Consumer Electronics Association - Conference Brochure, 2008 - (Page 27) ULTIMATE PASS SESSIONS CES KNOWLEDGE TRACKS IA4 DIGITAL FREEDOM PRESENTS: FREE TECHNOLOGY, COPYRIGHT AND MAKING A LIVING—THE ARTISTS SPEAK 1:30– 2:30 p.m. Monday, January 7 LVCC, North Hall, N253 Four prominent, independent artists give their views on the copyright debate and describe how they harness the power of digital technology to make music and communicate with listeners. Panelists: Terry McBride, CEO, Nettwerk Music Group Jonathan Coulton, Musician, Singer-Songwriter IA7 WASHINGTON, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY FREE AND YOUR LIVING ROOM 3– 4 p.m. Monday, January 7 LVCC, North Hall, N253 New technologies seem to land in court as soon as consumers bring them home. IP litigation, new demands for royalties and fee debates heated up in 2007. How do we modernize our copyright system to prevent litigation, facilitate introduction or compelling business models, and let artists, innovators and consumers thrive? Moderator: Kenneth Fisher, Editor-in-Chief, Ars Technica Panelists: Fred Cannon, Sr. Vice President, Government Relations, BMI David Israelite, President and CEO, National Music Publishers’ Association Jonathan Potter, Executive Director, Digital Media Association Gigi Sohn, President and Co-Founder, Public Knowledge Blake Krikorian, CEO, Sling Media IA5 FINDING PRIVATE EQUITY Noon – 1 p.m. Monday, January 7 The Venetian, Lando 4201 Big CE brands like Denon and Harman Kardon have become the beneficiaries of private equity ownership. What is private equity? How do small CE companies find equity partners, and what does it take to make a deal? We’ll explore the possibilities and pitfalls of courting private equity companies. Moderator: Mark Cecil, Managing Editor, Buyouts Magazine Panelist: Terry Garnett, Co-Founder, Garnett & Helfrich IA6 TAKING THE BLOGOSPHERE SERIOUSLY 1:30– 2:30 p.m. Monday, January 7 LVCC, North Hall, N254 Blogs are one of the most powerful communication vehicles the world has ever seen. Are you taking their influence and reach seriously? In this session you’ll learn the importance of this medium, how to communicate with bloggers and consumers who read blogs, and determine whether your company should be blogging, too. Moderator: David LaPlante, CEO, Twelve Horses Panelists: Ryan Block, Editor-in-Chief, Endgaget Visit www.CESweb.org/conferences for current program updates. 27 www.CESweb.org/conferences
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