Eureka Park TechZone Triples Since Launch

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ninety-four companies will exhibit in the new Eureka Park TechZone at the 2012 International CES^®, a dedicated area in partnership with the National Science Foundation, Startup America Partnership, CNET and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), showcasing innovative start-ups and entrepreneurs. Owned and produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^®, the 2012 International CES^®, the world’s largest tradeshow for consumer technology, is scheduled January 10-13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“Entrepreneurship is a driving force in today’s economy, and exhibiting at CES is a great way for growing companies to gain recognition in the CE industry”

“Entrepreneurship is a driving force in today’s economy, and exhibiting at CES is a great way for growing companies to gain recognition in the CE industry,” said Karen Chupka, senior vice president, events and conferences, CEA. “We are thrilled to see the overwhelming response from companies interested in exhibiting within the Eureka Park TechZone since its initial launch in June. This new area at the 2012 CES will be a must-see for CES attendees.”

The Eureka Park TechZone, located in The Venetian, launched in June 2011 with 28 companies signed on to exhibit. The area has since grown to include 94 companies, spanning more than 9,000 net square feet of exhibit space.

The Eureka Park TechZone is designed to benefit budding entrepreneurs, fledgling start-ups, home grown innovation and small companies looking to gain footing in the consumer electronics industry. The Venetian will also feature CES keynotes and the Innovations Design and Engineering Showcase, as well as Eureka Park, a hot spot for venture capitalists, investors, media and more than 140,000 industry professionals looking for the next big thing in technology.

In November, UKTI hosted a competition at its event, TechWorld, with the top three innovative companies awarded space within the Eureka Park TechZone at the 2012 CES. Winners included UK-based Blippar, Stereo Grafix and Yoskhi, which will be among the 94 companies exhibiting within Eureka Park.

CEA recently announced its collaboration with the Startup America Partnership, an independent nonprofit entity launched at the White House in 2011 to help young companies succeed in order to accelerate job growth in America. Several Startup America Firms will exhibit in Eureka Park.

The 2012 CES will feature more than 25 market-specific TechZones covering product categories such as broadband services, safe driving and sustainable technologies. Companies interested in exhibiting in the Eureka Park TechZone should contact Kristen Nafziger at knafziger@CE.org or 703-907-7648.

For more information on the 2012 International CES, visit CESweb.org.

Note to Journalists: Please note the correct event reference is 2012 International CES. Media information is available in the “For the Press” section of CESweb.org. Media are encouraged to arrive in Las Vegas by Sunday, January 8, 2012 to take advantage of all the preshow press events, including CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the 2012 International CES. CES Press Day will be held on Monday, January 9 at The Venetian.

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $190 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. Follow CES at www.CESweb.org and through social media: http://facebook.com/InternationalCES, http://twitter.com/IntlCES, http://blog.ce.org/.

UPCOMING EVENTS

CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES
January 8, 2012, Las Vegas, NV
2012 International CES
January 10-13, 2012, Las Vegas, NV
Digital Music Forum East
February 22 - 23, 2012, New York, NY
CEA Economic Retreat
February 28 - March 2, 2012, Vail, CO
LA Games Conference
April 23 - 24, 2012, Los Angeles, CA
CES on the Hill
April 24, 2012, Washington, D.C.
Digital Patriots Dinner
April 25, 2012, Washington, D.C.
2012 Spring Technology & Standards Forum
May 14 - 18, 2012, Dallas, TX
CE Week
June 25 - 29, 2012, New York, NY
CEA Line Shows
June 27 - 28, 2012, New York, NY
iStage Competition
June 2012, New York, NY
2012 SINOCES
July 5 – 8, 2012, Qingdao, China
CEA Industry Forum
October 14 - 17, 2012, San Francisco, CA
CEO Summit and Board Retreat
October 17 - 19, 2012, CA
CES New York Press Preview featuring CES Unveiled @ NY
November 12, 2012, New York, NY