5G, smart cities, AI, IoT, AR and VR, shine
at annual innovation event
CES® 2018 officially wrapped today, after dazzling the world
with a glimpse into the future. More than 3,900 exhibitors
showcased world-changing technologies that spanned more than 2.75
million net square feet of exhibit space across Las Vegas – the
largest show floor in CES’ 51 year history. There were 860,732
tweets about CES 2018 and 450,554 uses of the #CES2018 hashtag.
From major international brands to the more than 900 startups
participating in Eureka Park (home for CES startups) CES 2018 truly
reflected the vibrant global tech industry.
“Large and small companies from around the globe came to Las
Vegas this week to use CES 2018 to launch technologies that will
change our world,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer
Technology Association (CTA). “From 5G to smart cities, digital
health, AI, VR/AR and more, the technologies that will shape the
future of our planet and lives for the better were on display
across the show floor. CES is the global platform where you can see
the critical ingredient technologies and understand better how they
interconnect, providing both a clear snapshot of today’s
breakthrough innovations and a vision of the road ahead.”
Intel, Ford and Huawei took the CES 2018 keynote stage this week
with corporate showcases. Intel’s preshow keynote involved a grand
production with technology advances and creative artistry that
rivaled top Las Vegas shows. Throughout the extravaganza, Intel
celebrated innovation, explored what’s next for big data and set a
Guinness World Record with its Shooting Star Mini Drone show – the
most advanced software fleet of 100 drones controlled without GPS
by one pilot. Ford’s opening keynote focused on creating a reliable
future of transportation through a systems-based approach for smart
cities. Huawei announced the availability of its Mate10 Pro
smartphone in the American market next month during its Tuesday
afternoon keynote.
“With every major industry now engaged in tech, our show
attracts major global brands and innovative newcomers from
industries as varied as entertainment and marketing, sports and
healthcare, and automotive and lifestyle,” said Karen Chupka,
senior vice president, CES and corporate business strategy, CTA.
“International attendance was stronger than last year, which is
amazing due to the strength of the US dollar and the drop in
international business travel to the US. CES is truly a global
event, proven year after year.”
An array of groundbreaking technologies were introduced,
explored and analyzed over the past days, showing that our world is
heading towards a more connected future. Smart Cities at CES
spotlighted many of these innovative technologies, including 5G, AI
and IoT.
The CES conference program covered the entire tech industry
through more than 900 speakers, including 240 women, across some
200 conference sessions.
“CES 2018 will be remembered as the year where the wattage of
innovation was so huge that it caused a blackout!” said Bridget
Karlin, CTO and VP, IBM. “CES 2018 once again demonstrated that
this is the world’s premiere showcase for technology innovation
with unparalleled diversity from international public officials to
industry leaders to entrepreneurs.”
The brand new Smart Cities Marketplace delivered multiple
conference sessions that featured policymakers, city officials,
industry innovators and more. Additionally, CES 2018 saw several
hundred government leaders attend the show including one cabinet
official, 10 members of congress and six international
ministers.
Smart speakers and digital assistants made their way into
everything at CES from speakers and glasses to cars and appliances.
Quantum computing also emerged at CES 2018 as a key component to
the future of technology, showcased by exhibitors like IBM and
Intel.
“CES is by far the world’s preeminent technology showcase and
innovation catalyst. At CES, companies, both large and small, along
with a powerfully diverse set of entrepreneurs from around the
globe come together to define the technologies, products and
services that will help address society’s most pressing needs,”
said John Penny, EVP, consumer business development &
partnership, Twentieth Century Fox. “CES is a connection system for
the global community of innovations, their companies, and
countries.”
Check out CESTV for a recap of what you missed at CES 2018. CES
returns to Las Vegas in 2019 from January 8-11. For more
information please visit CES.tech.
Take a look at three new areas at CES 2018.
High-definition video b-roll from CES is available for easy
download on CESbroll.com. See exclusive photos from
the CES show floor, keynotes, conference sessions, events and award
ceremonies in the CES photo gallery.
Produced by the Consumer Technology Association,
Inside CES 2018 – Trends and Takeaways provides a
complete overview of the entirety of CES, including exclusive CTA
research and trend analysis not available anywhere else.
Ensure you understand the most important trends impacting the
tech industry in the year ahead. Learn more and order your
copy today.
About CES:
CES® is the world's gathering place for all who thrive on the
business of consumer technologies. It has served as the proving
ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for 51
years-the global stage where next-generation innovations are
introduced to the marketplace. As the largest hands-on event of its
kind, CES features all aspects of the industry. Owned and produced
by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM, it attracts the
world's business leaders and pioneering thinkers. Check out CES
video highlights. Follow CES online at CES.tech and on social.
About Consumer Technology Association:
Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™ is the trade association
representing the $351 billion U.S. consumer technology industry,
which supports more than 15 million U.S. jobs. More than 2,200
companies – 80 percent are small businesses and startups; others
are among the world’s best known brands – enjoy the benefits of CTA
membership including policy advocacy, market research, technical
education, industry promotion, standards development and the
fostering of business and strategic relationships. CTA also owns
and produces CES® – the world’s gathering place for all who thrive
on the business of consumer technologies. Profits from CES are
reinvested into CTA’s industry services.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- CES Asia 2018June 13-15,
Shanghai, China
- Digital Patriots DinnerApril 17,
Washington, DC
- CES on the HillApril 18,
Washington, DC
- CES 2019January 8-11, 2019
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