Key Executives to Speak at Consumer Technology Ventures Conference

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Consumer Technology Ventures, a national showcase for entrepreneurs offering innovative business ideas in consumer technology, is set to take place on November 7 and 8, 2006, at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose. The conference promises to be a platform for discussing the latest trends and developments in consumer technology, with a lineup of six keynote speakers from top companies in the industry. These speakers include Kaz Hirai, CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America, Robbie Bach, President of Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices division, and Michael Wolf, President and COO of MTV Networks.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Consumer Technology Ventures Conference is a national showcase for 80 entrepreneurs offering innovative business ideas in consumer technology.
  • The conference features a lineup of six keynote speakers from top companies in the industry, including Sony Computer Entertainment America, Microsoft, and MTV Networks.
  • Kaz Hirai, CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America, will be speaking about the company's biggest product launch in years for the PlayStation 3.
  • Robbie Bach, President of Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices division, will be discussing Microsoft's expansion into the entertainment arena and its efforts to top the iPod.
  • Michael Wolf, President and COO of MTV Networks, will be sharing insights on how the network maintains its core youth audience while pushing into new markets and making a play in the wireless sector.
  • Yahoo! Senior Vice President Marco Boerries will be discussing how the company is tailoring products for the mobile market and partnering with mobile operators and device makers.
  • The conference will also feature a special keynote session by Walter Mossberg, The Wall Street Journal's personal technology columnist, who will reveal his list of personal winners and losers in the consumer devices and technology marketplace.

Statistics:

  • The conference will feature 80 entrepreneurs offering innovative business ideas in consumer technology.
  • The lineup of six keynote speakers includes executives from top companies: Sony Computer Entertainment America, Microsoft, Yahoo!, MTV Networks, and Starz Entertainment Group.
  • Kaz Hirai's keynote session will focus on the PlayStation 3 product launch, which is the company's biggest launch in years.
  • Robbie Bach will be speaking about Microsoft's efforts to top the iPod in the entertainment arena.

Sources:

  • Dow Jones (www.dowjones.com)
  • VentureWire (www.venturewire.com)
  • Market Wire (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX)
  • Consumer Technology Ventures (http://consumertechnologyventures.dowjones.com)