DALLAS, TX--(Marketwire - January 3, 2011) - International research firm Parks Associates invites media to attend the 5th Annual CONNECTIONS™ Summit and Networking Reception at CES from 9:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on January 6, 2011, in Rooms S206-207, South Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center.
Parks Associates research shows U.S. sales of smartphones will reach nearly 60 million in 2011 and Internet tablets will reach more than 13 million in the New Year. By 2014, annual worldwide shipments of Internet-connectable CE will reach close to 300 million units and 80% of flat-panel TVs sold in the U.S. and Western Europe will have 3D capabilities.
Analysts will begin the CONNECTIONS™ Summit with a roundtable discussion of the latest consumer research and market trends for the connected lifestyle. Sessions will feature executives from over 25 technology companies speaking on topics such as operator strategies for value-added services, connected CE, smart grid and residential energy management, and video services for multiple platforms. Agenda available at http://www.parksassociates.com/events/connections/summit/2011/agenda/agenda.html.
President Stuart Sikes will also be participating at the CES Digital Health Summit on January 8, and Senior Analyst Brett Sappington will moderate a next-gen video session at Broadband Unlimited @CES on January 5.
What:
CONNECTIONS™ Summit at CES
When:
THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2011
9:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Networking Reception begins at 6:00 p.m.
Where:
Rooms S206-207, South Hall Second Floor, Las Vegas Convention Center
Sessions:
9:45-10:45 Analyst Roundtable: "The Connected Home is Here!"
11:00-12:00 "Operator Strategies: Video, Services, and Support"
12:15-1:15 "Monetizing Connected Consumer Electronics"
1:30-2:30 "Executive Roundtable: The Smart Grid & the Home Area Network"
2:45-3:45 "Anytime Anywhere Entertainment & Communication - Mobile Apps"
4:00-5:00 "Video Everywhere: Key Strategies"
Register:
CONNECTIONS™ Summit is open to Qualified Press. Go to http://www.parksassociates.com/ces11 to register.
Interviews:
To request an interview or additional information, contact Holly Sprague at hsprague@gmail.com or +1.720.987.6614.
Sample research:
Visit Parks Associates at Booth #20554, South Hall 1.
Additional Parks Associates Speaking Engagements:
"Next-Gen Video Services: Personalization and Flexibility" at Broadband Unlimited @CES
Brett Sappington, Sr. Analyst, Parks Associates
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5 at 3:20 p.m.
LVCC North Hall, Ballroom N261
"Creating the Smart, Aware Home" at the CES Digital Health Summit
Stuart Sikes, President, Parks Associates
SATURDAY, JANUARY 8 at 2:00 p.m.
LVCC North Hall, N253
About Parks Associates
Parks Associates is an internationally recognized market research and consulting company specializing in emerging consumer technology products and services. Founded in 1986, Parks Associates creates research capital for companies ranging from Fortune 500 to small start-ups through market reports, primary studies, consumer research, custom research, workshops, executive conferences, and annual service subscriptions.
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Contact Information:
Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein
Parks Associates
+1.972.996.0212
Mindi.Sue@ParksAssociates.com