Cisco Systems CEO John Chambers to Deliver Industry Insider Address at the 2007 International CES; CES Industry Insiders Series Moves to the Las Vegas Hilton

Business Wire, Sept 2, 2006

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA(R)) today announced that Cisco Systems President and CEO John Chambers will deliver an Industry Insider address at the 2007 International CES. Produced by CEA, the 2007 International CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, will return to Las Vegas January 8-11, 2007 to celebrate the show's 40th anniversary.

Chambers' address is slated for Tuesday, January 9, at 11 a.m. at the Las Vegas Hilton Theater, home to the entire Industry Insiders Series for the 2007 show.

"John Chambers is an industry innovator with a clear vision for the future of the connected consumer. Under Chambers' direction, Cisco continues to serve as the lead provider of networking solutions connecting consumers, businesses and government leaders across the globe," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA. "We are thrilled to have John at CES as a highlighted speaker, since his previous appearances, including his 1999 CES keynote address, were very popular and well-received. We look forward to hearing John's views on the evolution of consumer connectivity at the 2007 International CES."

John Chambers was named president and CEO of Cisco Systems in 1995. Under his leadership the company has grown from $1.2 billion in revenues to approximately $28.5 billion and more than 49,000 employees. Cisco is a worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Through its ground breaking innovations in advanced networking technologies and the acquisitions of Linksys and Scientific Atlanta, Cisco continues to help shape and build today's connected life.

Prior to joining Cisco, Chambers spent eight years at Wang Laboratories and six years at IBM. In January 2006, Chambers was named "Best CEO in America" in the "Telecommunications, Data, Networking" category by Institutional Inventor magazine. Chambers is known throughout the industry for his visionary strategies and entrepreneurial leadership style.

The 2007 International CES will feature the hottest products from more than 2,700 exhibitors, covering more than 30 product categories including the latest in wireless, digital imaging, mobile electronics, home networking and more. For more news on the 2007 International CES including the latest TechZones, conference sessions, keynote addresses and registration information, visit www.CESweb.org, the interactive source for all International CES information.

Note to Journalists:

General press and analyst registration is available at CESweb.org. Detailed press conference information will be available later this year. Journalists are encouraged to arrive in Las Vegas by Saturday, January 6 to take advantage of all the CES press events.

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 2,100 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.

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

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

--  New York Press Preview
    November 8, 2006, New York, NY

--  CES Unveiled@NY
    November 8, 2006, New York, NY

--  CONNECTIONS(TM) Europe: Strategies for Digital Living Markets
    November 14-16, 2006, Berlin, Germany

--  EH Expo Fall
    November 15-17, 2006, Long Beach, CA

--  CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES
    January 6, 2007, Las Vegas, NV

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