CEA Line Shows and Digital Downtown Conference: Where Innovation and Entertainment Meet
The CEA Line Shows, scheduled for June 22-23, 2011, will bring together top media, trade analysts, and technology thought leaders for two days of product exhibitions, conference panels, presentations, and workshops focused on the latest consumer electronics trends. The event, hosted by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), will feature over 50 innovators showcasing their latest products, including American Express, ESPN3D, Intel, Mitsubishi, and Toshiba.
Key Takeaways:
- The conference will be chaired by Natali Morris and will feature a lineup of expert moderators, including Caroline McCarthy, Clayton Morris, Paul Reynolds, Seth Porges, Chaim Gartenberg, Michael Kanellos, Daniel Sieberg, Suzanne Kantra, Lance Ulanoff, Zachary Sniderman, and Robin Raskin.
- The Digital Downtown Conference will focus on topics such as "VC Panel: Web, Apps, Software, Cloud," "Gadgets of the Year," "Reviewing the Reviews," and "Show Me The Money: Gadgets and Hardware."
- The conference will also feature two special summits: the "NYC Internet Safety Symposium 3.0" and the "Variety 3D Summit."
- Mom bloggers are invited to attend the Techlicious Moms Conference, hosted by Suzanne Kantra, which will offer technology workshops, a private luncheon, and an exclusive tour of the show floor.
- iLounge + NYC will showcase the latest third-party accessories and software for Apple's iPod, iPhone, and iPad platforms.
- GeakBeat.TV will broadcast live from the show floor, providing coverage of the latest news and announcements.
Statistics:
- Over 50 innovators will showcase their latest products at the CEA Line Shows.
- The conference will feature a range of moderators and speakers from leading publications such as CNET News, Fox & Friends, Consumer Reports, Maxim Magazine, and Mashable.
- The event will be hosted by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), which represents over 2,000 companies in the consumer electronics industry.
- The U.S. consumer electronics industry has a total value of $186 billion.
Sources:
- Computer Weekly News
- VerticalNews.com
- CE.org
- Innovation-Movement.com
- Dealerscope
- Custom Retailer
- E-Gear Magazines
- CEA.org