SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With a conference program lineup featuring nearly 100 industry leaders and three full days of sessions, keynote speakers from the highest echelons of the tech industry, more than 20,000 pre-registrants and more than 200 exhibitors from 15 countries across Asia and the world, the inaugural CES AsiaTM is poised to be one of the most exciting and innovative technology events in the Asia Pacific region this year. Produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® and co-produced by INTEX, the 2015 CES Asia will run May 25-27 in Shanghai, China, and will draw global businesses to showcase the latest products and technologies entering the Asian marketplace.
“CES Asia is sure to be the most important Asian and industry event launch this year. We expect announcements, innovative exhibits and big ideas for the future of technology, reinforcing the show as a major gateway to the influential Asian marketplace,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA. “We created CES Asia as a platform for companies to display products and discuss ideas from across the consumer technology ecosystem, from the Internet of Things and connectivity to 3D printing, robotics, wearables and more.”
The CES Asia conference program is one of the event’s major draws, bringing together industry executives for three full days of sessions to discuss the latest topics and product trends from the ever-evolving technology industry. Some highlights from the scheduled lineup include: “The Outlook for the Consumer Tech Market in China and the United States,” “The Future of Media in Asia,” “The Impact of the Internet of Things,” the “JD Smart Life Forum” and “The Wearable Tech Revolution.” A CES Asia conference pass is available to industry-affiliated attendees for 2000 RMB (roughly $323 USD) through CES Asia registration. All conference sessions are free to press.
In addition to robust conference sessions, top executives will deliver addresses at CES Asia through the keynotes and industry mover presentations, which are free to all industry affiliated attendees with a valid CES Asia badge. Some of the big names featured for the keynote series include Rupert Stadler, chairman of the board of management at AUDI AG; D.C. Chien, CEO of IBM Greater China Group; Kirk B. Skaugen, senior vice president and general manager of the client computing group for Intel Corporation; and recently announced, Sun Weimin, vice chairman of Suning Commerce Group Co. Ltd. These tech industry leaders will share valuable insights and under-the-tent stories from their own companies, as well as big ideas for the future of consumer technology.
Meanwhile, the industry mover series will provide exceptional insight into the next generation of technology from the visionaries responsible for introducing this future to the world. This series will feature Shailesh Rao, vice president, Asia Pacific, Latin America & emerging markets, Twitter, as well as Liang Jun, president of Le Shi Zhi Xin, a subsidiary of Letv.
Joining these top speakers, CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro will deliver a welcome address at 10:30 AM May 25, at the Kerry Hotel, Level 3, Grand Shanghai Ballroom 2-3. During his career at CEA, Shapiro has testified on technology before the U.S. Congress more than 20 times, and through his two New York Times bestsellers and numerous op-eds, has helped direct policymakers and business leaders on the importance of innovation in the U.S. economy. Intel’s Skaugen will take the keynote stage at 10:40 AM following Shapiro’s address.
Last week, CES Asia announced more than 30 Industry Partners and Allied Associations participating in the inaugural event, representing all facets of the global consumer technology industry, from media outlets to financial and cultural groups. Industry partners include Sina, Bloomberg, China Business Network, Ifeng, JD.com, Sohu, Tencent, and more. Allied associations include China Audio Industry Association (CAIA), China Electronics Chamber of Commerce (CECC), Shanghai Multimedia Industry Association (SMIA), and the United States Information Technology Office (USITO), among others.
Initially 20,000 gross square meters (8,500 net square meters), the CES Asia exhibit show floor has recently expanded by nearly 10 percent and will house exhibitors from 15 countries. Major global brands are supporting the event through show floor exhibitions and private meeting room space to conduct critical business at CES Asia. Top brands participating in CES Asia include Audi, Cadillac, Continental, Digital China, DTS, Ford, Garmin, Gibson Brands, Intel, IBM, Hisense, Letv, Lincoln,JD.com, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft XBOX (China), Monster, Samsung, Suning, TomTom, Twitter, Volkswagen and VOXX.
The full list of companies exhibiting at CES Asia can be found via the Exhibitor Directory.
CEA is co-producing CES Asia with INTEX Shanghai Co. Ltd., a prominent producer of international tradeshows in China. Special co-organizers for CES Asia include the Chinese Electronic Chamber of Commerce (CECC) and the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Product (CCCME).To register for the 2015 CES Asia, please visitCESAsia.com.
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