Turn Up the Whoa at CES 2018

In the word of Joey Russo, “Whoa!” Someone dig the flower-bedecked hat out of the closet, because a reboot of the ’90s sitcom Blossom’s catch phrase from Joey Lawrence, who played the slow-witted but well-coiffed Joey Russo on the series has be repurposed by CES! This year they’re turning things up. So, get ready for more whoa than ever before!
CES, has arrived here in Las Vegas and marks the beginning of the 2018 convention calendar. The convention begins this Tuesday, January 9 – 12. Here are the CliffsNotes from Las Vegas DMC Destination Fabulous:
- 1,175 SPEAKERS
- 20,000 PRODUCT LAUNCHES
- 4,015 EXHIBITORS
- 180K+ ATTENDEES
It’s more than a four day event. It’s an experience. An experience you can’t afford to miss.
CES is the world’s gathering place for all those who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. It has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for 50 years — the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), it attracts the world’s business leaders and pioneering thinkers.
CES Celebrity Lineup
They’re bringing the stars to Vegas, as an all-star array of entertainers and other figures from sports, music, movies, TV, and technology will appear throughout the week celebrating technology through speaking engagements, signing autographs, and meeting conference attendees. Having star power on hand adds to the excitement of the events by gaining unique insight from celebrities on how they too are partnering on cutting edge projects.
Celebrity speakers and appearances include, but are not limited to:
- Singer and actor Ray J – Raycon Global Inc. booth (11239) – Everyday 12-4 PM, special performances at 1:30 PM
- Professional stock car driver Cassie Gannis – Mizco booth (31129)
- Rapper Iggy Azalea, rock musician Joe Perry, celebrity fisherman Peter Miller and gamer Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel – Monster booth (16006)
Tuesday, January 9
- Guitarist Tommy Shaw – Gibson tent – Tuesday, Jan. 9, 12-12:30 PM
- Olympic medalist Nastia Liukin – The Future of Fan Engagement – Tuesday, Jan. 9, 1:45-2:30 PM
- Rock band STYX – Universal Music Group booth (14735) – Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2 PM
- Musician Slash – Gibson tent – Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2 PM
- Olympic medalist Usain Bolt – Gibson tent – Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2:30 PM
- North America Scrabble Champion Will Anderson – ITRI booth (25611) – Tuesday, Jan. 9, 3 PM
Wednesday, January 10
- Digital influencer and star Gigi Gorgeous – Stealing the Show – Best in Brand Storytelling – Wednesday, Jan. 10, 11:30 AM-12:10 PM
- Hip-hop artist Delyric Oracle – Ningbo Makon Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. booth (35775) – Wednesday, Jan. 10, 12 PM
- Former NBA star Baron Davis – The New Age of Hitmaking – Wednesday, Jan. 10, 12:10-12:50 PM
- Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal – Ring booth (42525) – Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1 PM
- R&B singer Akon – Up In The Lab booth (31816) – Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1-4 PM
- Professional squash athlete Miguel A. Rodriguez – Coollang booth (45431) – Tuesday, Jan. 9, 11 AM-12 PM, and Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1:30-3 PM
- Actor Norman Reedus – Headline Conversation: The Walking Dead – Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1:50-2:25 PM
- Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal and former WWE star Natalie Eva Marie – ELEAGUE Street Fighter® V Celebrity Showdown Live – Wednesday, Jan. 10, 3:30-6 PM
Thursday, January 11
- Mehmet Oz, M.D. – SleepScore Labs booth (43726) – Thursday, Jan. 11
- Actor Neil Patrick Harris and Former NFL star Terrell Owens – Samba TV booth (ARIA – CS-10) – Thursday, Jan. 11, 10 AM-2 PM
- Players Only – featuring former NBA stars Chris Webber, Baron Davis, Dennis Scott, Isiah Thomas and WNBA player Elena Delle Donne – Thursday, Jan. 11, 12-12:45 PM
- ELLE USA Editor-in-Chief Nina Garcia – The Female Equation: A Global Dialogue of Connection + Support – Thursday, Jan. 11, 2:15-3:15 PM
- Country singer Clare Dunn – Universal Music Group booth (14735) – Thursday, Jan. 11 – 3 PM
Friday, January 12
- WPP CEO Sir Martin Sorrell – Conversation: Sir Martin Sorrell – Friday, Jan. 12, 10-11 AM
- MLB pitcher Trevor May – Between Sports and Esports – Friday, Jan. 12, 11-11:45 AM
CES is the global stage for innovation and will span more than 2.7 million net square feet of exhibit space and feature more than 4,000 exhibiting companies unveiling technologies, products and services that touch every industry.
CES 2018 welcomes companies from around the world to the cavernous halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center, as well as other locations sprinkled throughout the city. CES basically takes over the town for one whole week, so you can imagine there’s a lot to see and experience in a way that only a Las Vegas event planner can offer. We’ll be there with around 180,000 of our closest friends, so stick with us to see everything CES has to offer. And in my opinionation, this CES is gonna surely shine. (Joey Lawrence not included)
Fabulously yours in 2018,
Belinda
Sources:
ces.tech
businesswire.com
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