CES Celebrates 50 years of Tech

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CES® 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the world’s leading innovation event. Entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts will gather from all around the globe as the next generation of technology showcases what’s to come.

A brief history: Since its start in 1967, CES has showcased an estimated 700,000 products. These include world-changing innovations such as the VCR (1970), the DVD (1996), digital radio (2000) and Blu-ray recording standards (released in 2002), as well as more recent technologies — consumer 3D printers, tablets and 4K Ultra HD Television. CES has also driven the market growth in pioneering technologies such as autonomous cars and drones. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™, the 50th anniversary of CES will celebrate the evolution of the industry January 5-8, 2017 in Las Vegas, NV.

To celebrate–here is a look at recent and longtime exhibitors who will make the 50th year extra special!

CES 2017 will have more than 3,800 exhibitors covering 2.4 million net square feet of space and more than 165,000 attendees. A truly global show, CES expects more than 50,000 international professionals representing 150 countries.

CES will celebrate its 50th anniversary before, during and after CES 2017 by:

  • Sharing flashback photos and news from the past 50 years.
  • Providing attendees badge ribbons to denote the number of CES shows attended (in five year increments).
  • Providing xhibitors and attendees with 40+ years at the show with 50th anniversary lapel pins.
  • Selling 50th anniversary commemorative t-shirts available in the CTA Center.
  • Holding special ceremonies on opening day.
  • Providing signage illustrating the timeline of Innovation Award products (in the Innovation Showcase).
  • Giving a special tribute to CES Founder Jack Wayman.
  • Featuring a digital timeline on CES.tech detailing the history of CES.
  • Buzzing social channels with celebration and commemoration.

The celebration will not end on January 8 — a retrospective documentary of CES will be released in June 2017. Registration opens on September 6. For more information on CES 2017, visit CES.tech.