Nokia President and CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo to Deliver Keynote Address at the 2009 CES Leaders in Technology Dinner

Business Wire, Oct 21, 2008

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)([R]) today announced that Nokia President and CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo will deliver a keynote address at the Leaders in Technology Dinner (LIT), to be held at the 2009 International CES([R]). Produced by CEA, the 2009 International CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, will return to Las Vegas, January 8-11, 2009.

Kallasvuo's address will kick off the annual Leaders in Technology Dinner, which honors the technologists, entrepreneurs and policymakers who drive innovation. The dinner is scheduled to take place at 6:30 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2009, at The Venetian.

"We are thrilled to welcome Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo back to the CES stage as the keynote speaker for the 2009 Leaders in Technology Dinner," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA. "Kallasvuo is the driving force behind the success of Nokia, the largest manufacturer of mobile devices and one of the premiere telecommunications corporations in the world. His insight and innovation have benefited the consumer technology industry and consumers around the world. He is an industry visionary, and we look forward to his address."

Nokia began in 1865 as a paper mill in rural Finland, and has reinvented itself throughout its history. Now, Kallasvuo is leading another transformation as Nokia expands into a wide array of Internet-based services.

The company has the largest customer base for any consumer durable in the world, with more than one billion people using Nokia devices. For the past two years, Nokia has ranked 5th on Interbrand/BusinessWeek's Best Global Brands List, and was the number one consumer electronics corporation named.

Kallasvuo has been a member of the Nokia Group Executive Board since 1990 and was named President and CEO of Nokia in 2006. He held several executive positions after joining Nokia in 1980 as corporate counsel, including executive vice president, North America, and CFO.

The Leaders in Technology Program at CES allows high-level public policymakers and technologists to learn from the 2,700 exhibitors and thousands of new products that contribute to a dynamic industry that supports $600 billion in retail worldwide. The program also provides information and insight to assist officials in evaluating federal policies that affect the consumer technology industry.

The Leaders in Technology Dinner is an invitation-only event; however, tickets can be purchased for $500. For more information on the Leaders in Technology Program, or to purchase tickets, please contact Jill Wiener at 703-907-4316.

The 2009 International CES will feature the hottest product debuts from more than 2,700 exhibitors, covering 30 product areas, including the latest in content, wireless, digital imaging, in-vehicle electronics, home theater and audio. For more news on the 2009 International CES before, during and after the show, visit www.CESweb.org, the interactive source for CES information.

Note to Journalists:

General press and analyst registration, as well as detailed press conference information, is available at www.CESweb.org. Journalists are encouraged to arrive in Las Vegas by Tuesday, January 6, to take advantage of all the CES press events, including CES Unveiled from 4-7 p.m. on January 6.

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $173 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.

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About Nokia:

Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. Nokia makes a wide range of mobile devices with services and software that enable people to experience music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games, business mobility and more. Developing and growing our offering of consumer Internet services, as well as our enterprise solutions and software, is a key area of Nokia's focus. Nokia also provides equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks. More information on Nokia is available at www.Nokia.com.

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