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Press Release
| For Immediate Release October 25, 2005 |
Contact: Jeff Joseph tel: (703) 907-7664 e-mail: jjoseph@ce.org |
CEA Applauds Creation of ABCDOHA Coalition and Urges Completion of IT/Electronics Sectorial Agreement
Arlington, Va., October 25, 2005- The following statement was issued today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEAŽ) President and CEO Gary Shapiro:
"CEA strongly supports the successful completion of the WTO Doha Development Round and particularly the completion of an IT/electronics sectoral agreement, which would allow the consumer electronics industry to realize its full potential. Consumer electronics (CE) is a vital and growing sector, yet most CE products are still subject to significant tariff rates and non-tariff barriers around the globe. For this reason, CEA applauds the creation of the ABCDoha Coalition, and we look forward to working collectively to support the efforts of our U.S. negotiators in successfully completing the Doha Development Round."
According to CEA Market Research, Global CE sales were approximately $283 billion dollars last year, and of that, U.S. sales accounted for $113 billion. This year, U.S. sales are expected to grow by another 9 percent.
About 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 2,000 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 $122 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
| CEA Winter Technology & Standards Forum March 7-11, 2005, San Antonio, TX |
Consumer Electronics CEO Summit June 22-25, 2005, Colorado Springs, CO |
| HDTV Summit and Academy of DTV Pioneers Awards
Luncheon March 15, 2005, Washington, DC |
CEA Summer Technology & Standards Forum July 25-29, 2005, Denver, CO |
| CEA Digital Patriots Dinner March 15, 2005, Washington, DC |
CEA Industry Forum October 17-19, 2005, Las Vegas, NV |
| IP and Creativity - Redefining the Issue March 16, 2005, Washington, DC |
EHX Fall November 7-11, 2005, Anaheim, CA |
| PARA Management Conference May 11-15, 2005, Coronado, CA |
2006 International CES - Defining Tomorrow's Technology January 5-8, 2006, Las Vegas, Neva |
| CONNECTIONS May 11-13, 2005, San Francisco, CA |
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