Over 170 Top Policymakers Join CES 2017
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E-mailARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™, today announced more than 20 federal government officials will speak at CES® 2017. Returning to Las Vegas January 5-8, CES 2017 will celebrate 50 years as the global stage for innovation.
Among the featured policymakers speaking on CES panels:
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta,
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairwoman Edith Ramirez and FTC Commissioners Terrell McSweeny and Maureen Ohlhausen,
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler and FCC Commissioners Mignon Clyburn, Michael O’Reilly and Ajit Pai
- Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Michelle Lee, and
- U.S. Representatives Darrell Issa (R-CA), Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Will Hurd (R-TX).
In addition, over a dozen government officials working in the data analytics and Internet of Things space will speak on the Government Business Executive Forum’s CES Government panels. Featured government speakers include:
- U.S. Department of Transportation Chief Information Officer Richard McKinney,
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Chief Information Officer Luke McCormack,
- U.S. Department of Agriculture Chief Data Officer Bobby Jones,
- FCC Chief Information Officer David Bray, and
- Federal Emergency Management Agency Chief Information Officer Adrian Gardner
Overall, more than 170 international, federal, state and local government officials and staff are expected to be in attendance at CES 2017. High-level government guests include:
- Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Navdeep Bains
- Canada’s Ontario Minister of Economic Development and Growth Brad Duguid
- Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs Henley Kamp,
- France’s Minister of the Economy and Finance Michel Sapin,
- France’s Deputy Minister for Innovation and Digital Affairs Axelle Lemaire,
- His Royal Highness Constantijn van Oranje, Special Envoy StartupDelta the Netherlands,
- U.S. DHS Under Secretary Suzanne Spaulding, and
- 11 members of U.S. Congress
“Technology and innovation are major drivers of the U.S. economy and generate economic activity that amounts to over 10 percent of U.S. GDP and supports 15 million jobs. Our industry promotes a better future by creating jobs and providing solutions to global challenges. 2017 will be a critical year for ensuring government and tech work together on common goals,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CTA. “We are proud that CES continues to provide the best forum for open dialogue among all levels of government and leaders in technology.”
A full listing of government officials speaking at CES 2017 are:
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Thursday, January 5 |
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Edith Ramirez, Chairwoman, FTC Tom Wheeler, Chairman, FCC |
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Alan Davidson, Director of Digital Economy and Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce |
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Mignon Clyburn, Commissioner, FCC Terrell McSweeny, Commissioner, FTC Maureen Ohlhausen, Commissioner, FTC Michael O’Reilly, Commissioner, FCC Ajit Pai, Commissioner, FCC |
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Friday, January 6 FAA Press Conference FAA Administrator Michael Huerta |
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Michelle Lee, Under Secretary of Commerce for IP, Director, U.S. Patent and Trade Office |
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Mathy Stanislaus, Assistant Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency |
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Saturday, January 7 |
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Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) |
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Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) |
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Marke “Hoot” Gibson, Senior Advisor on UAS Integration, FAA |
Note to Editors: The official name of the global technology event is “CES®.” Please do not use “Consumer Electronics Show” or “International CES” to refer to the event.
Please note updated CES security measures on CES.tech, including bag check points, bag restrictions and exceptions and badge pickup locations for CES 2017.
About CES:
CES is the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. It has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for 50 years—the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace. As the largest hands-on event of its kind, CES features all aspects of the industry. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM, it attracts the world’s business leaders and pioneering thinkers. Check out CES video highlights. Follow CES online at CES.tech and on social.
About Consumer Technology Association:
Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM, is the trade association representing the $287 billion U.S. consumer technology industry. More than 2,200 companies – 80 percent are small businesses and startups; others are among the world’s best known brands – enjoy the benefits of CTA membership including policy advocacy, market research, technical education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. The Consumer Technology Association also owns and produces CES® – the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. Profits from CES are reinvested into CTA’s industry services.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- CES Unveiled Las VegasJanuary 3, Las Vegas, NV
- CES 2017 – RegisterJanuary 5-8, Las Vegas, NV
- Winter BreakMarch 9-12, Snowmass, CO
- Digital Patriots DinnerApril 4, National Portrait Gallery, Washington, DC
- CES on the HillApril 5, Washington, DC
- CES Asia 2017June 7-9, Shanghai, China
- CEO SummitJune 21-24, Amalfi Coast, Italy
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