CES Asia 2024

International CES Asia serves as the premier event for the consumer technology industry, showcasing the full breadth and depth of innovation in the Asian marketplace.

Is going to be held in Shanghai on May and attendees will have the chance to experience the innovation that defines the CE industry and will meet with some of the top brands from China and around the world. If you need more reasons about why you cant miss this first edition, don't stop reading, we've been talking with the organizers.

Three main reasons why people should come to this first year event:

1.- The inaugural 2015 International CES Asia will be Asia’s platform to showcase global innovation that defines the consumer technology industry

• Key themes include: Innovation, connectivity and Internet of Things (IoT)

• Will showcase the full breadth and depth of the innovation value-chain in the Asian marketplace

  • Will span 20,000 gross sq. meters (8,500 net sq. meters) of exhibit space

  • More than 250 exhibitors will leverage the power of CES to foster innovation and position themselves to new and existing audiences

2.- Key global businesses are coming to the International CES Asia to launch new products into the rapidly growing Asian marketplace

• The Chinese economy is the largest in the world, and CES Asia provides the opportunity for global companies and those local to Asia to expand market share and increase profits in this critical market

• Innovative companies will garner attention from the Asian marketplace

  • Companies that haven’t established themselves in the Asian marketplace can catapult themselves into this emerging market

  • Will feature companies currently doing business in China who want to expand and enhance their business presence in China and across Asia

• CES Asia currently has exhibitors from 14 countries: China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, UK and USA.

• Notable companies set to exhibit to date include: Audi, Audio-Technica, Continental, Digital China, DTS, Ford, Garmin, Gibson, Hisense, Intel, Mercedes, Monster, Scosche, Shanghai Moshi, Skullcandy Audio, Thinking Group, TomTom, Twitter, Voxx and ZAGG.

3.- CES Asia will feature three high-interest Marketplaces: 3D Printing, Robotics and Wearables – and 14 product categories spanning the most influential ingenuities from Smart Home to Automotive to Sports and Fitness.

Exhibitor profile

Key global businesses, from tech powerhouses to innovative startups - manufacturers, developers and suppliers will showcase new products in order to create strong business relationships with new and existing industries.

Attendee profile

Consumer technology industry professionals from China and across Asia: global buyers, retailers, distributors, engineers, government officials, media, market analysts, industry influencers and CXOs from global brands.

Forecasts for CES Asia

• The inaugural edition has registered 4,500 professionals from 80 countries
• 15,000 attendees
• 250+ exhibitors
• 250 media
• 8,500 net sqm of exhibit space

Under the CES brand, CES Asia has become the premier event focuses on the consumer technology industry in the region. The exhibition attracts many national and foreign companies, so is a great opportunity to get access to the Asian market and discover by first hand the latest products and coming trends in the consumer technology market. If you are going to attend CES Asia, to start tomorrow in Shanghai (May 11-13), or if you just want to know more about this young event, don't miss our interview with the organisers.

CES Asia is the premier event for the consumer technology industry in Asia. How contributes CES Asia into the annual calendar of the sector?

CES Asia is designed for products making their world debut in the Asian marketplace. The event showcases the full innovation value-chain in the Asia Pacific market and attracts both global and domestic businesses to launch products in the rapidly growing Asian economy. CES Asia allows executives, manufacturers, buyers and distributors to see future trends and make business decisions across a plethora of industries. The timing of the event in late spring fits in nicely with the natural product cycle of entry to the market.

What are the main novelties that will we find on the show floor? And what are the coming trends?

Building from a successful inaugural event in 2015, CES Asia 2016 has grown significantly in its first full year. The show is expanding from two exhibit halls in 2015 to four with a show floor that will span 32,000 gross square meters. With more than 350 exhibitors from 24 countries, the entire global technology industry will be represented across 15 product categories including 3D printing, green technologies, audio, health, lifestyle, robotics, sports and fitness, vehicle technology, video gaming and more.

In addition to an expanded exhibit space, CES Asia 2016 will feature new destinations on the show floor. The all-new Startup Park will showcase emerging tech from 50 entrepreneurs and startups from China, France, Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK and the United States. The N4 Stage is a must-see destination featuring the Last Gadget Standing Competition, the Wearables Tech Fashion Show and Robots on the Runway. And as the drone market continues to soar, the all-new Drone Demo Area will feature the latest drone technologies and products hitting the Asian market.

What is the exhibition profile, and who can attend?

CES Asia appeals to both global and local exhibiting companies looking to expand market share and increase profits in this critical market. Companies that haven’t established themselves in the Asian market leverage CES Asia to catapult into this emerging hotbed. Our exhibitors are subject to a highly selective application process for this curated show and must be considered innovative and produce a branded product.

CES Asia 2016 will draw more than 30,000 industry professionals representing the entire global tech industry. Manufacturers, buyers, suppliers, developers, distributors and media from around the world travel to CES Asia to experience the thriving Asian marketplace and position themselves to new and existing audiences.

One of the strengths of the event is its conference programme, do you recommend a session in particular?

The show will feature more than 50 speakers and 100 conference sessions with topics covering the entire spectrum of consumer technology from the latest market research trends to sustainability practices, drone policy and smart home technology. Additionally, the CES Asia keynote program will feature leaders from some of the world’s top brands including executives from Alibaba, BMW, Intel, JD.com and Legendary Pictures and Wanda Films.

CES Asia attracts many national and international exhibitors. Can you give some advice for those attending the show for the first time?

CES Asia is first and foremost about conducting business and growing the global consumer technology industry. The show attracts professionals from around the world and as show organizers, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM and our partner, Intex Shanghai, have gone to great lengths to accommodate attendees and exhibitors from across the globe. All signage, including directional signs, will be in English and Mandarin, as well as all shuttle and transportation information. In addition, all CES Asia conference sessions, panels and keynote addresses – whether given in Mandarin or English – will have interpretation available.

Give us some reasons why we can't miss CES Asia?

CES Asia 2016 is the innovation gateway to the rapidly expanding Asian market. For any company looking to expand into the region, CES Asia provides a platform to get in front of the right audience and decision-makers. With more than 350 innovative exhibitors making major product debuts, CES Asia 2016 will set the trend for the future of the Asian tech marketplace.

Finally, can you tell us some participation results from the last edition?

The inaugural CES Asia in 2015 was a phenomenal success, confirming the show’s status as the region’s premier tech event. The show featured 212 exhibiting companies from 16 countries across 21,875 gross square meters and attracted 28,682 attendees.