CES Tech Talk

Not only are our homes becoming energy efficient; they are also easier than ever for us to use. Our guests dive into how 5G, AI, voice activation and more are helping manufacturers develop the tech that is powering our homes. GUESTS: • Matt Swatsky, Vice President-Residential Mid-Market Business, Lutron • Chris Turkstra, Director of Product Management for Google Assistant, Google

One of the most exciting sectors of the artificial intelligence industry is robotics. Discussing the future for robotics and how it will improve our lives, we talk to a new company and an established organization about what to expect for the robotic industry, particularly applications in our homes. GUESTS: • Steve Ewell, Executive Director, CTA Foundation • Andy Miller, SVP of Innovation and Product Development, AARP • Jill Nguyen, Head of Partnerships and Growth, OhmniLabs

Hear from two CEOs in the tech space about how they are using their diverse backgrounds to shape and improve the industry. Carolyn Rodz of Alice talks about how her company democratizes opportunities for entrepreneurs, and Elizabeth Vilchis discusses how her engineering background and startup experience helped her create latinoTech. Guest Host: Tiffany Moore, Senior Vice President, Political & Industry Affairs, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™

C Space is a destination at CES for all disruptive trends that are changing the future of entertainment. This week we focus on a section that is critical to how we view content: streaming. Our guests include a pioneer in the streaming music sector and a new disruptor in video streaming. Guests: • Jeff Shultz, Chief Business Officer, Pluto TV • Alex White, Head of Next Big Sound and Curation Programming, Pandora

Guests from Intel and the Smart Cities Council dive deep into how smart cities from 5G to AI - can help improve our lives. GUESTS: Sameer Sharma, Global General Manager IoT (New Markets, Sart Cities, Intelligent Transportation and Jason Nelson, Executive Director, Partnership Engagement at Smart Cities Council

CES is where you will find the intersection of professional athletes and sports technology. Our two guests, the partner and CEO of HYPE Sports Innovation and a professor of sports management from George Washington University, talk about eSports, immersive fan experiences, the quantified athlete, technology for sports venues and more. GUESTS: • Dr. Lisa Neirotti, Professor of Sports Management, George Washington University • Dr. Ilan Hadar, Partner and CEO, HYPE Sports Innovation

Did you know that companies adopting AI technology report higher profit margins? Top brands talk about their AI initiatives, from biometrics to predicative analytics to transportation. We also talk about how consumers are getting familiar with AI (hint: smart speakers play a role). Guests: • Michelle Boockoff-Bajdek, CMO, IBM Watson AI • Julie Choi, Global Head, Intel AI Marketing • Amish Parashar, Partner & Director of Strategic Business Development, Yamaha Motor Ventures & Laboratory Silicon Valley,

Sponsored by Bell Bonus episode! Learn what you get when you add up self-driving vehicles, drones and the sharing economy. Guests: Michael Thacker, EVP of Technology and Innovation, Bell Mark Moore, Engineering Director of Aviation, Uber Jean-Baptiste Jarin, Safran Helicopter Engines Vice President, Hybrid Propulsion System Program

Small businesses have a growing need for skilled tech workers. What are these companies' expectations for workers? What skills should employees have for the centuries ahead? Guests from two of the county’s biggest employers answer these questions and more. Guests: •Kelli Jordan, Talent Leader, New Collar Initiatives, IBM •Sean Thurman, Director of Global Public Policy, Walmart •Jennifer Taylor, Vice President, US Jobs, Consumer Technology Association

Two companies have great advice for entrepreneurs: The first is a Fortune 500 company, Arrow Electronics, and we learn what they are looking for in startups and how they are supporting the ones they meet at CES. The second is a major funding company, Indiegogo, who talks about what they are excited to see from the entrepreneurs at Eureka Park. Guests: •Matt Anderson, Chief Digital Officer & President, Arrow Electronics •John Vaskis, Vice President of Sales, Indiegogo

Tired of driving your own car? Want to know when self-driving vehicles will actually be available? This week we talk to two experts in the autonomous vehicle industry about everything from the policies being created for the cars to the technology being created to go in the cars. Guests: • Kim Hart, Managing Editor, Axios • Sherif Marakby, President and CEO, Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC

Hear from two experts in the resilience field as they discuss the ways that cities and corporations can use new technology to prepare for a safer world. Guests: •Carmichael Roberts, Entrepreneur, Founder and Managing Partner, Material Impact •Nichole Jordan, National Managing Partner of Markets, Clients & Industry, Grant Thornton LLP

Data, metrics, transparency, blockchain, AI — all of these and more are trends technology is bringing to the ad world. This week, tune in to hear from the tech editor at Ad Week and the CEO of a company on the cutting edge of all of these trends. Guests: • Anda Gansca, CEO and Cofounder, Knotch • Josh Sternberg, Tech Editor, Ad Week

Steve Koenig of CTA and Dr. Derek Peterson of Boingo Wireless dive into all the ways 5G is going to affect our lives, both from a business and consumer perspective.

Dr. David Rhew of Samsung and Matthew Stoudt of appliedVR discuss the ways that digital health is evolving and leading to better health outcomes for consumers and doctors. GUESTS Guest Host: Kinsey Fabrizio, Sr. Director, Member Engagement, CTA David Rhew, M.D., Chief Medical Officer & VP and GM Enterprise (B2B), Samsung Matthew Stoudt, CEO, appliedVR