CORRECTING and REPLACING 2012 International CES SuperSession Features Best Buys Brian Dunn

Fifth graph, first sentence of release dated January 3, 2012,
should read: Other 2012 CES SuperSession panels include CNET
Presents the Next Big Thing in CE, (sted Other 2012 CES
SuperSession panels include CNET Presents the Next Best Thing in
CE,). The corrected release reads: 2012 INTERNATIONAL CES
SUPERSESSION FEATURES BEST BUYS BRIAN DUNN SuperSession Program
Also to Include Panel with Googles Eric Schmidt and One-on-One with
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski The Consumer Electronics
Association (CEA) today announced a dynamic SuperSession lineup as
part of the 2012 International CES conference program, which will
feature technology and government leaders, including Best Buy CEO
Brian Dunn and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman
Julius Genachowski. Owned and produced by CEA, the 2012
International CES, the worlds largest consumer technology
tradeshow, is scheduled January 10-13 in Las Vegas, Nevada. I am
thrilled to discuss opportunities and challenges in CE retail with
Brian Dunn, and to hear about crucial innovation issues in
technology policy from FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, said Gary
Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA. CES SuperSessions feature
top-level experts, including Googles Eric Schmidt, sharing
thought-provoking information about the state of the industry, and
we look forward to welcoming such a wonderful lineup of panelists
to this years program. Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn will join Shapiro
for a one-on-one discussion about the current state of retail at 3
p.m., Wednesday, January 11, in the Las Vegas Convention and World
Trade Center (LVCC), North Hall, N255-257. The two will discuss
what retailers are doing to stay on top in this unpredictable
climate and what products and services are giving Best Buy a
competitive edge, as well as examine results from the 2011 holiday
sales season, discuss Internet sales tax, leadership, International
expansion and more. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski will join
Shapiro for a candid conversation about the Chairmans vision for
and tenure at the FCC at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 11, in LVCC,
North Hall, N255-257. Discussion topics will include developments
in broadband, spectrum reform, competition policy and other
critical issues impacting our industry. Other 2012 CES SuperSession
panels include CNET Presents the Next Big Thing in CE, featuring
Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt, which will reveal the
trends and emerging categories to expect in 2012, and Argue the
Future, exploring the most controversial industry advancements from
2011 and the most brilliant product announcements at CES with The
Verge editors and other industry experts. Other must-attend
SuperSessions, including those focused on connected cars, IPTV and
3D content, can be found here. Shapiro will also moderate the CES
Innovation Power Panel, a lively discussion about the spirit of
innovation and entrepreneurship featuring top executives from Ford,
Verizon and Xerox. This keynote is scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday,
January 11 in the Las Vegas Hilton Theater. The 2012 CES will
feature more than 2,700 global technology companies unveiling the
latest consumer technology products and services across 15 major
product categories including the latest in audio, automotive
electronics, connected home technologies, digital
imaging/photography, electronic gaming, entertainment/content and
more. Note to Journalists: Please note the correct event reference
is 2012 International CES. Media information is available in the
For the Press section of CESweb.org. Media are encouraged to arrive
in Las Vegas by Sunday, January 8, 2012 to take advantage of all
the preshow press events, including CES Unveiled: The Official
Press Event of the 2012 International CES. CES Press Day will be
held on Monday, January 9 at The Venetian. About CEA: The Consumer
Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association
promoting growth in the $190 billion U.S. consumer electronics
industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA
membership, including legislative advocacy, market research,
technical training and education, industry promotion, standards
development and the fostering of business and strategic
relationships.CEA also owns and produces the International
CES The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are
reinvested into CEAs industry services.Find CEA online:
www.CE.org and www.DeclareInnovation.com. Follow CES at
www.CESweb.org and through social media:
http://facebook.com/InternationalCES http://twitter.com/IntlCES
http://blog.ce.org/. UPCOMING EVENTS CES Unveiled: The Official
Press Event of the International CESJanuary 8, 2012, Las Vegas, NV
2012 International CESJanuary 10 - 13, 2012, Las Vegas, NV Digital
Music Forum East February 22 - 23, 2012, New York, NY CEA Economic
RetreatFebruary 28 - March 2, 2012, Vail, CO LA Games
ConferenceApril 23 - 24, 2012, Los Angeles, CA CES on the HillApril
24, 2012, Washington, D.C. Digital Patriots DinnerApril 25, 2012,
Washington, D.C. 2012 Spring Technology Standards ForumMay 14 - 18,
2012, Dallas, TX CE WeekJune 25 - 29, 2012, New York, NY CEA Line
ShowsJune 27 - 28, 2012, New York, NY iStage CompetitionJune 2012,
New York, NY 2012 SINOCESJuly 5 - 8, 2012, Qingdao, China CEA
Industry ForumOctober 14 - 17, 2012, San Francisco, CA CEO Summit
and Board RetreatOctober 17 - 19, 2012, CA CES New York Press
Preview featuring CES Unveiled @ NYNovember 12, 2012, New York,
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