Four Top U.S. Consumer Electronics Executives Slated To Speak At Hometech ME
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced today that President and CEO, Gary Shapiro, will deliver the opening keynote address at Hometech Middle East, the region's largest tradeshow for consumer technology, this May. Executives from CEA's Board of Industry Leaders including Noel Lee, head monster, Monster Cable and Jay McLellan, president and CEO, Home Automation Inc., as well as CEA's Senior Vice President of Industry Relations, Todd Thibodeaux, are also slated to deliver remarks at the event. Produced by Messe Frankfurt and sponsored by CEA, Hometech Middle East is scheduled for May 13-15 at the Dubai International Convention Centre in Dubai, UAE.
"The Middle East region is experiencing tremendous growth with more than $47 billion invested in new housing construction in the UAE alone. This surge in economic growth provides incredible opportunities for consumer technology companies looking to expand their brand internationally," said Shapiro. "CEA is thrilled to sponsor Hometech and looks forward to further expanding the consumer technology industry in the Middle East." Shapiro's opening keynote is slated for 9 a.m., Monday, May 14. Shapiro will discuss the future of the consumer electronics industry in the worldwide market and the global growth of the International CES, CEA's flagship event and the world's largest tradeshow for consumer technology. Monster Cable's Lee will deliver a keynote address on Monday at 2 p.m., focused on the history and success of Monster Cable and the future growth and direction of the company. McLellan, chair of CEA's TechHome Division, will participate on a panel discussion Monday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., focused on the current range of home automation systems and growth opportunities within the market. CEA's Thibodeaux will moderate a frank panel discussion on Monday morning at 10:30 a.m., on the state of content delivery in the Middle East and how companies are reaching these consumers.
As part of CEA's partnership with Messe Frankfurt and the association's commitment to grow the consumer technology industry and expand international business opportunities, CEA will lead a delegation to Hometech Middle East, which will include members of the CEA Board of Industry Leaders and press. Hometech Middle East is the region's leading tradeshow focused on consumer electronics, home automation systems and home appliances. Hometech 2007 is expected to surpass the 2006 show in terms of exhibitor growth and exhibit space by more than 50 percent. For more information on Hometech Middle East 2007 including speakers, a full conference agenda and registration information please visit www.hometechexpo.com. For more information on CEA and the International CES, visit www.CE.org and www.CESweb.org.
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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, digital imaging, 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 $140 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.
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The Largest International Trade Fair for Home technology, Hometech Middle East is the one and only trade fair for home entertainment, home automation, home appliances and domestic devices to source business in the Gulf States, the wider Middle East, North and East Africa, the CIS and the Indian Subcontinent. There is no other exhibition in the Middle East that delivers the quality and variety of buyers and distributors. Hometech Middle East is the largest gathering of home technology professionals in the Middle East.
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The Messe Frankfurt Dubai team has over 20 years experience of organising international trade fairs throughout the world. The successful portfolio of events they organise in Dubai include Intersec, Materials Handling, Hardware + Tools, Garden + Landscaping Middle East, ISH - kitchen + bath, Light Middle East, Beautyworld Middle East, Wellness & Spas Middle East, Hometech Middle East, Design Lifestyle Middle East, Automechanika Middle East, Emirates Today Ideal Home Show and the Middle East Toy Fair. Messe Frankfurt is a subsidiary of Messe Frankfurt, the world's second largest trade fair organiser conducting over 100 events worldwide with 15 subsidiaries across Europe, Asia, America, Africa and the Middle East.
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