Sustainable Planet Grows 40 Percent at 2010 International CES

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Tue Nov 3, 2009 10:00am EST

CES Spotlight to Feature Latest in Green Design, Sustainable Packaging and
Alternative Energy Technologies
ARLINGTON, Va.--(Business Wire)--
The Sustainable Planet CE Spotlight, an exhibit area at the 2010 International
CES® featuring technologies and services that benefit the environment, utilize
new forms of energy and contribute to a sustainable lifestyle, will increase by
more than 40 percent in size over the 2009 International CES. Owned and produced
by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the 2010 International CES, the
world`s largest tradeshow for consumer technology, returns to Las Vegas, January
7-10, 2010. 

Located in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, Sustainable Planet
will feature more than 30 exhibitors focused on product advancements in green
building, sustainable packaging, automotive, wireless and alternative energy
technologies across 5,500 net square feet of exhibit space. 

"Green technology is a huge business opportunity in 2010, and green tech
companies know the International CES is the largest global platform for
launching their innovative new products," said Karen Chupka, senior vice
president, events and conferences, CEA. "Due to growing customer demand across
the green spectrum, we`ve nearly doubled the space for the Sustainable Planet at
the 2010 CES. This exciting exhibit area will showcase cutting edge technologies
that will change the world - benefiting the environment, renewing resources and
bringing new forms of sustainable energy to developing areas around the globe." 

Companies exhibiting in the Sustainable Planet at the 2010 International CES
include American Express OPEN, Bits Ltd., Electronics Recycling Coordination
Clearinghouse, Embertec Power Savings Technologies, Goal 0, Horizon Fuel Cell
Technologies, MeadWestvaco, Miniwiz, PowerGenix, Sean Energy Inc. and Solio. 

Also featured as part of the Sustainable Planet at the 2010 CES will be the
Greener Gadgets Display, which will highlight pioneering technologies from the
annual Greener Gadgets Design Competition, produced by CEA. Sustainable Planet
exhibitors also will demonstrate products at regular intervals on the showcase`s
stage. 

Registration for the 2010 International CES is now open. For more information on
the 2010 CES visit www.CESweb.org. 

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 2,000 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

* 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

* Greener Gadgets Conference
February 25, 2010, New York, NY

* Electronic House Expo Spring
March 24-27, 2010, Orlando, FL

Consumer Electronics Association
Tara Dunion, 703-907-7419
tdunion@CE.org
www.CE.org
or
Sarah Myers, 703-907-4368
smyers@CE.org
www.CESweb.org

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