Nearly 2,000 exhibitors at all-digital CES 2021

The first-ever, all-digital CES 2021 ended yesterday. According to the organizers, Consumer Technology Association (CTA), almost 2000 companies from startups to tech giants unveiled their innovations. The event featured a large number of product launches, keynotes from global industry leaders, live entertainment from Hollywood and more than 100 hours of conference programming. Registered providing have the opportunity to replay, rediscover and relive CES 2021 until Feb. 15; available features include exhibitor showcases, programming to watch on demand as well as one-to-one attendee messaging.

“The all-digital CES 2021 engaged the global tech community to experience innovation, make connections and conduct business,” said Gary Shapiro, President and CEO, CTA. “CES showed how the pandemic accelerated the arc of innovation and illustrated the resilience and innovative spirit of our industry. From the latest innovations for the home and entertainment, and advances in 5G, vehicle technology, AI and digital health, the technologies at CES 2021 will pave the way for a brighter tomorrow.”

CES 2021 kicked off Jan. 11 with a Media Day, featuring 19 press conferences with companies including Bosch, Canon, Caterpillar, Hisense, Intel, LG Electronics, Mercedes-Benz, Panasonic, Samsung Electronics and Sony. Trends focused on innovations that personalize work, health and entertainment at home, as well as advancements in transportation and mobility.

The list of 2000 exhibitors included almost 700 startups from 37 countries, while tech giants, such as Intel, LG Electronics, Panasonic, Samsung Electronics and Sony, were joined by non-traditional tech companies, from AARP to Bridgestone, Caterpillar, Indy Autonomous Challenge, John Deere, L’Oréal, Moen and Procter & Gamble. New companies exhibiting at CES 2021 included Asus, BioIntelliSense, Bose, Sono Motors and Volvo Penta.

“The industry came together digitally at CES 2021. This was a medium for companies to make announcements, launch products and connect with their audiences,” said Karen Chupka, Executive Vice President of CES. “The all-digital format brought new voices to the tech conversation.”