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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. Get all the details and information here. 

Book your room at Planet Hollywood now.

Note: CES does not use a third party housing agency or bureau. 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.



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). Book your rooms now.

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

Each year, the International CES works with a variety of Las Vegas hotels to offer attendees and exhibitors the lowest rates possible. Additionally, our hotel program allows you to book individual or group reservations, so organizing your trip is a breeze — even if you're planning it for dozens and dozens of people.



Go Global and expand your global network by visiting the International Gateway. Located in the Las Vegas Hilton, the International Gateway features more than 800 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovative technologies and products from around the world. Browse the CES exhibitor directory now.

If you are an international exhibitor who would like to showcase your products at the International Gateway, please contact a CES exhibit sales representative.

 

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 take action as exhibitors demonstrate the potential impact of their inspiring technologies.

Exhibitors: 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 by reserving space. For more information on how you can capitalize on this unique opportunity, contact a business representative.

Location: LVCC North Hall

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.






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).

With more than four decades of success, the International CES reaches across global markets, connects the industry and enables CE innovations to grow and thrive. The first CES took place in New York City in June of 1967 with 200 exhibitors and 17,500 attendees. Since then, CES has grown more than eleven-fold and is held in Las Vegas every January. Now, more than 2,700 exhibitors fill more than 1.7 million net square feet of exhibit space to showcase their latest products and services to more than 130,000 attendees.

The International CES is produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry. CEA represents more than 2,200 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of consumer electronics products. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.

This CE Spotlight serves as the premiere location for providers of custom technologies, services and advertising sent to portable and in-car navigation devices, based on their current locations. Location Based Services at CES features the latest technologies used to deliver highly personalized mobile services, based on location, allowing the mobile network operator to offer differentiation and increased profitability. Here's what you can expect to see here:

• Portable and in-car navigation devices and services
• GPS services
• Digital mapping for vehicular navigation
• Personalization of mobile services, based on location
  

Want to exhibit atCES? There's still time to reserve exhibit space in Location Based Services (pdf).

The 2009 International CES features many CE Spotlights, areas on the show floor dedicated to particular market or product category. See all CE Spotlights.

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
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)

The International CES Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Awards call for entries has been extended and will close on Friday, September 26, 2008. Enter now for your chance to be recognized among the top designers and engineers in the consumer electronics (CE) industry.

The Innovations entry process is clear-cut and easy to use, including pre-populated data fields, streamlined payment options and live online help. 

Honorees eceive industry-wide exposure, unbelievable press and the honor of being recognized by your peers as one of the CE industry’s most creative. Innovations honorees are announced on November 11, 2008, at the 2009 International CES Press Preview in New York.

Honorees also receive a spot in the Innovations Showcase at the 2009 CES, mentions in press releases and access to the Innovations Stage and CES Unveiled. Plus, you get to use an official Innovations logo on product packaging and advertising and a prestigious Innovations award plaque to display in your CES booth and back at your office.

Enter now. Questions? Visit CESweb.org/Innovations, e-mail Innovations@CE.org or call 703-907-4312.

For more than 40 years, the International CES has been home to the largest display of consumer electronics products changing how we live, work and play. But did you know the show is working hard to make itself the largest certified carbon neutral trade event?

With the help of our partners, including GES, Aramark, the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) and the Sands Expo and Convention Center, CES attendees now have more opportunities than ever to recycle while conducting a year's worth of business in one prime, environmentally friendly location.

The International CES provides our industry an opportunity to convene at one time, in one place, at an eco-friendly blockbuster summit that minimizes your annual travel.

• By attending CES, our attendees avoid over 700 million miles of business travel – enough to travel to from earth to sun seven times.
• Each of our attendees has an average of 12 meetings while at CES and approximately 1.7 million meetings are conducted in total.
• Representatives travel from over 140 different countries, offering a truly global opportunity.

See all the efforts to minimize CES' environmental footprint.

The International CES Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Awards call for entries will close on Friday, September 24, 2008. Enter now for your chance to be recognized among the top designers and engineers in the consumer electronics (CE) industry.

The Innovations entry process is clear-cut and easy to use, including pre-populated data fields, streamlined payment options and live online help. Just pick your categories and get started.

Why enter? Receive industry-wide exposure, unbelievable press and the honor of being recognized by your peers as one of the CE industry’s most creative. Innovations honorees are announced on November 11, 2008, at the 2009 International CES Press Preview in New York.

Then all the benefits start rolling in, including a spot in the Innovations Showcase at the 2009 CES, press releases and access to the Innovations Stage and CES Unveiled. Plus, you get to use an official Innovations logo on product packaging and advertising and a prestigious Innovations award plaque to display in your CES booth and back at your office.

You’ve worked hard to transform your products from ideas to reality. Now get the recognition you deserve. Enter now. Questions? Visit CESweb.org/Innovations, e-mail Innovations@CE.org or call 703-907-4312.

 

The Trump International Hotel and Tower is offering CES attendees discounted nightly rates for its studio suites ($365) and one-bedroom suites ($499) during the 2009 International CES, January 8-11, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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 Covention Center/The Venetian). Additionally, this new Las Vegas property is 3.2 miles from McCarran International Airport.

The Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas rises 64 stories to offer sweeping panoramic views of the city against a majestic backdrop of surrounding mountains. The building houses 1,282 graciously furnished hotel suites, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows, extensive spa and fitness center, modern American dining and well-appointed amenities. Gilded with gold glass windows and mere steps from the Strip, the property is adjacent to some of the city's best shopping (including Fashion Show Mall) and resort casinos. An icon of definitive style, the Trump International Hotel & Tower brings sophistication and elegance to the heart of Las Vegas. Other amenities include an outdoor heated pool, outdoor Jacuzzis, intimate spa and fitness room.

Trump Las Vegas is a non-gaming, 100 percent smoke-free hotel.

Make reservations for the Trump International Hotel and Tower online. Reference code CES if booking online. Reservations can also be made by calling 866-939-8786/702-982-2000.

See a list of all official CES hotels and current rates.



The International CES received four first place awards in this year’s International Association of Exhibitions and Events’(IAEE) Art of the Show competition. The IAEE Art of the Show competition recognizes promotional achievements of exhibitions and events.

"These awards illustrate the attention to detail and quest for excellence that goes into planning and promoting the International CES, the most important consumer electronics event of the year," said Karen Chupka, senior vice president, events and conferences, CEA. "Each year we look to re-energize CES and our innovative marketing is a part of this strategy. As the leading trade association representing the consumer electronics industry, we strive to be as innovative in promoting our industry as our member companies are in developing new products for consumers."

In the large event category [over 150,000 net square feet], the 2008 International CES marketing campaign, "The Art of Technology," won the following first place awards:

• Attendance Promotion Campaign award (multiple pieces) – entries included the 2008 International CES Alumni Registration piece; Attendee Brochure; Conference Brochure and Domestic Target Retention piece.
• Print Advertising award (single piece) – for the 2008 International CES content ad, "Experience the Art of Convergence," with illustrations for the gaming, home theater, wireless and in-home networking product categories.
• Show Promotion award – for CESweb.org.
• Show Daily award – the CES Daily published by TWICE Magazine.

The 2008 International CES also received two honorable mentions for E-mail Promotion and Attendance Promotion Brochure.

The 2009 International CES will be held in Las Vegas, January 8-11, 2009. For more information, visit www.CESweb.org.

Are you an engineer? Then the future of technology is likely at the forefront of your mind. Come see the future revealed in Las Vegas in January at the most important emerging technology event of the year: the 2009 International CES. With more than 2,700 exhibitors vying to capture your attention, this is the event where you will see far-out ideas come to fruition. We know why the consumer technology industry needs engineers. Now see why engineers need CES.

The world's largest consumer technology tradeshow is also the most impressive collection of consumer electronics (CE) companies, innovators and products in 30 categories. Meet manufacturers and distributors of:

• Robotics
• Biometrics
• Voice recognition devices
• Disposable technology
• New audio media
• Nanotechnologies
• Flexible computing devices
  

If you’re an engineer, you probably want to know what’s new, what’s next and who’s bringing it to life. Find emerging technology exhibitors throughout more than 1.7 million square feet in the Las Vegas Convention Center/Las Vegas Hilton and The Sands Expo and Convention Center/The Venetian. Location-based services, mobile Internet, WiMAX and other emerging technologies span every product category at the International CES.

Located just off the Strip and down the street from the Las Vegas Convention Center, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino joins the ranks of more than 40 official CES hotels.

Each year, the International CES works with a variety of Las Vegas hotels to offer attendees and exhibitors the lowest rates possible. Additionally, the hotel program allows you to book individual or group reservations, so organizing your trip is a breeze — even if you're planning it for dozens and dozens of people.

Here are a few hotels and their corresponding rates as of September 10.

• 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 
  More.

If you’re a content producer and like a lot of attention, it's your lucky day. The Global Media Awards entry deadline just got extended. Entries must be postmarked by Wednesday, September 17, 2008, for the Global Media Awards, produced by the creators of the world-renowned Emmy Awards.

The Global Media Awards recognize content and technology excellence in seven categories: Short Form Media, Advertising, Web Site, Internet, Repurposed Linear/Traditional Content, Long Form Media, Technology Platform, User Experience/Program Guide. Winners will be announced at the International CES in Las Vegas. Entries must be postmarked by September 17, 2008. Learn more about the program, its producers and entry guidelines.

If you’re a content producer and like a lot of attention, then the Global Media Awards are just your thing. But you better hurry. When it comes to the entry deadline countdown, your time is almost up. Entries must be postmarked by Friday, September 12, 2008, for the Global Media Awards, produced by the creators of the world-renowned Emmy Awards.

The Global Media Awards recognize content and technology excellence in seven categories: Short Form Media, Advertising, Web Site, Internet, Repurposed Linear/Traditional Content, Long Form Media, Technology Platform, User Experience/Program Guide. Winners will be announced at the International CES in Las Vegas. Entries must be postmarked by September 12, 2008. Learn more about the program, its producers and entry guidelines.




Are you a loyal CES attendee who would like to exhibit? Are you an exhibitor who wants to augment already existing space? Consider exhibiting in one of many CES TechZones and CE Spotlights, highly trafficked areas that feature emerging technology for a variety of consumer technology markets. Find one that matches your market, or if you'd like to learn about creating a new TechZone for this year's show for your must-have emerging technology, contact a business development representative today at 703-907-7645.

Exhibit space is still available in the following CE Spotlights and CES TechZones:

• Advanced Display Technologies TechZone
• The CES Gaming Showcase
• Greener Gadgets TechZone
• Location Based Services TechZone
• Technology and Emerging Countries TechZone
• Tru2way TechZone

Get more information on how to exhibit in one of these areas, and learn about other exhibiting options at the 2009 International CES, Jan. 8-11, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Send in your entries for the International CES Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Awards before this Friday, September 5, and save $200 off the entry fee.

The Innovations entry process is clear-cut and easy to use, including pre-populated data fields, streamlined payment options and live online help.

Need some help getting started? Check out our six tips for preparing a strong Innovations entry.


Mark your calendar with these important dates:
Early-bird Deadline: September 5 - Enter now!
Final Deadline: September 24
Judging: October 8-19
Entrants Notified: October 31
Honorees Announced: Unveiled@NY, November 11, New York
Innovations Showcase: International CES, January 8-11, 2009
Questions?

Visit CESweb.org/Innovations, e-mail Innovations@CE.org or call 703-907-4312.

Chief executives of Microsoft, Sony and Ford will deliver keynote addresses at the 2009 International CES, January 8-11, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“These exciting keynote speakers demonstrate that the 2009 International CES is the hub of activity in the consumer electronics, entertainment content, and automotive industries,” said CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro. “Steve Ballmer and Sir Howard Stringer are driving forces behind the continued growth of the consumer technology industry. Alan Mulally is a true visionary spurring technology innovation in the automotive market. These leaders are changing the way technology is being incorporated into new markets, and CES attendees will all benefit from these keynotes unveiling the next generation of technology.”

See the full lineup.

Steve Ballmer, CEO, Microsoft 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, The Venetian, Palazzo Ballroom

Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman and CEO, Sony Corporation 8:30 a.m., Thursday, January 8, The Venetian, Palazzo Ballroom

Alan Mulally, President and CEO, Ford Motor Company 4:30 p.m. Thursday, January 8, The Venetian, Palazzo Ballroom

Ryan Block is meticulous. Not only has the former editor-in-chief of Engadget analyzed every square foot of what CES has to offer, he has been known to obsessively chart and dissect his own blogging patterns. Talk about scrutiny. Block and his Engadget team have redefined – and some might argue replaced – traditional tech press coverage, cataloguing gadgets from the chic to the bleak. And, at a time when he is taking on his own new ventures, he is set to give tech's best new breed a taste of his recipe for success as the latest addition to the judging line-up for i-stage. Forget the payola conferences. Don’t miss the pitch of a lifetime at the 2008 i-stage competition in Las Vegas on October 20.



Long before the CES show doors open, the Consumer Electronics Association 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. Mark your calendar now for one October event and two November events.
 
Future of Television East
Don’t miss out on the Future of Television East, to be held at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City, November 18-19. Sponsorship opportunities still available! To request sponsorship or exhibitor information, please contact Ellen Gildersleev at ellen@digitalmediawire.com or 310-855-0033. Event information: www.televisionconference.com/east.

 

Digital Hollywood
Digital Hollywood is the premier entertainment and technology conference in the country with over 2,000 leading executives from the entertainment, media and technology executives in attendance. Join us at the Loews Hotel in Santa Monica, California, October 27-30. Digital Hollywood is currently booking exhibitors and sponsors. The agenda is posted and speaker selection has begun.

 

EHX
Get Amped-Up for EHX Fall 08, November 4-7, 2008.  EHX is the industry event for custom electronics. Check out a packed expo floor. See new products, Destination Stations focusing on the latest technologies, Demo Alley and over 175 exhibitor booths. CEA Members save 20 percent on most training – use Priority Code: CEA1.  Visit http://www.ehxweb.com/ for more information.

Want to know where at CES to find all the thumping cars packed with in-vehicle technology? Curious about what technology you might see at The Venetian this year? With one handy map, you can get the lowdown on what happens at the International CES in each of its venues — the Las Vegas Convention Center/Las Vegas Hilton and the Sands Expo and Convention Center/The Venetian.

Get the 2009 CES show map now.

While you're at CES this January, gear up for some killer gaming. Head to the Gaming Showcase (Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall 2) for the Underground Gaming Series (UGS), the premier professional-level video gaming event and tournament circuit that doubles as a "sniper-shot" guerrilla-marketing vehicle. The professional gaming circuit sets its sights on next-gen games, advertising and technology.

The Gaming Showcase at the International CES features gaming hardware and software with the entire range of consumer electronics products — from online PC and HD gaming, plasma HDTV and home theater furniture to surround sound and power conditioning hardware.

The Underground Gaming Series is a competition open to all skill levels that features next-gen and multi-genre gaming events. Here's what you can expect to see here:

• Multi-platform and multi-genre video-gaming
• Fair and fun rules
• Intense competition, the best of the best 
• The who's who in the digital gaming market

Learn more about the gaming and digital entertainment market at CES.

Babies cut their first teeth on remote controls. By the time they reach high school, these same kids will likely dabble in video production and own a drawer-full of prized personal consumer electronics. On the other end of the spectrum, Baby Boomers visit their grandkids via video conferencing and navigate the back road in their GPS-enabled SUVs. Both generations are maximizing the benefits of the digital age, and CES is shining the CE spotlight on the technology that helps them do it at two new show destinations: Kids@Play Summit and Silvers Summit.


Location: Sands Expo and Convention Center
Sponsor: Living In Digital Times
If you're a retailer, content provider, distributor, game developer, educator, policy maker or manufacturer of CE devices that appeal to this important market, make plans to visit the Kids@Play Summit to explore the way being digital today creates a smarter world tomorrow.

Location: Sands Expo and Convention Center
Sponsor: Living In Digital Times
The Silvers Summit showcases the products and services that keep boomers engaged, entertained, connected and healthy. Visit this CES destination to meet with distributors, journalists, research firms and manufacturers that will demonstrate the products and services that help mature consumers maintain a high quality of life.

If you are interested in participation opportunities contact Brian Moon at 703-907-7618 or bmoon@CE.org

He is the founding executive editor and maverick behind Wired magazine. He has interviewed a gamut of aggressive innovators, entertainers and lifestyle changers from George Lucas to Brian Eno and Martha Stewart. His work has been emblazoned in the New York Times, The Economist, Time, Harper's, GQ and Esquire. His books were required reading on the set of The Matrix.

And he knows whether i-stage entrants are worth the mondo attention they'll get if they come home with top honors. Kevin Kelly is the first judge, keynoter and hurdle competitors have to overcome at the 2008 i-stage competition.  

The first annual Global Media Awards are coming this January, and program and technology producers are working diligently to get their submissions in before the September 12 deadline.

Produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), the Global Media Awards program honors how the worlds of technology and entertainment  have merged to advance both the creativity and science of media worldwide. Categories include short form, advertising, website/Internet, repurposed linear/traditional content, long form, platform and user experience/program guide.

Interested participants can submit entries online at www.globalmediaawards.org. A Blue Ribbon Panel of judges will review all entries in September and October, and nominations will be announced in Las Vegas during the CEA Industry Forum. Winners will be announced at the 2009 International CES on January 8.

See more awards hosted at CES.

CES welcomes six new hotels to the “official CES hotel” list for the ’09 show: Trump International Hotel & Tower, Courtyard Las Vegas South, Holiday Inn Express South, Fairfield Inn Las Vegas South, Residence Inn Las Vegas South and Palms Place. As of August 11, rates for these properties were listed as follows:

Courtyard Las Vegas South
$189

Fairfield Inn & Suites Las Vegas South
$179

Holiday Inn Express Las Vegas South
$169

Palms Place
$319 peak studio; $199 off-peak; $499 one bedroom

Residence Inn Las Vegas South
$199 1 bedroom suite; $229 2 bedroom suite

Trump International Hotel & Tower
$365 studio suite; $499 1 bedroom suite

Check rates and availability for all official CES hotels.



We know the economy has impacted everybody’s wallet, but when it comes to booking airfare to CES, there are ways to save. Choosing CES as your one consumer technology tradeshow is — for starters — a great way to save money. Rather than traveling to multiple cities around the globe to conduct business, CES could be THE ONE trip you make, connecting you with more than 130,000 consumer technology professionals and more than 2,700 exhibitors from 140 different countries.

Here are ways to get the best deal on airfare to the International CES:

• Buy your ticket now. A 14-day advance purchase used to be good enough, but with oil prices in such flux – with many speculating that the prices will only continue to rise – locking in airfare now is likely prudent.
• Travel midweek. Tuesdays through Thursdays are generally less expensive times to fly, and lucky for you, the 2009 International show begins Thursday and ends Sunday (January 8-11). Consider staying the entire duration of the show to get the best airfare.
• Shop around. If you are booking on a travel website, sanity check the rates by visiting the airline’s website, too. Plus, travel sites don’t feature every airline that flies into Las Vegas.
• Check out McCarran International Airport’s site for information on which airlines service the airport, flight information, local transportation and more.

See more ways to save on airfare.

Each year, CNET partners with the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) to produce the Best of CES Awards. The CNET editorial team recognizes the best new products at the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, handing out awards in 10 categories.

CNET editors scour the show floor and preview thousands of products categories* such as:

Car tech and GPS Cell phones and smartphones Computers and hardware Digital photo and video Emerging technologies Gaming Home audio Home video MP3 and portable video players Televisions

To qualify, products must be new and on exhibit at CES. To be notified when submissions open in September, e-mail bestofces@cnet.com.

*This list reflects 2008 categories.

The first annual Global Media Awards are coming this January, and program and technology producers are working diligently to get their submissions in before the September 12 deadline.

Produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), the Global Media Awards program honors how the worlds of technology and entertainment  have merged to advance both the creativity and science of media worldwide. Categories include short form, advertising, website/Internet, repurposed linear/traditional content, long form, platform and user experience/program guide.

Interested participants can submit entries online at www.globalmediaawards.org. A Blue Ribbon Panel of judges will review all entries in September and October, and nominations will be announced in Las Vegas during the CEA Industry Forum. Winners will be announced at the 2009 International CES on January 8.



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.



Planet Hollywood recently reduced its nightly rate during CES show dates, January 8-11, 2009, to $289 from the originally published rate of $319. Roughly 35 Las Vegas properties offer discounts for CES attendees. Book now, though. "No vacancy" signs are starting to appear as more than 130,000 consumer technology professionals prepare to attend the industry's largest tradeshow.

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

CES does not use a third party housing agency or bureau. 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.



What will be the most innovative consumer electronics products in 2009? You decide. The International CES is accepting judge applications from July 21-August 22, 2008, for the Innovations Design and Engineering Awards. 

The Innovations Design and Engineering Awards program recognizes the most innovative consumer electronics products in 34 categories and has become a hallmark for the best-designed products in consumer technology.

Each awards category is judged by a three-member panel consisting of an independent industrial designer, independent engineer or industry analyst and a member of the trade press. The judging process is conducted online and will begin October 8, 2008, and ends on October 19, 2008.

The Innovations Design and Engineering Awards are announced online in the fall. During the 2009 International CES, Jan. 8-11, Las Vegas, Nev., the honorees are featured in a special display at the Sands Expo and Convention Center/The Venetian.



The number of mobile phone users will overtake the number of non-users for the first time, according to the U.N. telecoms agency. Simply put, that means more than half the people on the planet now have cell phones (versus 12 percent in 2000). What else is happening in the wireless market this year? Register for the 2009 International CES and make plans to check out Qualcomm's Wireless Mobility TechZone this January to find out. Demonstrations include: 

• Mobile Enterprise - Complete Mobile Payment Purchases; connect with the office seamlessly, securely, and easily wherever business takes you.
• Social Networking - Manage media (photos, videos, blogs, music, etc.) from the mobile device, across the Web and to other mobile devices. Send instant messages to multiple users at one time.
• Gaming - Enable the ultimate in 3D hardware accelerated high-speed gaming.
• Location/Public Safety - Navigate to your destination. Locate friends and family.
• Heath and Fitness - Measure and track your health and fitness profile.

Where to find the Wireless Mobility TechZone: LVCC South Hall 3
Sponsor: Qualcomm

Learn more about this and other CES TechZones.

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) has presented the Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering /Technical Development since 1948. For the third year in a row, the awards will be presented at the International CES.

Awards are presented to an individual, company, or to a scientific or technical organization for developments and/or standardization involved in engineering technologies which either represent an extensive improvement on existing methods or are so innovative in nature that they materially have affected the transmission, recording, or reception of television.

The awarding of the Emmy statue to this year’s Technology and Engineering winners will take place during a separate ceremony on opening night of the 2009 International CES in Las Vegas on January 8, 2009.

Read more about the Emmy's and other awards programs happening at the 2009 International CES.



Intel Chairman Craig Barrett and Cisco Chairman and CEO John 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, Palazzo Ballroom
Intel Chairman Craig Barrett and Cisco Chairman and CEO John Chambers




Accessorize Your Bottom Line:  Profit Producers, a panel featuring experts in accessories sales, has been added to the 2009 International CES conference program.

Explosive growth of high-definition displays and portable music and video players is opening new windows of opportunity for accessories, with HD signals traveling through HDMI, PowerLine, and even through wireless channels. Accessories now account for some 10 percent of the entire electronics industry’s revenue, with surging growth in HD cables, surge protectors, carrying cases, Bluetooth headsets, and videogame and PC accessories. Consumers are looking for ways to both protect their investments and expand functionality and access to their favorite entertainment, and accessory companies are responding with a huge assortment of new products.

Experts in this field are encouraged to submit proposal now. The deadline for all 2009 speaker submissions is Friday, July 11.




More than three dozen Vegas properties offer discounts for CES attendees. Book now, though. "No vacancy" signs are starting to appear for CES show days (January 8-11).

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.

CES does not use a third party housing agency or bureau. 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.




The International CES is the consumer technology industry's largest educational forum to help companies expand their businesses and understand new technology. The CES conference program encompasses more than 200 conference sessions with 500 expert speakers discussing hot industry trends and topics. CES will accept speaker applications until Friday, July 11, 2008.

Entrants can select up to three session topics they feel they are qualified to address. Sessions are in the development phase and are subject to change. The proposed 2009 International CES program topics include: 

• Home Entertainment & Lifestyle Technologies
  Wireless Alphabet Soup: Sorting Out The Acronyms
  SuperPhone or SubComputer: The Rise of Something Very Small
  Your Robot Will See You Now — How Technology Is Creating Your Personal Hospital
  Teaching the TV to be Internet Savvy
  IPTV: More than Reruns and Movies
  How Will We See 3D TV?
  The Shifting Generation: Accommodating Viewers Who Want Time Shifting, Place Shifting and Even Device Shifting
  Packaged Media: Not Dead Yet!
  The Digital TV Transition: Are We Ready?
  Reshaping Audio: Does Portability Trump Fidelity?
  Wireless Home AV: Cutting All the Cords
  GPS: Coming Soon to a Device Near You
  Accessorize Your Bottom Line: Profit Producers
  
• Sales & Marketing
  Mobile Marketing: Harnessing the Cell Phone in Everyone's Pocket
  Harnessing Web2.0: Top 10 Internet Marketing Strategies
  Digital: Advertising's New Age
  
• Digital Imaging
  Digital Imaging: Beyond the Megapixel
  The Digital Shoebox: New Options for Consumers
  
• Issues and Attitudes
  Finding Money in a Bad Economy
  Mobile TV Primer: Separating the Wheat from the Chaff
  Mobile TV Means Opportunities for More Eyeballs
  Overcoming Complexity in Consumer Technology: A Look at Products that Keep it Simple
  How Can Digital Rights Management Make Sense?
  Home Automation for the Mass Market
  Wii Shall Overcome: The Triumph of Simplicity and the Lessons we can Learn from Nintendo
  Washington Update: The Times They Are A Changin'
  Kids These Days: How the New Generation Finds Movies and Music, and What It Means For You
  Technology and Independent Musicians: It's a Whole New Game
  
• Technology & The Environment
  Better Batteries and a Greener Charge
  Going Green: More than a Label
  Recycling Discarded Electronics: Best Practices
  
• In-Vehicle Technology
  Next-Gen Car Navigation: Recalculating!
  
• SuperSession
  What Will They Think of Next? Consumer Technology in 2025

Submit your application to participate in the 2009 International CES Conference Program now.
 

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) are accepting entries for the new Global Media Awards program, honoring how the worlds of technology and entertainment  have merged to advance both the creativity and science of media worldwide. 

In prior years, the media like technologies were clearly defined by decades of usage and tradition, as well as culture and country. As the digital age dawned, these distinctions have virtually evaporated as technologists, creators, producers and distributors have dedicated their skills to accomplishments in all forms of media, distributed simultaneously to international audiences.

Categories for the Global Media Awards include short form, advertising, website/Internet, repurposed linear/traditional content, long form, platform and user experience/program guide.

Important dates:

September 12, 2008: Deadline for entries to be postmarked

September/October 2008: Blue Ribbon Panel judging

October 19-22, 2008: Nominations announced in Las Vegas during the CEA Industry Forum

January 8, 2009: Winners announced at an awards banquet ceremony on January 8, 2009 at the
International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in The Venetian Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada

   
 




Security Alert: The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has received several recent reports relating a company called "International Consumer Evaluation Services LLC (C.E.S.)." The company has sent unsolicited messages to consumers inviting them to earn additional income as "secret shoppers" in a paid "consumer research program."  The company has illegally used the International CES name and logo in its messages.  "International Consumer Evaluation Services LLC" is no way affiliated with or authorized by CEA or the International CES.  If you receive a message from the company, we encourage you to contact the U.S. Federal Trade Commission or your state attorney general.



There are nearly 80 million boomers in the U.S., and they're  hitting their peak earning and spending. Whether they're playing brain games for fun, monitoring their homes or visiting their grandkids via video conferencing, this generation is going digital in a big way.

New at CES, the Silvers Summit showcases the products and services that keep boomers engaged, entertained, connected and healthy.



Let's face it, there's no shortage of "new product" launch events offering media, money and connections. You can now add one more event to the list. Yawn. Wait, did we mention we're not just any run-of-the-mill hype machine, but rather the epicenter of all things technology? More media, more money and more connections than all the other events combined.  

What if you could make your debut at the International CES — the springboard of new technology — all expenses paid? CES has kept geeks and gadget gurus drooling for years, and now only one hurdle stands between you and your digital destiny — i-stage.

i-stage invites all purveyors of the new and the cool — cool technology, cool devices, cool services, cool applications — to show us your stuff. We welcome everyone from the early stage start-up to established companies with new releases to compete for the opportunity to take your product to the next level. Best of all, this contest is free. Enter i-stage and get ready to stand next to technology’s elite.

The winner of the all-new i-stage competition will be rewarded with a turnkey exhibit at the International CES — pretty much the big bang of all tech creations. Featuring 4,500 media and more than 130,000 attendees, the 2009 International CES is where you show it if it's worth being shown.  Get on the i-stage now.

 

If your company is already in China or looking to expand to China, The China International Consumer Electronics Show (SINOCES) is a must-attend event for 2008. Join 70,000 consumer electronics professionals and 450 exhibitors July 10-13, 2008, for a chance to gain global exposure for new products, new technologies, brand and vision.

Register for SINOCES now.

SINOCES is a collaboration between the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), producer of the International CES, the China Electronic Chamber of Commerce and the Qingdao Municipal Peoples' Government. The successful partnership between SINOCES and International CES, the world's largest tradeshow for consumer technology, has attracted great attention from the global consumer electronics industry, international press and foreign governments. Plan for the 2008 SINOCES, and go global.

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) are partnering to launch a new Global Media Awards program focused on technology and content programming at the 2009 CES.

Peter O. Price, President and CEO of NATAS, applauded the joint initiative, noting, "We anticipate wide participation and attendance at the ceremony, which will invite entries from a broad spectrum of creators, producers, and distributors of content and technologies."

Call for speakers is now open for the 2009 International CES. Choose from hundreds of session topics. Approximately 500 experts will speak on hudreds of current consumer technology trends. Subjects such as 3D TV, digital TV transition, Web2.0, merchandising, finding money in a poor economy, mobile television, next-gen car navigation, technology and the environment and more.

The International CES is the industry's largest educational forum to help companies expand their businesses and understand new technology. CEOs rank the CES as one of their top 10 most desired speaking opportunities, according to Burson-Marsteller’s Most Valued Podium survey.

CES is an excellent branding opportunity for companies of all sizes. Twenty of the technology companies listed on Business Week’s Top 100 Global Brands exhibit at CES and are members of CEA.

Learn more about becoming at speaker at the 2009 International CES.




Love the beds at Bellagio? Have you set your sights on Caesars Palace? Want a room at Renaissance Las Vegas? Then book your hotel accommodations for the 2009 International CES, January 8-11, now. Six hotels have already sold out of room blocks during show dates, so don't procrastinate.

Here's a quick list of some going rates at official CES hotels, current as of June 18.

• Alexis Park: $169
• Bellagio: $355
• Hyatt Place: $189
• MGM Grand: $279
• Planet Hollywood: $319

 Check rates and make reservations.

CES is the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, and it's showing its high-tech muster with its newly revamped 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.

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