2008 International CES: Press Events

Journalists and other media professionals have the distinct honor of getting the scoop on the International CES well before January.

2008 International CES Keynote Addresses

Get ready for four of the biggest speaking events of the year -- keynote addresses at CES.

Saturday, January 5, 2008 - On-site Media Events

State of the Industry
2-3 p.m. Saturday, January 5
The Venetian, Bellini 2105

Kick off the 2008 International CES with a
cutting-edge analysis of the state of the industry from
top CEA experts, complete with the latest market research.

Steve Koenig
Senior Manager
Industry Analysis
CEA

Shawn DuBravac
Economist
CEA

Media Briefing: Trends in Home Audio and Custom Installation
3-4 p.m. Saturday, January 5
The Venetian, Bellini 2106
Consumer demand for great sound is being driven by the increasing affordability and performance of audio products. Changes in technology and product design are ushering in dramatic new ways for people to enjoy music—including multi-room solutions. As a result, consumer interest in home audio is more acute than ever. This session, created especially for our media attendees, provides an update on trends in home audio from the diverse perspectives of manufacturing, retailing, custom installation, and industry research.

Moderator: Todd Thibodeaux, SVP Industry Relations, CEA

Panelists:
Manufacturer: Kathy Gornik, President-THIEL Audio
Manufacturer: Petro Shimonishi, Vice President, Marketing, NetStreams
Retailer: Steve Caldero, Vice President, Sales, Ken Crane’s Home Entertainment
Installer: Ric Johnson, President, RL Johnson Construction Services
Market Research: Steve Koenig, Sr. Industry Analyst, CEA

CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES

4-7 p.m. Saturday, January 5
Marco Polo Ballroom in the Sands/The Venetian

Preview the hottest 2008 product debuts, check out the Innovations Design and Engineering Honorees showcase and network with 60 leading technology companies at the only on-site, pre-CES press preview. It's your best chance to see the top products before the show floor even opens. Exhibitors currently include:

Addlogix
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
American Express
Aquallusion
Atlantic Inc.
Auto Page
BandTones
Beck's
Beko Elektronik AS
Bel Canto/Sonic Focus
Cables To Go
CE Interactive
Celestron
Cell Point Connect AB
Cobra Electronics
Continental Automotive Systems
CUE Acoustics
Digeo
Eclipse
e-detail Inc.
Edifier Enterprises Canada Inc.
Emtrace Technologies
Ergo (a division of Invu Services Ltd.)
Eton Corp.
Gennum
Hannspree
HD Radio
HDMI Licensing LLC
Human Touch
Iqua Ltd.
Interactive Toy Concepts
Kreative Power
LG
Logitech
Magellan
MTech
Netgear
Niveus Media
Norcent
Noritsu
Novatel Wireless Inc.
NPR & Harris Corp.
NRG Dock, a Company of Hotseat Chassis
OmniMount
Oregon Scientific
Parrot Inc.
Pinnacle Systems
PUCC/JETRO
PulseLink
Quartics
RealNetworks Inc.
Ritek USA/Advanced Media Inc.
Samsung Telecommunications America
SanDisk
Scosche Industries Inc.
SE2 Labs
Sentry Group
Sonoro Audio
Spot Inc.
Staccato Communications
SuperMicro Computer Inc.
Vantage Point
Vestalife
Viable Inc.
WiMedia Alliance
Wistron NeWeb Corp.
Wireless USB
WowWee
Yoggie Security Systems
ZAGG Inc.

Check out these exhibitors' online press kits.

Plus, Into Tomorrow with Dave Graveline and The Technology Tailor on WGN will be broadcasting from the event.

Sunday, January 6, 2008 - Press Day

Check out the exhibitor press conference lineup for Sunday, January 6. Builds daily.