CEA's Shapiro Discusses Technology's Impact on the Global Food Crisis at United Nations Conference.UN Roundtable Discussion Reinforces Technology's Role in Advancing Economic Sustainability in Developing Regions ARLINGTON, Va. -- Technology's role in combating the global food crisis was the key theme during a United Nations (UN) Private Sector roundtable discussion moderated today by 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. , Consumer Electronics Association (CEA CEA carcinoembryonic antigen. CEA abbr. carcinoembryonic antigen CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) )([R]). The roundtable discussion was part of a broader UN Private Sector Forum that featured global business leaders and key UN officials discussing the UN's Millennium Development Goals “MDG” redirects here. For other uses, see MDG (disambiguation). The Millennium Development Goals are eight goals that 192 United Nations member states have agreed to try to achieve by the year 2015. (MDG MDG Millennium Development Goals (UNDP) MDG Madagascar (ISO Country code) MDG Medical Group (USAF) MDG Air Madagascar (ICAO code) ) and Food Sustainability. "Technological innovations can help solve the global food crisis and as industry leaders, we must collaborate with governments and the United Nations to promote the use of new technologies for food security and sustainability," said Shapiro. "Advancements in technology not only contribute to the efforts to fight hunger Fight Hunger is a global initiative, based in Rome, Italy [1], calling for the end of child hunger by 2015 [2]. It is organised by the World Food Programme and its partners, and comprises different activities throughout the year. on a global scale, but they also aid in building economic sustainability in developing regions. Every citizen of the world must have access to technology to be connected." Universal access to technology for all citizens will serve as major theme throughout the upcoming 2009 International CES([R]), the world's largest technology tradeshow, scheduled January 8-11 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 second annual Technology and Emerging Countries Program (TEC) at CES will focus on technology's impact on economic advancement and sustainability in developing regions. The program will feature keynote addresses keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. from Intel Chairman Craig Barrett Craig Barrett may refer to:
The UN Private Sector Forum consisted of several roundtable discussions focused on the global food crisis and food sustainability and featured global business leaders including executives from Intel, Coca Cola Noun 1. Coca Cola - Coca Cola is a trademarked cola Coke cola, dope - carbonated drink flavored with extract from kola nuts (`dope' is a southernism in the United States) and Ericsson. Conference speakers included UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Ban Ki-Moon (bän kē-m  n), 1944–, South Korean diplomat, secretary-general of the United Nations (2007–), b. Chungju, grad. Seoul National Univ. (B.S. ; former U.S. President Bill Clinton and
World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick.
The 2009 International CES will feature more than 2,700 exhibitors introducing the latest consumer technology products throughout 30 product categories including digital entertainment, high performance audio, digital imaging, electronic gaming and more. For more information and to register to attend the 2009 International CES visit www.CESweb.org, the interactive source for CES information. 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 Tuesday, January 6, to take advantage of all the CES press events, including CES Unveiled from 4-7 p.m. on January 6. About CEA: The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $173 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,200 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Where Entertainment, Technology and Business Converge. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA's industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org. Follow the 2009 International CES on Twitter A Web site and service that lets users send short text messages from their cellphones to a group of friends. Launched in 2006, Twitter (www.twitter.com) was designed for people to broadcast their current activities and thoughts. at http://twitter.com/2009CES and visit the International CES Page on Facebook. UPCOMING EVENTS:
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