The Consumer Electronics SIG Presents...
As the world rapidly continues to connect wirelessly, whether it is for work or entertainment, the devices in our lives are now as mobile as we are. This CommNexus Consumer Electronics SIG panel will focus on the impact that wireless technologies will have on the next generation of Consumer Electronic devices and how that will relate to the corresponding consumer experience. The program will DISCUSS what’s in the technology and product pipeline, who will be the innovators and the successful marketers and make sense of how the consumer can manage his or her life with a plethora of new wireless devices…in the home, in the car, and on the go.
This program will also address the following questions:
Will the consumer wireless world evolve into a multitude of tablets of various shapes and sizes?
Where does the PC fit in or does it? How about TV?
What will the next generations of Smart Phones do?
Will Apple rule the wireless roost?
How about wireless video games?
With the aging Baby Boomers, will we see a consumer market emerge for wireless devices that also serve as personal health monitors/alert systems?
Which companies will survive and which will disappear in the next decade?
Join the Consumer Electronics SIG to discover the answers to these key questions that will affect us all.
Consumer Wireless World
Is the Future of Consumer Electronics Wireless or Vice Versa?
As the world rapidly continues to connect wirelessly, whether it is for work or entertainment, the devices in our lives are now as mobile as we are. This CommNexus Consumer Electronics SIG panel will focus on the impact that wireless technologies will have on the next generation of Consumer Electronic devices and how that will relate to the corresponding consumer experience. The program will DISCUSS what’s in the technology and product pipeline, who will be the innovators and the successful marketers and make sense of how the consumer can manage his or her life with a plethora of new wireless devices…in the home, in the car, and on the go.
This program will also address the following questions:
Will the consumer wireless world evolve into a multitude of tablets of various shapes and sizes?
Where does the PC fit in or does it? How about TV?
What will the next generations of Smart Phones do?
Will Apple rule the wireless roost?
How about wireless video games?
With the aging Baby Boomers, will we see a consumer market emerge for wireless devices that also serve as personal health monitors/alert systems?
Which companies will survive and which will disappear in the next decade?
Join the Consumer Electronics SIG to discover the answers to these key questions that will affect us all.
PANELISTS:
Kristen Gillespie
Vice President, Wireless Strategy, Sony Electronics
Kristin Gillespie is vice president, wireless strategy and business development for Sony Electronics. She is responsible for business development and overall relationship management with wireless carriers on behalf of Sony Electronics. Gillespie manages wireless strategy and business planning, carrier business development, and carrier program management for North America and the Pan Americas serving as a central wireless resource within Sony Electronics. Gillespie has been with Sony supporting wireless initiatives since 2000. Prior to Sony, Gillespie was the vice president of marketing for Evergreen Internet, Inc, a leader in open standards-based e-commerce software and integration services, delivering end-to-end e-commerce solutions for the direct marketing industry.
Stuart Ross
Director, Services & Solutions, Nokia
Mr. Ross joined Nokia in 1992 and has served in several senior management positions during his 18+ year’s career with Nokia. In his first role with Nokia, Mr. Ross was responsible for leading the development of Nokia’s first CDMA Baseband chipset. Since then he has held various positions of responsibility within R&D and Product Creation. Prior to his current position Mr. Ross spent 4 years based in Beijing where he was responsible for Nokia CDMA Business Development activities in Asia. He started his current role in April 2009 and is responsible for the identification, planning and delivery of world class user experiences on Nokia’s handsets being developed in collaboration with AT&T and global markets.
Art Garcia
Mobile Product Marketing Manager, HP
Art is a mobile product marketing manager within HP’s Imaging & Print Global Business Unit. He has an extensive and broad-based mobile & wireless background. His role includes global mobile solution strategy, portfolio management, go-to-market strategy, and market insights strategy. His past roles have included Telco solution launch marketing & sales training; management of Telecom strategic alliances; management of America’s enterprise server sales & marketing; business development for handheld computing devices; & WW marketing communications for B2B eCommerce solutions. Art has spoken at multiple industry conferences including MacWorld, Future Image’s “6Sight, the Future of Digital Imaging”, UCLA’s “Wireless Internet for Mobile Enterprise Consortia”, and InfoTrend’s Digital Imaging Conferences. Art’s mobile applications have been recognized as an “Innovative Digital Product” by DIMA (Digital Imaging Marketing Association) at PMA (Photo Marketing Association), spring 2009.
Cheryl Goodman
Senior Director, Publisher Relations, Qualcomm Inc. (QMT)
Cheryl Goodman is responsible for forging connections in the publishing industry and facilitating their engagement in the wireless ecosystem. Currently one of Cheryl’s chief directives is to secure content for Qualcomm MEMS Technologies (QMT) mirasol® display-enabled e-readers. In addition, Cheryl oversees global marketing and communications efforts for QMT, coordinating analyst and media relations across international markets and providing strategic input into market research and product development strategies. Prior to joining QMT, she managed the industry analyst relations program and public relations efforts for Qualcomm’s FLO TV and FLO Technologies divisions. Prior to joining Qualcomm, Cheryl served as the director of public relations and marketing for start-up Lindows.com, creator of a Linux-based operating system, and also led public relations efforts at MP3.com. Goodman is a frequent spokesperson for Qualcomm; she has been quoted in multiple publications and has spoken at top tier industry events such as The Digital Publishing & Advertising Conference, the Magazine Publishers Association’s Dimensional to Digital, M-Publishing, and DEMO 2009. Most recently she delivered a keynote address at O’Reilly Tools of Change for Publishing 2011. She was named the 2010 Marketing/Marcomm Leader of the Year by PRNews. In 2004, she was nominated for PR Leader of the Year by T-Sector Magazine.
MODERATOR:
Phil Baker
Technology Columnist, San Diego Daily Transcript
Phil Baker is the technology columnist for the San Diego Transcript and works with companies to develop high technology consumer products, primarily in Asia. He has worked with companies to develop e-readers as well as a variety of mobile computing platforms and accessories. He's the author of From Concept to Consumer, a popular book, also available as an ebook, about what it takes to successfully commercialize technology products.
SIG CO-CHAIRS:
Phil Baker, Columnist, San Diego Daily Transcript, Co-Founder, Think Outside, Former Director, Apple, & Developer, Polaroid & Seiko
Rick Clancy, Head of Public Relations, Covario, Former SVP, Corporate Communications, Sony Electronics & Past-chair, Communications Committee, Consumer Electronics Association
Louis Kim, Global Director, Product Management, Hewlett-Packard
DATE:
April 27th 2011
TIME:
5:30PM Registration/Networking/Refreshments
6:00PM Program Begins
7:30PM Program Ends
LOCATION:
3580 Carmel Mountain Road #300
San Diego CA 92130
COST:
Pre-Registration: (Please pre-register by noon on 4/26/11)
$10.00 - CommNexus Sponsor
$20.00 - Non-Sponsor
FREE - Mentor Sponsor
At the Door:
$20.00 - CommNexus Sponsor
$30.00 - Non-Sponsor
FREE - Mentor Sponsor
Students, Military & Press: FREE
Kristen Gillespie
Vice President, Wireless Strategy, Sony Electronics
Kristin Gillespie is vice president, wireless strategy and business development for Sony Electronics. She is responsible for business development and overall relationship management with wireless carriers on behalf of Sony Electronics. Gillespie manages wireless strategy and business planning, carrier business development, and carrier program management for North America and the Pan Americas serving as a central wireless resource within Sony Electronics. Gillespie has been with Sony supporting wireless initiatives since 2000. Prior to Sony, Gillespie was the vice president of marketing for Evergreen Internet, Inc, a leader in open standards-based e-commerce software and integration services, delivering end-to-end e-commerce solutions for the direct marketing industry.
Stuart Ross
Director, Services & Solutions, Nokia
Mr. Ross joined Nokia in 1992 and has served in several senior management positions during his 18+ year’s career with Nokia. In his first role with Nokia, Mr. Ross was responsible for leading the development of Nokia’s first CDMA Baseband chipset. Since then he has held various positions of responsibility within R&D and Product Creation. Prior to his current position Mr. Ross spent 4 years based in Beijing where he was responsible for Nokia CDMA Business Development activities in Asia. He started his current role in April 2009 and is responsible for the identification, planning and delivery of world class user experiences on Nokia’s handsets being developed in collaboration with AT&T and global markets.
Art Garcia
Mobile Product Marketing Manager, HP
Art is a mobile product marketing manager within HP’s Imaging & Print Global Business Unit. He has an extensive and broad-based mobile & wireless background. His role includes global mobile solution strategy, portfolio management, go-to-market strategy, and market insights strategy. His past roles have included Telco solution launch marketing & sales training; management of Telecom strategic alliances; management of America’s enterprise server sales & marketing; business development for handheld computing devices; & WW marketing communications for B2B eCommerce solutions. Art has spoken at multiple industry conferences including MacWorld, Future Image’s “6Sight, the Future of Digital Imaging”, UCLA’s “Wireless Internet for Mobile Enterprise Consortia”, and InfoTrend’s Digital Imaging Conferences. Art’s mobile applications have been recognized as an “Innovative Digital Product” by DIMA (Digital Imaging Marketing Association) at PMA (Photo Marketing Association), spring 2009.
Cheryl Goodman
Senior Director, Publisher Relations, Qualcomm Inc. (QMT)
Cheryl Goodman is responsible for forging connections in the publishing industry and facilitating their engagement in the wireless ecosystem. Currently one of Cheryl’s chief directives is to secure content for Qualcomm MEMS Technologies (QMT) mirasol® display-enabled e-readers. In addition, Cheryl oversees global marketing and communications efforts for QMT, coordinating analyst and media relations across international markets and providing strategic input into market research and product development strategies. Prior to joining QMT, she managed the industry analyst relations program and public relations efforts for Qualcomm’s FLO TV and FLO Technologies divisions. Prior to joining Qualcomm, Cheryl served as the director of public relations and marketing for start-up Lindows.com, creator of a Linux-based operating system, and also led public relations efforts at MP3.com. Goodman is a frequent spokesperson for Qualcomm; she has been quoted in multiple publications and has spoken at top tier industry events such as The Digital Publishing & Advertising Conference, the Magazine Publishers Association’s Dimensional to Digital, M-Publishing, and DEMO 2009. Most recently she delivered a keynote address at O’Reilly Tools of Change for Publishing 2011. She was named the 2010 Marketing/Marcomm Leader of the Year by PRNews. In 2004, she was nominated for PR Leader of the Year by T-Sector Magazine.
MODERATOR:
Phil Baker
Technology Columnist, San Diego Daily Transcript
Phil Baker is the technology columnist for the San Diego Transcript and works with companies to develop high technology consumer products, primarily in Asia. He has worked with companies to develop e-readers as well as a variety of mobile computing platforms and accessories. He's the author of From Concept to Consumer, a popular book, also available as an ebook, about what it takes to successfully commercialize technology products.
SIG CO-CHAIRS:
Phil Baker, Columnist, San Diego Daily Transcript, Co-Founder, Think Outside, Former Director, Apple, & Developer, Polaroid & Seiko
Rick Clancy, Head of Public Relations, Covario, Former SVP, Corporate Communications, Sony Electronics & Past-chair, Communications Committee, Consumer Electronics Association
Louis Kim, Global Director, Product Management, Hewlett-Packard
DATE:
April 27th 2011
TIME:
5:30PM Registration/Networking/Refreshments
6:00PM Program Begins
7:30PM Program Ends
LOCATION:
3580 Carmel Mountain Road #300
San Diego CA 92130
COST:
Pre-Registration: (Please pre-register by noon on 4/26/11)
$10.00 - CommNexus Sponsor
$20.00 - Non-Sponsor
FREE - Mentor Sponsor
At the Door:
$20.00 - CommNexus Sponsor
$30.00 - Non-Sponsor
FREE - Mentor Sponsor
Students, Military & Press: FREE
Questions? Contact Bailey Cunning at bcunning@commnexus.org
Date:
Wednesday, April 27, 20115:30-7:30PM
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