CES On The Hill 2014

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is an organization that unites 2,000 companies within the consumer technology industry. Led by its dynamic President and published author of several books, Gary Shapiro, the members of CEA tap into valuable and innovative members-only resources: “unparalleled market research, networking opportunities with business advocates and leaders, up-to-date educational programs and technical training, exposure in extensive promotional programs, and representation from the voice of the industry.”

CEA is the organizer of the most efficiently and effectively managed International CES (Consumer Electronic Conference) held every year in early January.  I attend as a credentialed member of the Press representing ASIAN JOURNAL USA.

It also runs the CE Week in New York that is held every summer, which I also attend regularly.

On April 30, 2014, I will be at the CES On The Hill – an invitation-only event that is also produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA).

As stated in their announcement, CES On The Hill has been organized precisely “to provide policymakers the opportunity to interact with the technology companies and products that are changing the way we live, work and play. Members of Congress, key Hill staff and DC media will experience the innovative technologies at the center of today’s policy debates.”

The event will be held at the Rayburn House Office Building Cafeteria (Rm-B-357), which is located at the intersection of Independence Avenue and South Capitol Street in Washington, DC. 

I was just reminded of the fact that it was in this same place where our organization, Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce (APACC) hosted the late Philippine President Cory Aquino during her first Presidential State Visit in the middle 1980s.

Any group that seeks to initiate or change policies must go to the Hill.  Among the Public policy issues that CEA is interested in are the following:

1.         Increasing Spectrum and Mobile Broadband;

2.      Enabling Innovation by the Best and Brightest through Support for Immigration Reform;

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3.         Encouraging Industry-Led eCycling Policies;

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4.      Stopping Patent Litigation Abuse;

5.      Furthering Industry Sustainability and Green Initiatives;

6.      Ensuring Access to Innovative Technologies;

7.      Advancing Energy Efficiency Programs and Initiatives;

8.      Supporting Industry-Driven Solutions for Design, Labeling, and         Use Mandates;

9.      Promoting Safe In-Vehicle Technology; and

10.     Expanding Free Trade Agreements.

 Noted exhibitors at the CES on the Hill include but limited to the following: