New York City Welcomes Digital Downtown to Lower Manhattan

Business Wire, May 28, 2008

New Consumer Electronics Event in Financial District Highlights City's Technology Leadership

NEW YORK -- New York City today formally welcomed the debut of Digital Downtown, a consumer technology showcase in Lower Manhattan. This new annual technology event is produced in association with the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)([R]), which represents the $161 billion consumer electronics industry and produces the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, the International CES([R]).

Digital Downtown, New York's Consumer Technology Showcase, runs June 12-14, 2008 at the World Financial Center Winter Garden on Vesey and West Streets in Lower Manhattan. Digital Downtown's largest public atrium and adjacent plaza will feature new technology demonstrations by more than 25 participating technology leaders.

"Digital Downtown is a powerful commitment to our city from companies whose technologies are redefining the way that contemporary society communicates, entertains and creates," said Mayor Michael Bloomberg. "CEA's support of this initiative is a valued tribute to the technology leadership of our city, its people and its businesses."

"Our industry is proud to be a part of the redevelopment of Lower Manhattan," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of CEA. "We are excited by the opportunity to build an annual public celebration of consumer technology at the office doorstep of the business leaders who drive the financial markets."

Digital Downtown is a partnership between CEA, producer of International CES, Martin Porter & Associates, ArtsWorld Financial Center and Consumer Technology Publishing Group.

For schedule and details, including the June 12 event schedule for press and analysts, go to www.digitaldowntown-nyc.com.

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $161 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,200 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Where Entertainment, Technology and Business Converge. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA's industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Digital Downtown
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June 12-14, 2008, New York, NY
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ConnectionsTM: The Digital Living Conference and Showcase
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June 24-26, 2008, Santa Clara, CA
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SINOCES 2008
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July 10-13, 2008, Qingdao, China
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Building Blocks
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August 4 - 7, 2008, San Jose, CA
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CEA Industry Forum
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October 19-22, 2008, Las Vegas, NV
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Digital Hollywood
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October 27-30, 2008, Hollywood, CA
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EHX Fall 2008
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November 4-7, 2008, Long Beach, CA
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CES New York Press Preview featuring CES Unveiled @ NY
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November 11, 2008, New York, NY
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Future of Television East
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November 18-19, 2008, New York, NY
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2009 International CES
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January 8-11, 2009, Las Vegas, NV