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October 1, 2008

Do you work better under deadline? Do you long for the day you can go back to school? Do you wish you could have all the market trends at your fingertips? Then this edition of CES Up to the Minute was crafted with you in mind.

But first, register for free for the 2009 International CES, January 8-11, Las Vegas, Nevada. It's where to explore the digital landscape, more than 2,700 consumer electronics (CE) exhibits and 30 product categories from digital imaging to home networking.

Free CES Registration: 30 Days and Counting

CES is the trade-only consumer technology event that drives the digital economy.
Act before November 1 to skip the $100 registration fee.

Take note of these important dates and registration fees:
- Before November 1, 2008:  $0
- November 1, 2008: $100
- January 2, 2009: $200
- On-site registration: $200

Register now (while it's free).
Learn more about CES, including show dates and times.

Sign up for CES Conference Sessions Now

Put your thinking caps on. The 2009 CES conference session lineup is here, and it's time to start filling your schedule with the sessions that will fill your mind with the knowledge you need to succeed in the consumer electronics (CE) industry. Choose from a variety of session passes, including the All Access Pass and the Ultimate Pass.

The International CES is the consumer technology industry's largest educational forum, featuring more than 200 conference sessions and 500 expert speakers. It's where to hear about upcoming trends, to understand new technology and to delve deep into technical training. More than 15 partners are poring over material now, prepping to get you in the know.

If you've already registered for the 2009 International CES, simply select the “register” button on CESweb.org again and login with your credentials to pick the conference sessions you want to attend. If you haven't registered yet, register for free before November 1, and start picking your sessions now.

All Access Pass – Best Value! [$1099 advance/$1299 on-site]
Includes the entire Ultimate Pass PLUS Billboard's Digital Music Live!, COMMECTIONS™ Summit, Consumer Electronics Supply Chain Academy, Consumer Robotics Industry Development Program, Flash Memory—The Future of Consumer Products, Fourth Generation Mobile Forum®, Kids@Play, P2P Media Summit LV, Silvers Summit and Understanding Moisture/Reflow Sensitivity for IC Packages.

Ultimate Pass [$799 advance/$999 on-site]
Includes all CES Knowledge Track sessions, Digital Hollywood, Cable Conference at CES, CES Reinventing Advertising, CES Mobile Entertainment and CES Game Power Sessions.

Money-saving Tip: Use the CES Code Word to Get Hotel Discounts

In each issue of CES Up to the Minute, we give you at least one way to save money. Just call us your friendly bottom-line boosters. This time around, learn how dropping the CES name when booking your hotel room saves money  even at such popular resorts as Trump International Hotel and Tower, Palms Casino Resort and Palms Place.

Two popular Las Vegas resorts are now offering official CES rates during show days, January 8-11, 2009. The International CES works with a variety of Las Vegas hotels, including the Palms/Palms Place and the all-new Trump International Hotel and Tower, to offer attendees and exhibitors the lowest rates possible. Additionally, the hotel program allows CES goers to book individual or group reservations. Use the codes featured online at CESweb.org to receive the discounted rates.

The Trump International Hotel and Tower is offering CES attendees discounted nightly rates for its studio suites ($365) and one-bedroom suites ($499).  Palms is offering $299 nightly rates, while Palms Place is offering $319 for a studio and $499 for a one bedroom suite as of October 1.

Trump International Hotel and Tower is located near all CES venues (1.25 miles from the Las Vegas Convention Center, less than a mile from the Sands Expo and Convention Center/The Venetian).

The Palms features the hottest nightclubs, the coolest pool, world-class dining, state of the art meeting facilities, luxurious rooms and suites, live entertainment and much, much more! Palms Place Hotel and Spa features Simon Restaurant and Bar, a spectacular pool & Drift Spa, a 24-hour room service, Rojo Bar, resort concierge service and a business center. Palms Place has direct access to the Palms Casino Resort via the SkyTubeSM, an elevated, enclosed moving walkway that joins the two complexes.

Here are a few hotels and their corresponding rates as of October 1.
  • Alexis Park:  $169
  • Bally's Las Vegas:  $255 peak; $170 off-peak
  • Bellagio:  $355
  • Caesars Palace:  $335 peak; $299 off-peak
  • Circus Circus:  $126 peak; $44-$81 off-peak
  • Courtyard Las Vegas South:  $189 
  • Excalibur:  $219 standard Queen peak; $69-$99 off-peak: $239 remodeled Queen peak; $89-$129 off-peak
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Las Vegas South:  $179  
  • Flamingo Las Vegas:  $219 peak standard room; $160 off-peak; $269 peak GO room; $205 off-peak
  • Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: $299 peak; $139 off-peak
  • The Trump International Hotel and Tower: $365 studio suites; $499 one-bedroom suites

These rooms won’t last long. Book now.

CE Spotlights Illuminate Innovation

The light shines brightly on CE Spotlights and CES TechZones, popular destinations located throughout the 1.7 million square feet of exhibit space at CES. CE Spotlights like the Gaming Showcase, Wireless World, Content@CES and the Digital Imaging Showcase are much like mini tradeshows, offering diverse exhibits and happenings for gaming, content, wireless and other markets. CES TechZones group new technology markets together and feature up-and-coming products, services and companies.

     
     
     


See Every Square Inch of CES

Interactive floor plans provide an aerial view of the entire 2009 International CES. You'll see details you never imagined. Plus, they're updated frequently, so you can see CES as it comes to life. Powered by EXPOCAD®, the '09 floor plans let you click and drag on any area within the floor plan to view surrounding areas and zoom in or out to view more or less detail. View the floor plans.

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