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SuperSessions

The conference program at CES is all about delivering maximum value, and these free SuperSessions prove it. Drop by for an hour or two, or spend the day hearing from experts who have insights to share on a variety of timely topics.
10 a.m.–Noon Thursday, January 7, LVCC, North Hall, N250

Connected automobiles are here! This cross-industry panel will present innovations in information, entertainment and safety while revealing the collaborative product development, deployment and integration of automotive and consumer electronics. Automakers, OEMs and the aftermarket can make the difference between built-in profits and reverse-engineered costs to deliver consumer satisfaction.

Moderator: Chris Cook, Vice President Business, Dice Electronics

Noon–1 p.m. Thursday, January 7, LVCC, North Hall, N255–257

The global economic meltdown and credit crisis of 2008-2009 forced companies to change the way they do business. A panel of experts draws on case studies to show what resourceful retailers and e-tailers are doing to stay ahead of the curve and remain competitive. The panel will also discuss business strategies for 2010.

Moderator: Jon Fortt, Senior Writer, Fortune

10:30–11:30 a.m., Thursday, January 7, LVCC, North Hall, N255–257

Tens of millions of consumers are Twittering like crazy about their activities, their interests, and yes, their consumer electronics purchases. The Parnassus Group, host of the Twitter Conferences, will bring to the stage real-world examples of companies taking full advantage of this new social media platform.

3-4 p.m. Thursday, January 7, LVCC, North Hall, N255-257

Whether we’re streaming video to our smart phones or anticipating Net-connected televisions, the promise of an on-demand world is upon us. The model for video delivery is fundamentally changing, driving consumers to want free content any time, to any device. So, what’s the holdup? In this year’s session, CNET will gather industry leaders to find out.

10:30–11:30 a.m. Friday, January 8, LVCC, North Hall, N255–257

You'd think that retail giants across the globe would have many differing, insightful and interesting perspectives on international retail, and in fact, they do! The current global economy has introduced new challenges, advantages and realities. Hear about this and more straight from the world's foremost leaders.

Moderator: Gary Shapiro, President and CEO, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)

Noon–1 p.m. Friday, January 8, LVCC, North Hall, N255–257

Join FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski and CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro for a candid conversation about Chairman Genachowski's efforts to modernize the agency and his vision for the FCC in the coming decade.

They will discuss developments in competition policy, broadband and other issues impacting the consumer electronics industry.



1:30–2:30 p.m. Friday, January 8, LVCC, North Hall, N255–257


10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 9, LVCC North Hall, N255-257

A perennial attendee favorite, Last Gadget Standing challenges contenders to give the product demo of their lives. At stake: bragging rights as the product "most likely to change the face of technology." See all the winners strut their stuff in this inventive, fast-paced competition.



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