EHX Spring 2005 Opening Keynote to Spotlight Industry Leaders

Ten of the most influential leaders in the custom electronics industry will share a single stage during the Electronic House Expo (EHX) Spring 2005.The panelists are part of a keynote discussion, Learning from the Leaders: Top 10 Tell All, which kicks off EHX Thursday, February 24, at 8:30 a.m. at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.

The "Top 10" were recognized in EH Publishing's CE Pro magazine last year for their leadership in the custom electronics industry over the past 10 years since EH Publishing was founded. Company co-founder and CE Pro editor-at-large Julie Jacobson calls the Top 10 "some of the most enduring influences in the custom installation industry. They have all made a sustained contribution to the industry over the past 10 years and, furthermore, they have been consistently successful in their endeavors."

The Leaders, listed below, represent various disciplines within the custom electronics business--manufacturers, installers and consultants focusing on everything from mass-market home automation to the most lavish home theaters on the planet.

The CE Pro Top 10 Leaders

Jeremy Burkhardt, President, SpeakerCraft
Tom Doherty, Principal, Doherty Design Group, LLC
George Feldstein, Founder & CEO, Crestron
Doug Fikse, Founder & President, On-Q Home
Jeff Hoover, Founder & President, Audio Advisors
Theo Kalomirakis, Founder, TK Theaters
Jay McLellan, Founder & President, HAI
Sam Runco, Founder & CEO, Runco International Inc.
Joel Silver, Founder & President, Imaging Science Foundation
Ivan Zuckerman, Founder & CEO, Niles Audio Corp.

Jacobson will moderate the panel, encouraging the Leaders to share horror stories, along with their triumphs. "They didn't get to be Leaders by succeeding in everything they tried," says Jacobson. "They took risks, failed a few times, and continue to thrive in their respective niches."

Plus, these veterans will predict the future of the industry, suggesting which technologies will prevail, which business models will succeed, what consumers will buy, and what paths their own companies will take in the coming years.

This is the only time these Leaders will appear on a single stage, and the only opportunity for dealers, manufacturers and other industry professionals to address them in a public forum. Prior to the session, attendees are invited to submit their questions for any or all of the panelists. "I'll select the most compelling and controversial questions," says Jacobson. "And, who knows, some of the more entertaining questions may slip through as well."

This is the only keynote presentation during EHX Spring 2005. "In the past, we've had several keynotes, but this one is so exciting we did not want to take anything away from it," says John Galante, vice president of Events and Education for EH Publishing, the producer of EHX.

The keynote address is included in all registration packages. Registration for EHX Spring 2005 is available at www.ehxweb.com. Early discount pricing will be in effect through January 28th. For information on exhibit space for EHX, please contact Susan Celli (companies A-M) or George Keegan (companies N-Z) at 508-663-1500 x234.

About EH Events & Education

EH Events & Education develops and produces world-class trade shows, conferences and events for technology industries. The group is staffed by talented, seasoned exposition professionals with expertise in operations, marketing, conference management, customer service, account management, strategic planning and the technology markets. EH Event's & Education's Electronic House Expo (EHX) was named the fastest growing show in America by Tradeshow Week magazine in 2003, and both EHX Spring & Fall were named among the fastest 50 growing tradeshow by Tradeshow Week magazine in 2004.

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) represents more than 1,000 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline communications, information technology, home networking, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $80 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Defining Technology's Future. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Electronic House Expo Spring 2005 February 22-26, 2005, Orlando, FL
TecHome Builder Conference & Expo May 18-20, 2005, Phoenix, AZ
Electronic House Expo Fall 2005 November 8-11, 2005, Anaheim, CA
2006 International CES January 5-8, 2006, Las Vegas, NV


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