Analysts and Technology Execs – from Companies such as Best Buy, Intel, Verizon – will lead six Interactive Sessions, Networking Reception immediately following

International research firm Parks Associates invites media to attend the 5th Annual CONNECTIONS™ Summit and Networking Reception at CES from 9:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on January 6, 2011, in Rooms S206-207, South Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center.

Parks Associates research shows U.S. sales of smartphones will reach nearly 60 million in 2011 and Internet tablets will reach more than 13 million in the New Year. By 2014, annual worldwide shipments of Internet-connectable CE will reach close to 300 million units and 80% of flat-panel TVs sold in the U.S. and Western Europe will have 3D capabilities.

Analysts will begin the CONNECTIONS™ Summit with a roundtable discussion of the latest consumer research and market trends for the connected lifestyle. Sessions will feature executives from over 25 technology companies speaking on topics such as operator strategies for value-added services, connected CE, smart grid and residential energy management, and video services for multiple platforms.

President Stuart Sikes will also be participating at the CES Digital Health Summit on January 8, and Senior Analyst Brett Sappington will moderate a next-gen video session at Broadband Unlimited @CES on January 5.

What: "CONNECTIONS™ Summit at CES"

When: THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2011 9:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Networking Reception begins at 6:00 p.m.

Where: Rooms S206-207, South Hall Second Floor, Las Vegas Convention Center

Sessions:
9:45-10:45 - "Analyst Roundtable: "The Connected Home is Here!"
11:00-12:00 - "Operator Strategies: Video, Services, and Support"
12:15-1:15 - "Monetizing Connected Consumer Electronics"
1:30-2:30 - "Executive Roundtable: The Smart Grid & the Home Area Network"
2:45-3:45 - "Anytime Anywhere Entertainment & Communication – Mobile Apps"
4:00-5:00 - "Video Everywhere: Key Strategies"

Press Registration: CONNECTIONS™ Summit is open to Qualified Press.

Interview: To request an interview or additional information, contact Holly Sprague at hsprague@gmail.com or +1.720.987.6614.

Visit Parks Associates at Booth #20554, South Hall 1.

Additional Parks Associates Speaking Engagements:

“Next-Gen Video Services: Personalization and Flexibility” at Broadband Unlimited @CES
Brett Sappington, Sr. Analyst, Parks Associates
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5 at 3:20 p.m.
LVCC North Hall, N261

“Creating the Smart, Aware Home” at the CES Digital Health Summit
Stuart Sikes, President, Parks Associates
SATURDAY, JANUARY 8 at 2:00 p.m.
LVCC North Hall, N253

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