Digital Life's Shelly Palmer Returns to Keynote at Digital Signage Expo 2011

ATLANTA, Jan. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Signage Expo® (DSE), the world's largest International Tradeshow and Conference dedicated to digital signage, interactive technology and digital out-of-home networks (DOOH), today announced that Shelly Palmer is returning by popular demand to keynote at DSE 2011 on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, in Las Vegas.

In his address titled, "DOOH Disrupted: Paths to a Connected Future," Palmer will talk about the nature of digital network communication, the ability of technology to empower consumers and the potential growth areas for the digital out-of-home (DOOH) industry.

After attendees heard Palmer, host of "Digital Life with Shelly Palmer" speak at the premier DSE Digital Out-of-Home Advertising Summit in 2010, they said:

• "Shelly Palmer is terrific!" – Pat Hellberg, Preset Group
• "Shelly Palmer was insightful as always." – Drew Bernstein, American Digital Signage
• "I enjoyed the candor and insight from Shelly Palmer." – John Miller, Lamar Advertising

Palmer's weekly half-hour television show features the top stories in technology, offers advice about the latest hardware and software targeted to top tier business people and consumers who live and work in an increasingly digital world. Palmer also hosts "MediaBytes" a daily news show that features insightful commentary and a unique insider's take on the biggest stories in technology, media & entertainment. Palmer is also Managing Director of Advanced Media Ventures Group, LLC, an industry-leading advisory and business development firm and President of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, NY.

Chris Gibbs, President of ExpoNation LLC, which produces DSE said, "Shelly Palmer is a highly respected, engaging and knowledgeable digital industry commentator. He has a large national following and he was a very popular part of our 2010 program. We are very excited that he will be with us at DSE again this February to share his insights on how digital signage and interactive technologies are transforming business and consumer lifestyles."

Mark your calendars now: Digital Signage Expo® 2011, co-located with the Interactive Technology Expo, Out-of-Home Network Show, and Digital Content Show, is scheduled for Feb. 22-25, 2011, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas. To reserve exhibit space on sale now or to attend, contact Chris Gibbs, (770) 649-0300 Ext 17. Or, for more information, visit www.digitalsignageexpo.net. You can follow DSE on Twitter at DSExpo, or for all DSE 2011 updates, use #dse2011.

About Digital Signage Expo

Digital Signage Expo held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, USA, is the world's largest and longest running conference and trade show exclusively dedicated to the digital signage, interactive technology and digital-out-of-home (DOOH) industries. Launched in 2004, DSE was the first event dedicated to the digital signage market and has been a significant contributor to the growth of this fast-paced industry. Professional (end user) attendance represents decision-makers from key industry categories such as:  retail, hospitality, transportation, financial, advertising, brand marketing, systems integration, public spaces and exhibitor personnel.  

More than 180 exhibitors feature technology and solutions including hardware, software, network, delivery and content providers from around the globe. DSE also offers the largest and most diversified digital signage and digital out-of-home educational program anywhere in the world, with more than 150 educators and 100 education opportunities, including a live installation tour and structured curriculum leading to professional re-certification in nine educational tracks. The program is comprised of more than 50 seminars, 36 targeted round-table discussions and numerous free presentations staged in two on-floor theaters.

SOURCE Digital Signage Expo 2011