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Consumer Electronics Association: Sports Technology to Debut at International CES [Professional Services Close - Up](Professional Services Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) The Consumer Electronics Association reported the launch of the Sports Tech Marketplace, a showcase of sports technology set to debut at the 2015 International CES, Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas. In a release, the association noted the marketplace will be presented by the Sports and Fitness Industry Association. It will be located within the Sands Expo at CES Tech West. "Technology is being used more and more in sports, and the 2015 CES will be the 'can't miss', best place to experience the wide range of these products and solutions," said Karen Chupka, senior vice president, International CES and corporate business strategy, CEA. "Sensors, wearables and mobile technologies are revolutionizing sports by providing real-time information that enables us to better achieve our athletic goals. CES is at the forefront of this emerging category and we're pleased to partner with SFIA to bring it to life." "Technology has driven some of the greatest innovations in our industry," said Tom Cove, president and CEO, SFIA. "We're proud to partner with an organization like CEA to launch the Sports Tech Conference and Marketplace. We see technology revolutionizing the current sports landscape and we're only at the tip of the iceberg. The combining of these two storied associations to produce the conference and marketplace ensures that it will be of the highest quality. We hope Vegas and the tech industry is ready for the sports industry, because we're ready for them." Event information: cesweb.org ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ] |