2008 CEA Industry Forum Features Green Technology, Holiday Sales Trends, Presidential Election and CE Hall of Fame; New i-Stage Competition to Premier at Industry Forum

- (Business Wire) Consumer Electronics Association (CEA):


WHAT:		The 2008 Consumer Electronics Association's (CEA)(R) Industry Forum is a four-day conference designed to inform, connect and educate consumer technology professionals, industry analysts and media on the latest trends, technologies and legislation affecting the industry.

		Media highlights include:

		-- i-stage, CEA's new technology competition, will kick off on Monday, Oct. 20. Witness live judging and selection of a winner from among the most innovative and influential technology companies as they compete for $50,000 and free booth space at the 2009 International CES(R).

		-- The 2008 Holiday Sales and Forecasts Presentation will take place at 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 20. Listen as CEA market analysts reveal new CE industry projections for the upcoming holiday season and the hottest holiday buys.

		-- Kevin Kelly, Senior Maverick of Wired Magazine, will deliver a luncheon keynote address Monday, August 20, at Mandalay Bay. Kelly is founding executive editor of Wired and author of several books including, "Out of Control: The New Biology of Machines, Social Systems, and the Economic World." Kelly will also serve as a judge for the i-stage competition.

		-- The Hon. Shelley Berkley (D-NV) will deliver a luncheon keynote address, Tuesday, Oct. 21, at noon. Representative Berkley will discuss the final days of the race for the Oval Office.

		-- The CE Hall Fame Dinner, open to press, takes place on Tuesday evening, Oct. 21, where 12 new members of the CE Hall of Fame will be inducted and honored for their groundbreaking ideas and ongoing efforts to expand and improve the consumer electronics industry. Honorees include Joe Clayton, Eddy Hartenstein, Richard Sharp and developers of the first cell phone, Martin Cooper and Donald Linder.

		-- Joe Pine, internationally known author and co-founder of Strategic Horizons LLP, will deliver the opening keynote at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 22. His latest book, "Authenticity: What Consumers Really Want," was recently featured by TIME Magazine as a part of the, "10 Ideas That Are Changing The World."

		-- A diverse range of interactive conference sessions will be featured at CEA's Industry Forum addressing issues including, "Going Green"- making your company environmentally friendly, the importance of social networking, technology on-the-go, and potential for growth in today's economy.

WHEN:		Sunday, October 19 - Wednesday, October 22, 2008

WHERE:		Four Seasons Hotel, Las Vegas, NV

WEBSITE:		For more information or to register, please visit www.CE.org/events

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.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

--		CEA Industry Forum
		October 19-22, 2008, Las Vegas, NV

--		Digital Hollywood
		October 27-30, 2008, Hollywood, CA

--		EHX Fall 2008
		November 4-7, 2008, Long Beach, CA

--		CES New York Press Preview featuring CES Unveiled @ NY
		November 11, 2008, New York, NY

--		Future of Television East
		November 18-19, 2008, New York, NY

--		2009 International CES
		January 8-11, 2009, Las Vegas, NV

--		Digital Music Forum East
		February 25 - 26, 2009, New York, NY

--		CEA Washington Forum
		April 22 - 23, 2009, Washington, DC

--		Digital Patriots Dinner
		April 22, 2009, Washington, DC

Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)
Tara Dunion, 703-907-7419
tdunion@CE.org
or
Sarah Szabo, 703-907-4368
sszabo@CE.org