SuperSession Program Also to Include Panel with Google’s Eric Schmidt and One-on-One with FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski

“CES SuperSessions feature top-level experts, including Google’s Eric Schmidt, sharing thought-provoking information about the state of the industry, and we look forward to welcoming such a wonderful lineup of panelists to this year’s program.”

“I am thrilled to discuss opportunities and challenges in CE retail with Brian Dunn, and to hear about crucial innovation issues in technology policy from FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA. “CES SuperSessions feature top-level experts, including Google’s Eric Schmidt, sharing thought-provoking information about the state of the industry, and we look forward to welcoming such a wonderful lineup of panelists to this year’s program.”

Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn will join Shapiro for a one-on-one discussion about the current state of retail at 3 p.m., Wednesday, January 11, in the Las Vegas Convention and World Trade Center (LVCC), North Hall, N255-257. The two will discuss what retailers are doing to stay on top in this unpredictable climate and what products and services are giving Best Buy a competitive edge, as well as examine results from the 2011 holiday sales season, discuss Internet sales tax, leadership, International expansion and more.

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski will join Shapiro for a candid conversation about the Chairman’s vision for and tenure at the FCC at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 11, in LVCC, North Hall, N255-257. Discussion topics will include developments in broadband, spectrum reform, competition policy and other critical issues impacting our industry.

Other 2012 CES SuperSession panels include “CNET Presents the Next Best Thing in CE,” featuring Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt, which will reveal the trends and emerging categories to expect in 2012, and “Argue the Future,” exploring the most controversial industry advancements from 2011 and the most brilliant product announcements at CES with The Verge editors and other industry experts. Other must-attend SuperSessions, including those focused on connected cars, IPTV and 3D content, can be found here.

Shapiro will also moderate the CES Innovation Power Panel, a lively discussion about the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship featuring top executives from Ford, Verizon and Xerox. This keynote is scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday, January 11 in the Las Vegas Hilton Theater.

The 2012 CES will feature more than 2,700 global technology companies unveiling the latest consumer technology products and services across 15 major product categories including the latest in audio, automotive electronics, connected home technologies, digital imaging/photography, electronic gaming, entertainment/content and more.

Note to Journalists: Please note the correct event reference is 2012 International CES. Media information is available in the “For the Press” section of CESweb.org. Media are encouraged to arrive in Las Vegas by Sunday, January 8, 2012 to take advantage of all the preshow press events, including CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the 2012 International CES. CES Press Day will be held on Monday, January 9 at The Venetian.

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $190 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also owns and produces the International CES – The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online: www.CE.org and www.DeclareInnovation.com. Follow CES at www.CESweb.org and through social media: http://facebook.com/InternationalCES http://twitter.com/IntlCES http://blog.ce.org/.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES
  January 8, 2012, Las Vegas, NV

• 2012 International CES
  January 10 – 13, 2012, Las Vegas, NV

• Digital Music Forum East
  February 22 – 23, 2012, New York, NY
• CEA Economic Retreat
  February 28 – March 2, 2012, Vail, CO
• LA Games Conference
  April 23 – 24, 2012, Los Angeles, CA
• CES on the Hill
  April 24, 2012, Washington, D.C.

• Digital Patriots Dinner
  April 25, 2012, Washington, D.C.

• 2012 Spring Technology & Standards Forum
  May 14 – 18, 2012, Dallas, TX
• CE Week
  June 25 – 29, 2012, New York, NY
• CEA Line Shows
  June 27 – 28, 2012, New York, NY
• iStage Competition
  June 2012, New York, NY

• 2012 SINOCES
  July 5 – 8, 2012, Qingdao, China

• CEA Industry Forum
  October 14 – 17, 2012, San Francisco, CA
• CEO Summit and Board Retreat
  October 17 – 19, 2012, CA
• CES New York Press Preview featuring CES Unveiled @ NY
  November 12, 2012, New York, NY

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