CES 2025: Innovation with record participation

The Las Vegas-based tech event concluded on 10th January 2025. Both attendance and exhibitor numbers increased compared to last year, with over 141,000 attendees and more than 4,500 exhibitors, leading its organiser, the Consumer Technology Association, to announce it to be as successful as ever.
CES 2025, the largest consumer tech event in the world, welcomed over 141,000 attendees from over 150 countries and regions. With more than 4500 exhibitors, 1400 of which were startups, and more than 6000 media attendees ranging from global media to content creators and industry analysts, it highlighted the innovation and technology trends addressing global challenges and shaping the future. This accumulates to a roughly 10% increase year-by-year. The trade show adheres itself to rigorous auditing standards established by the UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, and will release third-party post-audit figures this spring.
“CES is where innovation comes to life,” says Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair at the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) as well as owner and producer of CES. “From the largest companies to trailblazing startups, the entire tech ecosystem is at the show. CES is the stage for groundbreaking product launches, transformative partnerships, and serendipitous business moments that define the future of technology.”
This year’s highlights included a multitude of topics, all of which are available on the trade shows official website, Tech Talk Podcast and YouTube channel. Most notable are:
- Artificial Intelligence: From productivity tools to breakthroughs in medical advancements, AI demonstrated that its not just a trend but a transformative force.
- Sustainability: High-power demand technologies and the transition to zero carbon sources shape innovation, especially in energy transition. This includes the development of new batteries, alternative materials and off-grid renewable energy solutions.
- Mobility: Construction, agriculture, marine tech and advanced air travel all profit from self-driving, enhanced electric technologies and automation. The CES also addressed workforce gaps, especially in labour-intensive roles.
- Startups: The Eureka Park is where innovators, investors and the media met to discuss and get their hands on technologies that shape the future of accessibility, AI, digital health, and sustainability.
One of many keynote speakers was Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, who attracted 6300 attendees that witnessed the unveil the new graphics card series and the company’s generative AI tools to advance robotics navigation. With nearly 8000 attendees Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines, announced Delta Concierge and partnerships with Airbus, DraftKings, Joby, Uber, and YouTube at Sphere, a next-generation entertainment venue. Others included Panasonic CEO Yuki Kusumi, Jennifer Witz, CEO of SiriusXM, Linda Yaccarino of X Corp., Martin Kundstedt, President and CEO of the Volvo Group, Chair and CEO Julie Sweet from Accenture, Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO of Waymo and many more.
Caption: Gary Shapiro on stage at the CTA state of the industry address (Image: Consumer Technology Association).
Source: www.ces.tech