Submitted by CES
Edited by Ray Smith
CES 2024 closed Jan. 12 in Las Vegas after an exhilarating week that set the technology narrative for the year ahead. With more than 135,000 attendees and 4,300 exhibitors from around the globe, CES showcased innovative trends shaping tomorrow and solving the world’s most pressing challenges. “The resurgence of CES proves that face-to-face conversations and meetings are a necessity for the technology industry,” says Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of show organizer Consumer Technology Association. “For more than 20 years, I’ve said that every company must become a tech company, and the diversity of exhibitors at CES 2024 proves it. The CES footprint and conference programming span the entire tech ecosystem.”
CES 2024 by the Numbers*
- 2.5 million net square feet of exhibits, 15 percent bigger than CES 2023
- 4,300 exhibitors, including 1,400 startups within Eureka Park
- 135,000 attendees, a record 40 percent from 150 countries, regions and territories
- 5,000 global media and content creators
- 60% of Fortune 500 companies
- 250 conference sessions 1,000 speakers
- CES 2024 Innovation Awards program received 3,000 submissions, a record high, and included AI as a new category
- 25,000 pieces of media content led to 160 billion impressions of CES 2024
*pre-audit figures
“As a first-timer, I was just blown away from the unbelievable size of this event,” Julian Oe comments on CES’ Facebook. “The state-of-the-art technologies and great panel discussions did the rest to impress! It was an amazing show!”
CES 2024 Highlights
Artificial Intelligence – AI led the global conversation at CES 2024. Companies highlighted the enormous potential of AI to improve our world with cutting-edge applications that will transform how we communicate, do business and take care of one another.
Human Security – CES established access to technology as the eighth pillar of the Human Security for All (HS4A) global campaign, which focuses on the critical role technology plays to improve every aspect of the human experience.
Keynotes –CEOs from L’Oréal Groupe, Best Buy, Elevance Health, HD Hyundai, Intel, Nasdaq, Qualcomm, Siemens, Snap and Walmart took center stage to highlight partnerships with enterprise tech leaders and announce new products.
Mobility –Exhibitors displayed the ecosystem of mobility, with global unveils highlighting the future of autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, micro-mobility, software-defined vehicles and flying cars, plus the future of assistive mobility and safety systems.
Digital Health – Tools and technologies aimed at lowering costs, improving health equity and saving lives were highlighted. Innovations included digital therapeutics, mental wellness, sleep tech, women’s health tech and telemedicine.
Gaming and E-Sports – Gaming has evolved from the console and PC entertainment-focused days into a social platform used by most adults globally. The push for controllers and other gaming accessories with inclusive design standards will allow more consumers to become gamers.
CES returns to Las Vegas Jan. 7-10, 2025.
