Technology Experts to Demo New Tech Products at CEA Line Shows

06/08/2010

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® announced the addition of seven “hot product” demo sessions to the program lineup at the CEA Line Shows. The straightforward, easy-to-digest presentations are geared toward the media and will feature “what’s new” product demonstrations in the travel, senior, back-to-school, moms and kids, seasonal and entertainment products space. CEA Line Shows is the CE industry’s annual mid-year conference and new technology showcase, scheduled for June 22-23, 2010 at 7 West 34th Street in New York City.

“Innovation occurs within the CE industry at an amazing rate,” said Karen Chupka, senior vice president of events and conferences at CEA, “and these ‘hot product’ demonstrations allow the media to preview the coolest new products across a range of lifestyle categories. The CEA Line Shows features an amazing line-up of hot products, dynamic companies and informative conference sessions.”

Each of the seven “hot product” sessions will be a TV-style presentation with an expert showing off and demonstrating the latest and greatest gadgets for their category. It is the ideal place for the media to check out new products, watch a hands-on presentation and ask the experts questions.

The presenting experts include:

• Digital Health (June 23, 3:45 - 4:15 pm), presented by Matt Bean, the brand editor for Men’s Health and Women’s Health magazines.
• Entertainment Gadgets (June 22, 11:00-11:30 am), presented by Scott Steinberg, CEO of TechSavvy Global, author, and go-to business, technology and online/social media expert of choice for more than 400 outlets from The New York Times to Playboy and Rolling Stone.
• Senior Gadgets (June 22, 2:00-2:30 pm) and Back-to-School (June 23, 10:15-10:45 am) presented by Natali Del Conte, correspondent for The CBS Early Show and WCBS and a host on CNET TV.
• Seasonal Gadgets (June 22, 3:00-3:30 pm), presented by Andrea Smith, an award-winning news and technology producer for ABC News Radio and a technology contributor to Good Morning America Now, WABC-TV, ABC News Now, and ABC TV.
• Mommy Tech (June 23, 10:45-11:30 am), presented by Beth Blecherman, co-founder of Silicon Valley Moms Group and founder of TechMamas.com
• Travel Gadgets (June 23, 3:15-4:00 pm), presented by John Kelley and David Gregg. John Kelley is executive editor of BehindTheBuy.com and has produced over 1,000 technology segments for national TV networks. David Gregg is the senior editor of BehindTheBuy.com, has been featured on major market stations across the country.

These presentations and many other sessions will fill the two-day CEA Line Shows and Digital Downtown Conference, which is chaired by Natali Del Conte, CBS/CNET Technology Correspondent. The event brings together the industry’s top media, trade, analysts and key technology thought leaders for new product exhibitions, conference panels and presentations focused on CE innovations, opportunities and market trends.

About the CEA Line Shows and Digital Downtown Conference
These events are being organized in association with CEA, the producer of the International CES^®, along with Martin Porter Associates and Consumer Technology Publishing Group/NAPCO, publisher of Dealerscope, Custom Retailer and E-Gear Magazines. Find CEA Line Shows on the web at www.cealineshows.com.

About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $165 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES – The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org.

For CEA Line Shows registration and a full conference schedule, including vertical sessions, visit  www.cealineshows.com.