The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, regarding the passing of Robert Heiblim. 

CES® 2022 concluded today, following a week filled with thousands of product debuts unveiling innovation that will better the world and solve global challenges. More than 2300 exhibiting companies from around the world, including more than 800 startups, launched products featuring innovation across artificial intelligence, automotive technology, digital health, smart home and more. After nearly two years, CES returned ‘home’ to Las Vegas welcoming well over 45,000 attendees in person, including 1800 global media, across 11 indoor and outdoor venues. The show was truly a global event, with 30% of attendees traveling from outside the US – representing 119 countries.

CES® 2022 returns ‘home’ to Las Vegas today kicking off the world’s most influential tech event with innovation that will improve world health and safety and change lives around the globe. With more than 2300 exhibiting companies, including 800 startups, CES 2022 features the latest transformative technologies, including vehicle technology, artificial intelligence, digital health and smart home tech, as well as new categories: NFTs, food tech and space tech. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, CES 2022 runs through Friday, January 7, in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®  today announced that CES® 2022 will be closing one day early, and the in-person event will take place in Las Vegas on Jan. 5-7, 2022. The step was taken as an additional safety measure to the current health protocols that have been put in place for CES. 

CES Unveiled Las Vegas, the official media event of CES, will feature 130+ exhibitors ahead of CES 2022.

CES 2022 will be in person on January 5-8 in Las Vegas with strong safety measures in place, and our digital access is also available for people that don’t wish to, or can’t travel to Las Vegas. Our mission remains to convene the industry and give those who cannot attend in person the ability to experience the magic of CES digitally.

The health category has grown significantly at CES in recent years. CES® 2022 will convene leaders in health tech and showcase the latest products and solutions tackling the pandemic and improving people’s health. More than 100 health companies will exhibit at 2022 happening in person in Las Vegas, NV from January 5-8.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® today announced that CES® 2022, the world’s most influential technology event, is adding an additional layer of health protocols and will offer complimentary COVID-19 rapid testing kits. This additional measure builds upon the previously announced requirement that all in-person attendees must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
 

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® released a new report providing a snapshot of current U.S. consumer sentiment around electric vehicles (EVs), showing a sizable portion of gasoline-powered vehicle owners are open to considering a hybrid, plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) or battery-powered electric vehicle (BEV) for their next purchase. 39% of non-EV owners report they are likely/very likely to consider an EV for their next vehicle, and 33% (one third) are likely/very likely to consider a PHEV.

CTA announced Ed Brzytwa, former director of international trade at the American Chemistry Council, will join the organization as vice president of international trade.

Over 1900 exhibitors confirmed and 2400 media registered to attend in person

Statement attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, regarding the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 (OSRA).

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® released new Black Friday Week-focused research today showing 66% (two in three) of U.S. adults started their holiday shopping this year prior to November, signaling people are bargain hunting earlier than usual in the face of potential supply chain disruptions.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®  today announced its CES® 2022 C Space keynote. In conversation with MediaLink Chairman and CEO Michael E. Kassan, the keynote will feature a panel discussion with Carolyn Everson, President, Instacart; Tariq Hassan, Chief Marketing & Digital Officer, McDonald’s; Edward Kummer, Chief Digital Officer, General Motors; and Cara Sylvester, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Digital Officer, Target. The conversation, titled “Content to Commerce: How Technology Flipped the Customer Experience,” will focus on how marketers have ramped up efforts to offer experiences that put consumers right where they belong: at the center. It is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022 at 11 AM in Las Vegas, NV.

CTA announced that J. David Grossman, former executive director of the GPS Innovation Alliance, will join the organization as vice president of regulatory affairs.