Mobile Electronics - Driver's Seat

Known throughout the world for showcasing the latest in mobile electronics, the 2001 International CES will feature the most recent advances in technologies. The 2001 CES - Your Source for Workstyle and Lifestyle Technology, from Saturday, January 6 to Tuesday, January 9 in Las Vegas, Nevada will be a non-stop tour of the present and future through keynote addresses, executive briefings, demonstrations and exhibits.

Four tracks on the CES conference program will focus on issues relating to mobile electronics with a special event for Saturday, January 6. During the Digital Car Revolution presentation, industry leaders David Acton of General Motors/On-Star and Jack Withrow of DaimlerChrysler will discuss the impact digital technology is having on mobile electronics, and the future products consumers can expect to see from manufacturers and retailers.

CES also will feature the Mobile Electronics Certified Professional (MECP) Program for installers interested in advancing their career paths. Interested attendees will have the opportunity to prepare for the exam and earn a certificate at CES on Sunday, January 7 in the Riviera Hotel.

"Mobile electronics are persistently showing profit gains year after year. As our business and personal lives begin to blend together, we become increasingly dependent on the flexibility these versatile products afford," said Karen Chupka, vice president of conferences and events for the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the sponsor, manager and producer of CES.

While CES encompasses four exhibit facilities, most of the wireless exhibits will be located in Gold Pavilions and the Riviera Hotel. Alpine, Clarion, Delphi Delco, Directed Electronics, Kenwood, MTX, Rockford Fosgate and Visteon are among the companies showcasing mobile technology at CES. The Digital Car Pavilion, located within the Gold Pavilions, will feature the latest developments in vehicle safety and obstacle warning systems, emergency notification and wireless products.

The Intelligent Data Bus (IDB) Pavilion, sponsored by the IDB Forum and located in the Gold Pavilions, will showcase the latest plug-and-play technology that allows consumers to buy and go. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss the latest innovations in the aftermarket car products with automobile manufacturers and other key companies of engineers.

CES will also feature radio exhibitors such as iBiquity, Sirius and XM Satellite who will be making their new system debuts in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

"The 2001 CES will be the first time in four years that all CES mainstream product categories are physically located together," added Chupka in commenting on the mobile electronics venue change from the Sands to temporary structures outside.

For more news on CES before, during and after the show, visit www.CESweb.org, the interactive source for CES information. All profits from CES are re-invested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.