CEA’s leadership relies on the expertise of many executives who volunteer their time to help advance and grow the consumer technology industry. We asked some of our top leaders who chair divisions at CEA for their views on where they expect to find innovation at the 2013 International CES, how the show affects their business and the economic climate they anticipate for the New Year. Where do you look for innovation at CES?Beckwitt: Of course, the stalwarts of the industry like Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, Intel, etc. are key contributors to the innovation of our industry. But with the addition of more and more cloud-, application- and services-based dynamics, the ability for a...

CEA strives to keep both the industry and consumers up to speed on not only the latest developments in the consumer technology world, but also on information regarding industry standards, public policy, market research, CEA events and training opportunities. CEA offers a variety of publications and Web resources to keep members informed. It Is Innovation (i3) CEA is launching It Is Innovation (i3) magazine here at CES. The magazine showcases all aspects of innovation in technology, policy, business and engineering in the consumer technology industry. It celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit...

Great products start with great technical specifications. CEA is a leading producer of technical specifications for the consumer electronics industry. CEA also helps CE manufacturers test the implementation of industry standards in specific products, and educates developers about opportunities for creating new software applications. CEA also produces technical reports that help regulators and industry leaders make informed public policy decisions about CE industry products. Technology & Standards Accomplishments in 2012 Developer University: Developer University helps app developers learn about the opportunities...

CEA realizes that consumer technology is a pathway to greener living, and promotes green technologies across the industry, as well as at the International CES. For example, innovative technologies can offer alternative  energy options and assist consumers in measuring energy usage. At the same time, responsible disposal of CE products is as important as ever. CEA offers consumer guides, websites and market research to ensure the industry is “living green.” GreenerGadgets CEA launched GreenerGadgets.org to inform the public about the environmentally-friendly attributes of CE products, with tips on how to...