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TMCNet: Major Exhibitors and New Technology Events Added to CEA Line Shows and Digital Downtown Conference

[May 11, 2009]

Major Exhibitors and New Technology Events Added to CEA Line Shows and Digital Downtown Conference

ARLINGTON, Va. --(Business Wire)-- The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® announced today new exhibitors, conference sessions and events for the CEA Line Shows and Digital Downtown Conference Program, scheduled June 10-11, 2009, in New York City. The event will bring together media, analysts and technology professionals for two days of exhibits and conference sessions focused on CE innovations and the latest market trends.


The CEA Line Shows will feature more than 35 product showcases displaying the latest innovations from leading CE manufacturers. New exhibitors include Alcatel-Lucent, ClickFree, Eviant, Mitsubishi, Monster and Nextar, and join Boxee, Cobra, Contour Design, Disc Eraser, Ergo-Tilt, Hantech, Help Alert, Instinctiv, Lightglove, Minoru, OmniMount, Pongr, SmartFish, SoundSense and Toshiba.

Technology pavilions highlighting new market-specific innovations also will be on display at the CEA Line Shows, including the Gadget Nation Pavilion, Mobile Apps Lounge and the Techlicious Lounge.

The Digital Downtown Conference Program will also feature two conference tracks. The Digital Downtown CE Reality Check Conference will focus on new product trends, business models and sales opportunities. New sessions added to the track include: CEA's Mid-Year Reality Check, June 10: CEA economist Shawn DuBravac will present industry trends and CE sales figures.

New CE Business Models Cater to New Media Appetites, June 10: Moderated by Richard F. Doherty, The Engineering Group, attendees will hear from industry thought leaders on new business models and consumer pricing for the 2009 holiday season and beyond.

After the Transition: New product and technology trends from DTV and beyond, June 11: CEA analysts will discuss new product trends surrounding the DTV transition and future trends in the digital realm.

Women Editors Technology Shootout, June 11: Hear the latest market research surrounding women's CE purchase patterns.

Additionally, new sessions added to the Digital Downtown To Go conference track, focused on mobile devices and apps, include: The Year of Smartphones - Is there a Winner, June 10: Hear which smartphones are leading the market.

Mobile Apps Shootout, June 10-11: Attendees will experience the hottest mobile apps coming to market and will see which apps will stand the test of time.

The New World of Old Media, June 11: Host Alan Brody will highlight the latest trends media trends in the digital era.

In addition, the "NY Tech Start-Up Classic" will feature product demonstrations and presentations of the most dynamic, cutting-edge technology emerging in the marketplace. The top prize for the winning product is a booth at the 2010 International CES in Las Vegas.

Registration for the CEA Line Shows and Digital Downtown Conference Program is now open. For information on registration, or to view the full conference agenda, visit www.CEALineShows.com.

About the CEA Line Show and the Digital Downtown Conference Program: These events are being organized in association with CEA, the producer of the International CES®, along with Martin Porter & Associates and Consumer Technology Publishing Group/NAPCO, publisher of Dealerscope, Custom Retailer and E-Gear Magazines.

About CEA: The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $172 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS CONNECTIONSTM: The Digital Living Conference and Showcase June 2 - 4, 2009, Santa Clara, CA CEA Line Shows and Digital Downtown Conference ProgramJune 10-11, 2009, New York, NY 13th Annual CEO SummitJune 17-20, 2009, Dana Point, CA SINOCES 2009July 9-12, Qingdao, China 2009 CEA Industry ForumOctober 18-21, 2009, Phoenix, AZ Digital Hollywood FallOctober 19-22, 2009, Phoenix, AZ CES New York Press Preview featuring CES Unveiled @ NYNovember 10, 2009, New York, NY Future of Television EastNovember 18-19, 2009, New York, NY 2010 International CESJanuary 7-10, 2010, Las Vegas, NV

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