Consumer Electronics Association - The Art of Learning - Conference Brochure, 2008 - (Page 21) ULTIMATE PASS SESSIONS CES KNOWLEDGE TRACKS HLE4 HOME ENTERTAINMENT AND THE HOME PC Noon – 1 p.m. Monday, January 7 LVCC, South Hall, S104-105 PCs play an increasingly important role in home entertainment, especially in music. Is Microsoft’s Vista operating system changing the market? What steps are being taken to simplify how content is networked? How does the retailer stay on top of consumer demand? Learn about the evolution of home entertainment here. Moderator: Chris Crotty, Senior Analyst, Consumer Electronics, iSuppli Corp. Panelists: Bob Greene, Executive Vice President of Advanced Services, Starz Entertainment/Vongo David Leibowitz, Managing Partner, CH Potomac and Executive Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs, Gotuit Media Brendan Traw, Chief Technology Officer, Digital Home Group, Intel Tim Cutting, CEO, Niveus Media HLE6 GOODBYE ANALOG HELLO DTV 1:30– 2:30 p.m. Monday, January 7 LVCC, North Hall, N262 The shutoff of analog TV in 2009 requires careful planning to ensure a smooth transition to digital. Learn about the “Digital TV Coupon” for consumers who will need new set-top boxes, how they’ll get it and how the industry is making sure the right information is distributed before the switch. Moderator: Jason Oxman, Vice President, Communications, Consumer Electronics Association Panelists: Rob Stoddard, Senior Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs, National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) Tony Wilhelm, Director, Consumer Education and Public Information Television Converter Coupon Program, National Telecommunications & Information Administration Jonathan Collegio, Vice President, Digital Television Transition, National Association of Broadcasters Debra Berlyn, President, Consumer Policy Solutions, Federal Affairs Consultant, AARP HLE5 THE DRIVE FOR GAMING IN 2008 Noon – 1 p.m. Monday, January 7 LVCC, North Hall, N262 The newest gaming platforms have been hot sellers for more than a year, so what’s next? What cool add-ons and accessories will drive the market? How are gaming companies working to gain market share? Do mobile and online gaming stand a chance? Get a sneak preview of what’s ahead in 2008. Moderator: Dean Takahashi, Tech Talk Columnist, San Jose Mercury News Panelists: David Gosen, CEO, I-play Sharon Wienbar, Managing Director, Scale Venture Partners Rahul Sood, CTO, Global Gaming Systems, Personal Systems Group, HP Matthew Bromberg, CEO, Major League Gaming Rande Stude, Director, Gaming Program Office, Intel Visit www.CESweb.org/conferences for current program updates. 21 www.CESweb.org/conferences
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