INTERNATIONAL CES RETAINS EX-NATPE OFFICIAL AS SENIOR TRADESHOW ADVISOR
Former NATPE Executive, Nick Orfanopoulos of the Orfanopoulos Group, to Serve as Senior Advisor for CES' Content Community
Arlington, Va., December 20, 2007 - The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) today announced it has retained Nick Orfanopoulos of the Orfanopoulos Group, a former senior executive at the National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE), as a senior advisor for the 2008 International CES' content and entertainment community and exhibits. Produced by CEA, the 2008 International CES is the world's largest tradeshow for consumer technology and will return to Las Vegas, Nevada, January 7-10, 2008.
"As the International CES increasingly becomes the 'must attend' tradeshow for the digital entertainment industry, Nick Orfanopoulos is the perfect fit to ensure that we continue to serve the needs of the content industry in bringing relevant exhibits, speakers and special events to the International CES," said Karen Chupka, senior vice president, events and conferences, CEA. "With more than 20 years in the television industry, we are thrilled that Orfanopoulos has come on board to offer his invaluable expertise and extensive knowledge of the content community."
"I'm thrilled to be working with the International CES, the most exciting show on earth, and to have the opportunity to continue and maintain the relationships that I have developed during my 23 years in the TV content business," said Orfanopoulos.
Orfanopoulos served more than 20 years with NATPE. As senior vice president of NATPE's conference operations and sales, Orfanopoulos was instrumental in guiding the organization's expansion and management of its annual conference, exhibition and year-round sponsorship opportunities.
Before joining NATPE, Orfanopoulos was vice president for CMC, a major producer of tradeshows for numerous industries. Prior to that, Orfanopoulos held various executive level positions at the Sheraton Center hotel in New York City.
The Orfanopoulos Group, headed by Orfanopoulos, provides strategic business development, marketing and sales services to the tradeshow and association community.
The 2008 International CES will feature the hottest product debuts from 2,700 exhibitors, covering more than 30 product areas, including the latest in content, wireless, digital imaging, in-vehicle electronics, home theater and audio. For information on digital content at the 2008 International CES, please visit www.CESweb.org/attendees/markets/content.asp.
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 5 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 $148 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
CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES
January 5, 2008, Las Vegas, NV
2008 International CES
January 7-10, 2008, Las Vegas, NV
Digital Music Forum East
February 26-27, 2008, New York, NY
EHX Spring 2008
March 11-15, 2008, Orlando, FL
2008 PARA Conference
March 12-14, 2008, Orlando, FL
Digital Patriots Dinner
April 2, 2008, Washington, DC
CEA Washington Forum
April 2-4, 2008, Washington, DC
International CES/Hometech
May 25-27, 2008, Dubai, UAE
ConnectionsTM:The Digital Living Conference and Showcase
June 24-26, 2008, Santa clara, CA
SINOCES 2008
July 10-13, 2008, Qingdao, China
CEA Industry Forum
October 19-22, 2008, Las Vegas, NV
Digital Hollywood
October 27-30, 2008, Hollywood, CA
EHX Fall 2008
November 4-7, 2008, Long Beach, CA