2005 International CES Hailed as Largest Annual Tradeshow in North America for Fifth Straight Year by Tradeshow Week.ARLINGTON, Va. -- The 2005 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES(R)), the world's premier industry event for consumer technology, topped the latest Tradeshow Week 200 list as the largest annual tradeshow in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Canada for the fifth consecutive year. "Being ranked at the top of the Tradeshow Week 200 list for the fifth year in a row is an exceptional honor As a verb, to accept a bill of exchange, or to pay a note, check, or accepted bill, at maturity. To pay or to accept and pay, or, where a credit so engages, to purchase or discount a draft complying with the terms of the draft. and a testament to the dynamic nature and growth of the consumer electronics industry," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA CEA carcinoembryonic antigen. CEA abbr. carcinoembryonic antigen CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) (R)), producer of the International CES. "As we showcase the best of the best within the consumer electronics industry and produce several major shows-within-a-show at CES, this ranking reinforces the International CES as a must-attend global event for all communities within the consumer technology industry." The 2005 International CES was the largest in show history in terms of overall attendance, international attendance and exhibitor square footage. The record-breaking attendance for 2005 topped more than 140,000, including more than 22,000 international attendees, and showed a nine percent jump from 2004. The size of the show floor increased 11 percent from 2004, with exhibitors utilizing 1.5 million net square feet of exhibit space. "We experienced phenomenal success at the 2005 International CES that we continue to leverage moving forward," said Karen Chupka, senior vice president of events and conferences, CEA. "As we continue to build off our past success and expand the show, including the move of our high-performance audio and home theater An audio/video entertainment center that has a large-screen TV and hi-fi system with three speakers in the front (left, right and center) and left and right speakers in the rear. Starting in the early 1990s, video inputs were added to stereo receivers and preamplifiers. markets to The Venetian in 2007, we look forward to the International CES continuing to serve as the global launch pad for consumer technology." The high-performance audio and home theater categories will fall under one market umbrella at the 2007 International CES, expanding to the ballrooms and demonstration suites at the Sands Expo The Sands Expo and Convention Center, at 1.2 million square feet (110,000 m²), is the second largest convention center in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. It opened in 1990 across the street from the original Sands Hotel. and Convention Center/The Venetian. The move to The Venetian comes on the heels of the successful expansion to the Sands Expo and Convention Center in 2006, the adjoining venue to The Venetian. CEA recently released the final attendance numbers for the 2006 International CES, verified by an independent audit conducted by VERIS consulting. Audit results showed a 4.3 percent increase in overall attendance at the 2006 show, drawing more than 150,000 industry professionals, including more than 25,000 international attendees. The 2006 show also reached a milestone in terms of square footage, as 2,700 exhibitors showcased their latest products on more than 1.69 million net square feet of exhibit space. The 2007 International CES will be held in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. January 8-11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center The Las Vegas Convention Center is owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and is located in Clark County, Nevada. It is one of the largest Convention centers in the world. At the end of 2004, the center had 3. , the Las Vegas Hilton The Las Vegas Hilton is a hotel, casino, and convention center in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is a joint venture between Colony Capital, which owns 60 percent, and New York City-based REIT Whitehall Street Real Estate Funds, which owns the remaining 40 percent. and the Sands Expo and Convention Center/The Venetian. Pre-show events will begin on Saturday, January 6 with CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES. For more information and news on the 2007 International CES visit www.CESweb.org. About CEA: The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae 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 Land based. Refers to standard telephone and data communications systems that use in-ground and telephone pole cables in contrast to wireless cellular and satellite services. communications, information technology, home networking, multimedia and accessory accessory, in criminal law, a person who, though not present at the commission of a crime, becomes a participator in the crime either before or after the fact of commission. 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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-- The 10th Annual Consumer Electronics CEO Summit
June 21-24, 2006, Southampton, Bermuda
-- 2006 SINOCES
July 7-10, 2006, Qingdao, China
-- 2006 CEA Summer Technology and Standards Forum
July 24-28, 2006, Coronado, CA
-- CEA Industry Forum
October 16-18, 2006, San Francisco, CA
-- 2007 International CES
January 8-11, 2007, Las Vegas, NV
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