ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following a record-breaking 2015 International CES, and leading up to the inaugural 2015 International CES Asia, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today announced details surrounding CES Unveiled Tokyo, an industry event for credentialed members of the press, consumer electronics (CE) industry analysts, the investor community and tech industry influencers. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2015, in Tokyo, Japan.

Following the success of the global CES Unveiled event series in 2014, CEA is adding Tokyo to its list of target international cities which in the past have included stops in: London, Paris, Stockholm, Shanghai, Tel Aviv and Warsaw. CES Unveiled Tokyo will showcase ground-breaking innovations from both budding startups and established brands to highlight the innovation in the Asian market leading up to the inaugural 2015 International CES Asia in Shanghai, P.R.C.

During CES Unveiled Tokyo, a half-day, industry-only event, CEA executives will debut regional and global research, provide CES news and cover product trends coming from the 2015 International CES. Japanese press, industry analysts and technology industry influencers will interact with leading technology companies from Japan and other multi-national brands that will showcase their latest products and technologies during a tabletop networking exhibition and reception.

“We are inspired by the energy, excitement and breakthrough technologies unveiled by the industry at the 2015 International CES and we can’t wait for that momentum to carry over into our first CES Unveiled Tokyo,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA. “Japan is a powerhouse when it comes to consumer technology. We look forward to hosting the Japanese technology community and to seeing ground-breaking innovations at this event.”

CES Unveiled Tokyo will run from 1-5:30 PM on February 18 at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo. Please see the welcome video here. Following is the current program schedule:

CES Unveiled Tokyo brings innovative technology companies, top media and key industry influences together leading up to the 2015 International CES Asia, which will run May 25-27, 2015, in Shanghai, China.

Companies interested in exhibiting at CES Unveiled Tokyo should contact Tira Baror at tbaror@CE.org. Editorial press interested in covering the event can register online or contact Allison Fried at afried@CE.org with questions. For more event information and to register, visit http://www.cesweb.org/Events-Programs/CES-Unveiled/CES-Unveiled-Tokyo.

About CES:

The International CES is the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. It has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for more than 40 years—the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace. As the largest hands-on event of its kind, CES features all aspects of the industry. And because it is owned and produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the technology trade association representing the $223 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry, it attracts the world’s business leaders and pioneering thinkers to a forum where the industry’s most relevant issues are addressed. Follow CES online at www.CESweb.org and through social media: http://www.cesweb.org/social.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• CES Unveiled Tokyo
  February 18, 2015, Tokyo, Japan
• CEA Winter Break
  March 5-8, 2015, Snowmass Village, CO
• Technology & Standards Spring Forum
  March 24-26, 2015, Nashville, TN
• 2015 International CES Asia
  May 25-27, 2015, Shanghai, China
• CEO Summit
  May 25-27, 2015, Shanghai, China

Contacts

Consumer Electronics Association
Tara Dunion, 703-907-7419
tdunion@CE.org
www.CE.org
or
Allison Fried, 703-907-7603
afried@ce.org
www.CESweb.org