FCC’s Genachowski Set to Speak at January CES

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has announced that FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski will be a featured speaker at the organization’s 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next January.

“Chairman Genachowski is an entrepreneur who understands the importance of technology and innovation for our country,” said Gary Shapiro, the CEA’s president CEO. “The FCC is actively engaged on several fronts to bring broadband and emerging technologies to all Americans. We are thrilled to welcome the Chairman to the International CES and to give CES attendees this unique opportunity to hear his candid views on the many crucial tech policy issues facing our industry.”

Plans have been made for Genachowski to join Shapiro for a one-on-one discussion about issues of interest to all segments of the technology in a session scheduled for January 8.