Michael Dell Joins Industry Insider Line-up at 2006 International CES; Dell Joins Top Executives from Verizon and Kodak to Present at Innovations Plus at the Sands

Business Wire, Nov 21, 2005

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES(R)) today announced that Michael Dell, founder and chairman of Dell Inc., will deliver an Industry Insider presentation at the 2006 International CES. Produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA(R)), the International CES is the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow and takes place January 5-8, 2006, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dell's address is slated for Thursday, January 5, at 2:30 p.m. at CES' Innovations Plus at the Sands, a new CES venue which highlights emerging technologies.

"Dell is a leader in meeting the technology needs of today's consumers and businesses, from notebook and desktop systems to home networking, digital imaging, video and mobile entertainment, along with the service and support that customers need in today's technology-driven world," said Gary Shapiro, CEA's president and CEO. "We are excited to welcome Michael back to CES to share his vision of the digital world."

He founded Dell in 1984 with the idea to build relationships directly with customers. Since that time, he has formed Dell into a trusted and diversified information technology supplier and partner, selling a comprehensive portfolio of products and services directly to customers worldwide. Dell is now recognized by Fortune magazine as America's most admired company and ranks number three globally.

Dell joins Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg and Kodak President and CEO Antonio M. Perez as confirmed 2006 Industry Insider speakers. Other Industry Insider presentations include a one-on-one between Shapiro and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Kevin Martin and the Retail Power Panel featuring Brad Anderson, vice chairman and CEO of Best Buy; David Edmondson, president and CEO of Radio Shack; Alan McCollough, chairman and CEO of Circuit City; and Larry Mondry, CEO of CompUSA.

All 2006 Industry Insider presentations will take place at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in the Galileo room number 904. The Sands also is home to the all new Innovations Plus, which houses more than 500 emerging technology exhibitors, 75 conference sessions, the Innovations 2006 Design and Engineering Awards honorees, more than 12 TechZones, CES partner programs, and an enhanced and expanded CES Unveiled.

For more information or to see a full line-up of speakers and conference sessions at the 2006 International CES, visit www.CESweb.org/attendees/conferences.> Note to Journalists: All verified CES press and analysts receive complimentary access to all CES conference sessions, keynotes and Industry Insiders. Press and analyst registration is available at www.CESweb.org, where the full slate of exhibitor press conferences also is posted. Journalists are encouraged to arrive in Las Vegas by Tuesday, January 3, to take advantage of all the CES press events, including CES Unveiled at 4 p.m. on January 3 in the Bellini Ballroom of Innovations Plus at the Sands.

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 2,000 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline communications, information technology, 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 $122 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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