"I hope you agree with me that innovation is everything in America, because this morning we are introducing a new component of CEA's Innovation Movement, and it involves all of you: The Declaration of Innovation.
As we anticipate the upcoming July 4th holiday and celebrate the founding of our great nation, open to immigrants, with freedom for all, we ask you to sign on to this declaration, and declare that innovation is - and should continue to be - a key national priority and strategy for our nation."
CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro delivered a keynote address at the 2011 SINOCES, China's largest tradeshow for consumer technology. Organized by the Qingdao Municipal People's Government in conjunction with the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronics Products (CCCME) and sponsored by CEA, the 2011 SINOCES took place July 7-10 in Qingdao, China.