CES on the Hill Brings Most Innovative Technology Products to Nation’s Capitol

CEA’s Digital Patriots Dinner to Honor Industry Leaders and Policymakers for their Support of Technology Innovation

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Consumer Electronics Association (CEA):

WHAT:	CES on the Hill, produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® and scheduled for May 10, brings the excitement and hot products seen at the 2011 International CES^® in Las Vegas to the Eastern Market, located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Media, Members of Congress, their staff and Administration officials will have an opportunity to interact with the products that are changing the way consumers live and work, and the technologies at the center of today's policy debates.
	Also, the seventh annual Digital Patriots Dinner, scheduled May 11, will honor technology leaders and policymakers for their support of innovation and advancements in the consumer technology industry.
WHEN:	CES on the Hill
	May 10, 2011
	6-8 p.m., with a media preview at 5:30 p.m.
	Eastern Market, North Hall Entrance at North Carolina and 7^th Street, SE
	225 7^th Street SE
	Washington, DC
	Digital Patriots Dinner
	May 11, 2011
	6:30-10:30 p.m.
	Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium
	1301 Constitution Ave, NW
	Washington, DC
WEBSITE:	For more information or to register for the event, visit CE.org/Events. For media registration questions, contact Erica Corley at [e-mail] or 703-907-7621.

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $186 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also owns and produces the International CES – The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org and www.Innovation-Movement.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• EHX Spring 2011
  March 17-19, 2011, Orlando, FL

• LA Games Conference
  April 26, 2011, Los Angeles, CA

• Digital Hollywood Spring
  May 2-5, 2011, Los Angeles, CA

• CES on the Hill
  May 10, 2011, Washington, DC

• Digital Patriots Dinner
  May 11, 2011, Washington, DC

• CE Week
  June 20-24, 2011, New York, NY

• CEO Summit and Board Retreat
  October 1-3, 2011, Stresa, Lake Maggiore, Italy

• CEA TechHome Mediterraneo Summit
  October 3-5, 2011, Stresa, Lake Maggiore, Italy

• Digital Hollywood Fall
  October 17-20, 2011, Marina Del Ray, CA

• CEA Industry Forum
  October 23-28, 2011, San Diego, CA

• i-stage
  October 24, 2011, San Diego, CA

• CES New York Press Preview featuring CES Unveiled @ NY
  November 8, 2011, New York, NY
• Digital Hollywood New York City
  November 15-17, 2011, New York, NY

• Future of Television East
  November 18, 2011, New York, NY

• 2012 International CES
  January 10-13, 2012, Las Vegas, NV