Global stage for innovation celebrates 50th anniversary 

LAS VEGAS, NV—Registration is now open for CES^® 2017 where the global stage for innovation will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™, CES has been the proving ground for innovators, unveiling breakthrough technologies and adapting as the definition of technology expands. Each year, products are introduced that challenge the status quo and raise the bar for future advancements. CES 2017 will feature more than 3,800 exhibiting companies showcasing innovation across 2.4 million net square feet, representing 24 product categories. 

REGISTRATION: CES remains a trade-only event and is not open to the general public. Industry professionals are encouraged to register in advance to ensure quicker review time and processing on-site. For general attendees, registration is $100 through December 20 and will increase to $300 on December 21. Registration for approved and credentialed media is always free. More than 25 locations throughout Las Vegas are designated for badge pickup, including key locations at McCarran International Airport, official show hotels and exhibit venues. 

New for CES 2017, all registrants will be asked to provide their date of birth (DOB) during the registration process. As part of our enhanced security measures this is a required registration field and must be completed to fully process a CES registration submission. Your DOB information will help us keep the show manageable and safe and it will not be shared with third parties, other than government agencies charged with protecting our guests’ security. For 2018, we also plan to require a photo as part of the registration process. 

WHEN: The show will run Thursday, January 5 through Sunday, January 8 in Las Vegas, NV. Media events kick off at Noon, Tuesday, January 3 at Mandalay Bay. 

2016 AUDIT: An official independent audit confirmed 177,393 industry professionals in attendance at CES 2016, including 53,808 from outside the U.S. A full audit summary is now available. 

WEBSITE: Visit CES.tech for more information, including hotel and transportation details, and to register for CES 2017. 

CES is the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. It has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for almost 50 years-the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace. As the largest hands-on event of its kind, CES features all aspects of the industry. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™, it attracts the world’s business leaders and pioneering thinkers. Check out CES video highlights. Follow CES online at CES.tech and on social .

About Consumer Technology Association:
Consumer Technology Association (CTA)^TM, is the trade association representing the $287 billion U.S. consumer technology industry. More than 2,200 companies – 80 percent are small businesses and startups; others are among the world’s best known brands – enjoy the benefits of CTA membership including policy advocacy, market research, technical education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. The Consumer Technology Association also owns and produces CES^® – the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. Profits from CES are reinvested into CTA’s industry services.