Comcast Chairman and CEO Brian Roberts Completes Dynamic Keynote Lineup at the 2008 International CES.Roberts Joins Top Executives from Microsoft, Panasonic, Intel and GM as 2008 CES Keynote Speakers ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA CEA carcinoembryonic antigen. CEA abbr. carcinoembryonic antigen CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen) ([R])) announced today that Brian L. Roberts Brian L. Roberts is Chairman and CEO of Comcast Corporation, an American company providing cable, entertainment and communications products and services. He is the son of Comcast co-founder Ralph J. Roberts. , chairman 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 Comcast Corp., will join the explosive lineup of keynote speakers at the 2008 International CES. Roberts rounds out the impressive 2008 CES keynote program, which also includes the top executives from Microsoft, Panasonic, Intel and GM. Owned and produced by CEA, the 2008 International CES, the world's largest tradeshow for consumer technology, will return to 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, January 7-10, 2008. Roberts' keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. , which marks Comcast's first CES keynote, is scheduled for day two of the show, Tuesday, January 8, at 9 a.m. "As the home entertainment and CE markets continue to converge, providing seamless connectivity of content to households around the world, we are thrilled to have the leader of the nation's largest provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services join the lineup of keynote speakers at the 2008 CES," said Gary Shapiro, CEA president and CEO. "Brian Roberts For the CEO of Comcast, see . Brian Michael Roberts (born October 9, 1977 in Durham, North Carolina), nicknamed B-Rob, is a switch hitting second baseman who plays for the Baltimore Orioles in the MLB. has been instrumental in the growth and development of the cable and telecommunications industries, and we look forward to hearing his vision for the expansion of the home network and its impact on the content community." The International CES serves as the global event where the latest innovations in consumer technology and content intersect In a relational database, to match two files and produce a third file with records that are common in both. For example, intersecting an American file and a programmer file would yield American programmers. . More than 12,000 professionals from the content development community attend CES, where major Hollywood studios showcase their content, make deals and experience the next generation of content platforms. Under Roberts' direction, Comcast has grown into a Fortune 100 company with $25 billion in revenues in 2006, 24.1 million customers and 90,000 employees. In addition to his leadership position with Comcast, Roberts also is the chairman of the board of directors of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA NCTA National Cable & Telecommunications Association (fka National Cable Television Association) NCTA National Cable Television Association (now the National Cable & Telecommunications Association) ), where he is serving his second consecutive term after elected chairman in 2005. He also previously served as NCTA chairman from 1995-1996, when the landmark deregulatory 1996 Telecommunications Act There are several laws named the Telecommunications Act
In October 2006, Roberts was inducted into the Cable Television Hall of Fame The Television Academy Hall of Fame was founded by a former president of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the late John H. Mitchell, to honor individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to television. , and in May 2007, he was presented with the cable industry's highest honor, the Distinguished Vanguard Award for Leadership. He obtained a bachelor's of science degree from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Finance. Roberts rounds out the impressive lineup of 2008 International CES keynote speakers, joining other leading executives including Microsoft's Bill Gates (person) Bill Gates - William Henry Gates III, Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft, which he co-founded in 1975 with Paul Allen. In 1994 Gates is a billionaire, worth $9.35b and Microsoft is worth about $27b. , Panasonic's Toshihiro Sakamoto, Intel's Paul Otellini Paul S. Otellini (born October 12, 1950) is Intel Corporation's fifth Chief Executive Officer. Education Paul Otellini graduated from St. Ignatius College Preparatory. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of San Francisco. and GM's Rick Wagoner George Richard "Rick" Wagoner, Jr. (b. February 9 1953, Wilmington, Delaware) is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Motors. Wagoner grew up in Richmond, Virginia and graduated from John Randolph Tucker High School there. . The 2008 International CES will feature the hottest product debuts from 2,700 exhibitors, covering more than 30 product areas, including the latest in content, wireless, digital imaging, mobile electronics, 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. and audio. For more news on the 2008 International CES before, during and show, 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 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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