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  • The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), known for organizing CES, is set to introduce the CES Creator Space at CES 2025. This initiative aims to support content creators and media professionals attending the event by offering them tools and workspaces to create content across various platforms and connect with exhibitors. The space will host three days of programming focused on enhancing creators' skills.


  • Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), responded to Governor Newsom's recent veto of the AI "safety" bill, SB 1047. In a statement, Shapiro expressed his support for the governor's decision.


  • The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced that Yuki Kusumi, Group CEO of Panasonic Holdings Corporation, will be an opening keynote speaker at CES 2025. Mr. Kusumi and CTA President Kinsey Fabrizio are set to discuss the event's expectations during a presentation in Tokyo, Japan.


  • The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), regarding legislation advanced by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee today:


  • The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), regarding trade and tariff announcements from the White House and the U.S. Trade Representative:


  • The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has opened registration for CES 2025, set to take place from January 7-10, 2025, in Las Vegas. The event promises to showcase groundbreaking technology, facilitate networking opportunities, and introduce game-changing innovations.


  • The Consumer Technology Association® (CTA) and France Digitale, a leading startup association in Europe, are partnering to co-host CES Tech Trends, a global kickoff event for CES 2025. The event will take place on September 18, 2024, at the Musée des Arts Forains in Paris during France Digitale’s FDDay 2024. FDDay is an innovation event that brings together European entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to discuss trends in business, technology, and society. CES Tech Trends will offer a preview of what to expect at CES 2025. CES 2025 is scheduled for January 7-10 in...


  • For the first time in history, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® and CES® are launching a shared brand identity. Additionally, CES.tech is undergoing a complete redesign to offer an enhanced user experience.


  • The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® has announced new resources aimed at educating retailers, integrators, and sales associates about the features and benefits of 4K and 8K Ultra HD televisions. The initiative is designed to enhance sales and knowledge of the latest Ultra HD technology.


  • The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), regarding today’s White House event to secure a post-quantum cryptography future. Announcements included a report on international cooperation in quantum computing technology and post-quantum cryptographic standards from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) at a meeting with government and industry leaders, including CTA members:


  • The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® has projected that despite a third consecutive year of declines in U.S. hardware revenues, overall retail revenues for the U.S. consumer technology industry will grow by 1% in 2024 to $505 billion, followed by a 4.4% growth in 2025 to $527 billion. This forecast is detailed in CTA’s U.S. Consumer Technology One-Year Industry Forecast (July 2024). The industry is expected to see support from services sales in 2024, with a potential rebound for hardware sales anticipated in 2025. Over 750 million connected consumer tech devices are...


  • The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the owner and producer of CES, is preparing for CES 2025 with a comprehensive fall event schedule, new exhibitors, updated branding—including a new CES website—and acclaimed programming.


  • The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, following reports of violence at a rally for President Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania:


  • The Consumer Technology Association® (CTA), the owner and producer of CES®, unveiled the results of a new artificial intelligence (AI) study at the CTA CEO Summit in Stockholm. The study, focusing on Swedish consumer sentiment, examines how this rapidly evolving technology will impact their lives. According to the CES Tech Trends: Swedish Consumer Sentiment on AI survey, 52% of Swedes currently use at least one AI tool at work, with nearly a third using ChatGPT for professional purposes. Younger generations show even greater anticipation for future AI usage, with 77% of Gen Z...


  • The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), regarding the draft Spectrum and National Security Act released by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell:


  • Today, at a National Press Club event, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) representatives discussed a CTA study that examines how the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) affects consumer technology companies importing into the United States and sourcing globally, and what best practices can help the industry.


  • The Consumer Technology Association® (CTA), the owner and producer of CES®, has announced a new partnership with the European Commission’s European Innovation Council (EIC) for this year’s CES Unveiled in Amsterdam. This collaboration aims to identify emerging technologies from across Europe to be showcased at the event, which will take place at the Beurs van Berlage on October 15, 2024. The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy has also renewed its long-standing partnership with CES Unveiled in Amsterdam to highlight innovations from the Netherlands.


  • ARLINGTON, Va. (June 5, 2024) – The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® has released a new study criticizing the 2023 Merger Guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). These guidelines have been used for over 50 years to evaluate proposed mergers and transactions.


  • The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® has launched its second original short film series, “The Human Component,” produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions. The series features innovative technologies that support a more resilient planet, stronger societies, and healthier communities through compelling human-led films and immersive written content.


  • The CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), Gary Shapiro, has issued a statement in response to Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer's AI policy framework that was released recently.