What is CES 2014? Keynotes From The Leading Tech Industry Executives And What Else To Look Forward To From This Year's Schedule

Now that the new year is upon us, it's time to be out with the old and in with the new. No other industry understands that sentiment quite like the technology industry, which is already getting ready to show the world what it can do in the future. The International CES conference is just a few days away and the tech community is already buzzing with expectations and wish lists for what the public can expect from the world of technology in the New Year.

"The International CES is the world's gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. Held in Las Vegas every year, it has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for more than 40 years - the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace," the event's page reads.

"CES showcases more than 3,200 exhibitors, including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more; a conference program with more than 300 sessions; and more than 152,000 attendees from more than 150 countries."

The event kicks off on Jan. 7 and goes until Jan. 10. It will feature keynote addresses from chief executives from big-name tech companies like Intel, Audi AG, Consumer Electronics Association, Sony Corporation, YAHOO! And CISCO. Other big names include Twitter CEO Dick Costolo, Facebook vice president Carolyn Everson and AT&T's Sr. executive vice president John Donovan.

The full schedule for the event can be found HERE at the International CES website. It will likely be the stage for a lot of innovative ideas and technologies but anyone expecting a major product announcement at the conference will likely be disappointed. Anything major from the likes of Apple, Samsung or Google is typically given its very own company-sponsored event all its own.

Check out what's on the schedule for this year's show and tell us what you're most excited to see from 2014's CES conference. Then come back here and comment and share your thoughts with us below.