The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) have announced that the 2013 International CES will feature a record amount of exhibit space. The International CES show floor totals more than 1.87 million net square feet. The previous record was 1.862 million net square feet at the 2012 CES.
Owned and produced by CEA. The 2013 CES, the world’s largest innovation event is set to take place from the 8th – 11th January 2013.
Gary Shapiro, the president and CEO of CEA spoke about the event saying:
“With the largest show floor in history, more innovative technologies and services will launch at the 2013 CES than anywhere else in the world.” … “From cloud-based services, advancements in digital health, connected vehicle technologies, the latest apps, flexible devices and beyond, the innovations unveiled at the 2013 CES will create new jobs and further economic growth around the world.”
The 2013 International CES will feature over 3000 exhibitors creating the largest show floor in the event’s 45 year history. A record number of eight automakers will exhibit at the 2013 CES. These include Audi, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus and Subaru.
Over 20,000 new products will launch at the 2013 International CES. Major product trends include cloud-based services, gesture and sensing technologies, connected vehicles, the latest smartphone and tablet innovations and Ultra HDTV.
The 2013 CES conference program will feature 300 sessions and 800 speakers. The CES will include keynote speeches from the leaders of Qualcomm, Panasonic, Samsung and Verizon, as well as a Brand Keynote panel with executives from American Express, AT&T, Coca-Cola, Salesforce.com, Samsung and Unilever.
The iLounge Pavilion is set to return to the 2013 CES.. iLounge will showcase over 440 exhibitors and is located in the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) North Hall . Eureka Park are also returning to the CES, featuring over 140 exhibitors showcasing the next generation of technology. Eureka Park have introduced the Startup America stage, which will bring together start-ups, investors, large companies and media many of the innovations unveiled at the 2013 CES.
Felicia Day will also be taking part in the International CES 2013 acting as ambassador for the Entertainment Matters program. The Entertainment Matters program is sponsored by Variety and is back for its third year of exhibits, conference programs and special events for professionals involved in the entertainment industry.
For more information on the 2013 CES, including registration information, conference sessions and a complete list of CES exhibitors, visit www.CESweb.org
