January 4-10 agenda: The International Consumer Electronics Show opens in Las Vegas

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Week's selection: the highest tower in the world opens in Dubai, New Delhi organizes its annual auto show, Las Vegas hosts the biggest consumer technology trade show in the world and Sydney's festival kicks off, among other events.

Burj Dubai opens
January 4
Dubai, UAE

While its panoramic viewing platform has been open since early December, the world's new tallest building will fully open January 4. Armani's first hotel, located at the tower, will also be ready for occupancy that day.

http://www.burjdubai.com

10th New Delhi Auto Show
January 5-11
New Delhi, India

The biennial New Delhi Auto Show will draw nearly 1.8 million visitors to the subcontinent's premier motor exhibition. More than 2,100 exhibitors from 25 countries will showcase their wares as they vie for a niche in one of the largest underdeveloped car markets in the world. Two of the key unveilings at the biennial show will be Toyota's brand new small car dedicated to the Indian market as well as the debut of the Prius on the subcontinent.

www.autoexpo.in

Android mobile phone press conference
January 5
Mountain View, California, USA

Google invited reporters to attend an "Android press gathering" on January
5 at the company's Mountain View, California, headquarters, amidst rumors that it is for a possible new product announcement - the launch of a Google-branded phone. The first Android-powered phone was launched a year ago.

CES
January 7 - 10
Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, USA

The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world's largest consumer technology trade show. It is a highlight on most technology-minded people's calendar because it welcomes numerous high-profile technology companies and is the launch-place for many groundbreaking new gadgets and high-tech products. In 2010 the show will focus on green technology, with more than 30 exhibitors coming to the event to demonstrate environmentally friendly product concepts. Mobile Applications will also feature en masse at the event as analysts are predicting Apps to be one of the hottest global technology trends for 2010.

http://www.cesweb.org/

Fashion Rio
January 8-13
Rio/Brazil

Brazil is gearing up for one of the most important events on the country's yearly fashion calendar. Especially after the spectacular Fashion Rocks showcase in October, Rio de Janeiro is ready to prove to the world that Brazil can not only produce beautiful models but also beautiful designs. A schedule of fashion shows can already be accessed online.

http://www.spfw.com.br

London International Boat Show
January 8-17
London, UK

London's boat show is the first major show of the year, predicted to welcome 122,000 guests to see some 400 exhibitors. It is London's 56th annual show and aims to cater to all tastes - from the "Boating on a budget" exhibit to the "Sunseeker Champagne Bar."

http://www.londonboatshow.com

Sydney Festival 2010
January 9 - 30
Various locations in Sydney, Australia

January is a great time to be in Australia, summer is in full swing in the land down under and there are many events taking place under the guise of the Sydney Festival. The festival has been running since 1977 and aims to showcase local and international talent while at the same time celebrating Australian culture and the vibrant state of New South Wales. More than 500 artists in the fields of dance, theater, music, visual arts, and cross media platforms will be involved in the 2010 Sydney Festival. Many of the events will be free to the public.

http://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2010/

Essen 2010: European capital of culture
January 9- December 31
Essen (Ruhr), Germany

Essen and the Ruhr region were chosen by the European Union as European Capital of Culture for 2010, along with Istanbul (Turkey) and Pecs (Hungary). The program for the German region, kicking off on January 9, offers more than 300 projects and over 2,500 events - ranging from new museum openings to the Love parade - that will be taking place all over the region to show how Europe's coal and steel region can also be a unique type of cultural and tourism area.

http://www.ruhr2010.de

Soccer: Africa Cup of Nations
January 10-31
Angola

Angola will host the 27th Africa Cup of Nations in 2010, bringing together the best footballers from Africa to compete for their countries.

The African Cup of Nations is the second biggest sport event of the year in Africa after the football world cup in South Africa between June and July. The 2010 tournament will be held in four of Angola's cities - Luanda, Benguela, Lubango and Cabinda.

http://www.can-angola2010.com