'Reinventing Traffic, Commuting and Safety in the Era of the Connected Car'

Third-Annual Connected Car Conference Returns to CE Week on June 23 in NYC

Featuring Vehicle and Technology Demonstrations from Buick, Google, Maserati, Pioneer, QNX and Scion

NEW YORK --June 11, 2015: The C3 Group will host its third annual Connected Car Conference (C3) at CE Week, showcasing the trends and technologies that are driving innovation in automotive and transportation, and featuring interactive panel discussions. With a special program emphasis on unique, urban issues of traffic, commuting and safety, The Connected Car Conference will take place on Tuesday, June 23, in New York City at the Metropolitan Pavilion, located at 125 West 18th Street in Manhattan.

This year’s event includes an opening connected car vehicle and technology demonstration involving Buick, Pioneer and Scion, who will be displaying the latest integration of in-vehicle connectivity options featuring Google Android and other technology platforms. Plus the new Maserati Quattroporte equipped with the QNX connected technology platform will be on display with the latest in rear view and side view camera technology.

Participating companies in The Connected Car Conference program include AAA, Buick, Google, Hyundai Ventures, Ibiquity, INRIX, Intelligent Car Coalition, Jaguar/Land Rover, Leidos, Nuance, NXP, Pandora, Pioneer Electronics, Scion and QNX.

Thought leaders from automotive, technology, policy and research will discuss a variety of topics in interactive panel sessions, including:

Using Tech to Protect and Serve Urban Commuters and Improving the Driving Experience in the New York Metropolitan Area

Big Data vs. Bad Traffic: Beating Gridlock with Technology

Tackling Connected Car Security and Privacy Concerns

**Members of the press can register for free at Connected Car Conference. Media who register for C3 will have access to all CE Week events, including CE Week Exhibits and Conferences, June 24-25.

CE Week Exhibits and Conferences will bring together major brands, innovators and startups to introduce their products to top media, analysts and technology thought leaders. With more than 100 participating companies, CE Week Exhibits and Conferences is the headquarter event and is scheduled for June 24-25 at the Metropolitan Pavilion and Altman Building. This event is part of CE Week, the consumer electronics industry’s weeklong, citywide event which runs June 23-25 in New York City.

C3 EVENT SUMMARY:

WHAT: C3 Group Connected Car Conference in New York City

DATE: Tuesday, June 23, 2015

TIME: Registration opens at 12:00pm ET; Preconference technology demonstrations by Buick, Google, Pioneer, QNX and Scion at 1:00pm ET; Full Program: 2:00pm – 5:30pm + reception.

LOCATION: The Metropolitan Pavilion, located at 125 West 18th Street in Manhattan.

CONTACT: Christopher Barker, C3 Group - (480) 737-2907 / chris.barker@cthreegroup.com