For innovation to reach its full potential, diverse voices and perspectives must be heard and amplified for businesses in the tech industry to flourish. That’s why CES 2024 is celebrating D&I champions, founders, thought leaders and pioneers.  
 
From conference programming to networking opportunities, policy discussions and more, CES is highlighting diversity on a grand scale. Here’s an overview of what’s in store to showcase how businesses, and the industry as a whole, are strengthened when more people from underrepresented backgrounds get a seat at the table. 

Startups and Entrepreneurship 

 
The CTA Foundation’s Accessibility Contest and the Innovation for All Startup Experience returned to CES 2024. Both programs work with U.S. and Canadian-based startups, and recipients receive a complimentary booth at CES’s Eureka Park, the show's flagship marketplace for startups.   

Innovation for All Programming  

CES is amplifying women and diverse voices in innovation across the conference stages. A snapshot of programming includes:  
  
Women in Tech Q&A – Live at CES: Join Stephanie Dismore, managing director of HP NW Europe. She will host a conversation about the critical role women play in shaping organizations. 
  
The Future of the Chief Diversity Officer: What’s Next?: With corporate diversity practices in transition, discover how the shifts affect current and future initiatives. Industry leaders discuss the current state of D&I and what lies ahead. 
  
Emerging Technologies Shaping the Tech Workforce: AI and other emerging technologies can shape the workforce to strongly promote inclusive and efficient practices. Hear from speakers at the forefront of creating and applying these technologies. 
 
Driving Innovation Through Inclusive Design: Innovation is fostered through inclusive product design. Companies and entrepreneurs will showcase their transformative technologies for creating inclusive and accessible products. 
 
Closing the Gender Equity Gap: Hear from companies and entrepreneurs creating solutions that surpass barriers and inspire actionable strategies for greater gender representation in the tech workforce. 
 
Masterclass: How to Maximize (Social) Media Exposure for your Startup: Join Omi Bell for insights on social media, and how to use it for growth and unprecedented exposure. 
 

Investing in the Future of Innovation 

  
CES 2024 will amplify CTA’s continued $10 million commitment to investing in venture firms and funds that support women- and diverse-led startups. To date, CTA has invested in ten venture funds that model passion and commitment to ensuring that the next great idea is empowered to change the world.  
 
Sessions discussing the importance of investing in women and diverse entrepreneurs can be found on our stages. Panels of note include:  
 
A Look at the Funding Landscape for Women and Diverse Entrepreneurs: Decreased access to funding has widely affected the tech ecosystem, especially for women and diverse-led startups who have historically faced funding barriers. Join leaders as they discuss the effects on future innovation.   
 
Empowering Women’s Entrepreneurship: Hear from policy makers and business leaders as they discuss how to empower more women founders in tech. 

D&I Networking and Events  

  
A full plate of D&I activities at CES reflects the tech industry’s growing awareness of valuable new voices. This year, we look forward to partnering with LGBT Tech, The Female Quotient and Black Girl Ventures to host events and meetups centered on building a robust community for all. A partial list of CTA’s D&I events, including CES exhibitor events, is included below. 

CTA Events 

• CTA Foundation hosts the Accessibility Roundtable and CTA Foundation Reception.  
• Join CTA and LGBT Tech, presenting sponsor Quickplay, for an LGBTQ+ & Allies Meetup at the Innovation For All Hospitality Suite at the Encore. 
• CTA, The Female Quotient and Black Girl Ventures host the invitation-only second annual Women in Tech Brunch convening women and allies to celebrate women’s contributions in the tech industry.   
• Join CTA and Black Girl Ventures for the Innovation for All D&I Meetup, a networking opportunity featuring Black and Brown founders, tech leaders, entrepreneurs and allies in the Innovation For All Hospitality Suite at the Encore. 

More Venues, Programs and Activities 

• TheAList launch of The Suite, the organization’s new membership space for BIPOC C-suite and senior executives.  
• The Equality Lounge @ CES presented by The Female Quotient provides networking opportunities for women from a community of doers and changemakers. 
• WiCT Legacy Awards 2024 is hosted by Women in Consumer Technology 
• The Women of Inforum@CES networking reception is hosted by Magna and 360ofme. It’s on Wednesday, January 10, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Magna booth 3725 in the LVCC West Hall.  
• Cultural Connections, hosted by Forbes in partnership with TelevisaUnivision, will bring together thought leaders from the Latin community for a cocktail reception.
• Sistas in Sales x Walmart Connect Fireside Chat 
   

With so much to see and learn at CES 2024, audiences will experience how tech is changing, and how tech is driving change. For more information about diversity and inclusion at CES 2024, check out our Innovation for All programming.