Sony CEO Kaz Hirai set to deliver 2014 CES keynote

Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai will deliver a keynote address at the 2014 International Consumer Electronic Show (CES), organizers revealed today.

CES will run Jan. 7-10 in Las Vegas, and Hirai’s keynote is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. PT on Tuesday, January 7, in The Venetian’s Palazzo Ballroom.

“Sony is a global brand synonymous with innovation and cutting-edge technology,” said Consumer Electronics Association CEO Gary Shapiro. “There is no better way to kick off the world’s greatest innovation event than a keynote from one of the leading brands in the industry, bringing content and technology together to transform the way we live, work and play. We are thrilled to welcome Kaz Hirai to the 2014 CES keynote stage and are excited to hear his insight surrounding the next generation of consumer technology.”

Hirai’s keynote is part of the CES Tech Titans keynote series, where, according to organizers, “CEOs from the most powerful companies in technology present their vision for revolutions in products, services and networks that will shape the next wave of innovation.” Other keynote speakers will include Intel CEO Brian Krzanich and Audi CEO Rupert Stadler.