Microsoft chief will again usher in electronics expo

By Chris SierotyLAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

July 8, 2011 - 1:01 am

Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer will again be the opening act when the International Consumer Electronics Show returns to Las Vegas.

The Consumer Electronics Association said Thursday that Ballmer will be giving the keynote address at The Venetian on Jan. 9, the night before the show officially opens.

"We are please to welcome Microsoft back to the CES keynote stage," said CEA President Gary Shapiro in a statement. "From mobile to desktop to gaming and beyond, Microsoft has a significant impact on all aspects of the consumer technology industry."

Ballmer has delivered the CES keynote four times.

Contact reporter Chris Sieroty at csieroty@reviewjournal.com or 702-477-3893.

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