A central theme of CES 2024, diversity and inclusion programming, networking and events are taking the spotlight in Las Vegas this January. Take a look at the highlights and be a part of the conversation.

Las Vegas welcomed CES 2024 across 2.5 million square feet of prime event real estate. That’s a big change from the show’s premier in 1967 when it occupied about 100,000 square feet at the Hilton and Americana hotels in New York. The event featured 117 exhibitors visited by 17,500 attendees.

As CES 2024 banners broadcast across the show floor January 9-12, and as borne out by the early unaudited numbers, this year’s show was ALL ON as the most powerful tech event in the world. It showcased breakthrough technologies and global innovators in a very big way, as anyone there – among the 135,000-plus - could attest. Now that CES 2024 is a wrap, some unofficial numbers demonstrate that CES is the foremost proving ground for emerging technologies, doing business and building partnerships.

As CES 2024 drew to a close, trends emerged that will likely sway the tech landscape in the months and years ahead. From AI to digital health, energy, inclusivity and sustainability, the exhibits and panels, as well as events, in Las Vegas collectively signaled the factors that will be influencing markets. Read on for our summary of top trends.

CES 2024 was buzzing with more than 4000 exhibitors worldwide in attendance. Many of these are showcasing products that surprise and inspire. The CES 2024 showcase for early-stage tech companies, Eureka Park, provided a record 1400+ startups with a dedicated venue for spotlighting their ingenuity.

Explore the world of audio with Gail Troberman, CMO of iHeart Media, in this CES 2024 interview. We unpack the influence of audio as a mass reach medium and the innovative role of AI in content production and audience targeting. Hear how iHeart Media's access strategy is reshaping the advertising scene and discover the trends shaping the future of podcasting.

Judging from the crowds and atmosphere at CES 2024, almost everything at the show was both hot, and cool. Take a look at some of the surprising or otherwise attention-getting products that inspired closer inspection.

The lights went up early across Las Vegas on CES 2024 media stages. Even before the show opened, thousands of media representatives and scores of industry insiders convened at venues on and off the Las Vegas Strip to hear big announcements from top brands. Here’s a look at highlights.

At CES 2024, AI-powered and other next-gen healthcare solutions were unveiled. From diagnostic tools to personalized treatments, AI and other digital technologies are driving precision medicine and improving clinical decision-making. Wearable devices showcased at CES demonstrated the promise of mobile health-metrics monitoring. These advances reflect CTA’s commitment to promoting innovation that benefits tech consumers. Find out what else is new, and how CTA and CES are contributing.

From transparent TVs to stylish smart glasses and electric machines for industrial uses, CES 2024 pushed and expanded the boundaries of different tech sectors. The show’s big tent of amazing innovations included offerings that raised eyebrows among the staples we welcome each year. Exploring the advancements in the always-popular automotive, gaming and other sectors, we noted breakout subsectors emerging in outsized and unexpected ways. Here’s a look at four trends where we found surprises.

At CES 2024, AI in its myriad forms ruled the show floor, sometimes turning up where it seemed unlikely. Three exhibitors from very different sectors displayed the power of AI, underscoring its utility in solving problems, enhancing performance and improving life at home. Take a closer look at the world’s biggest company, one of the world’s oldest, and a newcomer. Walmart, EMD Electronics and Cappella show how artificial intelligence simplifies and enriches our everyday experiences.

Because the tech industry is bigger than the sum of its parts, and composed of far more than devices and software, CES 2024 offered extensive programming focused on people. Specifically, the show highlighted the richness that diverse voices bring to tech innovation and discovery. It’s Black History Month, so we’ve rounded up on-demand sessions that examine aspects of tech accomplishment and opportunity designed to elevate innovators from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.

Always a major attraction at CES, the Startup Stage showcases fresh ideas for the good of our families, communities, businesses and planet. The lineup at CES 2024 did not disappoint. As seen and heard on the show floor and across the Startup Stage, topics ranged from digital health tech to emerging technologies for today’s workforces. Here, we spotlight three sessions focused on innovations in climate change, startup funding, and tech for improving mental healthcare access and quality.

A smart home innovator and veteran, Eric Smith founded smart home startup OliverIQ in 2020, a venture that extends his dedication to, and impact on, household efficiency. His many achievements in this field have earned him the CTA Smart Home Leadership Award for 2024.