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CES on the Hill Brings Technology Innovation to Nation’s Capital

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-- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Consumer Electronics Association (CEA):

   

WHAT:

CES on the Hill, an invitation-only event produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, returns to the nation’s capital on April 16. CES on the Hill provides policymakers the opportunity to interact with the technology companies and products that are changing the way we live, work and play. New for this year, CEA will have a dedicated showcase area for exhibitors from the Eureka Park TechZone at the 2013 International CES®, the world’s leading innovation event, focused on startups and entrepreneurs. Members of Congress, key Hill staff and DC media will experience the innovative technologies at the center of today’s policy debates.

 
Also, the ninth annual Digital Patriots Dinner on April 17 will honor the year’s foremost industry and policy leaders behind cutting-edge technology and the legal and regulatory framework that allows the CE industry to flourish.
 

WHEN:

CES on the Hill

April 16, 2013
5:30-6 p.m. Press Preview
6-8 p.m. CES on the Hill Showcase and Reception
Rayburn House Office Building Cafeteria (B-357)
Independence Avenue and South Capitol Street
Washington, DC 20003
 

Digital Patriots Dinner*

April 17, 2013

6:30-10:30 p.m.

Mayflower Renaissance Hotel

1127 Connecticut Ave, NW

Washington, DC 20036

 

*Proceeds from the Digital Patriots Dinner will be donated to Bright Beginnings and the CEA Foundation. Bright Beginnings is a nationally-accredited child and family development center that provides comprehensive educational, therapeutic, health and family service programs for homeless families with young children. The CEA Foundation is a national foundation with the mission to link seniors and people with disabilities with technologies to enhance their lives. Focused on strategic support of programs to impact these communities, the foundation launched its first series of grants in 2012.

 

REGISTER:

For more information or to register as press for CES on the Hill or the Digital Patriots Dinner, visit CE.org/CESontheHill. For media registration questions, contact Erica Corley at ecorley@CE.org or 703-907-7621.

 

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $209 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

  • Economic Retreat
    March 8-10, 2013, Snowmass, CO
  • CES on the Hill
    April 16, 2013, Washington, DC
  • Digital Patriots Dinner
    April 17, 2013, Washington, DC
  • Technology & Standards Spring Forum
    May 20-24, 2013, Denver, CO
  • CE Week
    June 24-28, 2013, New York, NY
  • 2013 CEA Industry Forum
    October 20-23, 2013, Los Angeles, CA
  • 2013 CEO Summit
    October 23-27, 2013, Ranchos Palo Verde, CA
  • 2014 International CES
    January 7-10, 2014, Las Vegas, NV


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