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CBS President and CEO Leslie Moonves Completes Keynote Lineup at the 2007 International CES.


Moonves Joins Executives from Microsoft, Motorola, Disney and Dell for Keynote Addresses at The Venetian

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Moonves will complete day two of the 2007 International CES with a keynote address slated for 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 9. Moonves' address marks CBS's first International CES keynote. All keynotes for the 2007 show will take place in The Venetian's Palazzo Ballroom.

"The International CES is truly a global hub where the content and technology communities collaborate with each other. As head of CBS Corp., a world leader in programming and content, Leslie Moonves is the perfect addition to the 2007 International CES keynote lineup," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA. "We are thrilled for this exclusive opportunity to hear Moonves' vision for the future of programming and its unique relationship with consumer technology."

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Moonves joins other confirmed 2007 International CES keynoters including, Microsoft's Bill Gates, Motorola's Ed Zander zan·der  
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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 audio. 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 is available at www.CESweb.org/press/events. Journalists are encouraged to arrive in Las Vegas by Saturday, January 6 to take advantage of all the 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS
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CONNECTIONS(TM) Europe: Strategies for Digital Living Markets
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November 14-16, 2006, Berlin, Germany
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November 15-17, 2006, Long Beach, CA
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Future of Television
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November 16-17, 2006, New York, NY
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CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES
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January 6, 2007, Las Vegas, NV
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2007 International CES
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January 8-11, 2007, Las Vegas, NV
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Digital Music Forum East
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February 27-28, 2007, New York, NY
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CEA Washington Forum
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March 26-28, 2007, Washington, DC
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Digital Patriots Dinner
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March 27, 2007, Washington, DC
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Hometech Middle East 2007
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May 13-15, 2007, Dubai, UAE
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SINOCES 2007
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July 6-9, 2007, Qingdao, China
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