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Conference Session

CTA Foundation Pitch Competition presented by Next50

Wednesday, January 7
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join the competition featuring breakthrough tech helping older adults live independently at home. Companies pitch live to industry leaders, investors, media and you!
Conference Track Startup Stage
All CES conference sessions are seated on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Speakers

  • Melissa Andresko

    Melissa Andresko

    Chief Brand Ambassador, Lutron

    Moderator

  • Amanda Black

    Amanda Black

    Investor, Advisor & Board Member

  • Wendi Burkhardt

    Wendi Burkhardt

    Board Trustee, Next50 Foundation

  • Steve Ewell

    Steve Ewell

    Executive Director, Consumer Technology Association Foundation

  • Lex Gillette

    Lex Gillette

    President, Trusted Voice Inc

  • Theresa Reno-Weber

    Theresa Reno-Weber

    CEO, GoodMaps Inc

  • Rebecca Rosenberg

    Rebecca Rosenberg

    CEO, ReBokeh Vision Technologies

  • Dave Spector

    Dave Spector

    CEO/Cofounder, Nanotrace & Angel Investor

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