MEDIA ALERT: Parks Associates to host 7th Annual CONNECTIONS™ Summit at 2013 CES Tuesday in South Hall, Rooms S204-205

Monday, January 07, 2013

Industry leaders from LG Electronics, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Samsung, Shazam, Verizon, and more will lead interactive discussions on the connected home, followed by Lowe’s networking reception

International research firm Parks Associates invites media to attend the 7^th annual CONNECTIONS™ Summit at CES,10 A.M.-5:15 P.M. on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, in Las Vegas, followed by a reception sponsored by Lowe’s at 6 p.m.

CONNECTIONS™ Summit features five interactive panel sessions focused on new roles for service providers and new monetization strategies for connected devices and smart TVs, digital content for multiple platforms, and value-added services. Parks Associates research shows:

By 2016, 814 million households worldwide will have Internet service, and over 94% will have broadband.
20% of U.S. broadband households own at least three of the four app-based devices, including a smartphone, tablet, smart TV, and game console.
Video viewing on tablets is already six hours per week, and tablet penetration will reach 66% of U.S. broadband households in 2013.

WHAT: CONNECTIONS™ Summit at CES

WHEN: Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Time	Session Title	Speakers (Companies)
10:00 A.M.	Smart TVs and the Future of Entertainment	LG Electronics, Samsung, Sharp, Verizon, Yahoo!
11:30 A.M.	Second-Screen Experiences & Revenue Opportunities	Audible Magic, LG Electronics, Rovi Corporation, Shazam, USA Network
1:00 P.M.	Convergence in the Connected Home: Partnership Opportunities	EcoFactor, Hitachi Communication Technologies Americas, IBM, Lowe's Companies, Inc., Qualcomm Inc., Verizon
2:30 P.M.	New Opportunities in Tech Support Services	Affinegy, iYogi, PlumChoice, Inc., Radialpoint, Support.com, Sutherland Global Services
4:00 P.M.	Multiscreen Services: Where Connected CE meets OTT	Irdeto, Microsoft Corporation, Orange, Samsung
6:00 P.M.	Networking Reception	Sponsored by Lowe’s

WHERE: Rooms S204-S205, Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall, Second Floor

REGISTRATION: CONNECTIONS™ Summit is open to qualified press registered with 2013 International CES.

INTERVIEWS: To request an interview or additional information, contact Holly Spragueat [email protected] or +1.720.987.6614.

Visit Parks Associates at Booth #21944 in LVCC, South Hall1, Lower Level.

About CONNECTIONS™ Summit at CES

CONNECTIONS™ Summit at CES is an annual research and industry event hosted by international research firm Parks Associates at CES in Las Vegas. In 2023, the executive event features one day of panel discussions on the state of the smart home, connected health, home security, and new home services, with trends and implications for connected consumers and opportunities for companies to build new revenues and develop innovative business models.

The 17th annual CONNECTIONS™ Summit will take place January 5 during CES, which runs January 5-8 in Las Vegas. Parks Associates hosts a day of sessions at the Venetian Hotel, Lando 4304, followed by a networking reception. Follow the event on Twitter at @CONN_Summit.

For information about CONNECTIONS™ Summit, contact [email protected] or call 972-490-1113 or visit www.connectionssummit.com.

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