December 26, 2007
It takes an entire year to put together the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow – and we couldn’t do it alone. Use this edition of CES Up to the Minute to learn about the experts beyond the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®) who help make the 2008 International CES a powerful educational and business forum. But first, register. Attending CES lets you span the consumer technology world in just four days.
Plus, think about purchasing the best-value Ultimate Pass when you register (or if you’ve already registered, simply log in again). Get an Ultimate Pass for just $799 if you order by January 2, a $200 savings from on-site prices. The Ultimate Pass includes CES Knowledge Track Sessions, as well as all of these CES Partner Programs: Digital Hollywood, CES Reinventing Advertising, CES Mobile Entertainment and CES Game Power Sessions.
Get your emerging technology fix at any of the more than 20 CES TechZones, brought to you by these and other CES exhibitors.
| Blu-Ray Disc Association CEA’s TechHome Division Digital Freedom Initiative DisplaySearch HD DVD Promotion Group HomePlug Alliance NFC Forum |
Qualcomm Robotics Trends The ZigBee Alliance USB-IF Video Electronics Standards Association WiMedia Alliance Yankee Group |
These pockets of market-specific technology will draw you in and surround you with emerging products and the companies that were innovative enough to bring mind-blowing technologies to consumers the world over. Get the complete list of TechZones, and take time to check out all CES exhibitors.
Listen to what top executives from Audiovox, Digeo, Monster Cable, MusicGiants, MyerEmco, Thiel Audio and Whiff Solutions have to say about the upcoming International CES.
Mike Fidler, CEO, Digeo
Digeo, Inc. develops and markets advanced high-definition DVR platforms and services. The company’s mission is to enable the best consumer experience in high-definition digital media recorders and media centers for the connected home.
Ken Dawkins, Director of Sales, THIEL Audio
THIEL continues the pursuit of musical perfection through advanced technology and construction techniques; giving the greatest enjoyment possible of the home sound experience.
Russell Brumfield, CEO, Whiff Solutions
Does your brand have sense appeal? 75% of our emotions are generated by what we smell. If branding is all about building emotional ties between consumers and products, then why has scent been almost entirely ignored in the world of branding?
Scott Bahneman, CEO, MusicGiants
Launched in 2005, MusicGiants is still the only music download service to offer high-definition, lossless digital recordings from the top music companies such as EMI Music, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group.
Gary Yacoubian, President & COO, MyerEmco AudioVideo
Founded by Edward Myer in 1955, MyerEmco AudioVideo began as a ham radio repair shop in an old house in Silver Spring, Maryland. Myer's hobby was "High Fidelity" sound, to use the terminology of the day, and he soon integrated audio equipment into his modest store.
Karen Chupka, Senior VP, Conferences & Events, CEA
Karen Chupka oversees the sales, marketing, production and management of CEA's events and conferences including the International CES, the world's largest tradeshow for consumer technology.
Noel Lee, Chief Monster, Monster Cable Products
Monster Cable Products, Inc. was founded in 1979 by Noel Lee. The invention of Monster Cable created a new product category that revolutionized the audio market.
Thomas C. Malone, President, Audiovox Electronics
Audiovox Electronics is a leading international supplier and value added service provider in the consumer electronics industry.
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The Anthony Cools Hypnotist Comedy Show at Paris Las Vegas
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The Rita Rudner Comedy Show at Harrah's Las Vegas
Ask for your $30 CES discount on VIP seating, which includes preferred seating and a photo with Rita Rudner.
The Second City Improvisational Comedy Show at Flamingo Las Vegas
Get two tickets for the price of one to the show that inspired Saturday Night Live.
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