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2017, the 50th anniversary of the largest global gathering of innovation and
connectivity, introduced ground-breaking products, provided opportunities for
companies in every major global industry to conduct business, and shattered
records.
CES 2017 showcased the connected future of technology. With more than 3,800
exhibiting companies and exhibit space of more than 2.6 million net sq. ft., CES 2017 was
a record-breaker, welcoming the world's biggest companies in addition to hosting more
than 600 startups at the Eureka Park Marketplace. More than 175,000 industry
professionals, including 55,000 from outside the U.S., convened in Las Vegas to drive the
ever-evolving global technology industry forward. A highlight video announcing official
show stats can be found here.
"CES 2017 shifted to a new level as large and small companies from around the globe
gathered to reveal solutions for many of our world's most challenging problems," said Gary
Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™. "Our industry is
bettering the world through connectivity and innovation, touching literally every facet of our
lives. Today's connected world was on full display this week at CES 2017 – our largest,
boldest show in history."
"Startups, established businesses, traditional tech companies – and those in new
industries like travel and sports – came together and vigorously embraced technology for
the 50th anniversary of CES," said Karen Chupka, senior vice president, CES and corporate
business strategy, CTA. "This year's show was all about connectivity – both in the form of
the technologies unveiled and in the valuable face-to-face business connections happening
throughout the show."
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