2005 International CES Presents Largest Wireless Technology Showcase to Date; Exhibitors Include Every Major Global Handset Manufacturer.

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced today that the 2005 International CES(R) will offer the most robust and diverse wireless presence of any show to date. With dozens of conference sessions and hundreds of exhibitors, including the world's leading handset manufacturers showcasing the latest in wireless product innovation. The International CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology tradeshow, will run January 6-9, 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

"The incredible year-over-year growth of the wireless presence at the 2005 International CES is testament to the continuing success of that industry and the impressive proliferation of wireless technology in the consumer electronics space," said Karen Chupka, vice president of events and conferences for CEA, producer of the International CES. "The 2005 CES offers manufacturers, distributors and service providers a single destination to discuss and experience advancements in wireless technology and to share their vision for the future."

The wireless industry will be prominently represented by Ed Zander, chairman and CEO of Motorola, who will join the prestigious International CES keynote lineup on Thursday, January 6. Zander will offer his unique perspective on how technology is changing to make consumers stay more connected, entertained, informed and secure.

During the Wireless SuperSession on Friday, January 7, International CES attendees can join a distinguished panel of wireless carriers and suppliers as they discuss the evolution of technology and multimedia applications on wireless devices. The session also will address how advanced technologies such as Bluetooth, WiFi and ultrawideband are making their mark, creating all in one "enterprise phones" for the mobile worker. The SuperSession will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall N257.

Adding to the wireless education portion of the show are a number of International CES partner programs and conference tracks focusing on various segments of the industry. Topics to be addressed include wireless gaming and entertainment, RFID, VoIP, Bluetooth, convergence, portable electronic devices, high-speed data and security. In addition, the International Conference on Consumer Electronics (ICCE), sponsored by the IEEE Consumer Electronics Society, will honor Samsung Electronics president, Lee Ki-tae, as an honored recipient of the IEEE's Distinguished Industry Leader Award for 2005.

For a complete listing of wireless and other information about the 2005 International CES before, during and after the show, please visit www.cesweb.org.

Note to Journalists: Journalists are encouraged to arrive in Las Vegas by Tuesday, January 4, 2005 to take advantage of all the CES press conferences and events. CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES will run January 4 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Las Vegas Convention Center, room S226, across the hallway from the CES Press Room. A list of press room hours and services is posted at www.CESweb.org.

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 1,800 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline communications, information technology, 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 $90 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

--  CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES
    January 4, 2005, Las Vegas, NV

--  2005 International CES - Defining Tomorrow's Technology
    January 6-9, 2005, Las Vegas, NV

--  CEA Winter Summit
    February 17-19, 2005, Lake Tahoe, CA

--  EHX Spring
    February 23-26, Orlando, FL

--  CEA Winter Technology & Standards Forum
    March 7-11, 2005, San Antonio, TX

--  HDTV Summit and Academy of DTV Pioneers Awards Luncheon
    March 15, 2005, Washington, DC

--  IP and Creativity - Redefining the Issue
    March 16, 2005, Washington, DC

--  PARA Management Conference
    May 11-15, 2005, Coronado, CA

--  CONNECTIONS(TM)
    May 11-13, 2005, San Francisco, CA

--  Consumer Electronics CEO Summit
    June 22-25, 2005, Colorado Springs, CO

--  CEA Summer Technology & Standards Forum
    July 25-29, 2005, Denver, CO

--  CEA Industry Forum
    October 17-19, 2005, Las Vegas, NV

--  EHX Fall
    November 7-11, 2005, Anaheim, CA

--  2006 International CES - Defining Tomorrow's Technology
    January 5-8, 2005, Las Vegas, NV