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CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro to Address Detroit Economic Club February 25

--Consumer Electronics Association (CEA):

WHO:  

Gary Shapiro is president and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA(R)), the U.S. trade association that represents more than 2,200 consumer electronics companies and owns and produces the world's largest annual tradeshow for consumer technology, the International CES(R).

 

Shapiro lives in Detroit and Washington, D.C. with his wife, Dr. Susan Malinowski. He was recently recognized as one of the 100 most influential individuals by Washington Life, and as one of the top 50 business lobbyists by The Hill newspaper.

 
WHAT:

Shapiro's address, titled "Technological Status Quo: The Oxymoron of Our Times," will focus on how digital innovation is defining all industries, including the automotive sector. To illustrate that point, Shapiro will release new research quantifying the economic impact consumer electronics have on U.S. employment and the overall economy.

 

He will also outline a roadmap for success that calls on Detroit businesses to embrace innovation, free trade and open standards for in-vehicle electronics.

 
WHEN: February 25, at 12:00 pm
Troy Marriot; 200 West Big Beaver Road
 
MORE:

Media registration is available online at http://www.econclub.org/Media/MediaRegistration.aspx. Shapiro will host a media-only reception following the keynote at 1:30 pm, where he will provide an overview of the economic research, and will be available for media interviews.

 

General admittance is $75 and registration is available online at www.econclub.org.

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $161 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,200 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES – Where Entertainment, Technology and Business Converge. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org.