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October 15, 2008

If you're in the home theater business, if 'green' is your favorite color (ecologically and financially speaking), then this edition of CES Up to the Minute was crafted with you in mind.

Free CES Registration: 16 Days and Counting

CES is the trade-only consumer technology event that drives the digital economy.

As the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, it's the place to investigate new technology, forge new partnerships and connect with more than 130,000 consumer technology professionals. 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 through 5 p.m. EST January 2: $100
  • 5:01 p.m. EST January 2 through On-site: $200

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

Money-saving Tip: All Access Pass is the Way to Go

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 you'll be the smartest consumer technology professional at CES – just by getting the All Access Pass. Get this money-saving tip.

Put your thinking caps on. It's time to start picking the CES conference sessions that will give you the knowledge, trends, tips and technical information to succeed in the consumer electronics (CE) industry.

The International CES is the consumer technology industry's largest educational forum, featuring hundreds of conference sessions and 500 expert speakers. And for just $1,099, you can gain access to over 200 of these sessions. That's just $5.50 a session!

The All Access Pass includes:
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.

Sustainable Planet: Technology that is Changing the World…Literally

This CE Spotlight serves as the premier location for world-changing technology, whether benefiting the environment or contributing to the cultural development of growing nations.

An umbrella for both the Technology and Emerging Countries and Greener Gadgets TechZones, the Sustainable Planet Spotlight displays products and services making it possible for every person on this planet to stay connected, informed and live sustainable lifestyles. Stop by the Sustainable Planet Stage to see products in action as exhibitors demonstrate the potential impact of their inspiring technologies. Location: LVCC, North Hall.

Interested in exhibiting at CES? There's still space in the Sustainable Planet Spotlight. If you're a tech trailblazer behind eco-friendly, community-connecting, or otherwise world-changing products that can achieve a greater good, make sure the international community is watching.

See all CE Spotlights planned for the 2009 International CES.

Home Powerline Networks and Products at HomePlug TechZone

HomePlug is an industry alliance comprised of industry leaders at each level of the value chain - from technology to services and content. See how HomePlug Alliance members bring necessary capabilities and a financial commitment to the successful launch of the technology at the HomePlug TechZone.

Industries include:
  • Service and content – Includes new services, content for network devices, requirements for networks to support services, usage models, provisioning and customer care.
  • Retail - Channels for sales and support of networked devices, installation and support services, consumer education.
  • Hardware - Connected devices to enable new classes of services via the Internet or other networks - PC, CE, networking.
  • Software - Software services and applications to simplify setup and use of the network.
  • Silicon - Cost effective silicon with a variety of feature sets to support a broad range of products.
  • Technology - Enabling technology that meets requirements for performance, cost, and is scalable to future generations.

The alliance's mission is to enable and promote rapid availability, adoption and implementation of cost effective, interoperable and standards-based home powerline networks and products.

See all TechZones slated for the 2009 International CES.

Consumers Know the Sound of THX. Shouldn't You?

Ideal for anyone working in or planning to enter the home theater business, the THX Education Program: Home Theater and THX - Home Theater 1 conference session at CES immerses you in product technologies and shows you how to provide clients with the most exciting home theater experience, regardless of brand or price. Complete this comprehensive one-day partner program course and become a THX Certified Professional. Once certified, you can use the prestigious THX Certified Professional logo and list your business on THX's exclusive website.

Program Pricing
Advance: $500
On-site: $600

To sign up for conference sessions, select your sessions as you register for the 2009 International CES. If you’ve already registered, go back to the registration page and enter your credentials to update your information with conference sessions.

CES Rates Reduced at Two CES Hotels on the Strip

The Excalibur and Monte Carlo have just announced lower rates during CES! Excalibur is now $141 on peak for a standard room (was $219) and $161 for a renovated room (was $239). Monte Carlo is now $240 on peak nights (was $275). Please visit www.CESweb.org/hotel to Book your rooms now. 

All rooms previously booked at higher CES rates will be adjusted.

Plus, Koi Restaurant and Lounge at Planet Hollywood is offering $20 off a purchase of $100 or more. You must be a guest of Planet Hollywood to take advantage of this great offer. See the CES Las Veas Travel Tips page for all the details and information. Book your room at Planet Hollywood.

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