The Fairmont
San Jose, California

CONNECTIONS™: The Digital Home Conference and Showcase, produced by Parks Associates in partnership with the Consumer Electronics Association, is the largest international executive conference for digital home technologies.  

Market areas include broadband-related infrastructure and services, residential gateways, home networks, digital entertainment and home management. Speakers, panelists, and attendees see innovations, address technical challenges, network with peers, hear consumer research and business model presentations, and participate in industry discussions.

What industries attend the CONNECTIONS™ Conference?
Companies that manufacture, market and develop technology-based home networking and residential gateway systems, and digital entertainment products and services for the the consumer market attend the annual CONNECTIONS™ Conference. Venture capital companies, media and industry analysts also attend.

How often is CONNECTIONS™ held?
CONNECTIONS™ is an annual event held in May. The seventh  annual event is scheduled for 
May 7-9, 2003 at the Fairmont San Jose in San Jose, CA.

Is there information on last year's event, including speakers and sponsors?
Yes.  To view CONNECTIONS™ 2002 event information, please click here.

How many people exhibit and attend CONNECTIONS™?
Last year, the event attracted more than 70 tech companies who exhibited in the Showcase. Over 500 attendees spent three days discovering new products and services and discussing new technologies and marketing approaches. Attendees included chief executives, marketing directors, research scientists, industry analysts, hardware and software developers and project managers. Over 65 industry leaders also supported the event through their speaking time and their sponsorships.

What types of products are exhibited?
Home networking systems, residential gateways, interactive entertainment, home systems which include security, lighting control, automation, energy management, broadband access systems, and digital entertainment products are exhibited at CONNECTIONS™. Click for 2003 sponsorship information

Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)
2500 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201-3834
 703.907.7600 tel
703.907.7601 fax
cea@ce.org
www.CE.org

Who is CEA?
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) represents more than 1,000 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline communications, information technology, home networking, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $80 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry.

CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Defining Technology's Future. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.

Parks Associates
5310 Harvest Hill Rd.
Suite 235, LB 162
Dallas, TX 75230-5805
972.490.1113 tel
972.490.1133 fax
sales@parksassociates.com
www.parksassociates.com

Who is Parks Associates?
Parks Associates is a Dallas, Texas-based market research firm specializing in emerging technologies and services for the home. Founded in 1986, Parks Associates provides primary and secondary research on home systems, in-home networks, home security, consumer electronics, telecommunications, Internet service, energy utility, residential gateways, small business, and subscription TV industries. Parks Associates’ clients include both Fortune 500 companies and small start-ups. Products and services include syndicated reports, multiclient studies, custom consulting, workshops, and conferences.

Parks Associates' Mission:
“To provide competitor, technology, and consumer research of superior quality and insight to help our clients deliver products and services that improve the quality of lives for their customers.”