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Audi China President Thomas Owsianski to Keynote at CES Asia 2019

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The Consumer
Technology Association (CTA)TM today announced that
Thomas Owsianski, president of Audi China, will deliver a keynote
address at the upcoming CES
Asia 2019. Now in its fifth year, CES Asia will run June 11-13, 2019
at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Shanghai, China.

Thomas Owsianski’s keynote is scheduled for 4 PM, Tuesday, June 11,
where he will unveil Audi’s vision in transforming mobility from a
driving experience to a digital adventure. Mr. Owsianski joined the top
management team of Audi China in August 2018 and was named President in
October 2018.

“Audi has been at the forefront of driving global transformation in the
automotive industry through their breakthrough advancements in
technology,” said Karen Chupka, executive vice president, CES.
“Innovation has revolutionized the transportation experience, and we
welcome Mr. Owsianski to the CES Asia stage to share Audi’s vision for
the future of global mobility.”

Throughout Asia and beyond, technology is improving the transportation
experience, making roads safer, enabling greater accessibility, creating
job opportunities and allowing for greater productivity. CES Asia 2019
will feature the latest in transportation technology, doubling its
footprint on the show floor and introducing a new hall with the latest
concept cars and connected vehicles, from autonomous level 4 and level 5
to all-electric.

Mr. Owsianski joins top executives from Huawei and Hyundai as confirmed
CES Asia keynote speakers. Additional industry thought leaders will be
added to the keynote stage in the coming weeks. All CES Asia keynotes
will take place at the Kerry Hotel in Shanghai Ballrooms 2-3.

CES Asia 2019 marks the fifth anniversary of one of Asia’s fastest
growing tech events. CES Asia is the only event in Asia that brings
together the entire tech ecosystem to build brands, forge partnerships
and celebrate the best in consumer tech in Asia. The show will focus on
the latest innovation in transportation tech, AI, 5G and startups from
around the world, featuring more than 550 exhibiting companies,
including more than 115 startups. Visit CESAsia.com
for more information or to register.

WeChat registration for CES Asia 2019 is now available. Follow us on
WeChat (ID: CESAsia_II) to register.

Note to Editors:

High-definition video b-roll is available for easy download on CESbroll.com.
Visit the
CES Asia photo gallery for the latest pictures from CES Asia
2018. Journalists traveling from outside of China will require a J-1
or J-2 visa. For questions about exhibiting at CES Asia,
contact Brian Moon at bmoon@CTA.tech
or +1 703-907-4351.

About CES Asia:

Owned and produced by the International CES (Shanghai) Exhibition Co.
Ltd. and co-produced by Shanghai Intex Exhibition Co., Ltd (Shanghai
Intex), CES Asia is the premier event for the consumer technology
industry, showcasing the full breadth and depth of the innovation
value-chain in the Asian marketplace. Key global businesses come to this
event to grow and reinforce their brand by showcasing the latest
products and technologies to consumer tech industry executives, foreign
buyers and international media. Attendees have exclusive access to some
of the largest brands from China and around the world, while celebrating
the innovation that defines the consumer technology sector.

About International CES (Shanghai) Exhibition Co. Ltd. and CTA:

International CES (Shanghai) Exhibition Co. Ltd. is a wholly
foreign-owned enterprise by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), a
trade association representing the $398 billion U.S. consumer technology
industry, which supports more than 18 million U.S. jobs. More than 2,200
companies – 80 percent are small businesses and startups; others are
among the world’s best known brands – enjoy the benefits of CTA
membership including policy advocacy, market research, technical
education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering
of business and strategic relationships. CTA also owns and produces CES®
– the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of
consumer technologies. Profits from CES are reinvested into CTA’s
industry services.

About Shanghai Intex:

Taken independent in July 2016, Shanghai Intex Exhibition (Co., Ltd.)
was originally founded in 1995 as the pioneering exhibition organizing
business of Intex Shanghai, the first joint venture venue management
business in Shanghai. Shanghai Intex is jointly overseen by the China
Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Shanghai and
PNO Exhibitions, giving it the perfect combination of domestic and
international resources. Over the last 20 years, Shanghai Intex has
organized more than 100 tradeshows and over 1000 conferences, with a sum
total show space in excess of 2 million square meters. Shanghai Intex
runs a number of internationally renowned exhibitions covering the music
industry, healthcare, lifestyle, advanced manufacturing, public
transportation, floriculture, consumer electronics, technology and more.

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