2012 International CES SuperSession Features Best Buy’s Brian Dunn

ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® today announced a
dynamic SuperSession lineup as part of the 2012 International CES^®
conference program, which will feature technology and government
leaders, including Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn and Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski. Owned and produced by CEA,
the 2012 International CES^®, the world’s largest consumer
technology tradeshow, is scheduled January 10-13 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“I am thrilled to discuss opportunities and challenges in CE retail with
Brian Dunn, and to hear about crucial innovation issues in technology
policy from FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski,” said Gary Shapiro,
president and CEO, CEA. “CES SuperSessions feature top-level experts,
including Google’s Eric Schmidt, sharing thought-provoking information
about the state of the industry, and we look forward to welcoming such a
wonderful lineup of panelists to this year’s program.”

Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn will join Shapiro for a one-on-one discussion
about the current state of retail at 3 p.m., Wednesday, January 11, in
the Las Vegas Convention and World Trade Center (LVCC), North Hall,
N255-257. The two will discuss what retailers are doing to stay on top
in this unpredictable climate and what products and services are giving
Best Buy a competitive edge, as well as examine results from the 2011
holiday sales season, discuss Internet sales tax, leadership,
International expansion and more.

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski will join Shapiro for a candid
conversation about the Chairman’s vision for and tenure at the FCC at
1:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 11, in LVCC, North Hall, N255-257.
Discussion topics will include developments in broadband, spectrum
reform, competition policy and other critical issues impacting our
industry.

Other 2012
CES SuperSession panels include “CNET Presents the Next Best Thing
in CE,” featuring Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt, which will
reveal the trends and emerging categories to expect in 2012, and “Argue
the Future,” exploring the most controversial industry advancements from
2011 and the most brilliant product announcements at CES with The Verge
editors and other industry experts. Other must-attend SuperSessions,
including those focused on connected cars, IPTV and 3D content, can be
found here.

Shapiro will also moderate the CES Innovation Power Panel, a lively
discussion about the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship featuring
top executives from Ford, Verizon and Xerox. This keynote is scheduled
for 9 a.m. Wednesday, January 11 in the Las Vegas Hilton Theater.

The 2012 CES will feature more than 2,700 global technology companies
unveiling the latest consumer technology products and services across 15
major product categories including the latest in audio, automotive
electronics, connected home technologies, digital imaging/photography,
electronic gaming, entertainment/content and more.

Note to Journalists: Please note the correct event reference is
2012 International CES. Media information is available in the “For
the Press” section of CESweb.org. Media are encouraged to arrive
in Las Vegas by Sunday, January 8, 2012 to take advantage of all the
preshow press events, including CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event
of the 2012 International CES. CES Press Day will be held on Monday,
January 9 at The Venetian.

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade
association promoting growth in the $190 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 owns and produces the International CES – The
Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into
CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online: www.CE.org
and www.DeclareInnovation.com.
Follow CES at www.CESweb.org
and through social media: http://facebook.com/InternationalCES
http://twitter.com/IntlCES
http://blog.ce.org/.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES
  January
  8, 2012, Las Vegas, NV

• 2012 International CES
  January 10 – 13, 2012, Las Vegas, NV

• Digital Music Forum East
  February 22 – 23, 2012, New
  York, NY
• CEA Economic Retreat
  February 28 – March 2, 2012, Vail, CO
• LA Games Conference
  April 23 – 24, 2012, Los Angeles, CA
• CES on the Hill
  April 24, 2012, Washington, D.C.

• Digital Patriots Dinner
  April 25, 2012, Washington, D.C.

• 2012 Spring Technology Standards Forum
  May 14 – 18,
  2012, Dallas, TX
• CE Week
  June 25 – 29, 2012, New York, NY
• CEA Line Shows
  June 27 – 28, 2012, New York, NY
• iStage Competition
  June 2012, New York, NY

• 2012 SINOCES
  July 5 – 8, 2012, Qingdao, China

• CEA Industry Forum
  October 14 – 17, 2012, San Francisco, CA
• CEO Summit and Board Retreat
  October 17 – 19, 2012, CA
• CES New York Press Preview featuring CES Unveiled @ NY
  November
  12, 2012, New York, NY

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