December 12, 2007
Just in case 2,700 exhibitors from every conceivable consumer electronics (CE) market isn't enough to fill four days at the 2008 International CES, we've packed the show floor with loads of key attractions, special displays, events and awards programs. Use this edition of CES Up to the Minute to know what to do and where to go.
But first, register. Attending CES lets you span the consumer technology world in just four days.
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin Joins Industry Insider Lineup
Join FCC Chairman Kevin Martin and CEA president and CEO Gary Shapiro the second day of the show (Tuesday, January 8) for a public conversation about the digital television transition, cable compatibility, spectrum, broadband and other issues critical to the CE industry. Plus, check out the complete Industry Insider Series to hear from these visionaries:
- Kevin Martin, FCC
- Gary Shapiro, CEA
- Jerry Yang, Yahoo!
- Charlie Koones, Variety Magazine
- Tom Lesinski, Paramount Pictures Digital Entertainment
- Dan Fawcett, Fox Entertainment Group Digital Media
- Albert Cheng, Digital Media Disney-ABC Television Group
- Steve Eastman, Target Corp.
- Vishesh L. Bhati, Al Futtaim
- Phil Schoonover, Circuit City Stores Inc.
- Brad Anderson, Best Buy Co. Inc.
- Shawn DuBravac, CEA
- His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda
- Paul Meyer, Voxiva
- Nicholas Negroponte, One Laptop Per Child Project and MIT Media Lab
- Eric Nonacs, Endeavour Financial Ltd.
- Dan Shine, 50x15 Foundation
- William Swope, Intel
- Tae Yoo, Cisco Systems
- Dr. Paul Jacobs, Qualcomm
- James Utzscheider, Unlimited Potential Group, Microsoft Corp.
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Beyond keynotes and Industry Insiders, which always attract near standing-room-only audiences, get ready for the red-carpet allure of the Emmy Awards and the rock-n-roll energy of the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus live performances. Here's a sampling of a few special events and awards to put on your schedule:
- CNET Best of CES Awards Announcements
LVCC, South Hall 3 Lobby, CNET Live Stage
Finalists: 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 8
Winners: 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 9 - Innovations 2008 Design and Engineering Showcase
Innovations Plus at the Sands, Booth #70621 - Spotlight on Imaging
Renaissance Hotel, Ballroom 1
2-7 p.m. Tuesday, January 8 - The Technology & Engineering Emmy® Awards
The Venetian, Bellini 2101
Cocktails: 6 p.m.
Dinner and Awards: 7 p.m.
Monday, January 7 - Technology and Emerging Countries: Advancing Development Through Technology Investments
Las Vegas Hilton Theater
9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2008
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You know that CES spans 30 product categories, but are you looking to narrow your CES experience down to one particular market? We've put together helpful quick guides to give a rundown of all things related to seven particular markets.
As part of our ongoing environmental efforts, the International CES has committed to reducing its negative impact on the environment wherever we can and offsetting what we cannot avoid. This means any damage caused to the environment by the show's carbon output will be compensated through CES' donations to renewable energy, energy efficiency and reforestation projects.
Do your part by making a small donation to offset the environmental impact of your travel to CES. Visit www.CESweb.org/green to learn more about ongoing efforts to make CES an eco-friendly show.
While many CES hotels are sold out, don't despair! There are still great hotels that have rooms at the CES rate. In fact, some hotels have even lowered their CES rates and are offering great deals for those booking under the CES block. See the hotel section of CESweb.org to book. Book now; these great deals won't last long!
Alexis Park
We just added rooms at this hotel at a rate of $208.
Excalibur
Rates on standard rooms just reduced to $189.
Luxor
Cut-off date for CES rate of $235 extended!
Meridian Las Vegas
Rates on one and two bedrooms suites lowered to $299 and $399, respectively.
Planet Hollywood
CES rooms just added at $319 rate.
Platinum Hotel and Spa
They are offering one free 30 minute spa treatment and a $50 beverage credit with the purchase of an entrée. Peak CES rate is $279.
We want to know. If you have questions, we have answers. Send any CES-related an e-mail to AskCES@CE.org. Help us make the 2008 International CES right for you and your business.
Here are a few other ways to get the information you need:
- Want a general history of CES? Try the CES Fact Sheet.
- Need to know about registration and other logistics? Check out the FAQs.
- Interested in late-breaking news? Read the press releases.
- Do you have your own portal? Let our RSS feed bring the info to you.
And as always, check http://www.CESweb.org/ each week for breaking news about the upcoming show, January 7-10, 2008, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
