ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CES® AsiaTM today announced that Sun Weimin, vice chairman of Suning Commerce Group Co. Ltd., will round out the list of keynote addresses at the inaugural CES Asia. Suning’s keynote will focus on the transformation of traditional retail enterprises toward Internet retail. Sun joins leaders from Audi, Intel, IBM and Twitter as confirmed speakers at the 2015 CES Asia, produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® and co-produced by INTEX. Featuring top technology companies from around the world, CES Asia will run May 25-27 in Shanghai, China, drawing global businesses to showcase the latest products and technologies entering the Asian marketplace.
Sun’s keynote address will take place from 1-1:50 PM Tuesday, May 26 in the Kerry Hotel, Level 3, Grand Shanghai Ballroom 2-3. He will discuss how Suning has managed to grow offline and online despite the dominance of e-only commerce, the emergence of Smart Home technology, and how Suning is succeeding in its transformation towards online-to-offline (O2O).
“Suning is one of China’s top consumer electronics retailers and its participation confirms that CES Asia is the perfect home for both brick and mortar and online retailers,” said Karen Chupka, senior vice president, International CES and corporate business strategy, CEA. “We are honored to have Mr. Sun join us to discuss how the largest commercial retailer enterprise in China is embracing the innovation of Smart Homes.”
Suning joins an estimated 200 exhibitors that currently represent 15 countries on the CES Asia show floor, which was recently expanded by nearly 10 percent. JD.com, China’s largest e-tailer, also will participate in CES Asia as an exhibitor and Industry Partner. In addition to these top retailers, CES Asia is drawing VIP buyers who will see first-hand innovation designed specifically for the Asian market. Buyers from HSN, Best Buy Asia, Newegg, Amazon, RadioShack, Ingram Micro and Costco Taiwan all will be participating in CEA’s VIP Buyer program.
Before becoming the vice chairman of Suning Commerce Group Co. Ltd., Sun held roles at Suning, including vice president of Suning Electric Appliances Co. Ltd., and president of Suning Appliances Co., Ltd. Established in 1990, Suning Commerce Group Co. Ltd. has grown to become the largest commercial retail enterprise in China. It has topped the list of top 500 China Private Enterprises for the past two years. Currently, there are more than 1,600 Suning stores in China, Hong Kong, Macau and Japan, with more than 180,000 employees.
Also announced today, Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA will deliver a welcome address and introduce opening keynote speaker Kirk Skaugen from Intel on Monday morning. During his career at CEA, Shapiro has helped direct policymakers and business leaders on the importance of innovation by testifying about technology before Congress more than 20 times, and through his two New York Times bestsellers and numerous articles in publications including The Street Journal, The New YorkTimes and The Washington Post. Shapiro will deliver his address at 10:30 AM, May 25, at the Kerry Hotel, Level 3, Grand Shanghai Ballroom 2-3. Skaugen, senior vice president and general manager of the client computing group for Intel Corporation, will take the keynote stage at 10:40 AM following Shapiro’s address.
Other confirmed keynote speakers include Audi’s Rupert Stadler and IBM’s D.C. Chien. Stadler, chairman of the board of management at AUDI AG, will deliver the preshow keynote address at 5 PM Sunday, May 24, in the Jumeirah Hotel, DaGuan Theatre. Chien, CEO of IBM Greater China Group, will deliver his keynote at 3:30 PM Monday, May 25, at the Kerry Hotel, Level 3, Grand Shanghai Ballroom 2-3. Keynote addresses are complimentary for all CES Asia attendees, and a CES Asia badge is all that is required for entry.
Journalists traveling from outside of China will require a J-2 visa. For questions about exhibiting at CES Asia, contact Brian Moon at bmoon@CE.org or +1 703-907-4351.
About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the technology trade association representing the $286 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative and regulatory advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also owns and produces CES – The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at CE.org and InnovationMovement.com.
About CES Asia:
Owned and produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® and co-produced by INTEX, CES Asia will serve as the premier event for the consumer technology industry, showcasing the full breadth and depth of the innovation value-chain in the Asian marketplace. Key global businesses will come to this new event to grow and reinforce their brand by showcasing the latest products and technologies to CE industry executives, foreign buyers, international media and a limited number of consumers from China. Attendees will have exclusive access to some of the largest brands from China and around the world, while celebrating the innovation that defines the CE industry.
About INTEX:
INTEX is the sub joint venture company of CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade) Shanghai, which started 1992. INTEX is a prominent producer of international tradeshows in China, owning venues in Shanghai, and managing various exhibition venues outside of Shanghai. INTEX Shanghai is the vice chairman of SCEIA, the Deputy Director of CAEC and the member of UFI. As the first venue management company that imported the first level pattern of management and experience in Shanghai, it is jointly invested by Shanghai Hongqiao E&T Development Zone United Development Co., Ltd., Council for the Promotion of International Trade Shanghai and Istithmar P&O Estates FZE. INTEX was the first international exhibition center passing ISO9001 quality certification in China and has a stand-out reputation in the domestic exhibition industry.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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2015 CES Asia
May 25-27, 2015, Shanghai, China -
CEO Summit
May 25-27, 2015, Shanghai, China -
CEA Innovate!
November 8-10, 2015, New York, NY -
CE Hall of Fame Dinner
November 9, 2015, New York, NY -
CES Unveiled New York
November 10, 2015, New York, NY -
CES Unveiled Las Vegas
January 4, 2016, Las Vegas, NV -
2016 CES
January 6-9, 2016, Las Vegas, NV