IHS Markit to Judge Innovation Awards at ShowStoppers at CES 2019
“We are honored to have once again been chosen to review the
companies and products on view at ShowStoppers at CES”
LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IHS
Markit (Nasdaq: INFO), a world leader in critical information,
analytics and solutions, will again host and judge the Innovation Awards
at ShowStoppers at the media reception at the Consumer Electronics Show
(CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year’s ShowStoppers at CES will take
place on January 8, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Lafite Ballroom
in the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas.
“We are honored to have once again been chosen to review the companies
and products on view at ShowStoppers at CES,” said Ian
Weightman, senior vice president, IHS Markit. “These awards
highlight the latest products to hit the market, allowing technology
companies to exhibit their ingenuity and innovation to consumer and
business users and key journalists converging on CES from around the
world.”
IHS Markit Innovation Awards showcase the most innovative products in
the following technology categories:
- Automotive
- Augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and gaming
- Fitness, wearables and health Devices
- Home audio
- Mobile accessories
- Mobile computing
- Personal entertainment
- Robotics and drones
- Smart home and appliances
- Video displays and devices
Judges for the awards are industry research analysts at IHS Markit who
cover the gamut of technology sectors related to each ShowStoppers event:
-
Francis Sideco, vice president, technology, analytics and performance
benchmarking - Ian Weightman, senior vice president, technology
- Jae Shin, senior director, displays research and product management
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Jeff Lin, research and analysis associate director, tablet and
notebook PCs, desktop monitors, TVs -
Mark Boyadjis, principal analyst and manager of automotive user
experience - Matt Gnyp, vice president, technology
-
Paul Gagnon, research and analysis executive director, TV, consumer
electronics and devices - Randy Lawson, subject matter expert, semiconductor industry
-
Bing Zhang, research and analysis director, TV, consumer electronics
and devices - Yogita Kanesin, senior analyst, IoT connectivity
“ShowStoppers is where startups and global industry leaders alike
demonstrate and introduce exciting technologies and products aimed at
today’s diverse and changing lifestyles,” said Dave Leon, partner,
ShowStoppers. “We’re delighted to once again have the world-class
experts at IHS Markit weigh in on the major new products and services
that are changing the face of the technology industry.”
Exhibitors may submit up to three candidate products, technologies or
services for IHS Markit Innovation Awards. IHS Markit and ShowStoppers
have agreed to an embargo on any announcements that should not be made
public prior to the awards. For more detailed information, visit http://awards.showstoppers.com/.
To set up an interview with any of the analyst judges, please contact
Lee Graham at lee.graham@ihsmarkit.com.
About ShowStoppers
Now in its 25th year, ShowStoppers is
the global leader in producing press and business events spanning the
US, Europe and Asia. Each event organizes product introductions, sneak
previews and demonstrations for selected journalists, bloggers, industry
and financial analysts, venture capitalists and business executives.
Industry leaders, innovators and startups exhibit to generate news
coverage and product reviews, make new connections, promote brand and
open new markets. ShowStoppers produces events at CES, Mobile World
Congress and Mobile World Congress Americas, among others; the official
press events at CE Week, IFA, and NAB; and partners with CES and CE Week.
ShowStoppers is a registered trademark of LLJ LLC. All other
trademarks are acknowledged.
About IHS Markit (www.ihsmarkit.com)
IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO) is a world leader in critical information,
analytics and solutions for the major industries and markets that drive
economies worldwide. The company delivers next-generation information,
analytics and solutions to customers in business, finance and
government, improving their operational efficiency and providing deep
insights that lead to well-informed, confident decisions. IHS Markit has
more than 50,000 business and government customers, including 80 percent
of the Fortune Global 500 and the world’s leading financial
institutions. Headquartered in London, IHS Markit is committed to
sustainable, profitable growth.
IHS Markit is a registered trademark of IHS Markit Ltd. and/or its
affiliates. All other company and product names may be trademarks of
their respective owners © 2018 IHS Markit Ltd. All rights reserved.
Contacts
IHS Markit
Lee Graham
+1 917 806 7902
lee.graham@ihsmarkit.com
or
Press
Team
+1 303 305 8021
press@ihsmarkit.com
or
Steve
Leon
Showstoppers
+1 310-936-8530
sl@showstoppers.com
