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Third Annual CES Unveiled Paris Kicks off this week as the largest CES Unveiled Event Abroad

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) ® is returning to France for the third annual CES Unveiled Paris this Wednesday. At more than twice the size of the 2014 event and with more than 50 exhibitors confirmed, the sold-out event will bring innovative technology companies, top press, buyers, industry analysts and key tech influencers together to highlight and review new products and tech trends originating at CES. CES Unveiled Paris will take place from 2-6 PM, on October 21, at the Pavillon Cambon-Capucines in Paris, France.

“It’s invigorating to see our Paris event become CEA’s largest CES Unveiled event abroad after only three years,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA. “The French technology community is a driving force of innovation in the tech world. We look forward to seeing France’s leading innovators at CES Unveiled Paris this week.”

The event is designated for the press, consumer technology industry analysts, buyers, investors and tech executives. While online registration is closed for the event, attendees may register onsite on the day of the event beginning at 1 PM.

Programming for CES Unveiled Paris will include a CEA Market Research Presentation, a CES press conference, a panel discussion featuring top executives from La Poste, Legrand and Atol focused on tech adaptability in big industry, and conclude with a two-hour exhibition networking reception. Please note that presentations will begin at 2 PM following registration. Doors to the Exhibition Networking Reception will not open until 4 PM following the panel discussion. The event schedule is as follows:

1-2 PM:

Registration

2-2:15 PM: Welcome Remarks

Philippe Wahl, Chairman and CEO, La Poste Group

2:15-3 PM: CEA Market Research Presentation

Dr. Shawn DuBravac, CFA, Ph.D., Chief Economist and Sr. Director of Research, CEA

3-3:30 PM: CES Press Conference

Gary Shapiro, President and CEO, CEA

3:30-4 PM:

Panel Discussion: Retailers’ New Paradigm and Challenges

Moderator: François Sorel, Journalist, 01net and BFM

Panelists:

Bruno Barlet, VP France, Legrand

Nathalie Collin, Deputy CEO in charge of Digital Business and Communication of La Poste Group

Fabrice Obenans, Marketing and Communication Director, Atol Les Opticiens

4-6 PM:

Exhibition Networking Reception

CES Unveiled Paris expects more than 50 exhibiting companies, including:

New this year, CEA is partnering with La Poste, France’s mail service provider, and Business France, a government agency supporting the international development of the French economy. As official partners, La Poste and Business France are committed to bringing innovative technology solutions to legacy industries in France.

CES Unveiled Paris highlights the dynamism of the consumer technology industry, leading up to CES 2016, which will run January 6-9, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. For further information about exhibiting or attending the event, please visit our website.