ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM today announced that Kevin Ho, president of the Handset Product Line of Huawei Device, will deliver the opening keynote address at the upcoming CES Asia™ 2016. Owned and produced by CTA, and co-produced by Intex Shanghai, CES Asia 2016 will run May 11-13 in Shanghai, China, at the Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre (SNIEC).
Mr. Ho’s keynote will address how Huawei is relentlessly committed to innovations, creating excellent products, delivering the best user experience to consumers and building a better connected world. Mr. Ho’s keynote will kick off CES Asia 2016 and is preceded by an Opening Address by Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CTA at 10 AM, May 11, in the Kerry Hotel, Grand Shanghai Ballroom 2-3. Shapiro will discuss the state of the global consumer technology industry and the importance of innovation to further economic growth.
“Huawei is leading the charge to build a more connected world through increased telecommunications and innovative solutions focused on consumer access,” said Mr. Shapiro. “We are excited to welcome Kevin Ho as the opening keynote speaker for CES Asia 2016. As a leader of one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies, we look forward to hearing Mr. Ho’s plans for Huawei’s product line and his vision for a connected future.”
As president of the Handset Product Line of Huawei Device, Mr. Ho is responsible for product strategy, research and development, integrated operation and delivery of Huawei’s handset products. Previously, Mr. Ho was the director of the Global Wireless Solutions Department for Huawei Technologies. From 2006 to 2011, he served as president of the GSM & UMTS Product Line, responsible for research and development, design, sales and technical support of GSM.
Returning to Shanghai for its second year, CES Asia 2016 is expanding from two exhibit halls in 2015 to four, with a show floor that will span up to 32,000 gross square meters (16,000 net square meters). The event will showcase top tech across the themes of connectivity, innovation and the Internet of Things (IoT). Featuring more than 350 exhibiting companies, the entire global technology industry will be represented at CES Asia across 15 product categories, from 3D printing and smart home to vehicle technology and wearables, as well as the latest innovation from budding entrepreneurs in Startup Park.
For the latest news and information, or to register for CES Asia 2016, visit www.CESAsia.com.
Note to Editors: Journalists traveling from outside of China will require a J-1 or J-2 visa. For questions about exhibiting at CES Asia, contact Brian Moon at bmoon@CTA.tech or +1 703-907-4351.
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. CTA 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.
About CES Asia:
Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM and co-produced by Intex Shanghai, CES Asia is the premier event for the consumer technology industry, showcasing the full breadth and depth of the innovation value-chain in the Asian marketplace. Key global businesses come to this new event to grow and reinforce their brand by showcasing the latest products and technologies to consumer tech industry executives, foreign buyers, international media and a limited number of consumers from China. Attendees have exclusive access to some of the largest brands from China and around the world, while celebrating the innovation that defines the consumer technology sector.
About Intex Shanghai:
Intex Shanghai Co., Ltd is the sub joint venture company of CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade) Shanghai, which started in 1992 and is jointly invested by Shanghai Hongqiao E&T Development Zone United Development Co., Ltd., CCPIT Shanghai and Istithmar P&O Estates FZE. As a prominent producer of tradeshows in China, Intex owns a venue in Shanghai, manages various exhibition venues outside of Shanghai and also organizes and co-organizes 10 international trade shows throughout China. Intex Shanghai is the vice chairman of SCEIA, the Deputy Director of CAEC and the member of UFI and has a stand-out reputation in the domestic exhibition industry. Find Intex Shanghai online at www.intex-sh.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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CES Asia 2016 – Register
May 11-13, Shanghai, China
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CEO Summit
June 21-24, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Innovate!
September 20-22, San Jose, CA
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CES Unveiled Prague
October 20, Prague, Czech Republic
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CES Unveiled Paris
October 25, Paris, France
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CT Hall of Fame Dinner
November 9, New York, NY
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CES Unveiled New York
November 10, New York, NY
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CES Unveiled Las Vegas
January 3, Las Vegas, NV
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CES 2017
January 5-8, Las Vegas, NV
