Defining the Changing High Tech Era
• Change occurs because of the rapid pace of innovation
• Analogue to digital, robotics, biometrics coming soon
• Convergence and specialization are simultaneous
• Manage Challenges
Role of the Trade Association in the Changing High Tech Era
• Co-opetition – Bringing Competing Businesses Together
• Networking – Bringing Individuals Together
• Education – Increase Knowledge about the Industry
• Grow – Help Grow the Industry to Grow Our Members (or vice versa)
• Teamwork – Bringing together market researchers, lobbyists, technologists, member input, and PR experts
• Represent $148 Billion Consumer Technology Industry
• 2,200 Member Companies• International CES – Largest Technology
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Active Volunteer Membership
• Provide direction for staff and association
• 3,665 Active Volunteers
• 2.16 Employees per Member Company are Active in CEA
MECP
• Education & certification program since 1991
• Certified over 35,000 installation technicians
• Over 10,000 hold current certifications• Over 5,000 take the exam annually• Only professional certification available
for mobile electronics installation technicians
How We’ve Succeeded
• Oversight provided by core group of engaged members and training partners
• Listening to our customers
• Challenges Ahead• Growing the program• Consumer education