Tag: Gary Shapiro
CES 2022 to close one day early due to current health protocols
January 3, 2022SSN Staff
ARLINGTON, Va.—The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced that CES 2022 will be closing one day early, and the in-person event will take place in Las Vegas on Jan. 5-7, 2022. The step was taken as an additional safety measure to the current health protocols that have been put in place for CES.
More than 2,200 exhibitors are confirmed to exhibit in person at CES 2022. In the last two weeks, 143 additional companies have signed up...
CES 2022 adds health protocols, offers COVID rapid testing kits for attendees
December 21, 2021SSN Staff
ARLINGTON, Va.—The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that CES 2022, the world’s most influential technology event, is adding an additional layer of health protocols and will offer complimentary COVID-19 rapid testing kits.
This additional measure builds upon the previously announced requirement that all in-person attendees must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Upon arriving at designated badge pickup locations, CES attendees will...
CES 2022 to require proof of vaccination for attendees
August 30, 2021SSN Staff
ARLINGTON, Va.—The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that CES 2022, the world's most influential technology event, will require in-person attendees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. CES 2022 will take place in Las Vegas from Jan. 5-8, 2022.
For those who may be unable to travel to Las Vegas, CTA will again create a digital event that will run in parallel with the in-person program. Digital audiences...
CES upped security this year
January 12, 2016SSN Staff
LAS VEGAS—CES, a consumer-based electronics expo held here Jan. 6-9, increased security for 2016, adding bag restrictions, body screening, more security personnel and increasing registration and identification requirements.
“We want a safe CES. The safety of our guests is a top priority,” Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CTA—which hosts the show—said in a prepared statement. “Our goal is for all of our guests—general attendees, exhibitors and members of...