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Consumer Electronics Show (January 7-10, 2010, Las Vegas, NV)

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world’s largest annual trade show for the broad-based consumer electronics (CE) technology market, from mobile electronics, audio and video, home networking information and wireless technology to high-end audio and satellite systems.

It is the premier event bringing together consumer electronics product manufacturers, distributors, researchers, content developers, financial analysts, and the press with the highest concentration of buyers and decision-makers in the retail distribution channel.

More than 114,000 (pre-audit) attendees visited the 2009 CES, including 22,000+ international attendees and exhibitors from 140 countries. The 2009 show featured 2700 exhibitors showcasing the latest CE products across more than 1.7 million net square feet of exhibit space. Visit www.cesweb.org for the most up to date information on the show.

CES is the launchpad for new technology and includes products from the following categories: Audio, Digital Imaging, Emerging Technologies, Gaming, Home Networking, Home Theater, Mobile Electronics, Video, and Wireless Communications

Details 

When? January 7-10, 2010

Where?  Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV

To register and for more information, please contact Nathan Harsch via email at nathan.harsch@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov , or by phone at 412-644-2800

International Buyer Program

CES has been accepted into the US Department of Commerce's (DOC) International Buyer Program. The International Buyer Program (IBP) brings together international buyers and US firms by promoting leading U.S. trade shows in industries with high export potential. Participation in the IBP can be beneficial to both international attendees and exhibiting companies whose goal is to sell in the global marketplace.

CES will be promoted via US embassies, consulates and Commercial Service Posts worldwide. The IBP will also survey exhibitors and international delegates regarding their purchasing and selling interests in order to match exhibitors with prospective buyers.