Published: June 16, 2010
Second Annual NY Tech Start-Up Contest Coming to CEA Line Shows
ARLINGTON, Va. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - The NY Tech Meet Up has announced the top five finalists for the "NY
Tech Start-Up Classic," a technology event featuring product
demonstrations and presentations of the most dynamic, cutting-edge
technology by New York start-up companies. The five finalists will
unveil their products before a live audience on Wednesday, June 23 at
1:00 p.m., at the CEA Line Shows and Digital Downtown Conference,
scheduled June 22-23, 2010 at 7 West 34th Street in New York
City.
The winner of the NY Tech Start-Up Classic will receive free exhibition
space at the upcoming 2011 International CES, the world's largest
consumer technology tradeshow, to be held in Las Vegas January 6-9.
The NY Tech Start-Up Classic finalists are:
The finalists will have their products judged by a panel of technology
experts including Jeffrey A. Stewart, serial entrepreneur and founder of
Mimeo.com; Dan Frommer, Managing Editor of Silicon Alley Insider; and
Thatcher Bell, Principal at DFJ Gotham. Nate Westheimer, EVP Product &
Technology and Co-founder of AnyClip, and Organizer of the NY Tech
Meetup will host the shoot-out.
For CEA Line Shows registration and a full conference schedule,
including consumer media briefings and exhibit tours, visit www.cealineshows.com.
For conference updates and announcements, follow the 2010 CEA Line Shows
on Twitter via @CEAfeed and use the hashtag #lineshows.
About the CEA Line Shows and Digital Downtown Conference
These events are being organized in association with CEA, the
producer of the International CES, along with Martin Porter
Associates and Consumer Technology Publishing Group/NAPCO, publisher of
Dealerscope, Custom Retailer and E-Gear Magazines.
About CEA
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade
association promoting growth in the $165 billion U.S. consumer
electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of
CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research,
technical training and education, industry promotion, standards
development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships.
CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - The Global Stage
for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA's industry
services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org.
About NY Tech Meetup
Founded in 2004 by Meetup.com founder Scott Heiferman, the NY Tech
Meetup has over 14,000 members, representing professionals from all
parts of the New York technology community. NYTM centers around its
monthly events, where members gather to watch emerging companies demo
new ideas, hear leading-edge thinking on technology topics, and build
their networks to develop their businesses. NYTM has been integral in
the birth of New York's new Silicon Alley, with nearly every notable new
company, including Foursquare, Kickstarter, and Tumblr, making their
debut at a NYTM demo. NYTM is a not-for-profit, community-led
organization. Its Executive Director is Nate Westheimer and Chair of the
Board is Andrew Rasiej.
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)
Tara Dunion
703-907-7419
tdunion@CE.org
CEALineShows.com
or
social4media
Jayme
Schwartz
732-567-8730
Cell: 908-692-2254
jayme@social4media.com
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