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COMMEMORATING HALF A CENTURY AS THE
LAUNCH PAD FOR BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY
CES CELEBRATES
50 YEARS OF
TECH
The First CES—In the summer
of 1967 in New York City, CES
opened its doors. Featuring
117 exhibitors showcasing
technology like transistor radios,
stereos, and black and white
televisions, CES 1967 kicked off
a 50-year legacy of innovation.
Under Jack Wayman's guidance,
CES grew from trade show with
17,000 attendees is now the
premier event for innovation, and
oversaw the evolution of what would
eventually become the Consumer
Technology Association (CTA)
TM
.
CES showcased companies
that invented, designed and
produced the most innovative
technology in the world.
Companies that were there in
the beginning include Quasar
(Motorola), RCA, Sharp,
Panasonic and Westinghouse.
Audio and stereo
equipment were
all the rage at the
first CES.
1967-69
