CEA Expands CES Unveiled Event Series Globally: Dates Announced

Roadshow schedule to include new events in Paris and Tel Aviv in addition to London, New York and Las Vegas

Arlington, VA – – The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today announced the expansion of its International CES® Unveiled event series. New for this year, CES Unveiled PARIS and CES Unveiled TEL AVIV will join the established and successful lineup of pre-CES events in London, New York and Las Vegas. The CES Unveiled event series brings innovative technology companies, top media and key industry influencers together leading up to the 2014 International CES. The events will debut global research, CES news and showcase products and technologies that are revolutionizing daily life. The world’s leading innovation event, the 2014 International CES, will run in Las Vegas, Nevada January 7-10, 2014.

Tabletop product displays and networking portions of the CES Unveiled events offer the unique opportunity for media, industry analysts and members of the financial community to interact with a select group of curated exhibitors that are launching the next generation of technologies that are changing the way we work, live and play. New for this year, the CES Unveiled events abroad will have dedicated showcase areas for select startup exhibitors like those found in CES’ Eureka Park TechZone, focused on startup and entrepreneur innovation.

In London, Paris, Tel Aviv and New York, executives from CEA’s market research team will deliver in-depth targeted global intelligence that identifies the level of consumer electronics (CE) market maturity, profiles ownership and purchase intention, demonstrates CE purchase drivers and deterrents and quantifies a consumer’s desire and propensity to adopt cutting edge CE technology. Additionally, CEA president and CEO Gary Shapiro will provide insight into what to expect at the upcoming 2014 International CES. Qualified media and analysts are encouraged to save the date for the following events:

CES Unveiled LONDON
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
OXO2, Level Two, Oxo Tower Wharf
South Bank, London, United Kingdom

CEA continues to expand its CES Unveiled series internationally with the third annual CES Unveiled LONDON. Exhibitors will be on hand with ground breaking technology products to showcase to key UK and European media, analysts and members of the financial community.

3-3:30 p.m. 2013 International Press Conference
3:30-4:15 p.m. Global Intelligence Market Research Presentation
4:15-5 p.m. Innovation in Business Panel Debate
5-7 p.m. Tabletop Exhibition and Networking Event

Register for CES Unveiled LONDON
(https://2013cesunveiledlondon.eventbrite.com/)


CES Unveiled PARIS
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Le 8 Valois, Paris, France

With the launch of CES Unveiled PARIS, CEA brings the excitement of CES to France. Designed as a regional event, senior executives from CEA’s market research team will present region-specific market research along with CES news announcements. CES Unveiled exhibitors will showcase groundbreaking technology products during the networking reception to targeted media, analysts and industry influencers.

4-5:30 p.m. Market Research Presentation and CES Press Conference
5:30-9 p.m. Tabletop Exhibition and Networking Event

Register for CES Unveiled PARIS
(http://cesunveiledparis.eventbrite.fr/)


CES Unveiled TEL AVIV
Monday, October 7, 2013
Hilton Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

With the launch of CES Unveiled TEL AVIV, CEA brings the innovation of CES to Israel. Senior CEA executives will present global research intelligence and announce CES news. CES Unveiled exhibitors, particularly those in the startup community, will showcase groundbreaking technology products during the networking reception to targeted media, analysts and industry influencers.

9-11 a.m. Market Research Presentation and CES Press Conference
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tabletop Exhibition and Networking Event

Register for CES Unveiled TEL AVIV
(http://ces-tlv.eventbrite.com/)


CES Unveiled NEW YORK
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Metropolitan Pavilion
New York, New York, USA

A kick-off to the 2014 International CES – press will get a sneak peek at this year’s hottest products two months before CES. This annual event features CEA’s annual holiday sales and hot trends forecast, the announcement of the CES Best of Innovations Design and Engineering Awards Honorees, the International CES press conference and a networking reception bringing together press and exhibitors through tabletop displays of new products.
3:15-4 p.m. Holiday Sales Forecasts and End-of-Year Trends Analysis
4-5 p.m. 2014 CES Press Conference with Innovations Awards Announcement
5-8 p.m. CES Unveiled NEW YORK Networking Reception and Innovations
Showcase


CES Unveiled LAS VEGAS: The Official Press Event of the International CES*
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Mandalay Bay, Level 3, South Seas Ballroom C
Las Vegas, Nevada

Be the first to see the new year’s products at CES Unveiled LAS VEGAS with a pre-show look at the products and technologies that will be making headlines. Product debuts from CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards Honorees also will be on display.
*Open to qualified and registered 2014 CES media and analysts only

The 2014 CES is the must-attend global technology event where innovation is unveiled and celebrated. As the international stage for business deals and product launches, CES attracts the world-wide technology industry, including C-level executives from the entertainment, healthcare, wireless, automotive and advertising/marketing industries.

Companies interested in exhibiting at CES Unveiled LONDON, PARIS and/or TEL AVIV should contact Tira Baror. Companies interested in exhibiting at CES Unveiled NEW YORK and/or LAS VEGAS should contact Roz Artis.

Note to Editors: The official name of the global technology event is “International CES.” Subsequent references to the show can be shortened to “CES.” Please do not use “Consumer Electronics Show” to refer to the International CES.

About CEA

About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $209 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. Follow CES online at www.CESweb.org and through social media: #2014CES.