2008 CES: Day 3 Preview

by Andy Huang / Wednesday, 09 January 2008 / Published in CES

What to Do, Where to Go at CES:
Wednesday, January 9

Ryan Seacrest and HBO’s Flight of the Conchords, the comedic musical duo, joined Comcast CEO Brian Roberts on stage this morning to tout tru2way technology. CNET announced its Best of CES finalists, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin took center stage at an Industry Insider session, and General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner impressed thousands of attendees at his Tuesday afternoon keynote.

There are still two more days of product launches, press-generating events and buzz. Here’s a quick list of top picks for the third day of the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow, where consumer technology professionals come to experience the art of technology

 

BMW Sauber F1 Team Pit Lane Park, Presenting Sponsor Intel


LVCC, Gold Lot Exhibits, Gold-1
Fast cars and fast processors. What more could a CES attendee want along a 90-meter track from the BMW Sauber F1 Team and the Formula BMW Team, plus experience race, game and technology zones.

How to get here: Take the pedestrian walkway from the upper level of the LVCC North Hall to the LVCC Gold Lot, on the corner of Paradise and Convention Center Drive.

Technology and Emerging Countries: Advancing Development Through Technology Investments


9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 9
Las Vegas Hilton Theater
Nicholas Negroponte, founder of the One Laptop Per Child Project, kicks off this new high-profile program that focuses on technology partnerships and investments that support development projects in emerging countries.

Last Gadget Standing


10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 9
LVCC North Hall N255-257
Don’t miss this action-packed, fun-filled CES tradition. Join Robin Raskin and Yahoo! Tech’s bloggers for a fast-paced tour of the most memorable products at the show. Then cast your vote to crown the Last Gadget Standing.

CNET’s Best of CES Awards: Winners Announced


2 p.m. Wednesday, January 9
LVCC South Hall Upper Lobby, CNET Stage, SL3
See the Best of CES crowned at the CNET Stage. CNET’s Best of CES Awards include winners in 10 categories as well as Best of Show and People’s Voice awards.

Key in On Key Attractions


These destinations are much like mini tradeshows, offering diverse exhibits and happenings for gaming, content, wireless and other markets.

2008 CES Focuses on International Trade


The ability for the United States to enter into free trade agreements (FTAs) with other nations is vital to the continued international expansion of the consumer electronics and high-tech industries. Get the facts on free trade, view our latest ad campaign and see what our members are saying on our YouTube channel. In addition to a distinguished series of speakers, CES attendees should look for “Support Free Trade” kiosks where letters can be sent to Congressional representatives asking them to support free trade.

Get All Your CES News


Keep your eye open for more editions of CES Up to the Minute and use take advantage of many other ways to get the information you need:

And as always, check www.CESweb.org, the official website of the 2008 International CES, January 7-10, 2008, Las Vegas, Nevada.

About Andy Huang

Andy Huang brings years of results-driven technology marketing expertise to the position as Speaker, Coach, Trainer, Analytic & Google Partner. He has the innate ability to combine traditional and cutting edge marketing methods to quickly grow brand awareness and increase market share across 197 verticals and over 300+ clients. One was acquired in 2015 for $37 Billion, another in 2013 for $1.1 Billion both Nasdaq listed. With extensive experience in revenue driven servicing His aggressive implementation of these strategic proactive revenue planning & marketing efforts rapidly impact all of clients business's bottom line. Now with business blogging on the internet, Andy Huang will share with you some of his most successful business resource and strategies to help fuel your success online!

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