Repurpose America, which will take signs and other materials from the 2012 CES to repurpose as new sun shade structures at two local community centers in Las Vegas.

Watch a video that details the greening of CES, and for more information on the sustainability practices of the 2012 International CES, please go to CESweb.org/green.

Apr 12, 2012 04:17:24

With 150,000 attendees expected at the 2013 International CES, your company needs to stand out in the crowd. Go beyond your booth and put your company in the spotlight with one of the following blockbuster options.

Press Bags
Put your name and company logo on one of the hottest items at the International CES - the exclusive bag given to all media and industry analysts.

Gain extreme visibility with your company logo - during and after the show!

Interior and Exterior Banners
Undoubtedly among the most prominent on-site promotional opportunities at CES, on-site advertising guarantees exposure to key decision makers in the consumer technology industry. Exterior banners are often the first impression CES attendees have of their experience at the show. Think big, think banners!

These are just a few of the many ways CES helps boost your brand. Take a look at other sponsorship choices as well as direct mail, print and online media opportunities.

Apr 05, 2012 12:58:19

Are you looking for the perfect spot to launch your company’s newest product or service this summer? If so, look to the CEA Line Shows, the CE industry's mid-year innovation showcase, organized in association with the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the producers of the International CES, along with Martin Porter Associates and Consumer Technology Publishing Group/NAPCO.

Taking place in New York City, the media capital of the world, CEA Line Shows is the perfect venue to get maximum exposure at a very affordable cost. Last year, more than 2,300 industry professionals attended CEA Line Shows - a 55 percent increase over the previous year. Increases were seen in media/analyst attendance (up 34 percent) and for retailer/distributor attendees (up 134 percent), and we look forward to even greater audiences in 2012. With more than 640 media/analysts already committed to attending CEA Line Shows in June, we are sure you will meet just the right contacts at exactly the right time.

CEA Line Shows gives you the chance to shine! Last year, the official TV show for 2012, GeekBeat TV, reached 1 million+ viewers as a result of its presence. The reach extended online with the #CEWeek hashtag reaching 3 million+ trade members and consumers.This year, more than 200 companies and event partners will converge to showcase the best new products for back-to-school and the holidays. Do not miss your chance to join them at CEA Line Shows!

For details, please visit: CEALineShows.com, CEWeekNY.com. Contact Rick Albuck at rickalbuck@napco.com to directly secure your space today.

Apr 05, 2012 12:50:24

According to Euromonitor International, retail revenue for consumer electronics in China will reach $114 billion in 2012. SINOCES serves as a launch pad for both Chinese and U.S. companies looking to introduce new products into the booming Chinese marketplace. SINOCES takes place in Qingdao, China July 5-8, 2012, and now is the time to register. SINOCES is a collaboration between the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), producer of the International CES, and the Qingdao Municipal People’s Government. SINOCES offers unparalleled opportunities for leading consumer electronics (CE) businesses from China and abroad to view and showcase the latest technologies and cutting-edge products.

If you are looking for a specific product, chances are you will find it at SINOCES. Exhibitors showcase the latest CE products across a wide spectrum of product categories including audio, automotive electronics, computer hardware and software, connected home, content distribution, digital health and fitness, digital imaging and photography, and many more.

An anticipated 80,000 CE professionals from China and around the world are expected to attend SINOCES. More than 500 global technology companies will display their latest products and technologies across 35,000 net sq. meters of exhibit space. If your company is based in China or looking to expand into the Chinese marketplace, SINOCES is the must attend event for 2012.

Learn more about attending and exhibiting this event.

Mar 22, 2012 01:08:59

In a series of insightful SuperSession panels at the 2012 CES, experts convened to discuss a variety of consumer electronics (CE) trends, including 3D content, IPTV, auto tech and more. If the future of technology matters to you, take time to watch these insightful sessions:Spotlight on 3D Content
Consumers frequently report "lack of content" as an obstacle to widespread 3D adoption, but most industry conferences focus on technical aspects or integration of 3D into consumer electronics devices. Join leaders from the content side to hear of their plans for the future of 3D content to the home.
Moderator(s): Marty Shindler – CEO, The Shindler Perspective, Inc.

IP&TV World Forum at CES
IP delivered TV now Ubiquitous and Pervasive. OTT is now a mainstream delivery mechanism, and broadcasters and cablecos are seeking to harness the interactivity of IP to enhance their services. Multiscreen and On-the-Go TV are now must-have services, and App Stores are being delivered through Smart TVs and peripherals. How will CE companies negotiate the threats and opportunities presented by this rapidly developing market?
Moderator Colin Dixon – Senior Partner, Advisory, The Diffusion Group

CNET Presents the Next Big Thing in CE
Always standing-room-only, this session sets the stage for the year ahead. Brian Cooley, Molly Wood and a team of expert editors share the trends and reveal the emerging categories that you can bank on in 2012. Don't miss this lively and thought-provoking session!
Moderator: Brian Cooley – Editor at Large, CNET

Connect2Car: Connecting Automotive and Consumer Electronics Lifestyles
By 2017, over 13 million vehicles with connected-vehicle platforms will be sold globally. The big challenge for automakers and the aftermarket will be to integrate new systems and apps into the car as soon as consumers adopt them. How will automakers capture the millennials who consider driving a distraction?
Moderator: John Waraniak – Vice President, Vehicle Tech, SEMA

Argue the Future
Joshua Topolsky moderates a discussion among the brightest minds in tech and culture. This stellar panel explores, the most controversial industry advancements from 2011 and the most scintillating product announcements at CES. Their predictions about the future of consumer electronics will be anything but predictable!
Moderator: Joshua Topolsky – Editor in Chief, The Verge

One-on-One with FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski
Join FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski and CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro for a candid conversation about Chairman Genachowski's vision for and tenure at the FCC and his ongoing efforts to bring meaningful change to the agency. They discuss developments in broadband, spectrum reform, competition policy and other critical issues impacting our industry.

A Global Perspective on Retail
Join Best Buy's Brian Dunn and CEA's Gary Shapiro for a candid one-on-one about the current state of retail and what new strategic areas retailers are looking at. We'll take a look at how 2011 holiday sales turned out, discuss Internet sales tax, leadership, international expansion and more. Find out what retailers are doing to stay on top in this unpredictable climate and what products and services are giving Best Buy a competitive edge.
Presenters: Brian Dunn – CEO, Best Buy; Gary Shapiro – President and CEO, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)

Mar 22, 2012 01:07:44

The "quantified self": It's a lifestyle philosophy that says tracking one's own personal data -- calories burned, hours slept, miles run -- is the path to self-realization. All this data-tracking requires gadgets, and many innovative specimens were on display at CES....

When it comes to your health, correcting bad behavior after periodic visits to the doctor is a step in the right direction. And it's even more likely that you'll make positive lifestyle adjustments based on, say, weekly visits to a personal trainer or daily weigh-ins on your bathroom scale. But turn yourself into a platform of analysis in the Internet of Things, and you’ve got real-time feedback loops to help keep you on target and alert you to problems. Your body is an API that developers are just beginning to figure out.

Here are nine of the most interesting personal data-tracking gadgets that we saw at CES. Full story on Wired.com.

Mar 13, 2012 02:22:42

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) plans to expand by some 40 percent the size of the Eureka Park TechZone, a dedicated area showcasing innovative start-ups and entrepreneurs, at the 2013 CES. In addition, CEA renews its partnerships with two Eureka Park sponsors, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Startup America Partnership, to secure participation from start-up companies that will introduce innovative products at the 2013 CES.

The Eureka Park TechZone launched at the 2012 CES with 102 exhibitors covering 10,200 square feet. The TechZone was a strong attraction among venture capitalists, media, buyers and other attendees across CES’ diverse audience who were drawn to the “new-to-CES” innovations and emerging technologies. At the 2013 International CES, the Eureka Park TechZone will cover at least 14,000 square feet, allowing an additional 40 startups to participate.

“Based on the success of Eureka Park at the 2012 CES, including innovative product launches, we are expanding its size at the 2013 CES,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA. “CES is as much for startup companies looking to make a name for themselves as it is for the big-name companies leveraging the world’s largest technology event. The entrepreneurs in Eureka Park are helping fuel our economy by creating jobs and producing innovative goods and services. We look forward to partnering with Startup America and the NSF to create another successful Eureka Park at CES experience.”

Eureka Park embodies the spirit of innovation regularly promoted by CEA through its Innovation Movement. For more information about joining the Innovation Movement, please visit DeclareInnovation.com.

Mar 12, 2012 11:50:46

On Monday, March 12, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) CEO Gary Shapiro will be attending a variety of events at the South by Southwest Interactive festival. With thousands in attendance focusing on entrepreneurs delivering the newest technologies and services, Shapiro will be revealing how entrepreneurs will play a vital role at the 2013 International CES.

And Shapiro, The New York Times bestselling author of The Comeback: How Innovation Will Restore the American Dream, will share his unique insights on the role of innovation in our nation’s economic renewal.

Please stop by to talk to or see Gary at one of the following stops:

Startup America Live
Gary will be joining our friends at the Startup America Partnership at 9:30 a.m. at the Startup Village (Austin Downtown Hilton, 500 East 4th Street). Gary will appear on Valleygirl.tv with other luminaries during his time at the village. Gary will be revealing our exciting news to Valleygirl.tv host Jesse Draper, among other topics.

South by Southwest Bookstore
At 3 p.m. Gary will be signing books at the SXSW Bookstore. Come get your blueprint to an innovation-based economy and get Gary’s signature. (Austin Convention Center, Level 4, Ballroom D Foyer)

The Future of Innovation and Consumer Electronics
From 5 to 6 p.m. (Austin Convention Center, Ballroom EF), Gary will join TechTalk’s Kevin O’Malley and Essential’s Richard Watson to discuss how consumer electronics are driving innovation in the U.S. and abroad. With our most successful CES ever just a few months behind us, expect Gary to share his unique view on the role of consumer electronics in technology. Put it on your calendar!

Read more: http://blog.ce.org/index.php/2012/03/08/shapiro-brings-ces-news-innovation-outlook-to-sxsw/#ixzz1ouzu1wd1

 

Mar 09, 2012 12:49:16

July 5-8, 2012
Qingdao, China

According to Euromonitor International, retail revenues for consumer electronics in China will reach $114 billion in 2012. SINOCES serves as a launch pad for both Chinese and U.S. companies looking to introduce their new products into the booming Chinese marketplace. The annual event is also a forum for communication between Chinese companies and their international partners.

Interested in exhibiting? Contact a business development representative.
Interested in attending? Register online now.

SINOCES is a collaboration between the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, producer of the International CES® and the Qingdao Municipal People’s Government.

More than 80,000 visitors and 500 exhibitors from China and around the globe are expected to participate in the 2012 SINOCES.

If your company is in China or looking to expand to China, SINOCES is the must attend event for 2012. Booth space is limited and is selling fast. Please contact a business development representative to learn how your company can participate in China’s premier consumer electronics show for industry professionals.

 

Product Categories:

• Audio
• Automotive Electronics
• Computer Hardware and Software
• Connected Home
• Content Distribution
• Digital Health and Fitness
• Digital Imaging/Photography
• Electronic Gaming
• Emerging Technology
• Entertainment/Content
• Internet-based Multimedia Services
• Lifestyle Electronics
• Telecom/Infrastructure
• Video
• Wireless and Wireless Devices

SINOCES Conferences and Forums

In addition to featuring world-class exhibitors, SINOCES will feature more than 20 conference sessions and other events focused on different facets of the CE industry. Visit www.SINOCES.com for complete details on all 2012 conference program offerings and to register for the show.

Feb 28, 2012 12:38:06

CE Week, the consumer electronics and technology industry's annual mid-year event returns to New York City on June 25-29, 2012. CE Week brings together global companies and innovators for conferences, exhibitions, workshops and networking events, including the ever-popular CEA Line Shows and Digital Downtown Conference scheduled for June 27-28, 2012 at the Altman Building and Metropolitan Pavilion. CE Week is a unique event as it allows companies to customize their participation and be promoted within this week of activities focusing on consumer technology.

New for the 2012 CE Week:

• Eureka Park Challenge: Building off the success of the Eureka Park TechZone at the 2012 International CES, this competition will showcase innovative new technology products and services from the hottest companies and startups. After online judging, 10 finalists will be selected to participate in the "Eureka Park Challenge" at the CEA Line Shows. These companies will be featured within a two-day interactive exhibit area and competition, with live on-stage presentations to determine the top company. Winners of the Eureka Park Challenge will receive free booth space at the 2013 International CES.
• Mobile Apps Showdown: Produced by Robin Raskin and Living in Digital Times, the Mobile Apps Showdown NYC Competition will determine the best app across the top smartphone platforms. Apps producers will have two minutes to demo their app, and an applause-o-meter will measure audience enthusiasm to determine the winners.
• 6Sight Conference: A series of executive conferences that will focus on the impact the imaging industry and its technologies have on society, and the revenue possibilities they enable. The participants will preview breakthrough technologies, forecast innovative uses, and spark new ideas and alliances that benefit current and potential customers, participating companies, and the imaging industry as a whole.
• mHealth NYC: Tech leaders will talk about mobile tech devices, networks and services.
• 2nd Screen Summit: A program focusing on the multi-screen TV experience and the social TV revolution.

"CE Week and the CEA Line Shows continue to grow in importance and relevance as the mid-year business event for our industry," said Gary Shapiro, CEA president and CEO. "The 2012 CE Week looks to be the best event yet, with more partners, more participants and more events than ever. I encourage the tech industry to register and make plans now to be at this must-attend event this June."

The 2011 CE Week drew more than 5,500 attendees, including more than 640 media/analysts and 430 retailer/distributors, making it one of the CE industry's biggest annual events. More than 200 companies and 17 event partners converged to showcase the best new products for back-to-school and the holidays. The official CE Week TV channel, GeekBeat TV, reached one million viewers with its event coverage.

Registration for the 2012 CE Week is open now. For more information about CE Week and the CEA Line Shows visit www.ceweekny.com and www.cealineshows.com.

Feb 27, 2012 03:43:48

More than a third of mobile product owners are using their devices for mobile commerce, according to a new study from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the producer of CES. The Mobile Commerce — Reinventing the Way Consumers Shop study also finds that, on average, each consumer plans to spend $575 on mobile purchases in the next 12 months.

Nine out of 10 U.S. consumers own a tablet, smartphone or a cell phone, translating into 216 million mobile device owners. More than one-third (37 percent) of mobile device owners are engaging in some form of mobile commerce – either shopping and/or purchasing online or in-store; using and/or redeeming coupons or gift cards; or searching for coupons. While most online purchases are done without mobile devices, those engaging in mobile commerce average more than one-third (35 percent) of all online transactions. The categories most often browsed/shopped for on mobile devices are consumer electronics (CE) and clothing/footwear, while music and books are the categories most often purchased. One-third (32 percent) of consumers engaging in mobile online purchasing have bought CE online using their device.

"The future of mobile commerce is very promising," said Jessica Boothe, manager of strategic research, CEA. "Consumers are open to new technologies as they continue to evolve and develop. With the growth of mobile devices, mobile commerce will play a more integral role in the everyday shopping habits of consumers, especially as they continue to seek bargains and comparison shop."

Many mobile device owners intend to make more purchases using their device in the next 12 months, including shopping and couponing. These consumers expect to spend, on average, $575 on mobile purchases over the next year. Mobile device owners also plan to increase couponing during that time period with one out of three expecting to use their mobile devices more to search for coupons online (32 percent), use/redeem mobile coupons (30 percent), and search for coupons in email (29 percent).

The study also found a number of reasons that consumers who have yet to make any purchase on their mobile device are hesitant to do so: half say they prefer to make purchases in other ways, and more than a third (35 percent) are concerned about security.

Twenty-seven percent of consumers are comfortable using the mobile Internet because they trust current authentication safeguards, and 25 percent feel comfortable because they trust that their information is safe and secure. Yet, some consumers also have concerns about authentication on their mobile devices. While 42 percent of mobile consumers agree that fingerprint is the best way to authenticate mobile purchases, another 24 percent are not sure as to the best method.

"Consumers want assurances that their personal information is 100 percent safe and secure," said Boothe. "They are not fully confident in technologies available. New and advancing technologies should continue to be explored and developed in an effort to provide consumers with the best and most secure mobile commerce experience possible."

CEA will reveal further results and insights of the study in a webinar on 2-3 p.m. EST Tuesday, March 20. To register, email the webinar team at webinars@ce.org or call 703-907-4354.

The study, Mobile Commerce — Reinventing the Way Consumers Shop, was designed and formulated by CEA Market Research, the most comprehensive source of sales data, forecasts, consumer research and historical trends for the consumer electronics industry. Please cite any information to the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). The complete study is available free to CEA member companies at members.CE.org. Non-members may purchase the study at the CEA Store.

Feb 27, 2012 01:15:42 CEA sponsors a variety of events - for the entire industry and individual niches within it — to educate the masses and unite manufacturers, retailers and market movers. CEA works non-stop to grow and shape the future of consumer electronics.

Mark your calendars for the 2013 CES, which takes place in Las Vegas, Nev., January 8-11 (Tuesday, Friday), 2013, and SINOCES, China's premier consumer electronics event, held each July.

Check out upcoming CEA events such as:

Digital Music Forum East
February 22-23
New York, NY

CEA Economic Retreat
February 28-March 2, 2012
The Lodge at Vail
Vail, CO

LA Games Conference
April 23-24, 2012
Los Angeles, CA

CES on the Hill
April 24, 2012
Rayburn House Office Building Cafeteria (B-357)
Washington, DC

Digital Patriots Dinner
April 25, 2012
Newseum
Washington, DC

Spring Technology & Standards Forum
May 14-18, 2012
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Dallas, TX

Producers Guild of America - Produced By Conference
June 8-10, 2012
Sony Pictures Studio Lot
Culver City, CA

CE Week
June 25-29, 2012
New York, NY

CEA Line Shows
June 27-28, 2012
Metropolitan Pavilion and Altman Building at 125 18th Street
New York, NY

SINOCES
July 5-8
Qingdo, China

CEA Industry Forum
October 14-17, 2012
The Westin St. Francis
San Francisco, CA

CEO Summit and Board Retreat
October 17-19, 2012
The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
Sonoma, California

CES New York Press Preview
November 12, 2012
Metropolitan Pavilion
New York, NY

2013 International CES
January 8-11, 2013
Las Vegas, Nevada

Feb 23, 2012 03:01:40

Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), issued the following statement applauding the U.S. government for its launch of a new Interview Waiver Pilot Program for U.S. visa applicants in China, and for the expansion of visa facilities in Beijing. The pilot program would allow waivers of visa interviews for some applicants. Additional local consular resources are expected to increase visa interview capacity by 50 percent.

"This helpful change to the U.S. visa process for China is another important step in facilitating travel to the U.S. – making it easier for business travelers to come to the U.S. to buy American products and services. The 80 percent of CES exhibitors who are small businesses value the ability to meet international buyers without having to travel and exhibit at overseas trade shows. Easing the visa process will boost our economy, create jobs and reduce the deficit. We would welcome more steps by the U.S. government in this direction, including lengthening visa validity for qualified Chinese nationals traveling frequently to the U.S. on business."

"As owner and producer of the International CES®, the world's largest consumer electronics tradeshow, CEA places tremendous value on international business travel. CES attracts more than 35,000 visitors from outside the U.S. but we can and should get more, especially from significant markets such as China and Brazil. During the past decade, many international business professionals have not been able to attend CES due to delays in U.S. visa processing.”

CEA has long advocated for such policy changes, as outlined in this opinion piece. According to the U.S. Travel Association, facilitating international travel for U.S. business meetings, tradeshows, conventions and leisure could boost the U.S. economy by $263 billion annually and support 1.7 million American jobs.

Feb 14, 2012 10:29:42

More than 200,000 people have joined its grassroots Innovation Movement in support of technology and innovation. More than 5,300 Innovation Movement members signed on to the Movement's "Declaration of Innovation" to signal their support of pro-innovation policies during the recent 2012 International CES, the world’s largest technology tradeshow.

CEA provides its Innovation Movement members with tools to contact their members of Congress – via email, Facebook, or Twitter – to support policies that encourage and advance American innovation and shore up our economy for future generations. Issues on which the Innovation Movement is active include international trade, skilled immigration, deficit reduction, broadband deployment, and most recently the controversial Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA).

At the 2012 International CES, one of America’s founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson, acted as the face of innovation in the show's Grand Lobby in front of a wall that attendees could sign to "declare innovation." Jefferson also toured the show floor asking attendees about their opinions on innovation and seeking electronic signatures for the Declaration of Innovation on a tablet computer.

"CEA launched the Innovation Movement to create an engaged community of Americans who believe innovation is critical to our nation’s global leadership and economic growth," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA. "Having the Declaration of Innovation front and center at the largest CES in show history helped shine a light on the policies that directly impact our industry. The attendees, exhibitors, CEOs and celebrities who declared innovation at CES are sending a message to policy makers that now is the time to stand up for innovation."

CEA's Innovation Movement is committed to returning innovation to its rightful place at the center of America’s economic policy. The Declaration of Innovation wall display will be on view at CEA's Arlington, Va., headquarters. Signatures on display include Eliza Dushku, Entertainment Matters Ambassador at the 2012 International CES.

For more information on the Declaration of Innovation and CEA's Innovation Movement, visit DeclareInnovation.com and facebook.com/InnovationMovement.

Feb 13, 2012 09:13:52

On April 24, CES on the Hill will bring the education, excitement and hot products seen at this year's International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas to Washington, DC. On April 25, the Digital Patriots award dinner will honor Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) as the year's foremost industry and policy leaders behind the legal and regulatory framework that allows the industry to flourish.

Learn about this and other CEA events.

Feb 07, 2012 10:28:54 During the 2012 International CES, the Eureka Park TechZone launched as THE destination to find budding entrepreneurs, fledgling start ups and home grown innovation at the show. With over 100 new CES exhibitor's in this space, Eureka Park lived up to the hype! Companies like CRAM, BlueStacks, WLB Solutions and Lantos Technologies enjoyed great show experiences and told their stories to thousands about their innovative new products! Other start-ups are moving forward. Don’t get left behind! If your company has a product that fits in Eureka Park, contact knafziger@CE.org for more information.

Feb 07, 2012 10:26:37 While CES is the main event, CEA offers other ways in which to promote your products and brand. These smaller events offer you the perfect opportunity to get even more industry and press exposure – a great way to round out your marketing mix.

CE Week featuring CEA Line Shows
June 25-29, 2012
New York, NY

Thousands of consumer electronics innovators and industry professionals converge in June to participate in a weeklong series of technology events known as CE Week which is held in New York City, the media capital of the world. There are a variety of options for participation in CE Week:

• CEA Line Shows and Digital Downtown Conference, presented by the Consumer Electronics Association, is the CE industry’s official mid-year conference and tech showcase. The 2011 CEA Line Shows featured more than 70 exhibitors and was attended by over 2,300 media, analysts, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and members of the trade.
• Opportunities range from booth space and sponsorships to private meeting rooms and suites.
• Host your own event and benefit from massive CE Week promotion.

Don’t miss your opportunity to show off your new products and technologies at this prime time in the selling season and targeted audience. For more information contact Shari Sally at ssally@CE.org or 907-703-7025.

Produced By Conference with Producers Guild of America
June 8-10, 2012
Culver City, CA

The Producers Guild of America’s (PGA) 2012 Produced By Conference (PBC) will be held June 8-10, 2012 on the Sony Pictures Studio lot in Culver City, CA with new presenting sponsor, the International CES®. CES, produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, will support PBC events, as well as provide significant new programming opportunities at the 2012 event.

Reaching across film, television and new media industries, PBC is an educational forum that involves acclaimed producers, including countless Academy Award® winning filmmakers and Emmy® Award winners, as well as the next generation of creative entrepreneurs.

If you’re interested in an opportunity to participate at the 2012 PBC, please contact Stacey Banchek at sbanchek@CE.org for more information.

Jan 31, 2012 03:47:33

The Producers Guild of America’s (PGA) 2012 Produced By Conference (PBC) will be held June 8-10, 2012, on the Sony Pictures Studio lot in Culver City, California. CES will support PBC events, as well as provide significant new programming opportunities at the 2012 event.

Reaching across film, television and new media industries, PBC is an educational forum that involves acclaimed producers, including countless Academy Award® winning filmmakers and Emmy® Award winners, as well as the next generation of creative entrepreneurs.

If you’re interested in an opportunity to participate at the 2012 PBC, please contact Stacey Bancheck at sbancheck@CE.org for more information.

Jan 30, 2012 05:06:14

The 2012 International CES was the largest in the event's 44 year history, with a record number of more than 3,100 exhibitors across the largest show floor in CES history – 1.861 million net square feet of exhibit space – and drawing a record of more than 153,000 attendees, including more than 34,000 international attendees. More than 20,000 new products were launched at the 2012 CES, which also featured top executives participating in keynote sessions, including those from Qualcomm, Mercedes, Wal-Mart, Intel, Ford, Verizon, Unilver, Ford, eBay, GE, Google and Facebook. Executive delegations from thousands of global companies, from Apple to Zeo, attended the 2012 CES to meet with current and future customers.

Even though the show is over, your opportunities to connect aren't. Browse the 2012 CES Exhibitor Directory to find the kinds of consumer technology companies that matter to you.

Jan 23, 2012 03:32:13

Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s postponement of a vote on the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA), as well as the related announcement by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) of the postponement of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the House:

“We appreciate the actions by Senate Majority Leader Reid and House Judiciary Chairman Smith for removing PIPA and SOPA from the agenda. PIPA and SOPA were overly broad bills that would have hurt legitimate businesses, hampered innovation and cost American jobs. We thank all members of Congress who spoke out against PIPA and SOPA.

“Innovation must be America’s economic strategy. It must not be blocked by one industry seeking to protect itself at the expense of another, especially when core American values are affected. This week millions of Americans declared their concern about the PIPA SOPA legislation and their support for the Internet and innovation. The record-setting volume of calls, tweets, posts and e-mails to Congress spoke to Americans’ willingness to engage in this debate to ensure the Internet remains open and vibrant.

“We want a smart and targeted solution to the issue of foreign ‘rogue’ websites that steal American trademarks and copyrights. We believe the OPEN Act can and should be passed immediately as it will allow copyright and trademark owners to act quickly against the worst foreign offenders. We urge the content community to embrace it immediately. We also invite discussions, privately and publicly, on the real issue of rogue websites stealing American trademarks and copyrights.”

Jan 18, 2012 05:53:48

The 2012 International CES saw the launch of Stars of CES – a new Awards scheme from the world's leading home entertainment buyer's guide, showcased the music- and movie-boosting heroes - of the world's greatest tech show. Centered on the audio exhibits in The Venetian, Stars of CES highlighted the show's most impressive debuts – from the latest high-tech streaming solutions to the very best in traditional hi-fi and AV.

Stars of CES winners didn't need a big booth to impress our expert judges – just a superb new product launched at The Venetian Tower of the 2012 International CES. And the winners (in no particular order) are:

• Arcam rPac portable DAC
• Rega RS10 loudspeakers
• Bang & Olufsen Beolit 12 Airplay system
• Monitor Audio Shadow Series speaker package
• Meridian M6 active loudspeakers
• McIntosh MC275 50th anniversary integrated amplifier
• Dynaudio Xeo wireless active speakers
• Audio Research Reference DAC Digital Media Bridge
• Krell Phantom III stereo preamplifier
• Wilson Audio Alexandria XLF loudspeakers

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Jan 18, 2012 11:17:50

The following statement is attributable to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) in light of activities surrounding the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the House, the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA) in the Senate and the proposed bicameral Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade (OPEN) Act:

“During the course of the last month we have seen a remarkable phenomenon, as millions of Internet-using Americans have risen up against extreme copyright bills proposed by a group of large content companies. We are pleased that their message is beginning to be heard in Washington. In the last few days, Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) finally acknowledged widespread concerns about the cybersecurity implications of domain name system (DNS) blocking.

“In the House, Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) assured House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) that SOPA will not go to the House floor without consensus.

“Meanwhile, Senators Chuck Grassley, Orrin Hatch, Jeff Sessions, Mike Lee, Tom Coburn and John Cornyn urged halting consideration of PIPA until outstanding issues are resolved. PIPA sponsor Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) cited the concerns of his constituents and stated he will not vote for the bill in its present form.

“The White House also issued a statement noting that 'any effort to combat online piracy must guard against the risk of online censorship of lawful activity and must not inhibit innovation by our dynamic businesses large and small.'

“We thank these policymakers for standing up for innovation, and responding to the substantive concerns raised by the wide range of stakeholders opposing SOPA and PIPA. Unfortunately, despite growing recognition that the bill is not yet ready for consideration, the Majority Leader has continued to insist that PIPA be brought to the Senate floor on January 24. CEA joins many tech-related entities in having its websites, CE.org and declareinnovation.com, go dark today and asks that the bill not be brought to the Senate floor until there has been a hearing, and until serious concerns about private rights of action, search, overly inclusive definitions, third-party liability and other issues have been resolved.

“It is increasingly clear that bills causing collateral damage to innovation in the guise of fighting piracy are not politically viable. Now that unreasonable solutions to piracy have been shown not to work, it is time to explore reasonable ones. We urge policymakers to join CEA in support of the OPEN Act – a bicameral, bipartisan and narrowly targeted approach to fighting foreign ‘rogue websites.’”

About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $202 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also owns and produces the International CES – The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA's industry services. Find CEA online: www.CE.org and www.DeclareInnovation.com.

Jan 17, 2012 01:13:49

At the 2012 CES, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) awarded Walt Zerbe the 2012 TechHome Leadership Award for his 25-year involvement with the custom and commercial audio/video, automation, recording and pro-sound industries. Zerbe is a product manager for emerging technologies for Russound, and serves as vice chairman of the CEA Home Audio Division and chairman of the joint CEA/CEDIA R10 standards group. Previously, Zerbe served on the CEA TechHome division board, and was president of a custom low-voltage integration firm and audio product manager for On-Q/Legrand.

CEA presents the TechHome Leadership Award to an individual who has made significant contributions to the growth and success of the TechHome industry, displaying industry dedication and service. Zerbe, along with the CEA 2011 Mark of Excellence System Integrator finalists and winners, was honored at the 2012 International CES.

“Walt Zerbe’s dedication and contributions in TechHome set high standards in home installation and automation that will continue to facilitate the growth of this dynamic industry in years to come,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA.

For the first time this year, CEA included the Mark of Excellence System Integrator Awards as part of the International CES. The awards program recognizes the best in custom installation projects and installed technology. Custom installers can select from more than 14 different categories to submit projects ranging from security, energy management, tele-wellness and home theater. Award entries were reviewed and judged by an independent panel of industry experts.

Jan 16, 2012 11:24:15

 The red carpet rolled out at the 2012 CES, thanks to the International Academy of Web Television (IAWTV) Awards. The IAWTV Awards is the first award show within the Web television industry to be presented by content creators, for content creators. From studio content producers to YouTube celebrities, those successfully creating entertainment for digital platforms are celebrated via 33 categories honoring web series and online talent, in front of the camera and behind the scenes.

The winners for the IAWTV Awards were chosen by majority vote of the active voting membership of the IAWTV from nominees who topped more than 350 officially submitted web series. The winners were presented with awards celebrating their outstanding achievements across 32 different categories.

Inaugural IAWTV Awards Winners

Best Comedy Web Series:
The Guild

Best Drama Web Series:
RCVR/Web Series

Best Hosted Taped Web Series:
The Web.Files

Best Hosted Live Web Series:
What’s Trending with Shira Lazar

Best Animated Web Series:
Red vs. Blue

Best Documentary Web Series:
White Collar Brawler

Best Variety Web Series:
Kids React

Best News Web Series:
Tech News Today

Best Educational Web Series:
DadLabs

See the full list of winners on the official IAWTV site.

Jan 15, 2012 03:20:19 A team of CNET editors led the way by picking the most trail blazing, innovative and category-defining products at the 2012 International CES. See the Best of CES. 

Best of CES 2012 Award Winners

Best of Show: LG 55EM9600 OLED TV
The first 55-inch OLED TV announced as shipping in 2011, and the only one to get an actual model number and public ship date ("Q3"), the 55EM9800 promises the superb all-around performance of OLED (absolute black levels, ultra-fast panel and excellent viewing angles) in an ultra-thin panel.

People's Voice: Razer Project Fiona
Razer's Project Fiona concept gaming tablet, shown at CES 2012, suggests that Windows 8 is a serious player in portable gaming, and that Razer is serious about moving into manufacturing computers.

Cameras: Fujifilm X-Pro1
Fujifilm bolsters its reputation as a quality camera company with the new X-Pro 1, its first mirrorless model. Targeted at professionals, the camera incorporates several innovations, including a promising new sensor and lovely hybrid viewfinder, all in a sleek retro design.

Car Tech: QNX CAR 2 mobile apps platform
QNX shows us its vision for the future of dashboard technologies, including an innovative application of NFC technology to instantly and automatically Bluetooth pair a smartphone, Ultra HD voice technology that brings stereo CD quality audio to phone calls, and an apps integration for both front and backseat passengers.

Cell phones: Nokia Lumia 900
Nokia uses the Consumer Electronics Show to hold a coming-out party for its new Windows Phone-based Lumia 900, with a 4.3-inch AMOLED screen and dual cameras.

Emerging Tech: MakerBot Replicator
The MakerBot Replicator one-ups the Cube 3D with "dualstrusion" technology, meaning it can print objects in multiple colors and materials. Pre-orders available now for $1,999, shipping in 6 weeks.

Home Theater: Simple.TV
The Simple.TV DVR might just be the next-big thing for cable-cutters. It's improbably a DVR without a built-in hard drive or video output, instead letting you supply your own hard drive, then stream live and recorded over-the-air TV to the Simple.TV app available on iPad, Roku, Boxee, Google TV. Simple.TV can stream your live and recorded over-the-air TV outside your home network (Slingbox-style), as long as you sign up for the $5/month premium service. Think of it like your own personal cloud for your over-the-air TV.

PCs: HP Envy 14 Spectre
The newly announced HP Spectre is the most glass-covered laptop we've ever seen, with it's all-glass lid and palm rest. At a CES devoid of many eye-popping laptops, the Spectre could be the most stylish of the bunch. Beats Audio is included on this premium ultrabook, along with an inset analog wheel for volume control, NFC support, and HP Wireless Audio.

Software and apps: BlueStacks for Windows 8
Windows 8 just got a kick in the apps via BlueStacks. The program, which will ship pre-installed on select Windows 8 machines, will bring the entire Android marketplace to Microsoft's nascent OS. So when Windows 8 launches, more than 400,000 Android apps will be at your fingertips.

Networking: D-Link Amplifi HD Media Router 3000
When released later this month, D-Link's Amplifi HD Media Router 3000 DIR-857 router will be the first on the market that supports USB 3.0, concurrent 450Mbps dual-band with cloud-based and HD Fuel feature that power media streaming.

Tablets: Asus Memo 370T
This quad-core, Android 4.0 tablet proves that premium performance doesn't require a premium price. In spite of its $250 asking price, this tablet comes stock with 1GB of system RAM, 16GB of storage, an 8 megapixel camera, HDMI output, and a 1,280x800 resolution IPS screen.

TVs: LG 55EM9600 OLED TV
The first 55-inch OLED TV announced as shipping in 2011, and the only one to get an actual model number and public ship date ("Q3"), the 55EM9800 promises the superb all-around performance of OLED (absolute black levels, ultra-fast panel and excellent viewing angles) in an ultra-thin panel.

Jan 14, 2012 04:03:47

Mobile apps were put to the test during the Mobile Apps Showdown at 2012 CES. Apps producers had two minutes to demo their app, and an applause-o-meter measured audience enthusiasm to determine the winners.

And the winner is...

The Magisto mobile editing app. Whether it's a 20-minute video of your twins' birthday or a dozen individual videos from your latest trip to wine country, toss them into the Magisto app and it returns back an edited, excited video for you.

Mobile Apps Showdown Finalists

Magisto
How’s this for magic? You shoot some video on your mobile phone and pop off to Magisto. It’s edited into a vignette replete with special effects and title, posted to YouTube. The video production can look a bit amateur, but hey, there’s some artificial intelligence calling the shots.

Macaw
There are dozens of apps to keep you healthy, making you hyper conscious of diet and exercise. What’s novel about Macaw (yes, named for the long lived bird) is that it combines US Preventative Medicine ( a company that helps change medical behaviors)expertise in monitoring activity, diet and education about staying healthy, with Qualcomm’s 2Net which lets you use any device (Bluetooth, WiFi, Ant+) into the 2Net platform to let it handle the transmission and management of the data. In a tower of Babel landscape, Macaw may provide the language all of these devices need to speak.

SkyQ
The heavens are an amazing place. SkyQ is an app that brings a deep meaning to celestial objects. It’s a match made in heaven. Just point your iPad anywhere in the sky and the objects are faithfully rendered. Pan down and you can even see what’s under the horizon. Multimedia explanations of what you’re seeing, layering of objects and more make this a planetarium you can hold in your hands.

Foam Fighters
WowWee, a company known for its sense of play, teamed up with AppGear to create Foam Fighters, which mixes physical and virtual play on your iPhone or Android. A little swivel attachment holds a toy plane about six inches from your phone. You control the plane with your movements and shoot the targets you encounter. Your plane is superimposed on your view through your phone — simple augmented reality with hours of fun.

Aurasma
Lite takes augmented reality to another level by letting you augment the world in front of you eyes. Bring CD covers to life or add animated dinosaurs into the scenery in front of you, for example. True explorers can create their own augmented reality programs (Auras).

CIA Operation Ajax
We talk a good talk about ebooks that go above and beyond traditional books but CIA Operation Ajax delivers on infusing the graphic novel with an e- sensibility. It combines a full score, news reels and clips from the 50’s and an unparalleled artistic sensibility along with an intriguing plot.

Road Bike Cycling Pro
We’re talking about a phone that can act as your bike’s odometer, GPS, map router, weather updater and more. It’ll track time, speed, and even altitude, or create a special pace for your training. Share the fun with friends in real time.

VIPER Smart Start
Baby, it’s cold outside and that’s when VIPER Smart Start really earns its keep. Use your mobile phone to control your car and have the motor purring and car warmed by the time you’re ready to leave. It’ll control your lock buttons. Use it as “find my car” app as well, the mobile app turns out to be the biggest driver of sales in the hardware/app combo.

Securafone
There are many apps to protect you from texting while driving (including last year’s DriveSafe.ly Mobile Apps winner). And there are many apps that can help you geo-locate loved ones. Securafone offers a new world of customization as you can set up electronic fences to help rein in adults suffering from dementia. It can help you locate your children on their way home from school. And it help you manage a teen’s obsession with texting while driving. There’s an SOS button that can be configured to call whomever you want and you can even be notified by periods of inactivity. For the sandwich generation parents and caretakers this app can bring a tear to your eye.

Cinefy
Both the judges and the popular vote reflected well for Cinefy, a video editing app, that lets you feel like a Hollywood mogul. By aggregating special effects, music and other embellishments for you and you can use what you need when you need and there’s something for everyone from game developer to home movie maker.

Developers submitted entries to be judged by a panel of tech experts including Gina Smith, Christopher Null, Helena Stone, Dave Whittle and other industry notables. Ten finalists presented on stage at the 2012 International CES, held January 10-13, 2012, in Las Vegas. Readers of the Mobile Apps Showdown website tried the apps and voted for the people’s choice award. Winners were awarded based on audience response, both online and live at the Las Vegas Convention Center at 2:30 p.m. PT on Thursday, January 12, 2012. Co-hosts and fellow techies Gary Dell’Abate and Jon Hein, from SiriusXM Radio's Howard Stern channels, once again brought their inimitable wit and knowledge of all things geek to the festivities.

Jan 14, 2012 03:34:08

The Lytro camera has been named the winner of Last Gadget Standing. A perennial attendee favorite, Last Gadget Standing challenges contenders to give the product demo of their lives. At stake: bragging rights as the product "most likely to change the face of technology." Guest emcees Gary Dell'Abate and Jon Hein from the Howard Stern Show hosted the event.

Last Gadget Standing considered the popular online vote, our expert judge’s votes, and its time-tested sense of the key trends at CES 2012. Here are the top ten finalists who presented at the live Last Gadget Standing event on Thursday Jan 12, 2012.

Lytro — Winner
With unanimous enthusiasm the judges felt that this simple box-like camera – that takes the photo first and then let’s you bring the photo into focus – is revolutionary. The secret sauce is a way of capturing total information about the photo so that you can, for example, click anywhere on it and change the focal point.

Playstation Vita
Judges felt that the Vita’s sleek design puts it at the current pinnacle of portable gaming systems. The system’s graphics are so fast that they make the iPad look tortoise like. The AMOLED touchpad screen is crystal clear. As if one touchscreen weren’t enough, the Vita has a rear touchpad as well. Add to that six access motion controls, 2 joysticks, and 2 cameras and the number and typesof different games you can play seems virtually limitless.

Autom Robot
Dr. Cory Kidd thinks that most diets die a quick death because we quit the programs. But what if the program was Autom, the weight loss robot, engaging you in a dialog about your goals? Not every judge was convinced that a robot would win the diet wars, but we want to see what you think.

Cotton Candy
The judges called it Android on a stick. It’s got everything that your Android tablet has at it’s core, but the outer-trappings (like a screen) are gone. That’s why you can grab our stick, take it with you and plug it into any screen via USB or HDMI. Why Cotton Candy you ask? Because it weighs 21 grams — as light as cotton candy.

WIMM One Dev Preview
The judges fretted a bit over this choice since it’s still just a developer’s preview, but it represents the Dick Tracy reality we’re about to live in. The WIMM looks like a wristwatch but with the WIMM kit it can be transformed into a Twitter watch, stocks, weather, a phone … whatever your mobile heart desires.

Origami
The designers behind this new high tech baby stroller have probably been around the block a few times (pun intended). That’s why this one folds with a single touch (though never when it senses baby is sitting) has a electronic dashboard replete with a pedometer, iPod holder, and recharges itself while it’s in motion.

Swivl
These guys brought out the voters in droves. A clever idea, Swivl is a simple iPhone dock that can swivel to track your movements as you talk and walk about. The secret sauce is a green dot that you wear so that the base can always find you.

Basis
This is the year of body monitoring and Basis does it like no other. The newest of the breed, Basis not only measures your exercise, but measures everything from body temperature to sweat. Put it on and forget about it, Basis knows when you are sleeping and when you are awake.

Jan 14, 2012 03:14:08

Organized by the IEEE Consumer Electronics Society, the 30th ICCE, which runs through Monday, January 16, brings you the latest researcg and development ideas and next-gen CE technologies from around the world. Join us for informative keynotes, state-of-art-technology tutorials and 350+ technical presentations from experts at top companies, research laboratories and universities. Presenters cover everything from home and automotive innovations to digital media rights management and security, plus technical topics like 802.11 standard and spectrum usage. There's truly something for everyone at ICCE. Click here to register for IEEE: International Conference on Consumer Electronics (ICCE).

Jan 13, 2012 09:53:43

Executives from business, government, entertainment, automotive, consumer electronics and every major industry converged on the 2012 International CES to experience new ways of doing business at the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow. Owned and produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, the 2012 International CES concluded today in Las Vegas, Nevada.

2012 CES Grows
The 2012 International CES was the largest in the event’s 44-year history, with a record number of more than 3,100 exhibitors across the largest show floor in CES history – 1.861 million net square feet of exhibit space – and drawing a record of more than 153,000 attendees, including more than 34,000 international attendees. More than 20,000 new products were launched at the 2012 CES, which also featured top executives participating in keynote sessions, including those from Qualcomm, Mercedes, Wal-Mart, Intel, Ford, Verizon, Unilver, Ford, eBay, GE, Google and Facebook. Executive delegations from thousands of global companies, from Apple to Zeo, attended the 2012 CES to meet with current and future customers.

CEA is currently reviewing requests for 2013 CES keynotes and will be making announcements in the coming months. In addition, the 2013 International CES is already generating significant interest as space selection for next year’s show began this week. For example, 95,000 square feet of exhibit space in the 2013 CES iLounge Pavilion has already sold, and Mazda and BMW have committed to 2013 CES exhibit space along with Ford, Kia, Audi, Mazda and Hyundai, creating an even larger Apple-related product and automotive presence at the 2013 CES.

2012 CES Excites
Technology innovations generated excitement across the 2012 CES show floor, including the launch of dozens of ultrabooks, OLED TVs, Android 4.0 tablets, next-generation smartphones and 3D printers.

The 2012 CES was a star-studded event with numerous Hollywood celebrities in attendance including Eliza Dushku, who served as the official ambassador for the CES Entertainment Matters program, as well as Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber, Ludacris, 50 Cent, Wil.i.am, Wayne Brady, Jillian Michaels, LL Cool J, Ryan Seacrest, Will Smith and Kelly Clarkson.

The 2012 International CES featured government leaders from the U.S. and around the world, including FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval, Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Senator Dean Heller (R-NV), Representative Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA), Representative John Shimkus (R-IL), Representative Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Representative Lee Terry (R-NE) and FCC Commissioners Mignon Clyburn and Robert M. McDowell. Also, several ministerial-level officials and commissioners from Canada, Columbia, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Korea, Lebanon and Oman also attended CES.

This week, more than 2,000 news articles profiling the innovations at the 2012 CES have appeared in the news media, an increase in media coverage of more than a third over 2011.

2012 CES Catalyzes
“The 2012 CES was the most phenomenal show in our history, generating more energy and excitement across every major industry touching technology than ever before,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association, owner and producer of the International CES. “CES is the change agent, the catalyst, that brings executives from a wide range of industries together and helps them create better ways of doing business together. The breadth and depth of the 2012 CES, which featured more innovative technology products than anywhere else on Earth, is a testament to the dynamic and innovative global consumer technology industry, which will reach $1 trillion globally this year.”

Industries with increased presence at the 2012 International CES include healthcare, automotive, entertainment, advertising and marketing.

Each CES attendee has an average of 12 business meetings that enable them to accomplish a significant amount of networking and business with professionals from a range of industries around the world.

2012 CES Exhibitor Quotes
“I was able to do a year’s worth of meetings in two days because CES is the one place, one show, at which ‘everyone’ attends. There is no more efficient way to get high level meetings with a broad section of companies within the CE ecosystem.” Dave Hagan, President and CEO, Boingo Wireless

“CES is unparalleled in its ability to bring together, in one place, all the folks we need to see to grow our business. I met with CE manufacturers and retailers, chip and handset makers, radio broadcasters, regulators, automakers, press and financial analysts, all in the space of a few days. It’s supercharged productivity.” Bob Struble, CEO, iBiquity Digital Corporation

“We are witnessing the promised road of convergence with CES as the ringleader. Devices are talking and many different industries are listening, beyond electronics: media and Internet, energy and utilities, telecommunications, automotive, health and wellbeing companies are migrating to this show. Truly a social media of connected devices is forming, with CES ‘friending’ industries.” Scott Burnett, Managing Director, IBM

CEA conducts an independent audit of attendance at the International CES and verified figures will be available in the spring. For more news on the 2012 International CES, visit CESweb.org. The International CES will return to Las Vegas January 8-11, 2013.