Fun and Games from US TECH ELECTRONICS

September 4, 2008

In This Issue

ť Microsoft, Sony and Ford to Keynote
ť Money-saving Tip
ť FAQs: Get Your Questions Answered
ť Getting Around: CES Foots the Bill
ť Global Media Awards Deadline
ť Information at Your Fingertips

Expand Your Network

The International CES is no longer just a four-day event it's a year-round networking affair! Find and stay connected with past, current and future business colleagues and partners via one or all of CES' networking tools.

2009 International CES
Fast Facts

When:
Thursday, January 8-
Sunday, January 11, 2009

Where:
Las Vegas, Nevada

Official Show Locations:
" Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) and the Las Vegas Hilton

" Sands Expo and Convention Center/The Venetian (Sands/Venetian)

What to See:
" More than 2,700 exhibitors

" 30 product categories

" 20 TechZones

" More than 1.7 million net square feet of space

" More than 200 conference sessions and 500 speakers

Who Can Come:
The International CES is a
trade-only event, open only to professionals within the consumer electronics (CE) industry. As this is a business event, consumers are not eligible for admittance.

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Competition. Innovation. Exploration. CES. Craving attention on a global scale? Is the future of technology forefront in your mind? Are you fond of a free ride? Then this edition of CES Up to the Minute was crafted with you in mind. But first, register for free for the 2009 International CES, January 8-11, Las Vegas, Nevada. It's where to explore the digital landscape, 2,700 consumer electronics (CE) exhibits and 30 product categories from digital imaging to home networking. and it's free. A $100 registration fee starts November 1. Please use priority code AN5 when registering.
	Microsoft, Sony and Ford CEOS to Keynote '09 CES
Microsoft's Steve Ballmer, Sony's Sir Howard Stringer and Ford's Alan Mulally are preparing to unveil the next generation of technology at the upcoming CES. "These exciting keynote speakers demonstrate that the 2009 International CES is the hub of activity in the consumer electronics, entertainment content, and automotive industries," said CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro. "Steve Ballmer and Sir Howard Stringer are driving forces behind the continued growth of the consumer technology industry. Alan Mulally is a true visionary spurring technology innovation in the automotive market. These leaders are changing the way technology is being incorporated into new markets..." See the keynote lineup.

	Money-saving Tip: Save $200, Submit Innovations Entries Early
In each issue of CES Up to the Minute, we give you at least one way to save money. Just call us your friendly bottom-line boosters. This time around, learn about how to get serious high-tech street cred and save $200 doing it. Get this money-saving tip.
	FYI: FAQs Get Your Questions Answered PDQ
How do you get a seat at one of the keynote addresses? Can your daughter attend CES with you? When is it free to register, and when does it cost? Our frequently asked questions (FAQs) section will help you answer these and many, many more questions.
	Getting Around: CES Foots the Bill
While at CES, you have plenty to do, see and organize. So let us provide your transportation and give you one less thing to coordinate. Operating on show days, the CES shuttle runs daily between the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Sands/Venetian and all official CES hotels.
	Global Media Awards: Deadline Quickly Approaching
If you're a content producer and like a lot of attention, then the Global Media Awards are just your thing. But you better hurry. When it comes to the entry deadline countdown, we're already out of the double digits. Entries must be postmarked by September 12 for the Global Media Awards, produced by the creators of the world-renowned Emmy Awards.
	Information at Your Fingertips
Want more information about CES? Let us help you find exactly what youre looking for.
and it's free. A $100 registration fee starts November 1. Please use priority code AN5 when registering.

Need Assistance?

For assistance with registration
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+1 301-694-5243 [international]
or e-mail CESreg@CE.org [domestic]
Internationalreg@CE.org [international]

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