IHS Markit to Judge Tech Innovators, Innovations at Global Industry Events Produced by ShowStoppers
July 25 2016 - 10:04AM
Business Wire
Innovation Awards to be announced and presented at ShowStoppers
events at IFA, MWC, CE Week, NAB Show and CES
IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO), a world leader in critical
information, analytics and solutions, today announced it will judge
and host the IHS Markit Innovation Awards at ShowStoppers, the
press and business events that organize news and new products
around the world.
IHS begins the awards with ShowStoppers at IFA, the official
press event at the global tradeshow beginning September 1, 2016 in
Berlin. The awards will continue with ShowStoppers events at Mobile
World Congress (MWC), NAB Show, CE Week and the Consumer
Electronics Show (CES).
“We are very pleased to support leadership, ingenuity, and
innovation in front of the most influential audience of key
decision makers from around the world who attend and follow
Showstoppers events,” said Ian Weightman, vice president of
research and operations, IHS Markit. “These awards are designed to
help technology companies promote their most innovative products
throughout the year to their backers, partners, retailers,
affiliates and consumers.”
IHS Markit Innovation Awards showcase the most innovative
products in the following technology categories:
- Apps, platforms and ecosystems
- Audio technology
- Discoveries
- Design and style
- Green technology and energy
- Health, fitness and wearables
- Robotics and drones
- Smart home and appliances
- Video displays and devices
- Virtual and augmented reality
Judges for the awards are drawn from technology industry
research analysts at IHS Markit who cover the gamut of technology
sectors related to each Showstoppers event. These analysts will
judge the awards at the IFA conference in Berlin:
- Ben Keen, vice president, consumer,
media, telecoms and displays;
- Tom Morrod, senior director, consumer
electronics;
- Piers Harding-Rolls, director,
games;
- Paul Gray, principal analyst, consumer
devices;
- Dinesh Kithany, principal analyst, home
appliances;
- Alastair Hayfield, senior director,
automotive technology;
- Ken Park, senior analyst, consumer
devices
“ShowStoppers events around the world are where companies break
new ground in technologies for work, home and play,” said Dave
Leon, partner, ShowStoppers. “It is exciting to have the
world-renowned analysts at IHS Markit debate and recognize the new
gear, gadgets, tools, apps, and devices from startups and global
industry leaders that are driving digital innovations for consumers
and business users.”
Exhibitors may submit up to three candidate products,
technologies, or services for IHS Markit Innovation awards. IHS
Markit and ShowStoppers have agreed to an embargo on any
announcements that should not be made public prior to the awards.
For more detailed information, visit
http://awards.showstoppers.com/
About IHS Markit
(www.ihsmarkit.com)
IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO) is a world leader in critical
information, analytics and solutions for the major industries and
markets that drive economies worldwide. The company delivers
next-generation information, analytics and solutions to customers
in business, finance and government, improving their operational
efficiency and providing deep insights that lead to well-informed,
confident decisions. IHS Markit has more than 50,000 key business
and government customers, including 80 percent of the Fortune
Global 500 and the world’s leading financial institutions.
Headquartered in London, IHS Markit is committed to sustainable,
profitable growth.
About Showstoppers
Now in its 23rd year, ShowStoppers is the global leader in
producing press and business events spanning the US, Europe and
Asia. Each event organizes product introductions, sneak previews
and demonstrations for selected journalists, bloggers, industry and
financial analysts, venture capitalists and business executives.
Industry leaders, innovators and startups exhibit to help generate
news coverage and product reviews, make new connections, promote
brand, and open new markets. ShowStoppers produces events at CES
and Mobile World Congress, among others; the official press events
at IFA and NAB; and partners with CES, CE Week and CTIA.
IHS Markit is a registered trademark of IHS Markit Ltd.
ShowStoppers is a registered trademark of LL&J LLC. All other
company and product names may be trademarks of their respective
owners © 2016 IHS Markit Ltd. All rights reserved.
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