The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA(R)) announced
today that top executives from Microsoft, Disney and Motorola will
deliver keynote addresses at the 2007 International Consumer
Electronics Show (CES(R)), reinforcing the International CES as the
global event at the intersection of technology and content. The 2007
International CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow,
will be held in Las Vegas, January 8-11, 2007 and will celebrate the
show's 40th anniversary.
Bill Gates, chairman and chief software designer of Microsoft
Corp., will return to CES for his ninth pre-show keynote address on
Sunday, January 7, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. Ed Zander, chairman of the board
and CEO of Motorola Inc., will kick off the 2007 International CES
with an opening keynote, immediately following a State of the Industry
Address by Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of CEA, which starts at
8:30 a.m. on Monday, January 8. Robert Iger, president and CEO of The
Walt Disney Co., will round off day one of the International CES with
his company's first CES keynote address at 4:30 p.m., Monday
afternoon. All keynotes for the 2007 show will take place at The
Venetian's Palazzo Ballroom.
"What an amazing and unprecedented lineup to kick off the 2007
International CES. Bill Gates, Ed Zander and Bob Iger are industry
greats who will electrify the audience at the 2007 International CES
in a very informative and entertaining way," said Shapiro. "These
three industry visionaries will present their views of where the
industry - particularly digital content and entertainment - is heading
from their unique positions as heads of some of the world's most
influential companies."
Under Gates' leadership, Microsoft has continually advanced and
improved software technology. With the full attention of the consumer
technology world, Gates has previously used the International CES to
preview products and technology on the horizon for consumers.
Microsoft's previous product debuts at CES include consumer
technologies such as the Xbox, Tablet PC and eBook.
Ed Zander became chairman of the board and CEO of Motorola Inc. in
January 2004. Since then, Zander has successfully reorganized
Motorola, overseen the introduction of several exciting new products
and sharpened Motorola's focus on innovation and operational
efficiency. He joined Motorola with more than 25 years of experience
in the technology industry, including serving as the managing director
of Silver Lake Partners and the president and COO of Sun Microsystems.
Motorola exhibited in the first CES in 1967 and has participated
in the show throughout CES's 40 year history.
Robert Iger was named president and CEO of The Walt Disney Company
in March 2005 and has served on Disney's board of directors since
2000. In his previous role as president and COO of The Walt Disney
Company, Iger helped oversee all aspects of the company's worldwide
operations including its filmed entertainment, theme parks and
resorts, media networks and consumer products businesses. He began his
career at ABC in 1974 and held a series of senior management positions
there. During Mr. Iger's tenure as Disney CEO, Disney became the first
company to offer television shows for download on Apple's iTunes Music
Store, and, furthering its strategy of delivering outstanding creative
content, acquired computer animation leader Pixar.
The 2007 International CES will feature the hottest product debuts
from 2,700 exhibitors, covering more than 30 product areas, including
the latest in wireless, digital imaging, mobile electronics, home
networking and more. For more news on the 2007 International CES
before, during and after the show, visit www.CESweb.org, the
interactive source for CES information.
Note to Journalists:
General press and analyst registration is available at CESweb.org.
Detailed press conference information will be available later this
year. Journalists are encouraged to arrive in Las Vegas by Saturday,
January 6 to take advantage of all the 2007 International CES press
events.
About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade
association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry
through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the
fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA represents more
than 2,100 corporate members involved in the design, development,
manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile
electronics, wireless and landline communications, information
technology, digital imaging, home networking, multimedia and accessory
products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer
channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $125 billion
in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org,
the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics
industry.
CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Defining
Tomorrow's Technology. All profits from CES are reinvested into
industry services, including technical training and education,
industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research
and legislative advocacy.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
1 2006 SINOCES
July 7-10, 2006, Qingdao, China
2 2006 CEA Summer Technology and Standards Forum
July 24-28, 2006, Coronado, CA
3 CEA Industry Forum
October 16-18, 2006, San Francisco, CA
4 CONNECTIONS(TM) Europe: Strategies for Digital Living Markets
November 14-16, 2006, Berlin, Germany
5 CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES
January 6, 2007, Las Vegas, NV
6 2007 International CES
January 8-11, 2007, Las Vegas, NV
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