Intel’s José Avalos to Keynote at Digital Signage Expo 2014
Atlanta – Digital Signage Expo (DSE), the world’s largest International Tradeshow and Educational Conference dedicated to digital signage, interactive technology and digital out-of-home networks (DOOH), announced today that it has scheduled Intel’s José Avalos, Retail & Digital Signage Worldwide Director, Embedded & Computing Division, to keynote at DSE 2014 on Wednesday, February 12 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas.
In his address titled, “Digital Signage Futurecasting: Insights & Predictions,” Avalos will talk about trends and challenges facing those operating in this space as well as take a pragmatic look at the industry today and then project that picture 5, 10 and 20 years ahead using insights developed in Intel's internal Digital Signage Futurecasting project — a process that combines social science, technical research, statistical data, global interviews and even a little science fiction to model a realistic, fact-based vision of where we are headed, and the technologies and capabilities we will need to be successful.
Avalos and his team have collaborated closely with leading brands on many of the breakthrough initiatives in digital signage pointing the way to the industry's future — the Future of Retail with WPP, the Future of Play with the Lego Group, interactive in-store digital shopping with Adidas, and intelligent dispensing with Kraft and Costa Coffee, to mention a few — and in his keynote he will share his insights on what’s been learned from those engagements.
Richard Lebovitz, Editorial and Education Director of ExpoNation LLC, which produces DSE said, “Attendees will appreciate that José Avalos is a highly respected digital signage veteran whose experience, anecdotal insights and long view of our industry’s future will ensure a rich learning experience.” He added, “Moreover, the Futurecasting research he's in a position to share is unique to our industry and is sure to be thought-provoking and eye-opening.”
Mark your calendar now: Digital Signage Expo® 2014, co-located with the Interactive Technology Expo and Digital Content Show, is scheduled for February 11-13, 2014, with access to the Exhibit Hall February 12 & 13 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas. To reserve exhibit space contact Jeanne Phillips, (770) 817-5903. Or, for more information, visit www.digitalsignageexpo.net. You can follow DSE on Twitter at DSExpo, or for all DSE 2014 updates, use #dse2014. For year-round news and information on digital signage, visit DSE’s new Digital Signage Connection web portal at www.digitalsignageconnection.com.
About José Avalos
José Avalos is the visual retail worldwide director for Intel Corp. in the Intelligent Systems Group. In this role, he and his organization are responsible for delivering Intel’s solutions for digital signage, interactive kiosks, intelligent vending and dispensing, intelligent shelving and interactive white-board platforms. Additionally, his organization is responsible for the Intel Retail Client Manager content management and Intel AIM Suite anonymous viewer analytics software services. Avalos believes that these visual retail and digital signage platforms and services will lead to extraordinary retail experiences that in turn will help consumers dream, explore and connect with institutions, brands and retailers.
About Digital Signage Expo
Digital Signage Expo, held at the Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, USA, is the world’s largest and longest running conference and trade show exclusively dedicated to the digital signage, interactive technology and digital-out-of-home (DOOH) industries. Launched in 2004, DSE was the first event dedicated to the digital signage market and has been a significant contributor to the growth of this fast-paced industry. Professional end user attendance represents decision-makers from key industry categories such as retail, restaurant, healthcare, education, hospitality and transportation, as well as other key stakeholders, including advertising executives, brand marketers and systems integrators.
Over 200 exhibitors feature technology and services including hardware, software, network, delivery and content from around the globe. DSE also offers the largest and most diversified digital signage and digital out-of-home educational program anywhere in the world, with more than 100 educators and the largest variety of educational opportunities, including a live installation tour and structured curriculum leading to professional re-certification in seven educational tracks. The 2014 program will be comprised of 11 pre- and post-show educational events, 28 general conference seminars, as well as 60 targeted Industry Vertical Discussion Groups and 14 free presentations staged in on-floor theaters.
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