The CONNECTIONS™ advisory board is a collection of individuals who bring unique knowledge and skills in the efforts to plan and execute this event.

Brian Burch, Director, Managed Home, Global Consumer PC Business Unit, Hewlett-Packard Company

Wayne Davis, Technical Advisory Board, Peak8 Solutions

Rob Gelphman, Chair, Marketing Work Group, MoCA

Gregory M. Jones, General Manager, DSP Systems Strategic Marketing, Texas Instruments

Andreas Melder, Senior Vice President, Strategic Business Development, Intellon Corporation (HomePlug)

Marty Stein, Sr. Marketing Director, BB Communications, Motorola, Inc.

Matthew Theall, President, HomePlug Powerline Alliance; Powerline Initiative Manager, Intel Corp.

Bruce Watkins, President/COO, Pulse~LINK

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) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than 1,500 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 $90 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 Tomorrow's Technology. 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 market research and consulting firm focused on all product and service segments that are "digital" or provide connectivity within the home. The company’s expertise includes home networks, digital entertainment, consumer electronics, broadband and Internet services, and home systems.

Founded in 1986, Parks Associates creates research capital for companies ranging from Fortune 500 to small start-ups through market reports, multiclient studies, consumer research, workshops, and custom-tailored client solutions. Parks Associates also hosts Fall Focus and co-hosts CONNECTIONS™ (in partnership with the Consumer Electronics Association) each year. www.parksassociates.com

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."