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November 12, 2008

Does your idea of relaxing include curling up to a real page-turner? Are you a fan of the red carpet? Do you want the chance to meet the master musician who brought you "My Cherie Amour?" Well then, this CES Up to the Minute is for you.

Get your friends and coworkers connected to this and other late-breaking CES information by getting them to register for the 2009 International CES, January 8-11, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Because, like Stevie Wonder says, that's what friends are for.



Grab a cup of coffee and get ready to curl up with the 2009 CES Conference Brochure.

Flip through the pages – virtually – to get a feel for the topics covered and the trends revealed in more than 200 conference sessions held this January at the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow.

CES continues its greening efforts by presenting this informative brochure exclusively on the Internet.




The world's leading digital entertainment companies, including returning exhibitor Sony Pictures Television (SPT), will take the spotlight on the show floor at the upcoming 2009 International CES, with the largest exhibition of digital entertainment in show history on display.

SPT will showcase its wide variety of content across all platforms at the 2009 International CES. Additionally, in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Jeopardy!, SPT will film daily episodes of Celebrity Jeopardy! on a specially built set on the CES show floor.

"CES provides an unparalleled stage to demonstrate how content and devices come together to provide amazing entertainment," said Steve Mosko, president, Sony Pictures Television.  ""Jeopardy! is a brand that has crossed platforms seamlessly, reaching viewers on a variety of devices, and we are thrilled to give CES attendees an up close look at one of America's favorite TV shows."

Read more abut SPT and other things that are happenng in the digital entertainment arena at CES.


The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced its 60th Annual Technology and Engineering Emmy Award winners, to be presented on January 7, 2009, at the International CES.

Details of the Tech & Engineering Emmy Award categories, including their respective honorees, can be found on CESweb.org, the official site of the International CES.

• Serial Interface and Protocols for Server/VTR control
• Delivery Confirmation Systems
• Development and Standardization of File Formats for Video and Audio
• Pioneering Development of MPEG-4 AVC systems for HDTV
• Pioneering RF Combiners for Adjacent Channels on Common Antenna Systems
• Ongoing live global HD cinemacasting
• HDMI Development
• Standardization of the ATSC Digital System
• MPEG-4 AVC Standard

For sponsorship/ticket purchasing information, call 212-484-9440 or e-mail events@emmyonline.tv.


Cutting-edge content developments in the broadcast and entertainment industry will merge with the latest distribution platforms at the 2009 International CES.

NBC Universal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, will debut an interactive and multi-faceted show floor exhibition at CES, highlighting the wide range of digital programming produced by its television, cable and motion picture properties. In addition, as CES' "Official Broadcast Partner," select NBC Universal broadcast and cable entities will broadcast live from the CES exhibition floor.

"We are thrilled to return for a second time as the exclusive broadcast partner at the International CES," said George Kliavkoff Chief Digital Officer, NBC Universal. "Our consumers demand access to our content anytime, anyplace and on the platform of their choice — be it a laptop, mobile phone, portable media player or yes…a television. And it's our job to give it to them. What better way to drive that message home than having a major presence right in the heart of all the action at CES surrounded by the latest in technology and the companies that help bring that rich experience to consumers."

See the 2009 exhibitor directory.

Almost 9,000 executives from the broadcast and entertainment industries attended the 2008 CES to meet with manufacturers and experience the latest trends in digital entertainment technology.

Read the official press release.


The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Consumer Electronics Association have announced the nominees for the inaugural presentation of the Global Media Awards™ to be presented on January 8, 2009, at the International CES. The 2009 Global Media Awards™ features more than 60 nominees in 12 categories, including:

Outstanding Website/Internet Entertainment

• BravoTV.com - Bravo Media
• Disney.com - Disney Interactive Media Group
• HBO Voyeur Website - HBO, BBDO, Big Spaceship
• Lost Find 815 - ABC
• Mountain Dew DEWmocracy - Mountain Dew Brand Marketing / Forest Whitaker
• The-N.com Redesign - The N Digital

For a full list of nominees, visit http://www.globalmediaawards.org/. For sponsorship/ticket purchasing information call 212-484-9440 or e-mail events@emmyonline.tv.

Meet Stevie Wonder and his technology friends and see examples of electronics for visually-impaired people. Try dialing your cell phone with your eyes closed. Learn how minor design improvements can add millions of blind and visually impaired customers to your markets.

Location: Sands Expo and Convention Center
Sponsors: National Federation of the Blind and Sendero Group

Stevie Wonder and Friends is one of more than 15 TechZones located on the CES show floor. These pockets of market-specific technology show the advancement of technology in a variety of product categories.


In each issue of CES Up to the Minute, we give you at least one way to save money. Just call us your friendly bottom-line boosters. This time around, learn how you can hitch a free ride as you travel from any CES venue to many Las Vegas hotels.

The International CES covers multiple venues, and dozens of hotels on or near the Las Vegas Strip offer discounts for CES attendees. We know you have a lot of ground to cover, and we’ll help you do it without spending a penny.

The International CES offers complimentary shuttle service on all four days of the show, Thursday-Sunday January 8-11. We'll even help you get to the airport as you head home after several successful days of networking and deal making.

One system runs back and forth between the Las Vegas Convention Center and all official CES hotels. Another system runs back and forth between the same official CES hotels and the Sands Expo and Convention Center/The Venetian, home to emerging technology exhibitors, high-performance audio & home theater exhibitors and many CE Spotlights, including market-specific CES TechZones.

Get the CES shuttle map, and start planning your free trips to and from CES now.



As a major venue for business deals, International CES attendees and exhibitors cover the breadth of the global economy. With more than 2,700 exhibitors signed on for the 2009 CES, there’s sure to be a new business deal or partner waiting around every corner. Who do you want to see first? Browse the 2009 International CES exhibitor directory.

The online exhibitor directory is the easiest and most efficient way to get a sneak peek at who will be exhibiting in ‘09. You can also use our interactive floor plans to take a look at exactly where they’ll be on the show floor, before you step foot in Vegas.

Exhibitor Spotlight:
Find Sony Electronics in the following locations on the CES show floor:

• LVCC, Central Hall, 14200
• LVCC, Central Hall, C206
• LVCC, North Hall, Meeting Room N110
• LVCC, South Hall 1, 21413

Join the CES operations team 2-3 p.m. EST Wednesday, November 19 for a live chat! This is your chance to ask questions about the International CES on everything from how to get around to General Show info. Don’t miss out on this great new service.

Simply go to http://www.cesweb.org/hotelTravel/CESOps-discussion1.asp to join the free chat. It’s easy to use and you’ll receive answers to your important questions in real-time. The chat will be hosted by two members of our CES Operations staff – the experts on CES logistics.

If you can’t make it to the chat- the transcript will be posted online so you can check it out even after the chat complete.  Don’t miss out on this great new service!



Want more information about CES? Let us help you find exactly what you're looking for. Here are a few other ways to get the information you need:

• Want a general history about CES? Try the CES Fact Sheet (pdf).
• Interested in CES on social networking sites? Find CES on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.
• Want to tap into CES connections all year? Try the MyCES Personal Planner.
• And as always, check CESweb.org each week for breaking news about the upcoming show, January 8-11, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Register for the 2009 CES.

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