2009 International CES Returns to Las Vegas; Media Events Open Tomorrow; Show Floor Opens Thursday
Research Presentations and CES Unveiled Kick Off World’s Largest Consumer Technology Tradeshow
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Consumer Electronics Association (CEA):
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WHAT: |
The 2009 International CES®, the world’s largest technology tradeshow, returns to Las Vegas this week and media are invited to the preview events that begin tomorrow. The 2009 International CES, open to participants in the CE industry, runs January 8-11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC)/The Hilton Hotel and Sands Expo and Convention Center/The Venetian. | |||||
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PRE-SHOW: |
Media events at the 2009 International CES begin Tuesday, January 6 at the Sands/Venetian. | |||||
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-- 2-3 p.m., State of the CE Industry: This session will present new research into economic and market trends and consumer dynamics behind the technology on display at the 2009 International CES. The presentation is in The Venetian, Bellini Ballroom 2105. |
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-- 3-4 p.m., Global CE Market Trends: This new CES media event will provide a comprehensive look at worldwide market trends for the consumer technology industry. This research presentation will be held in The Venetian, Bellini Ballroom 2105. |
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-- 4-7 p.m., CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES kicks off the evening with more than 50 exhibitor tabletop previews and displays. CES Unveiled will be held in The Venetian Ballroom at the Sands/Venetian. Refreshments will be served. |
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Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA will be available for media interviews during this event. |
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For a full list of all CES press events, visit www.CESweb.org/press/events. |
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WHERE: |
CES press rooms are located in the LVCC, Room S229 and at the Sands/Venetian, Room 203. Tuesday media events all take place at the Sands/Venetian and are open to all credentialed CES press and analysts. Media may register or obtain their badges in the LVCC or Sands press rooms. |
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WHEN: |
The 2009 International CES runs through January 11. Press room hours are listed below: | |||||
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LVCC: |
Sands/Venetian: |
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Tues. Jan 6 |
Noon-7 p.m. |
Noon-7 p.m. | ||||
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Wed. Jan. 7 |
7:30 a.m. -7 p.m. |
7:30 a.m.- 9 p.m. | ||||
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Thurs. Jan. 8 |
7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. |
7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | ||||
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Fri. Jan 9 |
8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. |
7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | ||||
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Sat. Jan 10 |
8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. |
7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | ||||
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Sun. Jan 11 |
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
8 a.m.-3 p.m. | ||||
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CONTACTS: |
Media inquiries: |
Tara Dunion | or | Sarah Szabo | ||||
| Cell: 571-243-1197 | Cell: 703-474-8053 | |||||||
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E-mail: tdunion@CE.org |
E-mail: sszabo@CE.org |
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Broadcast assistance: |
Pam Golden Loder, CES Broadcast Office, (702) 943-3593 | |||||||
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General assistance: |
LVCC Press Room phone: 702-943-3521 | |||||||
| Sands/Venetian: 702-691-8004 | ||||||||
About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $173 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,200 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES – Where Entertainment, Technology and Business Converge. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org.
Follow the 2009 International CES on Twitter at http://twitter.com/2009CES and visit the International CES Page on Facebook.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES
January 6, 2009, Las Vegas, NV
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2009 International CES
January 8-11, 2009, Las Vegas, NV
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Digital Music Forum East
February 24-25, 2009, New York, NY -
Greener Gadgets Conference
February 27, 2009, New York, NY
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EHX Spring 2009
March 10-14, 2009, Orlando, FL
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Digital Patriots Dinner
April 22, 2009, Washington, DC -
CEA Washington Forum
April 22-23, 2009, Washington, DC -
LA Games Conference
April 28-29, 2009, Hollywood, CA -
CONNECTIONSTM: The Digital Living
Conference and Showcase
June 2 - 4, 2009, Santa Clara, CA -
Digital Downtown
June 10-12, 2009, New York, NY -
13th Annual CEO Summit
June 17-20, 2009, Dana Point, CA -
2009 SINOCES
July 9-12, Qingdao, China
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2009 CEA Industry Forum
October 18-21, 2009, Phoenix, AZ
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CES New York Press Preview featuring CES Unveiled @ NY
November 10, 2009, New York, NY
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