RETAILOBSERVER.COM MAY 2017
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The '90s Biggest Tech is
Announced at CES—
From DVD players to HD
TV, the 1990s introduced
the technology that we still
use today.
Sega brought iconic
characters like Sonic the
Hedgehog and Mega Man
to life.
The exhibitors of the
'90s included Nokia,
Sega, Emerson, Sanyo,
IBM and Sharp — many
that are still exhibiting
at CES today.
Gone were the days
of VHS tapes. 1996
brought a whole new
dimension to video –
the DVD and DVD player.
Sleek and lightweight,
the DVD revolutionized
video technology.
1990-99
"CES has been the proving ground for innovators for 50 years
and has grown from a top destination for mainly audio/video retailers
and distributors to a global gathering place for the entire innovation
ecosystem," said Gary Shapiro. "In addition to the traditional tech
players, CES now draws from nearly every major industry. We are
honored and humbled to celebrate this core group of exhibitors who
have been with us from the start."
CES also celebrated the individuals who have attended CES for
extended runs. During the registration process for 2017, attendees
self-selected the number of years they have attended the show.
Onsite recognition ribbons were available in five-year increments to
identify how long each person had supported CES.
Today, CES continues as the proving ground for innovators and has
expanded to feature industries not traditionally connected to consumer
tech. The show now touches every major industry as leaders from the
entire innovation ecosystem come together to discover and experience
the latest trends and network with peers. CES is where titans of tech
mix with next generation disruptors and where esteemed and highly
sought-after global leaders take the keynote stage to tout disruptive
technology and envision new trends and markets.
CES CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF TECH