The Future of Innovation and Consumer Electronics

Gary Shapiro,  President and CEO, Consumer Electronics Association; Author, The Comeback: How Innovation Will Restore the American Dream

In conversation with Richard Watson, Co-founder and Partner, Essential

From broadband spectrum to HDTV, from gaming to Hollywood and social media, innovation is happening through industry, entrepreneurs and technology advances. How is consumer electronics driving innovation in the U.S. and abroad?  What lessons can be learned from the electronics industry that can be applied to other segments of the U.S. comeback? Come hear from the head of an organization that represents 2,000 technology companies and produces the International CES Conference.

MLF: Business & Leadership
Location: SF Club Office
Time:  5:30 p.m. networking reception, 6 p.m. program
Cost: $20 standard, $8 members, students free (with valid ID)
Program Organizer: Kevin O’Malley