Digital Patriots!

We went to the Mayflower for CEAs Digital Patriots Dinner Wednesday, honoring those who champion innovation. We snapped CEA prez Gary Shapiro, who recently released his book Ninja Innovation, Samsung EVP David Steel, and authorShelly Palmer, whose card reads helping you succeed in a connected world--which means getting rid of analog and going digital.

The 300-person dinner is part of CES on the Hill, which introduces Congress to the coolest new technology. Former Congressman and CEA prez Pete McCloskey spent years building CEA and is now putting that energy into his non-profit Study Buddy. Hes with CEAs Jenni Moyer and her husband, also CEA, Kerry Moyer.

Panasonic VP Peter Fannon and North America CEO Joe Taylor with Rep. Greg Walden during cocktails.

Caitlin Byrnes, Merjan Bubernack, and Erica Moody contributed to this issue.

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