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WHAT: Produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™, CES on the Hillkicks off CTA Tech Week in the nation's capital on Tuesday, April 19. Designed to demonstrate and share top technology trends with members of Congress, key Hill staff and top media, CES on the Hill gives government officials the opportunity to see how consumer technology companies are working to further the industry, fuel job growth and change the world. This year's event will highlight innovations at the center of today's top tech policy discussions including patent reform, the sharing economy, vehicle technologies and driver safety, drones, privacy, trade, Internet of Things (IoT), strategic immigration, health and fitness and virtual reality.
The full list of CES on the Hill exhibitors showcasing their latest products and technologies include:
AT&T - AT&T Inc. helps millions around the globe connect with leading entertainment, mobile, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T is the world's largest provider of pay TV with TV customers in the U.S. and 11 Latin American countries. At CES on the Hill, AT&T will showcase the receiver-less delivery of 4K UltraHD services to connected televisions.
Capitol Bells - Congressional staffers use the Capitol Bell's Cloakroom app to anonymously connect with colleagues, chat with policy experts and exchange legislative ideas.
1776 - 1776 is the global innovation network that uncovers promising highly scalable startups focused on solving the world's most fundamental challenges and helps guide their success through mentorship, curriculum, connections and funding.
Best Buy - Best Buy is a leading provider of technology products, services and solutions. As the concept of "connected home" is becoming a reality, Best Buy launched departments in stores and online dedicated to helping customers understand and compare options for home automation products.
DISH and Sling TV - DISH and Sling TV will showcase their continued innovation in pay-TV, bringing consumers even more choice and control in where, how and when they access content. DISH will demonstrate the new Hopper 3, the most advanced DVR in the world, and HopperGO, a portable storage device that allows viewers to take up to 100 hours of recordings on the go without the need for an Internet connection.
DJI - DJI is a global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative drone and camera technology for humanitarian, commercial and recreational use. Its revolutionary products and solutions have been chosen by customers in more than 100 countries; for applications in film, advertising, journalism, construction, industrial inspection, search and rescue, firefighting, farming and many other industries.
Doppler Labs - Doppler Labs is on a mission to create wearable technology that makes computing more immersive and human. In the near-term, Doppler Labs is focused on 'hearables,' wearable technology for the ears that allow people to curate-and personalize-their audio environment.
Driversiti - Driversiti turns smartphones from a driver's worst enemy to their best friend. Their proprietary algorithms take data from the phones' built-in sensors, and transform it into real-time intelligence about how a vehicle is moving. Driversiti detects crashes, rapid acceleration or hard braking, swerving, and even distracted driving. Driversiti partners with insurance companies, fleets and consumer apps to make their customers safer.
Ford - Ford Smart Mobility is the company's plan to be a leader in connectivity, mobility, autonomous vehicles, the customer experience and data and analytics. Ford will showcase its all-new SYNC® 3, Ford's in-vehicle communications system, which gives consumers voice-control of smartphone apps from the driver's seat, allowing them to keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel.
Google - Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
HTC - A global leader in smartphone innovation and design, HTC produces many critically acclaimed mobile devices, including smartphones and tablets powered by the Android operating system. The company recently launched HTC Vive, a ground-breaking virtual reality system.
Humetrix - Humetrix will demonstrate iBlueButton which allows users to securely receive medical records on their mobile devices; SOS QR, an emergency application that lets users call for help and emergency responders access users' emergency records in English, French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and Portuguese; and TENSIO, a hypertension coaching app that integrates data from self-monitoring devices and the user's medical records to send personalized notifications and alerts directly to the user's iPhone or Apple Watch.
Microsoft - The company is investing in three interconnected and bold ambitions: reinventing productivity and business processes, building the intelligent cloud platform and creating more personal computing. Microsoft aims to continue to enable its customers to thrive in the mobile-first, cloud-first world that characterizes today's technology landscape.
NVIDIA - NVIDIA processors power the digital cockpits and infotainment systems in more than 10 million cars, a figure projected to reach 30 million in just five years. Additionally, NVIDIA DRIVE™ PX 2 is a self-driving car computer that uses deep learning and artificial intelligence to understand its surroundings, which means the more the car drives, the smarter it becomes.
Panasonic - Showcasing innovations for "A Better Life, A Better World", demonstrations include:
"Light ID"-Information, directions and language translations embedded in digital signs and LED lighting, readable on a smartphone;
"OneConnect"-A customizable, personalized, secure in-car communications platform;
"Freeze-ray"-A high-capacity, yet extremely energy-efficient, optical disc-based data storage system for data centers; and,
"CityNOW"-Smart City technologies and solutions being implemented in Denver and other communities around the world.
Pandora - The world's most powerful music discovery platform where artists find their fans and listeners find music they love. Pandora is driven by a single purpose: unleashing the infinite power of music by connecting artists and fans, whether through earbuds, car speakers, live on stage or anywhere fans want to experience it.
Phone2Action - Phone2Action offers a civic engagement platform that connects advocates directly to public officials, allowing them to easily voice their opinions on policy matters, and helps constituents interact with officials through email, patch-through calling and social media.
Qualcomm - For more than 30 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. Demonstrations will include how our technologies are being utilized to make cities smarter and more sustainable, as well as enable the latest in drones, robotics and consumer electronics.
Samsung Electronics America - Samsung Electronics America Inc. (SEA), is a recognized innovation leader in consumer electronics design and technology. A wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEA delivers a range of digital consumer electronics, mobile products and wearables, wireless infrastructure, IT and home appliance products. Samsung is the market leader for HDTVs in the U.S and one of America's fastest growing home appliance brands.
SMARTwheel - SMARTwheel™ develops "proactive technology for safer driving" by providing all vehicles with an innovative steering wheel solution that helps prevent distracted driving and establishes a transformative platform to enhance the driver experience. SMARTwheel Protect, a 2016 CES Innovations Award Honoree, provides a real-tine, in-vehicle coach for new teen drivers.
Snapchat - Snapchat is the world's best mobile storytelling platform. Launched in 2011, more than 100 million daily Snapchatters now view over eight billion videos a day. Snapchat is the best way to talk to your friends in fun, creative ways and watch curated, made-for-mobile content - about what's happening across the world, in your backyard, and from top brands.
Source3 - Source3 is the world's first platform for end-to-end management of intellectual property in user-generated content (UGC). Source3 provides IP recognition, licensing and rights administration services to connect creators, marketplaces and brands and enable monetization of user content across physical and digital products.
Starry - Starry is re-imagining broadband access by developing an ecosystem of products and services designed to simplify and improve your connected life. Utilizing millimeter waves as an alternative to fixed wireline broadband, Starry is deploying the world's first active phased array technology for consumer Internet communications, capable of achieving speeds of up to one gigabit wirelessly to the home.
Toyota - Toyota is exploring "If This, Then That" (IFTTT) technology to allow consumers to create connections across digital devices and services, including their cars. IFTTT allows owners to use their own vehicle data in real-world applications to assist them in creating a seamless connected world.
TransitScreen - TransitScreen is the transportation information provider to smart cities in the U.S. and globally. TransitScreen's real-time transportation information displays help millions of smart citizens save time and make more informed, sustainable mobility choices.
VISA - A global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories to fast, secure and reliable electronic payments. VisaNet can handle more than 65,000 transaction messages a second, with fraud protection for consumers and assured payment for merchants.
Yelp - Helps an average of 162 million monthly unique visitors find great local businesses from dentists and hair stylists to mechanics and physicians. Yelp provides government agencies with access to real-time feedback from citizens.
For a sneak peek of what these exhibitors will bring to The Hill next week, check out the event highlight reel.
Following CES on the Hill, the 12th annual Digital Patriots Dinner is scheduled forWednesday, April 20 and will honor Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rep. Blake Farenthold (R-TX) for their roles in championing technology innovation and supporting a legal and regulatory framework that allows innovation to flourish. CTA will also unveil the results of its second annual Innovation Scorecard, a report evaluating innovation-friendly policies across the country, and presenting an award to Texas Governor Greg Abbott for championing innovation. Proceeds from the Dinner will go to CTA Foundation and Black Girls CODE.
The Digital Patriots Dinner is one of several policy-related events during CTA Tech Week, including CES on the Hill and Lobby Day.
WHEN: CES on the Hill
Tuesday, April 19
6-8 PM, with media preview at 5:30 PM
Rayburn House Office Building Cafeteria (B-357)
Independence Avenue and South Capitol Street
Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, April 20
5:30 PM Cocktail Reception
7 PM Dinner
Marriott Marquis
Washington, D.C.
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