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An Introduction to the 2009 International CES
Technology and Emerging Countries Program
The second annual Technology and Emerging Countries Program (TEC) at the 2009 International CES® focuses on the role technology plays to further economic growth, sustainability and development. TEC was a resounding success in its first year, generating more than 115 media stories from top outlets such as the BBC, The Seattle Post-Intelligencer and Businessweek, and receiving tens of thousands of podcast downloads of TEC speeches and panels.
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 TEC Program at 2008 International CES
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More than 130,000 consumer electronics professionals from 140 countries are expected to attend CES making it the world’s largest annual consumer electronics tradeshow and premier global industry event.
Register for CES before January 2 for only $100! The Exhibits Plus Pass provides access to all 2700+ exhibits, TechZones, SuperSessions, Keynotes and select conference sessions. Registration for the Exhibits Plus Pass increases to $200 at 5:01 p.m. EST on January 2, 2009.
To request your ticket to the TEC program, please contact Anthony Chica. |
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Program Details
The TEC program will take place during the 2009 International CES from 1–4 p.m. Friday, January 9, in The Venetian Palazzo Ballroom in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Intel Chairman Craig Barrett and Cisco Chairman and CEO John Chambers will headline this year’s program. The TEC program is designed to foster technology partnerships and investments in emerging nations and highlight how market-based approaches can lead to universal access to technology and advance development outcomes.
The program will also host the panel “Reaching the Promise of Universal Access to Technology: Creating the Global Tech Ecosystem” Panelists include Kazi Islam, CEO of Grameen Solutions, Michael Fairbanks, Co-founder of the SEVEN Fund and William Kamkwamba, inventor. The Panel will be moderated by Eric Nonacs, Managing Director of Endeavour Financial and Senior Advisor to the William J. Clinton Foundation. |
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Following the program, a networking reception will provide global press, top executives and members of the financial community an ideal opportunity to engage in further discussion. Learn more about this unique program.
View video and posdcasts from last year's TEC program. |
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TEC TechZone
Are you a manufacturer or organization that offers products and/or services to support the spread of technology in emerging countries? Then you’ll want to take advantage of the opportunity to showcase your products at the 2009 International CES as part of the Technology and Emerging Countries (TEC) TechZone. Participating companies will display the innovations that make it possible for every person on this planet to make use of technology and benefit from growing consumer electronics (CE) advances. Foundations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) engaged in disseminating this technology to rural communities are also encouraged to participate. For more information on how you can capitalize on this unique opportunity, contact Chris Amos at 703-907-7640 or camos@CE.org.
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United Nations Global Alliance for Information and Communication Technology and Development Conference |
On Saturday, January 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., a conference on 500/12 Initiative will be held under the United Nations Global Alliance for Information and Communication Technology and Development (UNGAID) umbrella to announce the 500/12 Initiative. This initiative will provide 500,000 computers for 10,000 schools for 33,000,000 students in 60 countries by the year 2012. The conference will kick off with the official announcement of the 500/12 Initiative and throughout the day specific action plans will be covered. To learn more about the UNGAID-500/12 Initiative, visit their website. The conference will be held at The Venetian Hotel, Titian 2304/2305, Las Vegas, Nevada. For further information, please contact Ambassador Sarbuland Khan at 917 215-5310 (cell) or Dr. Paul Jhin at 703 862-2235 (cell). |
Flip Video Campaign
CEA is proud to partner with the World Reuse Repair and Recycling Association (WR3A) to showcase our Flip Video Project which examines what happens to computers once they leave the United States and head for schools, hospitals and other worthy recipients in emerging economies. You can see the video before Craig Barrett's keynote on Friday. |
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Visa and Travel Information
If you require a visa to enter the U.S., register for CES and request your letter of invitation then make your appointment for a visa interview now. Wait times for a visa interview can be several weeks or more in many countries, especially during peak travel periods. With this in mind, we strongly urge you to register for CES and request a letter of invitation now. For helpful tips on securing your visa, visit www.CESweb.org/international.
Traveling to CES from outside the United States is now better than ever. Because of the value of the U.S. dollar, international travel to the U.S. is more affordable than it has been in years. With more than 130,000 attendees expected at this year’s show, hotels and flights fill up quickly. Several hotels have lowered their rates during the show. View the complete list of official CES hotels, submit reservation requests or check rates and availability. |
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Register for CES
To register:
1. Go to www.CESweb.org/register
2. Scroll down to CREATE your 2009 Registration.
3. Choose the appropriate option, then click the Proceed button.
4. Follow the instructions listed on the subsequent pages. |
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