The buzzwords of CES 2018 in Las Vegas, which wraps today, are intended to be more than buzzwords that will be looked back on fondly next CES. Companies focusing on—or starting to dabble in—5G, AI, IoT, AR and VR are leaving Las Vegas with a dazzling glimpse into the future, and a better sense on the connected world of today.
More than 3,900 exhibitors convened in Las Vegas to show an array of world-changing technologies, with exhibitor space spanning more than 2.75 million square feet—the largest show floor in the event’s 51-year history.
It was the most-buzzed about CES ever across social media channels, with more than 860,000 tweets about CES 2018 and 450,000 uses of the #CES2018 hashtag.
A lot of great social media for day 3 of #CES2018 pic.twitter.com/lIUlxURsPw
— CES (@CES) January 12, 2018
The firehose of news, innovations and developments from major international brands to the more than 900 startups participating in Eureka Park (home to CES startups), CES 2018 reflected the dynamic, fast-changing global tech and consumer electronics industry.
#CES2018: That's a wrap! pic.twitter.com/hocUsBUPYA
— CES (@CES) January 12, 2018
“Large and small companies from around the globe came to Las Vegas this week to use CES 2018 to launch technologies that will change our world,” stated Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of show organizer Consumer Technology Association (CTA).
#5G was a topic at #CES2018. @danielfnovak took to the show floor to chat with experts in the space about making it a reality: https://t.co/NPxsrwoaRB
— Qualcomm (@Qualcomm) January 12, 2018
“From 5G to smart cities, digital health, AI, VR/AR and more, the technologies that will shape the future of our planet and lives for the better were on display across the show floor,” he added. “CES is the global platform where you can see the critical ingredient technologies and understand better how they interconnect, providing both a clear snapshot of today’s breakthrough innovations and a vision of the road ahead.”
Intel, Ford and Huawei took the CES 2018 keynote stage this week with corporate showcases. Intel’s preshow keynote involved a grand production with technology advances and creative artistry that rivaled top Las Vegas shows.
Throughout the extravaganza, Intel celebrated innovation, explored what’s next for big data and set a Guinness World Record with its Shooting Star Mini Drone show – the most advanced software fleet of 100 drones controlled without GPS by one pilot.
Ford’s opening keynote focused on creating a reliable future of transportation through a systems-based approach for smart cities.
Huawei announced the availability of its Mate10 Pro smartphone in the American market next month during its Tuesday afternoon keynote.
“We had a record number of international attendees, which is amazing due to the strength of the US dollar and the drop in international business travel to the US. CES is truly a global event, proven year after year.”
An array of groundbreaking technologies were introduced, explored and analyzed over the past days, showing how rapidly the world is heading towards a more connected future. The Smart Cities at CES exhibit spotlighted many of these innovative technologies, including 5G, AI and IoT.
The CES conference program covered the entire tech industry through more than 900 speakers, including 240 women, across some 200 conference sessions.
“CES 2018 will be remembered as the year where the wattage of innovation was so huge that it caused a blackout!” said Bridget Karlin, CTO and VP, IBM. “CES 2018 once again demonstrated that this is the world’s premiere showcase for technology innovation with unparalleled diversity from international public officials to industry leaders to entrepreneurs.”
The brand new Smart Cities Marketplace delivered multiple conference sessions that featured policymakers, city officials, industry innovators and more. Additionally, CES 2018 saw several hundred government leaders attend the show including one cabinet official, 10 members of congress and six international ministers.
Smart speakers and digital assistants made their way into everything at CES from speakers and glasses to cars and appliances. Quantum computing also emerged at CES 2018 as a key component to the future of technology, showcased by exhibitors like IBM and Intel.
“CES is by far the world’s preeminent technology showcase and innovation catalyst. At CES, companies, both large and small, along with a powerfully diverse set of entrepreneurs from around the globe come together to define the technologies, products and services that will help address society’s most pressing needs,” said John Penny, EVP, consumer business development & partnership, Twentieth Century Fox. “CES is a connection system for the global community of innovations, their companies, and countries.”
CES returns to Las Vegas in 2019 from January 8-11.
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