Aneesh Chopra, U.S. Chief Technology Officer, to Keynote CEA Line Shows

June 10-11 NYC Event to Feature Line Shows by Mitsubishi, Monster and Toshiba
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Consumer Electronics Association (CEA):

WHAT: The Consumer Electronics Association`s (CEA) ® Line Shows are bringing the industry`s top media, trade, analysts and technology thought leaders to midtown Manhattan for two days (June 10-11) of new product exhibitions, conference panels and presentations focused on CE innovations, opportunities and market trends.

Newly-added media highlights include:

--Aneesh Chopra keynote on Thursday, June 11, 2009, 12:30 p.m. Chopra, Associate Director for Technology of the Office of Science and Technology Policy - the nation`s first Chief Technology Officer, will be the keynote speaker at this year`s CEA Line Shows and Digital Downtown conference program.

--CEA Line Shows press conferences on Wednesday, June 10 (Conference Room 1)
-- 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Monster Press Conference
-- 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Toshiba Press Conference
-- 4:15 - 4:45 p.m. Mitsubishi Press Conference

Other featured attractions include:
-- Expert analysis and the latest preparedness data on the nation`s final transition to digital television on June 12.
-- Panel discussions featuring industry experts highlighting the latest developments in 3D for the home, alternative TV delivery systems, the latest trends in mobile video, netbooks, and more.
-- CEA market research reports on new industry data and trends.
-- Start-ups will be showcased with their own App Shootout, an Inventors Pavilion and the final judging of the New York Tech Meetup Classic - where the winner gets a free booth at the 2010 International CES.

WHERE: 7 West 34th Street, New York City

WHEN: Wednesday and Thursday, June 10-11, 2009

WEBSITE: To register for the conference, please visit: http://reg.cealineshows.com/reg.php. For media registration questions, contact Erica Corley at ecorley@CE.org or 703-907-7621.

About the CEA Line Shows and the Digital Downtown Conference Program:

These events are being organized in association with CEA, the producer of the
International CES, along with Martin Porter Associates and Consumer Technology
Publishing Group/NAPCO, publisher of Dealerscope, Custom Retailer and E-Gear
Magazines. Additional event information can be found at cealineshows.com

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association
promoting growth in the $172 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More
than 2,200 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative
advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion
and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also sponsors and
manages the International CES - Where Entertainment, Technology and Business
Converge. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA`s industry services. Find
CEA online at www.CE.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS

* CEA Line Shows and Digital Downtown Conference Program
June 10-11, 2009, New York, NY
* 13th Annual CEO Summit
June 17-20, 2009, Dana Point, CA
* SINOCES 2009
July 9-12, 2009, Qingdao, China
* 2009 CEA Industry Forum
October 18-21, 2009, Phoenix, AZ
* 2009 i-stage
October 19, 2009, Phoenix, AZ
* Digital Hollywood Fall
October 19-22, 2009, Los Angeles, CA
* CES New York Press Preview featuring CES Unveiled @ NY
November 10, 2009, New York, NY
* Future of Television East
November 18-19, 2009, New York, NY
* 2010 International CES
January 7-10, 2010, Las Vegas, NV

Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)
Tara Dunion, 703-907-7419
tdunion@CE.org
or
Sarah Szabo, 703-907-4368
sszabo@CE.org

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