Developer University at CES: A Hub for App Development Innovation

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The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is hosting the first-ever "Developer University" event at the 2012 International CES, providing a platform for over 12,000 applications developers to learn about the latest updates on developer programs, software developer kits (SDKs), tools, and application programming interfaces (APIs) from leading companies. This event brings together experts from AT&T, Google, Intel, LG Electronics, Netgear, Qualcomm, Sony Ericsson, and TiVo, among others, to share their knowledge and expertise in TV apps, device APIs, third-party APIs, web apps, desktop apps, and mobile apps. The event aims to bridge the gap between developers and industry leaders, promoting innovation and growth in the $190 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Developer University event is a free, one-day conference held on January 12, 2012, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, catering to third-party developers, system integrators, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and other stakeholders.
  • More than a dozen companies, including industry leaders, will present in back-to-back 30-minute sessions, covering a wide range of topics, from TV apps to mobile apps development.
  • The event is geared towards providing a single venue for OEMs, platform vendors, and service providers to promote their platforms and developer programs to the large cross-section of developers attending CES annually.
  • The session listings for the Developer University event are available on the CES website (CESweb.org/events/devu.asp).
  • The event requires CES registration (CESweb.org) and an event RSVP at devu.eventbrite.com.
  • CEA's Developer University is part of the organization's efforts to promote growth in the consumer electronics industry through legislative advocacy, market research, technical training, and industry promotion.

Statistics:

  • Over 12,000 developers are expected to attend CES, including third-party developers, system integrators, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and other stakeholders.
  • The U.S. consumer electronics industry is valued at $190 billion.
  • The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the U.S. consumer electronics industry.
  • More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership.
  • The International CES is the global stage for innovation, owned and produced by the CEA.

Sources:

  • The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) press release, "Developer University: A Hub for App Development Innovation" (exact date not specified)
  • The CEA website (www.ce.org)
  • The International CES website (CESweb.org)
  • The event RSVP page on Eventbrite (devu.eventbrite.com)