CES - How to attend????

Casay · 11-08-2007, 19:12

Hey all, wanted everyone to know that might be considering going to Las Vegas that CES isn't open to the general public like E4All was. It's an industry show. That said, if you're a part of the 'industry' in anyway, you can register and get in free if your application is submitted before January 2nd and also accepted. I wanted to provide the community with this information now so you can do what you need to do if you're planning on going to Vegas.

Here's some information from the CES site

Attendance Requirements
The International CES is not open to the general public and all attendees must be in the consumer electronics industry to be eligible to attend the show. Due to the investment made by our exhibitors, International CES show management wants to ensure that its attendees are members of the trade. All attendees must provide two forms of ID: one photo ID and the other proving their affiliation with the consumer electronics industry (pay stub, business card, etc.) Attendees will not be admitted into the 2008 International CES without these two forms of ID. Children, friends and family who accompany you to Las Vegas will not be granted access to the International CES unless they are over the age of 16 and have proof of industry affiliation.

Attendee information Link:
http://www.cesweb.org/attendees/default_flash.asp

Registration link:
http://www.cesweb.org/register/

I know there's a lot of people in EU that are in the 'industry', so I hope this is of some help to you. You might be able to come up with some creative reason for your boss to send you on behalf of your company! lol Of course, you could stop by the EU booth too while you're there!

Hope this is in the right thread - figured CES is an 'event'...

MrWizard · 11-08-2007, 20:46

So what exactly falls under Consumer Electronics? I wonder how they determine who's legit...I mean, I can make up a business card that says I work for Sony, but will it get me in the door?