The 2015 International CES will feature Hollywood stars, TV personalities, professional athletes and musical icons promoting the latest innovations revolutionising the way consumers live, work, play, connect and access information.
Owned and produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the 2015 CES will run from 6 to 9 January in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Actor, entrepreneur, and radio/TV personality Nick Cannon will serve as the Ambassador for the Entertainment Matters at CES programme Entertainment Matters is a content-focused CES programme developed for the film, television and digital communities.
Rapper, entrepreneur, investor and actor Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson will make an appearance and sign autographs for fans and attendees on Wednesday, 7 January 7 at the SMS Audio booth.
Dr Phil McGraw, host of the number one daytime syndicated talk show, Dr Phil, and co-founder of Doctor on Demand will speak at the Digital Health Summit on Thursday, 8 January. The sixth annual Digital Health Summit will focus on the latest enhancements that impact the healthcare system.
American radio personality, television host and producer Ryan Seacrest will headline address with Bob Pittman, chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia at C Space at ARIA, a new show location at the 2015 CES. C Space is the official destination for the marketing, advertising, content and creative communities at the 2015 CES.
Rock icon Neil Young and PonoMusic will hold a special press briefing on High Resolution Audio on Tuesday, 6 January. In addition, Young will share his passion for high-res music in a SuperSession led by “Rolling Stone” executive editor Nathan Brackett on Wednesday, 7 January.
Dolvett Quince, fitness expert, television star and New York Times author and lead trainer on “The Biggest Loser” will be launching Brookstone’s BodyForm Roller at CES. He will demonstrate techniques for using a massage roller to alleviate stress, soothe sore muscles and help muscles recover more quickly
Dutch DJ and record producer Tiësto will host a Fireside Chat and sign autographs on Tuesday, 6 January.
Big mountain snowboarder and three-time Freeride world champion and expeditions leader Xavier de Le Rue will represent HEXO+ at the 2015 CES. The HEXO+ is an autonomous flying camera that follows you and records your actions as you participate in a fast-paced activity or sport.
Star of Syfy channel’s Ascension and Battlestar Galactica, actress Tricia Helfer will be hosting an autograph session on behalf of Elektrobit (EB) Automotive on Thursday, 8 January. Elektrobit Automotive enhances the in-vehicle experience with automotive software solutions and services for comfort, safety, entertainment, navigation and connected services.
American fashion designer, fashion commentator and former “Project Runway” contestant Nick Verreos is hosting the FashionWare runway shows on Wednesday, 7 January.
Professional street skateboarder Josh Kalis will attend the 2015 CES with Trace Live Network on Wednesday, 7 January. Trace Live Network produces a visually intelligent smart camera, the TRACEr1, which can autonomously operate a series of vehicle accessories and lock onto and follow any subject – all while live-streaming HD footage to the internet.
Host of Howard Stern’s “The Wrap-Up Show,” Jon Hein will host the Last Gadget Standing and the Mobile Aps Showdown on Thursday, 8 January.
Theoretical physicist, bestselling author, acclaimed public speaker, renowned futurist and populariser of science Dr Michio Kaku will attend Toyota’s press conference during the official CES press day today (Monday, 5 January).
American retired professional basketball players and NBA legends Clyde Drexler, Calvin Murphy and Adonal Foyle will make appearances at ZTE’s booth. Red Bull athlete and skateboarder Maders Apse will be conducting live demos at AirDog’s booth. CES attendees can meet professional surfer Tatiana Weston-Webb and professional Big Wave Waterman Garrett McNamara and receive free autographed postcards at the Body Glove Mobile booth.
Professional skateboarder and part-owner of Osiris Shoes Tony Magnusson will perform on the half pipe on Thursday, 8 January at the Body Glove Mobile booth. Tony is a five time winner of the Legends of Skateboard World Championships, an event held in Germany that he won each year from 2001 to 2005. He also placed 5th in the Legends division of the 2009 X-Games.
CES attendees are encouraged to hear, feel and experience the House of Marley’s 2015 product line-up through several live performances at the House of Marley booth. Performances include reggae royalty Daniel “Bambaata” Marley on Tuesday, 6 January, roots Reggae heavyweight Johnny Osbourne on Wednesday, 7 January, Shinehead on Thursday, 8 January, and dancehall Queen Sister Nancy on Friday, 9 January.
Under Armour will host several celebrities at their booth. On Wednesday, 7 January, pro trainer Gunnar Peterson will speak about “Turning Data into Training Direction”; pro golfer Jordan Spieth, pro surfer Brianna Cope, Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr and Jay Glazer from FOX Sports will also make an appearance.
Sharp Electronics will unveil innovations for 2015 and beyond with special guest, film director and Academy Award-winning cinematographer Wally Pfister, known for his work on films such as The Dark Knight, Inception and Transcendence.
The dance crew Kinjaz will perform at the Private Internet Access booth during the show.
