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Spotlight on 3D Content

January 10, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
LVCC, North Hall N255-257

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.

Panelist(s):
  • Bryan Burns – VP, Strategic Business Planning & Development, ESPN
  • Tom Cosgrove – President and CEO , 3net
  • Vince Pace – Co-Chairman, CAMERON | PACE Group
  • Robert Zitter – Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, Home Box Office

IP&TV World Forum at CES

January 10, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
LVCC, North Hall N255-257

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?

Presenter(s):
  • Giles Cottle – Principal Analyst, Informa Telecoms & Media
  • Gavin Whitechurch – Director, IP&TV World Forum, Informa Telecoms & Media

Moderator(s):
  • Colin Dixon – Senior Partner, Advisory, The Diffusion Group

Panelist(s):
  • Shawn Layden – COO, Sony Networked Entertainment
  • Lisa Pickelsimer – Executive Director of Video Product Development, Cox Communications, Inc
  • Francisco Varela – Director, Global Head of Platform & Games Partnerships, YouTube
  • Jeff Weber – VP of Video Strategy & Product, AT&T

CNET Presents the Next Big Thing in CE

January 10, 2012 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
LVCC, North Hall N255-257

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(s):
  • Brian Cooley – Editor at Large, CNET
  • Molly Wood – Executive Editor, CNET

Panelist(s):
  • Tim Baxter – President, Consumer Electronics Division, Samsung Electronics America
  • Bill Gurley – General Partner , Benchmark Capital
  • Blake Krikorian – CEO, id8 Group, Sling Media
  • Eric Schmidt – Executive Chairman, Google

Connect2Car: Connecting Automotive and Consumer Electronics Lifestyles

January 11, 2012 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
LVCC, North Hall N255-257

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?

Presenter(s):
  • Patti Kreh – Business Unit Leader, SAE International

Moderator(s):
  • John Waraniak – Vice President, Vehicle Tech, SEMA

Panelist(s):
  • Jon Bucci – Vice President, Advanced Technology, Toyota Motor Sales USA
  • Joni Christensen – Head of Uconnect Systems and Services, Chrysler Group LLC
  • Chris Cook – President, Mobile Electronics Retailers Association
  • Myles Kovacs – President and Co-Founder, DUB Publishing, Inc.
  • Nick Pudar – Vice President, Planning and Business Development, OnStar LLC
  • Jake Sigal – CEO, Livio Radio

Argue the Future

January 11, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
LVCC, North Hall N255-257

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(s):
  • Joshua Topolsky – Editor in Chief, The Verge

Panelist(s):
  • Drew Bamford – Associate Vice President, User Experience, HTC
  • Ryan Bidan – Director of Product Marketing - Samsung Mobile, Samsung
  • Nilay Patel – Managing Editor, The Verge
  • Aaron Woodman – Director, Microsoft
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One-on-One with FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski

January 11, 2012 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
LVCC, North Hall N255-257

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.

Presenter(s):
  • Julius Genachowski – Chairman, Federal Communications Commission
  • Gary Shapiro – President and CEO, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)

A Global Perspective on Retail

January 11, 2012 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
LVCC, North Hall N255-257

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.

Presenter(s):
  • Brian Dunn – CEO, Best Buy
  • Gary Shapiro – President and CEO, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)