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FCC CHAIRMAN KEVIN MARTIN RETURNS TO INDUSTRY INSIDER SERIES AT THE 2007 INTERNATIONAL CES
Chairman Martin and CEA's Shapiro to Discuss the DTV Transition, Broadband and Technology Issues
| Arlington, Virginia | 12/5/2006 |
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®) today announced that Kevin Martin, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will be featured at the Industry Insider Series at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show® (CES®). Produced by CEA, the 2007 International CES is the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow. CES will be returning to Las Vegas January 8-11 to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
FCC Chairman Martin will join Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of CEA, for a one-on-one discussion of issues vital to every segment of the technology industry, including the digital television (DTV) transition and broadband deployment. Martin's session is slated for noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, January 10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), North Hall N257. This will be Chairman Martin's second Industry Insider appearance at the International CES.
"Chairman Martin has been instrumental in bringing the benefits of consumer technology into the hands of Americans though his support of industry competition and the advancement of new technology," said Shapiro. "We are thrilled to have the Chairman return to the International CES as an Industry Insider and look forward to hearing his candid views on the DTV transition and other key issues facing our industry."
Chairman Martin was nominated by President Bush and was sworn in on July 3, 2001. He was designated chairman on March 18, 2005. Chairman Martin was re-nominated for a second term as commissioner and chairman by President Bush on April 25, 2006 and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on November 16, 2006. Before joining the FCC, Chairman Martin was a special assistant to the president for economic policy. He served on the Bush-Cheney Transition Team and was deputy general counsel for the Bush campaign. Prior to joining the campaign, Martin was an advisor to FCC Commissioner Harold Furchtgott-Roth and also served in the Office of the Independent Counsel.
Chairman Martin joins Cisco President and CEO, John Chambers and Nokia President and CEO, Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo as confirmed 2007 CES Industry Insider speakers.
The 2007 International CES will feature the hottest products from 2,700 exhibitors, covering more than 30 product categories including the latest in wireless, digital imaging, mobile electronics, home networking and more. For more news on the 2007 International CES including the latest TechZones, conference sessions and registration information, visit www.CESweb.org, the interactive source for all International CES information.
Note to Journalists:
Press and analyst registration and show news is available at CESweb.org. Journalists are encouraged to arrive in Las Vegas by Saturday, January 6 to take advantage of all the CES press events.
ABOUT CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than 2,100 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline communications, information technology, home networking, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $125 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry.
CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Defining Tomorrow's Technology. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.