CES 2015 sets records in innovation

2015 International CES, the world’s largest consumer technology event, closed as one of the most successful in the show’s history, breaking all records as innovators across the show floor unveiled technology services that seek to solve world problems and improve lives. 

 

The CES is a global technology event  organized and produced by the Consumer Electronics Association that serves as a global venue for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. It has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for more than 40 years—the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace. 

 

By 2018, CEA expects 3D printers to generate $175 million in total revenue, with consumers expected to widely embrace the technology

 

The 2015 CES held in Las Vegas, Nevada, wrapped as the largest show in its history, with more than 2.2 million square feet of exhibit space featuring more than 3,600 exhibitors, including a record number of 375 startups—up from 220 last year.  Innovators showcased the latest across categories such as automotive electronics, personalized health care solutions, unmanned vehicles, connected devices, 3D printers, gaming and more. More than 170,000 industry professionals, including more than 45,000 from outside the United States, participated in the exposition. 

 

“This CES vastly exceeded our expectations. The show inspired and likely gave almost every attendee a sense that innovation will provide solutions to a range of global issues from the environment and agriculture to transportation, health and safety,” said Gary Shapiro, CEA president and chief executive. “CES is the center of convergence among content, services and products, combining to create amazing new technologies to improve our lives and entertain us. It’s been incredible to see thought leaders from many diverse communities come together for cross industry collaboration.”

 

 

This year’s show featured three venues—Tech East, Tech West, and C Space at ARIA—established to curate technology innovation, foster community and satisfy all technology appetites. Product area–specific marketplaces and the new show venues enabled attendees to easily find specific areas of innovation while seeing the relationship among diverse technologies, encouraging record-high attendance of 45,000 delegates.

 

“Our strategy of creating diverse CES experiences for our attendees appears to have succeeded. Our attendees were able to find focused technology areas while travelling easily and seamlessly among venues,” explained Karen Chupka, senior vice president of International CES for corporate business strategy.

 

The success of the 2015 International CES builds strong momentum for CES Asia, which will run on May 25 to 27, 2015, in Shanghai, China. 

 

The International CES will return to Las Vegas on January 6 to 9, 2016.