CEA, NMPA and RIAA Join Forces to Give 2007 International CES Attendees The Download; TechZone Featuring Legal File Sharing and Downloading Technologies Returns to the Sands

Business Wire, July 11, 2006

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Collaboration and file sharing in a legal domain will be featured at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES(R)) in The Download TechZone. This returning showcase will again be co-sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA(R)), the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA) and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The International CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, returns to Las Vegas, Nev., January 8-11, 2007. E[acute accent]"I'm very pleased to continue the sponsorship of this event with NMPA and RIAA. Last year's The Download was a great success, pulling innovators, artists, technology companies and the recording industry together for this compelling cause," said CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro. "This exhibit showcases technologies and services that provide consumers the music they desire when and where they want. We are hopeful The Download will inspire our industries to recognize how much we can achieve when we strike the right balance between protecting copyrights, consumers' rights and the right to innovate." E[acute accent]"It's a pleasure once again to join with CEA and NMPA to sponsor this important display," said Mitch Bainwol, chairman and CEO of the RIAA. "Music is the engine for so much exciting growth within the consumer electronics industry. We want to continue to find new partners and forge new relationships to offer the world's best music to fans. CES is an important occasion for all parties to come together and celebrate these legal partnerships." E[acute accent]"The music publishing industry is excited about the opportunities of emerging technologies," said David Israelite, NMPA president and CEO. "We support innovative, legal methods of bringing more music to our fans; therefore we are pleased to sponsor this event." E[acute accent]The 2006 International CES attracted more than 1,700 music industry professionals including representatives from Apple Computer, Billboard Magazine, EMI Music, MTV Networks, Sony BMG Music, Universal Music Group and Warner Brothers. E[acute accent]Introduced at the 2006 International CES, The Download, is just one of many exciting TechZones that will be showcased at Innovations Plus at the Sands Exhibition and Convention Center. Current exhibitors include MusicIP, Puretracks.com and TotalVid and will be housed among the Anytime, Anywhere TechZone. Other TechZones featured at the Sands include Consumer VoIP, Digital Living Network Alliance, Flex-tech, IPTV, Robotics and Studio@Home.

E[acute accent]About CEA:

E[acute accent]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 $125 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry. E[acute accent]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.

UPCOMING EVENTS
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--  2006 CEA Summer Technology and Standards Forum
    July 24-28, 2006, Coronado, CA

--  CEA Industry Forum
    October 16-18, 2006, San Francisco, CA

--  2007 International CES
    January 8-11, 2007, Las Vegas, NV