Bill Gates Keynote

Jan. 8, 2007

As a first-time CES attendee there are a lot of events to look forward to. But there is no singular event that excites me most than attending Bill Gates' keynote.

Christine Hintze

The 2007 CES marks the last time that Bill Gates will make an opening keynote, as the head of Microsoft, that is.

Bill Gates returns to CES for his ninth pre-show keynote address. Under Gates' leadership, Microsoft has continually advanced and improved software technology. With the full attention of the consumer technology world, Gates has previously used the International CES to preview products and technology on the horizon for consumers. Microsoft's previous product debuts at CES include consumer technologies such as the Xbox, Tablet PC and eBook.

About the Author

Christine Hintze

Christine Hintze is the associate editor with Electronic Design, where she is also responsible for maintaining content on the publication's Web site, electronicdesign.com. Christine also covers consumer electronics, with an emphasis on wireless and communications technologies.