CES 2023 officially “shattered” expectations, drawing more than pre-audited 115,000 attendees to the event, which took place January 5-8 in Las Vegas. According to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the attendance makes it the largest global tech event since 2020.

With over 3,200 exhibitors, including 1,000 startups, CES 2023 showcased the next era of innovation from transportation and mobility to digital health, sustainability, Web3, metaverse and beyond. 

For the first time, CES had a theme focused on Human Security for All. CES partnered with the United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security and the World Academy of Art and Science on the Human Security for All (HS4A) global campaign to foster food security, access to health care, personal income, environmental protection, personal safety, community security and political freedom. The products unveiled at CES 2023 tackle global issues such as access to clean water, food security, smart cities infrastructure, sustainable energy solutions, personal security and more. CES also featured the latest in accessibility tech, with innovation helping those in the disability community. 

“CES 2023 was the great reconnection and rocked by every measure – from attendance to the keynote stage to press conferences and product debuts on the exhibit floor – showing the entire world that in-person events are BACK!” says Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CTA. “The innovation unveiled this week will drive economic growth and change in meaningful ways to improve our lives and create a better future for the next generation.”

CES 2023 by the Numbers

• Nearly 2.2 million net square feet of exhibits (70% larger than CES 2022)
• 3200+ exhibitors, including 1000 new exhibitors
• Over 115,000 attendees (pre-audit figures)
• Over 40,000 international attendees from more than 140 countries (pre-audit figures)
• 4800 global media from 69 countries (pre-audit figures)
• 60% of Fortune 500 companies represented

Top Trends at CES 2023

Among the key trends on the CES show floor included automotive, digital health, sustainability, web3 and metaverse. The Eureka Park at CES featured 1,000 startups from countries, regions and territories, including Japan, Korea, France, Italy, Taiwan, Turkey, Hong Kong, Netherlands, US, and Ukraine. Technology included renewable paper solutions to reduce CO2 emissions; AI technology used to reduce food waste; solar technology to capture both electrical and thermal energy; personal safety apps and more.

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CES returns to Las Vegas, January 9-12, 2024.

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