Las Vegas, NV—The 2014 International CES SuperSession conference program will cover game-changing technologies and trends, spotlight well-known industry experts and out-of-the-box ideas and discussions.
“From sensors and robotics to 3D printing and the rise of the 2nd screen, the 2014 SuperSessions will cover industry developments that are changing the way we consume and interact with technology,” said Karen Chupka, senior vice president, events and conferences, CEA. “With industry leaders, tech executives, futurists and innovators, CES SuperSessions will feature the voices that are shaping our industry.”
The 2014 CES SuperSessions include the following programs:
The Brand Matters SuperSession: Technology as Muse – Inspiring Innovation. Throughout history, muses have inspired artists to create their greatest works—Picasso, Dante, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Hitchcock, Woody Allen, even The Knack. Could technology be today's version of the muse? In this SuperSession, visionaries from the worlds of entertainment, education, publishing and advertising discuss how technology pushes them to test the boundaries of their creativity. January 7, 2014, 10:00–11:00 a.m., LVCC, North Hall N255.
2nd Screens Are Reinventing the TV Experience. The proliferation of 2nd screen tablets and smartphones has given TV programmers, operators and marketers a new way to reach viewers with a treasure trove of data, and new personalization and recommendation capabilities. Join these 2nd screen pioneers who, by adding a companion “little” screen experience to sports, reality series, awards shows and prime time programming, are making the “big” connected screen even bigger. January 7, 2014, 1:00–2:00 p.m., LVCC, North Hall N255-257.
CNET’s Next Big Thing: The New Hardware. Sensor-based hardware innovation is thriving in unexpected places. Start-ups and companies with no tech history are developing whole new device types for homes, cars and bodies. This panel investigates where traditional manufacturers stand and which new players are leading the hardware revolution. January 7, 2014, 3:00–4 p.m., LVCC, North Hall N255–257).
CES 2015: How Today’s Emerging Technologies Will Affect Tomorrow’s Devices. The week of CES sets the stage for the year’s product launches, but it can be difficult to tell the fads from the future. This session from Engadget will feature some of the top names in the world of 3D printing, alternative interfaces, wearables, robotics, transportation and home automation to separate the fads of today from the game changing technologies of tomorrow. Brian Heater, director of Media for Engadget, is slated to moderate. January 8, 2014, 10:00–11:00 a.m., LVCC, North Hall N255-257. cesweb.org
