About Us

Devendra Mishra:

CESCA Program Director, Devendra Mishra, over a span of thirty years has built, operated and transformed world-class multi-media manufacturing and distribution businesses world-wide. Prior to 1997 Devendra served as: President and CEO of Multifoods’ billion dollar specialty distribution subsidiary; President of Technicolor’s Worldwide New Media & Distribution; President and COO of LIVE Entertainment, a diversified supplier, wholesaler and retailer of home video and music; Managing Director of VCL-Carolco, a leading home video company in Germany; and was Vice President of the $900 million world-wide manufacturing and distribution operations of RCA/Ariola where he revolutionized distribution for the industry. Since 1997 Devendra is engaged in providing management consulting services to the entertainment, media, Inter-Net and distribution industries world-wide. Currently he is an adjunct professor of Decision Sciences at Pepperdine University and editor of premiere publications.

MESA: Media & Entertainment Service Alliance

The Media & Entertainment Services Alliance (MESA) supports service providers in building efficiencies in the creation, production and distribution of physical and digital media and entertainment. As co-producer of many conferences and meetings, including the acclaimed Supply Chain Academy series for home entertainment, video games and consumer electronics, its mission is to foster end-to-end collaboration among entertainment service providers, their customers and trading partners. For more information visit: www.MESAlliance.org

International CES

With more than four decades of success, the International CES reaches across global markets, connects the industry and enables CE innovations to grow and thrive.The International CES is produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry. CEA represents more than 2,000 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of consumer electronics products. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.

Martin Porter:

Martin has been providing information resources to entertainment technology professionals for more than 25 years. Originally a consumer electronics columnist for Rolling Stone, Premiere and GQ magazines, he has since worked as an industry consultant, editorial director and publisher for over 25 publications in professional audio, video, broadcast, electronic systems, and music. His company, Martin Porter Associates provides consulting services to a range of trade and consumer events including the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Audio Engineering Society (AES), National Systems Contractor Association (NSCA), and the International Recording Media Association (IRMA). He is the founding publisher of Medialine magazine and was a founding producer of Entertainment Media Expo (EMX), and the Surround Music Awards.