“CES 2016 continues to be the premier showcase of innovation in the world, offering a multifaceted experience to the visitors,” said Ximena Hartsock, founder and president, Phone2action. “It gets bigger and better every year.”

Major Hollywood executives, top celebrities, sports legends, musicians and TV personalities attended CES 2016 to promote the latest innovations and witness the next generation of technologies coming to market. Some of the hottest names on the CES show floor included TV/ radio host, producer and entrepreneur Ryan Seacrest; radio/ TV personality Nick Cannon; entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban; sportscaster Ernie Johnson; NBA legends Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith, Scottie Pippen and Charles Barkley; MLB superstars Alex Rodriguez and Cal Ripken Jr.; Olympian Michael Phelps and TV stars Jenny McCarthy, Donnie Wahlberg, Chelsea Handler, Krysten Ritter and Will Arnett.

Technologies showcased at CES 2016 spanned the entire tech ecosystem from the latest in 3D printing, sensors, wearables, robotics, automotive, smart home and the Internet of Things. The show floor featured more than 25 technology-specific Marketplaces, including Eureka Park, which featured a record-breaking 500 startups from 29 countries.

CES is independently audited and verified attendance numbers will be available in the spring. For trending video coverage of the hot products unveiled at CES 2016, visit http://CES.waywire.com/. Visit CESweb.org for the latest CES news.

Note to Editors: The official name of the global technology event is “CES^®.” Please do not use “Consumer Electronics Show” or “International CES” to refer to the event.

About CES:

CES is the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technology. 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. And because it is owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)^TM – formerly the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® – the technology trade association representing the $287 billion U.S. consumer technology industry, it attracts the world’s business leaders and pioneering thinkers to a forum where the industry’s most relevant issues are addressed. Check out  CES video highlights. Follow CES online at www.CESweb.org and on  social.

About Consumer Technology Association:

Consumer Technology Association (CTA)^TM, formerly Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^®, 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. CTA also owns and produces CES^® – the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technology. Profits from CES are reinvested into CTA’s industry services.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Winter Break
  March 21-24, Park City, UT
• Technology & Standards Spring Forum
  April 4-8, San Diego, CA
• CES on the Hill
  April 19, Washington, DC
• Digital Patriots Dinner
  April 20, Washington, DC
• CES Asia 2016 – Register
  May 11-13, Shanghai, China
• CEO Summit
  June 21-24, Tel Aviv, Israel
• Innovate!
  September 20-22, San Jose, CA
• CES 2017
  January 5-8, Las Vegas, NV

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