Key Trends at the Technology Fair in Las Vegas
The CES technology fair in Las Vegas began on Tuesday. It will be open until Friday, January 10, 2025, and is a major, internationally recognized industry event. The CES is organized by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA).
Regarding the event, with numerous exhibitors and a large program, Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair of the CTA, said: “With a record number of over 3,400 submissions for innovation awards, more than 4,500 exhibitors, including about 1,400 startups, and 1,100 speakers in over 300 conference sessions, the fair is in full swing.”
According to Shapiro, visitors can see everything new in technology. The topics, according to the CEO of the CTA, range from the latest AI and digital health to advanced mobility, smart communities, sustainability, and access technologies.
Trends Presented by the CTA
In a press release dated January 4, the CTA introduced six top trends for the current CES. These are: Artificial Intelligence, Digital Health, Energy Transition, Mobility, Quantum, and Sustainability.
Artificial Intelligence: Generative AI is driving innovation. The entire AI ecosystem is on display at the fair, promises the CTA.
Health: According to the CTA, the CES will showcase technological innovations across the entire spectrum of health. These innovations aim to increase life expectancy and reduce costs.
Energy Transition: As the CTA explains, new technologies are driving forward and simultaneously solving the challenges of the energy transition. The CES features a new conference program focused on creating a sustainable future and overcoming technical barriers.
Mobility: The CES brings together the entire mobility ecosystem, ranging from passenger cars and autonomous vehicles to construction, agriculture, maritime technology, and modern air traffic.
Quantum Technology: This involves hardware and software, including AI, that applies quantum mechanics. A new conference program on this topic has been organized in collaboration with the Quantum World Congress.
Sustainability: According to the press release, various exhibitors are showcasing technologies for reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency. New innovations in sustainable and carbon-neutral materials will also be presented.
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