2008 CES: Day 3 Preview
Posted by Andy Huang on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 · Leave a Comment
What to Do, Where to Go at CES:
Wednesday, January 9
Ryan Seacrest and HBO’s Flight of the Conchords, the comedic musical duo, joined Comcast CEO Brian Roberts on stage this morning to tout tru2way technology. CNET announced its Best of CES finalists, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin took center stage at an Industry Insider session, and General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner impressed thousands of attendees at his Tuesday afternoon keynote.
There are still two more days of product launches, press-generating events and buzz. Here’s a quick list of top picks for the third day of the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow, where consumer technology professionals come to experience the art of technology
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BMW Sauber F1 Team Pit Lane Park, Presenting Sponsor Intel
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LVCC, Gold Lot Exhibits, Gold-1
Fast cars and fast processors. What more could a CES attendee want along a 90-meter track from the BMW Sauber F1 Team and the Formula BMW Team, plus experience race, game and technology zones.
How to get here: Take the pedestrian walkway from the upper level of the LVCC North Hall to the LVCC Gold Lot, on the corner of Paradise and Convention Center Drive.
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Technology and Emerging Countries: Advancing Development Through Technology Investments
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9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 9
Las Vegas Hilton Theater
Nicholas Negroponte, founder of the One Laptop Per Child Project, kicks off this new high-profile program that focuses on technology partnerships and investments that support development projects in emerging countries.
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Last Gadget Standing
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10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 9
LVCC North Hall N255-257
 Don’t miss this action-packed, fun-filled CES tradition. Join Robin Raskin and Yahoo! Tech’s bloggers for a fast-paced tour of the most memorable products at the show. Then cast your vote to crown the Last Gadget Standing.
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CNET’s Best of CES Awards: Winners Announced
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2 p.m. Wednesday, January 9
LVCC South Hall Upper Lobby, CNET Stage, SL3
See the Best of CES crowned at the CNET Stage. CNET’s Best of CES Awards include winners in 10 categories as well as Best of Show and People’s Voice awards.
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Key in On Key Attractions
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These destinations are much like mini tradeshows, offering diverse exhibits and happenings for gaming, content, wireless and other markets.
 
 
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2008 CES Focuses on International Trade
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 The ability for the United States to enter into free trade agreements (FTAs) with other nations is vital to the continued international expansion of the consumer electronics and high-tech industries. Get the facts on free trade, view our latest ad campaign and see what our members are saying on our YouTube channel. In addition to a distinguished series of speakers, CES attendees should look for “Support Free Trade” kiosks where letters can be sent to Congressional representatives asking them to support free trade.
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Get All Your CES News
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Keep your eye open for more editions of CES Up to the Minute and use take advantage of many other ways to get the information you need:
And as always, check www.CESweb.org, the official website of the 2008 International CES, January 7-10, 2008, Las Vegas, Nevada.
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