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July 23, 2008

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July 23, 2008
It’s time – time to register, time to plan for the 2009 International CES. The world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow unites more than 2,700 exhibitors to show you what’s driving the digital economy. The power is unmistakable, the influence global. If you’re in the consumer electronics business, nothing compares to the International CES. Register for free now to save the $100 registration fee that starts November 1, and look for more CES Up to the Minute newsletters just like this to get ready to connect with and preview the market movers in technology and content.

CES is the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, and it's showing its high-tech muster with a revamp of its official website, CESweb.org.

The new site brings the intensity and energy of the show's floor right to your computer screen months before the show starts. Access videos, peruse vibrant photo galleries, get late-breaking news and sync up to the show's social networking pages on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr. See the all-new CESweb.org.



We know the economy has impacted everybody’s wallet. So in each issue of CES Up to the Minute, we’ll give you at least one way to save money. This time around, we’re going to tell you how registering early can save $100 or $200 a person – which can add up for companies who send a fleet of consumer technology professionals to the show in January.

Your tip: Register now for your FREE 2009 International CES Exhibits Plus Pass for access to all exhibits, TechZones, SuperSessions and keynote addresses.
 
The fee structure for admission to all exhibits, TechZones, SuperSessions, keynotes and selected conference sessions is different this year. Please take note of these important dates:
 
Before November 1, 2008: $0.00
November 1, 2008-January 2, 2009 (5 p.m. EST): $100
January 2, 2009 (5:01 p.m. EST)-On-site registration: $200.00

Register now and save.

Remember, the International CES is not open to the general public, and all attendees must be in the consumer electronics industry to be eligible to attend the show.

Spouses, friends and family who accompany you to Las Vegas will not be granted access to the International CES unless they are over the age of 16 and have proof of industry affiliation.

Two forms of identification are required to enter the show floor:

• One personal picture ID such as a driver's license or passport
• One business ID such as a business card, pay stub or statement on company letterhead indicating that you are representing that company at International CES
  

Intel chairman Craig Barrett and Cisco chairman and CEO John Chambers, two long-time advocates for education and sustainable development in emerging countries, share the keynote stage at the 2009 International CES. Barrett and Chambers will speak at the 2009 International CES as part of the second annual Technology and Emerging Countries Program (TEC), which focuses on the role technology plays to further economic growth.

“The Technology and Emerging Countries program at CES is an excellent opportunity for industry and government leaders to discuss technology’s impact on developing economies and share ideas for future advancement,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA. “Craig Barrett and John Chambers are long-time advocates for education and sustainable development in emerging countries. Their commitment to innovation and passion for utilizing technology for economic growth are inspirations, and we are thrilled to welcome back these compelling speakers to the 2009 International CES.”

Technology and Emerging Countries Keynote Address
1-4 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2009
The Venetian, Level 5, Palazzo Ballroom
Intel chairman Craig Barrett and Cisco chairman and CEO John Chambers



CES veterans like Samsung, Panasonic, Sharp, Microsoft and Intel always turn up the volume with bright displays, outstanding technology and mind-blowing booths. Newcomers to the 2009 International CES include Sony Pictures, Blockbuster, Hyundai-Kia and ZeeVee.

Want to learn more about the rookies, the vets and the other 2,700+ exhibitors prepping for the January 8-11 show? Browse the exhibitor directory.



Get late-breaking news first by adding the RSS feed to your Facebook, My Yahoo! and iGoogle pages or other personal Web site or aggregator. New to RSS feeds? Let us tell you what they are and how to set them up.

What is an RSS feed? Real Simple Syndication is a tool that will alert you when new content has been added to our news feed. CES frequently posts new information, and by using our RSS feed, you can glance over new items added to the site and read information relevant to your business.

The CES RSS feed will supply you with a title, brief summary of the content and a link to the complete item on CESweb.org.

How does it work? RSS feeds are received by a news aggregator or news reader—programs that will display our updates in a convenient and easy-to-read manner.

Choose a news reader that is right for you. There are a variety of options:

• Web-based aggregators accessible from any computer.
• Customizable feeds such as MyYahoo or MyAOL.
• Aggregators that can be downloaded to your desktop or controlled through an Outlook account.
• Aggregators that push feeds directly to your e-mail account.

Download or subscribe to a news aggregator and follow its instructions to add CESweb.org to your daily reading.

For MyYahoo!: Sign in to your MyYahoo! page and select “Add Content.” Then select “Add RSS feed,” and paste http://feeds.cesweb.org/CESrss into the field that appears.

For Facebook: Get instructions and details from Facebook.

For iGoogle: From your iGoogle homepage, select “Add Stuff” in the top right corner. In the “Search for Gadgets” box, search for “RSS.” A number of RSS applications pop up. We prefer “Simple RSS Reader” because it’s, well, simple! Once you select “Add it now,” paste in the link http://CESweb.org/rssNews.xml and any other parameters you’d like.

CES hotels are now accepting reservations for the 2009 CES. As a reminder, CES does not have an official housing agency or bureau. Attendees are responsible for contacting CES hotels directly via CESweb.org to book rooms. More than three dozen Vegas properties offer discounts for CES attendees. "No vacancy" signs are starting to appear for CES show days (January 8-11), however, so learn more about how to book your room.

CES goers can book single reservations online or can book blocks of 10 or 20 rooms, depending on the property. Six properties offer nightly rates under $200 for show days.

If you are contacted by a group claiming to be the official CES housing agency, please e-mail CEShotels@CE.org immediately. For more information, please e-mail CEShotels@CE.org.



CEA and its partners sponsor a variety of events — for the entire industry and individual niches within it — to educate the masses and unite manufacturers, retailers and market movers. Digital Hollywood has two upcoming events, and CONNECTIONS™ Europe Summit is just around the corner.

Building Blocks 2008 – the Summer Show

August 5-7
San Jose, Calif.
Building Blocks is a jointly produced Digital Hollywood-CEA event. The entertainment and consumer electronics industries are being transformed, and it is at Building Blocks 2008 where the industry will address the extraordinary evolution of the television platform, the social media platform, the broadband platform and the mobile platform.

CONNECTIONS™ Europe Summit

August 28-29
Berlin, Germany
Parks Associates and CEA announced that the WirelessHD Consortium will host a pre-show workshop on Thursday, August 28, in cooperation with CONNECTIONS™ Europe Summit. CONNECTIONS™ Europe will host an opening evening reception on August 28, where attendees and media can meet CONNECTIONS™ Europe and WirelessHD event participants.

Digital Hollywood Fall

October 27-30
Lowes Hotel, Santa Monica, Calif.
Digital Hollywood is the premier entertainment and technology conference in the country with more than 2,000 leading executives from the entertainment, media and technology industries in attendance. Digital Hollywood is currently booking exhibitors and sponsors. The agenda is posted and speaker selection has begun.

EHX Fall 08

November 4-7
Long Beach, Calif.
EHX is the industry event for custom electronics. Check out a packed expo floor, see new products, explore Destination Stations focusing on the latest technologies, stroll down Demo Alley and visit more than 175 exhibitor booths.

CEA members save 20 percent on most training. Use Priority Code: CEA1.

Visit http://www.ehxweb.com/ for more information.

Future of Television East

November 18-19
New York, NY

The agenda has been posted and speaker selections have begun for Future of Television East, to be held at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City. For more information and to request sponsorship or exhibitor information, please contact Ellen Gildersleeve, ellen@digitalmediawire.com or 310-855-0033. Event information: www.televisionconference.com/east.

Want more information about CES? Let us help you find exactly what you’re looking for. Here are a few other ways to get the information you need:

Want a general history about CES? Try the CES Fact Sheet. (.pdf)
Interested in CES on social networking sites? Find CES on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.
Want to tap into CES connections all year? Try the MyCES Personal Planner.
And as always, check CESweb.org each week for breaking news about the upcoming show, January 8-11, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Register for the 2009 CES.

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