Events

Events

We provide the platform for tech leaders to connect and collaborate, plus guide future innovators to propel the industry forward. Through exclusive events, working groups, mentor programs and more, we provide you with key opportunities to make invaluable connections.


Upcoming In-Person Events

CES Unveiled in Amsterdam
October 15, 2024 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands
CTA-861 PlugFest
October 27 – November 1 | San Francisco, California
CES 2025
January 7-10, 2025 | Las Vegas, Nevada


  Upcoming Virtual Events  

Virtual Roundtable

The Road Ahead: The U.S. Cyber Trust Mark and Connected Consumer Devices – Part II

October 16, 2024, 2:00 PM ET

Join us for the second in a two-part series exploring the road ahead for the Federal Communications Commission’s U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, a voluntary program aimed at giving consumers more information about the cybersecurity of the connected devices they buy. This session is being held in conjunction with Cybersecurity Awareness Month and will discuss the operational and technical details associated with manufacturer participation, and what steps companies will need to achieve certification of their products.

Moderator:

  • Michael Bergman, VP, Technology & Standards, CTA

Discussion Guides:

  • J. David Grossman, VP, Policy & Regulatory Affairs, CTA
  • Andi Hall, CEO, SpireSpark, co-chair, CTA R14 Working Group 6
  • Josh Macy, Mgr, Regulatory & Agency Approval, Bosch/chair, CTA R14 Working Group 7
  • Javier Arellano, Principal Standards Engineer, Vizio; co-chair, R14 Working Group 8


Virtual Roundtable

Views from The White House: U.S. Leadership on AI

Tuesday, October 29 at 2:00pm ET

In October 2023, President Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI. Since that time, federal agencies have been working to implement the action items set out by the EO. Join us for a discussion featuring Asad Ramzanali, a top White House official in the Office of Science & Technology Policy, for an update on the Administration’s efforts to ensure the U.S. continues to be the leader in AI innovation, and what it means for key sectors of our economy, including cybersecurity, healthcare, transportation, energy and telecommunications.

Opening Remarks:

  • Gary Shapiro, CEO, CTA

Moderators:

  • J. David Grossman, Vice President, Policy and Regulatory Affairs, CTA
  • Kerri Haresign, Sr. Director, Technology and Standards, CTA

Guest Speaker:

  • Asad Ramzanali, Special Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff and Deputy Director for Strategy, The White House

Event Recordings



2024 FCC Accessibility Update

Learn about the top accessibility policy activities at the FCC in 2024. Discussion includes Closed Captioning Display Settings Order, updates related to Interoperable Video Conferencing Services, Hearing Aid Compatibility, and the CVAA Biennial Report.

Speakers:

  • Rachel Wolkowitz, Partner, Wilkinson Barker Knauer
  • Rachel Nemeth, Sr. Director, Regulatory Affairs, CTA

A Conversation with the White House National Cyber Director

White House National Cyber Director Harry Coker, Jr., joined CTA for discussion about progress toward implementing the National Cybersecurity Strategy and more.


Conversation with a Commissioner

CTA's Innovation House is the tech industry’s headquarters on Capitol Hill, hosting a variety of policy-related events, including the "Conversation with a Commissioner" series.






Gen Z Decoded: Unveiling the Tech Trends Driving a Generation

Dive into our latest research report, "Exploring Technology Preferences Among Gen Z," and uncover the unique ways this tech-savvy generation is revolutionizing the consumer technology industry

Speakers:

  • Fatima Awan, CES Customer and Partner Experience Intern, CTA
  • Jessica Boothe, Director of Market Research, CTA
  • Jim Fellinger, Director of Industry Communications, CTA
  • Grace Venes-Escaffi, Specialist of CES & Industry Communications, CTA