2008 International CES Conference Program Highlights Full Range of Consumer Technology.More than 175 Conferences, Knowledge Track Sessions and Partner Programs Offered at the 2008 International CES ARLINGTON, Va. -- The 2008 International CES([R])today announced its extensive lineup of more than 175 conference sessions designed to help educate attendees on the latest consumer electronics industry trends. The 2008 International CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, will be held Monday-Thursday, January 7-10 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. , Nevada. "The International CES brings together leading experts across the globe to deliver a wide range of conferences and training sessions that cover all aspects of consumer technology," said Karen Chupka, senior vice president of events and conferences for the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA CEA carcinoembryonic antigen. CEA abbr. carcinoembryonic antigen CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) )([R]), the producer of the International CES. "CES is the top educational forum for consumer technology and gives CES participants an unparalleled opportunity to learn from and network with the best in the industry." The diverse program includes conference sessions on such hot product categories as digital entertainment, wireless trends, audio, digital imaging, emerging technology, gaming, home networking and in-vehicle technology. The 2008 International CES conference program consists of Knowledge Track sessions, Partner Programs, and SuperSessions that cover virtually every aspect of business and consumer technology in the world. CES Knowledge Tracks bring together experts to share their ideas and insight on a variety of CE products and technologies. Each track features in-depth content on specific market segments including: * Emerging Technology - Innovation occurs so rapidly in the CE industry that keeping up can leave you breathless breath·less adj. 1. Breathing with difficulty; gasping: was breathless from running. 2. Marked by the suspension of regular breathing, as from tension or excitement: . Get the critical information you need to understand how the industry, markets and consumers will be affected by new and improved technologies. * Home and Lifestyle Entertainment - Consumers want their entertainment real, dynamic and accessible. See what and how they'll be watching, listening and playing from the comfort of their own homes. * In-Vehicle Technology - See what drives this important category. Explore the amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. advances in communications, security, navigation, safety and entertainment. * Issues and Attitudes - Explore a range of critical issues in thought-provoking sessions on the hot-button topics of the day, including a growing "green" consciousness in the industry and new sources of capital for smaller innovators. * Just the Facts: Research, Reports and Revelation - Get the facts from experts in market research and analytics on where the industry is heading and the research and development that pointed it in that direction. * Sales and Marketing - From teenage social networkers to boomers embracing lifestyle-enhancing devices, niche markets A niche market also known as a target market is a focused, targetable portion (subset) of a market sector. By definition, then, a business that focuses on a niche market is addressing a need for a product or service that is not being addressed by mainstream providers. are growing and becoming more specialized. Learn how demography demography (dĭmŏg`rəfē), science of human population. Demography represents a fundamental approach to the understanding of human society. , technology, and marketing intertwine to tap new distribution channels and create new partnerships. * Wireless Retail - Wireless is hotter than ever and competition in the marketplace is fierce. Get new strategies for deepening business relationships, better understanding research-based trends and fresh approaches to attracting consumers. To supplement the 2008 International CES conference program, CES Partner Programs feature additional expertise and technical knowledge from some of the CE industry's most credible names. Partner programs consist of informative sessions on new and emerging technologies as well as hands-on training courses in digital media, mobile entertainment and gaming. Partner programs at the 2008 International CES include: * Digital Hollywood - Explore the "three R's" - revolution, redefinition and refocus Verb 1. refocus - focus once again; The physicist refocused the light beam" focus - cause to converge on or toward a central point; "Focus the light on this image" 2. - that are affecting the content, entertainment, social networking See social networking site. social networking - social network , product innovations, the digital home, consumer perceptions and market forces. * CES Game Power Conference - Delve into the world of gaming creativity, platforms, business opportunities and marketing strategies. See who's playing what now and what's next for this dynamic category. * CES Mobile Entertainment - The advances in mobile entertainment make it one of the most compelling success stories the CE industry has ever experienced. Learn about all of the contributing factors, and see where this exciting category is headed. * CES Reinventing Advertising - As digital technologies emerge and engage consumers in new ways, the relationship among brand, agency and consumer is evolving into a fresh business model. Explore the advertising opportunities in cable, satellite, HD, mobile, games, podcasts and broadband, and how to use them to your best advantage. * Billboard's Digital Music Live! - Explore how technology is affecting every aspect of the music industry with today's top music managers, touring agents, record label executives, publishers and leading technology innovators. Listen and learn from the best. * CEA-CompTIA Digital Home Technology Integrator+ (DHTI DHTI Digital Home Technology Integration +) Certification Preparation - Prepare to take the certification test offered by CompTIA with this intensive workshop and in-depth review of networking, audio-video, telephone/VoIP, security and surveillance, home control management, documentation and troubleshooting. * CES Government 2008 - Examine the critical intersection of technology applications and legislative challenges with senior technology and management executives from government and industry, elected officials, candidates and political experts. * CES Mobile Electronics Installer Boot Camp Software from Apple that enables an Intel x86-based Macintosh to host the Windows XP operating system. Boot Camp is used to divide the hard disk into Windows and Mac partitions, to install the necessary drivers and to create a dual boot environment. - The Mobile Electronics Certified Professional (MECP MECP Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program MECP Methyl-CPG-Binding Protein MECP Mobile Electronics Certification Program MECP Miscellaneous Equipment Customer Premise (telecommunications) ) program will again be a highlight of the International CES. Sign up and gain access to our sponsors, the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is a professional certification group that certifies professionals in the automotive repair and service industry. (ASE (Adaptive Server Enterprise) A relational DBMS from Sybase that runs on Windows NT/2000, Linux and a variety of Unix platforms. ASE is a comprehensive and robust data management product with a long history dating back to the late 1980s. ); complimentary invitations to the annual CES Mobile Electronics Division reception; sessions focused on custom installation; OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and technologies hot technology and tips from industry experts; and a personal guided tour guided tour guide n → visite guidée; what time does the guided tour start? → la visite guidée commence à quelle heure? though the CES North Hall, home to the key players in In-vehicle Technology. * CONNECTIONS(TM) Summit - Join leading research firm Parks Associates, and top executives at the CONNECTIONS Summit for keynotes, panel presentations and discussions on successful market strategies and deployment for home controls and systems; new media and social networking; and home networking and entertainment products and services for the consumer. * Consumer Electronics Supply Chain Academy - Learn about the changing dynamics and innovations in the consumer technology supply chain from top retail executives. * Consumer Robotics Market Development Program - The robotics industry is expanding dramatically, with consumer robotics expected to be the largest market segment thanks to exciting advances and new applications. Get profitability strategies, hot product ideas, market analyses and more from industry experts. * ESPA ESPA Elementary School Proficiency Assessment ESPA European Sport Pilot Association ESPA Empire State Pride Agenda (NY lesbian and gay political organization) ESPA Easter Seals Project Action ESPA Empire State Petroleum Association Certified-EST (Electronic Systems Technician) Training - Be one of the first to experience the new Electronic Systems Technician (EST EST electroshock therapy. EST abbr. electroshock therapy ) training and certification programs offered by ESPA, the Electronic Systems Professional Alliance. This Review Course training is geared towards those with some work experience who plan to take the certification exam once it's offered. * IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. : International Conference on Consumer Electronics (ICCE ICCE International Conference on Computers in Education ICCE International Conference on Consumer Electronics ICCE International Conference on Coastal Engineering ICCE International Conference on Composites Engineering ICCE Imaging Consumables Coalition of Europe ) - Review the latest research and development ideas and learn about the next generation of CE products. * Overcoming the Challenges of Going Green - The change to lead-free has introduced a variety of challenges to the manufacturing and processing of reliable electronic products. Examine the challenges encountered in the transition to lead-free manufacturing and get solutions for the future. * P2P See peer-to-peer and point-to-point. Media Summit LV - Participate in the Distributed Computing (1) The use of multiple computers networked throughout a wide geographical area, or the world via the Internet, in order to solve a single problem. See grid computing. (2) The use of multiple computers in an enterprise rather than one centralized system. Industry Association's (DCIA DCIA Debt Collection Improvement Act DCIA Director of the Central Intelligence Agency DCIA Dependent Converging Instrument Approach (air traffic control procedure) ) industry event, featuring keynotes from top peer-to-peer (P2P) and social networking software companies; tracks on policy, technology and marketing; panel discussions covering content distribution and solutions development; valuable workshops; and more. * SMB (1) (Small to Medium-sized Business) Also called "SME" (small to medium-sized enterprise), it refers to companies that are larger than the small office/home office (SOHO), but not huge. Channel Business Development Program - Find out how to effectively market and grow your business, what technologies and services are in demand by SMBs, and get strategies for selling those products while navigating the channel. This is a must attend if you're a channel reseller, consultant, integrator or system builder  This article's grammar usage needs improvement. Please edit this article in accordance with Wikipedia's . .
* Storage Visions[TM] 2008 - Explore the pod-, web-and life-casting consumer revolution and how to preserve, protect and search your life on Digital Storage. Learn about storage technologies, privacy protection, home and mobile storage, next generation user needs and business opportunities. * The Anywhere Consumer Experience Show - The emergence of the Anywhere Consumer[TM] will be among the most significant technological, societal and commercial global trends of the next decade. Find out what consumers will do next. * The Sandbox A restricted environment in which certain functions are prohibited. For example, deleting files and modifying system information such as Registry settings and other control panel functions may be prohibited. Summit: A Playdate with Technology - Jump into the world of digital kids at the Sandbox Summit. Get a handle on the toys, trends and products that are shaping the way kids play today. * THX A design system that provides realistic sound playback for movie and home theater from THX, Ltd., San Rafael, CA (www.thx.com), an independent spin-off from Lucasfilm, Ltd. The THX Sound System was developed during the production of the Return of the Jedi in 1982 and named after George 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. Training: THX Certified Technician I -Learn how to provide your clients with the best, most exciting home theater experience, regardless of brand or price. Join the team of professional THX Certified Technicians by completing this comprehensive one-day course. For more information on the 2008 International CES conference program and detailed conference schedules, please visit www.CESweb.org/conferences. Note to Journalists: General press and analyst registration, as well as detailed press conference information, is available at www.CESweb.org. Journalists are encouraged to arrive in Las Vegas by Saturday, January 5, to take advantage of all the CES press events, including CES Unveiled from 4-7 p.m. on January 5. 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 $148 billion U.S. 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. 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 - Where Entertainment, Technology and Business Converge. 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 -- CEA Industry Forum October 15-17, 2007, San Diego, CA -- Digital Hollywood Fall October 29-November 1, 2007, Hollywood, CA -- EHX Fall 2007 November 6-9, 2007, Long Beach, CA -- Future of Television Forum November 8-9, 2007, New York, NY -- CES New York Press Preview Featuring CES Unveiled @ NY November 13, 2007, New York, NY -- CONNECTIONS(TM) Europe: Strategies for Digital Living Markets December 4-6, 2007, Berlin, Germany -- CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES January 5, 2008, Las Vegas, NV -- 2008 International CES January 7-10, 2008, Las Vegas, NV -- Digital Music Forum East February 26-27, 2008, New York, NY -- EHX Spring 2008 March 11-15, 2008, Orlando, FL -- 2008 PARA Conference March 12-14, 2008, Orlando, FL -- Digital Patriots Dinner April 2, 2008, Washington, DC -- CEA Washington Forum April 2-4, 2008, Washington, DC -- International CES/Hometech May 25-27, 2008, Dubai, UAE -- SINOCES 2008 July 10-13, 2008, Qingdao, China |
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