Producer of CES®

The Association for Technology

We believe that every company – from big, multinational companies to startups – has a voice in shaping our vibrant industry. Join the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, and all our member companies, and together we'll face the most pressing issues affecting your business. 

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1200+ Member Companies

30+ Free Research Reports for Members

20+ Divisions, Councils and Working Groups

What We Do

Empowering technology companies across the industry to push boundaries and create transformative solutions.

The mission of CTA is to help innovators of all sizes grow their businesses. Through targeted advocacy, collaborative standard setting and cutting-edge insights, we provide the tools and support that businesses and individuals need to shape the future of technology and drive meaningful progress. 

CTA is also the brand behind CES®, the world's most powerful technology event.

Our Work

  • Our Advocacy

    Through policy work on Capitol Hill, we protect the innovation economy from laws and regulations that delay, restrict or ban the development of technologies.

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  • Policy Filing

    Oral Testimony on the Sec. 301 Investigation on Excess Capacity

    May 2026

  • Policy Filing

    CTA Comments on Unleashing American Drone Dominance

    May 2026

  • Policy Filing

    CTA Letter to Senator Maroney on SB 5

    April 2026

  • Our Research

    Get exclusive research from CTA industry experts to help you predict market conditions and plan for the future. Whether it’s evaluating technology trends or forecasting industry sales, you’ll understand the opportunities and barriers to get products to market.

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  • Research

    The Memory Reallocation: How AI Infrastructure Demand is Reshaping Semiconductor Supply

    April 2026

  • Research

    The State of Robotics: Understanding the Autonomous Ecosystem in 2026

    March 2026

  • Research

    Energy Consumption of Consumer Electronics in U.S. Homes in 2024

    February 2026

  • Our Standards

    Market-shaping decisions start here. Influence the standards-setting process by becoming an early player in market-shaping decisions. ANSI accredited, CTA standards have shaped industry as we know it today.

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  • Standard

    Measurement of Networked Standby Power consumption of Edge Equipment

    April 2026

  • Standard

    Device-to-Device Wireless Charging for Mobile Devices with TX/RX Modules

    April 2026

  • Standard

    Multimedia systems- E-Publishing and E-Books - E-Dictionary Format

    April 2026

CTA Membership

Join our community of innovators and shape the future of technology.

Our Events

CES 2027

January 6-9, 2027

Las Vegas, NV

CES® is the most powerful tech event in the world — the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where brands get business done, meet new partners and where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs. 

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Upcoming Event

Event

CTA Trade Week

May 19-21, 2026

Washington, D.C.

CTA Trade Week is a premier gathering designed to connect industry leaders, policymakers, and trade experts to discuss the future of global trade and its impact on technology and business. This exclusive event, hosted in Washington, D.C., offers unique opportunities for CTA members to engage directly with key decision-makers, participate in critical discussions, and advocate for policies that drive innovation and economic growth.

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Past Event Recordings

  • 43:28

    Conversation with a Commissioner: Former FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter

  • 51:03

    Conversation With a Commissioner: Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel Maffei

  • 41:37

    GenZ Webinar 4.10

Our Members

CTA members are leading the conversations that will shape the future of technology.

Since becoming a CTA member, I am now connected to deep conversations with other innovators on issues that matter to me most. When you make it that simple, you realize this organization touches every industry.

Carlos Nunez, Chief Medical Officer, ResMed

Get Involved

  • Join a Member Group

    CTA member groups offer promotional programs, research projects, industry training and more. 

  • Advocate for Innovation

    We work closely with regulators, legislators and public policy stakeholders to represent the entire industry’s interests

  • Join a Standards Committee

    Collaborate with your peers to create the standards that define the industry.

Latest Releases

  • CTA

    CTA Commends House Energy Committee Action, Pledges Industry Partnership

    April 29, 2026
  • CTA

    Business Associations Welcome Federal Data Privacy Legislation

    April 23, 2026
  • CES

    A Runway for Innovation: CES Unveiled Milan

    April 15, 2026
  • CTA

    CTA Unveils Speaker Lineup for HealthFuture Summit 2026, Spotlighting AI’s Role in Everyday Health

    April 14, 2026