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CES Asia Conference Program Features Top Voices in Tech
[May 05, 2016]

CES Asia Conference Program Features Top Voices in Tech


The CES Asia™ 2016 conference program will host panel discussions and presentations on the hottest trends in consumer technology. Attendees will gain access to the industry's top voices through three days of conference sessions. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™ and co-produced by Intex Shanghai, CES (News - Alert) Asia 2016 will run May 11-13 in Shanghai, China - register today and choose between two different conference pass options.

"Our conference program provides attendees with an exclusive opportunity to see inside the minds of some of the industry's most respected visionaries," said Karen Chupka, senior vice president, CES and corporate business strategy. "With sessions covering topics from robotics and wearables to entertainment and vehicle technology, there's something for everyone. At a global gathering event like this, it's important for our attendees to hear how these trends are changing the tech landscape and frankly how to operate within it."

The CES Asia conference program features notable industry experts from Unilever, Omnicom Media Group, Twitter, IBM (News - Alert), Indiegogo, TransLink Capital, LeTV, TE Connectivity, Shanghai Oriental Pearl Media, GfK, Tencent, WPP, CTA and more.

"What cool technologies will create new trends in the TV industry? CES Asia 2016 will provide a platform for us to exhibit and discuss this question. We look forward to the sharing of industry influencers' insights towards the future of TV in the conference program," said Zhang Zhiqing, Associate Director at CBN TV.

Day 1 Conference Highlights

  • Before walking the show floor, gain insights about the 2016 trends to watch and the outlook between the Chinese and US markets.
  • Returning CES Asia partner, China Electronic Chamber of Commerce, brings a full-day program on IoT and wearable technology.
  • Media partner, ZOL, leads a conversation on virtual reality (VR), and Twitter (News - Alert) focuses on driving Chinese firms to become global brands.

Day 2 Conference Highlights

  • Don't miss panels on autonomous vehicles, the future of TV and drone policy.
  • Three sessions focusing on entertainment in the Asian market bring exciting names from the advertising and content communities.
  • Venture capitalists discuss investment opportunities in China.
  • IEEE (News - Alert) returns to CES Asia with a half day summit on virtual and augmented reality.



Day 3 Conference Highlights

  • The final day of the conference program wraps up with a half-day program on 3D printing presented by Rising Media.
  • For the second year at CES Asia, the exciting China and U.S. Maker Contest brings presentations of disruptive innovations from 20 finalists.
  • Experts join a panel debating the future of mobile technology.

All conference sessions will take place in the Kerry Hotel and will be presented in either English or Mandarin with dual language (English/Mandarin) translation services available on-site. For 2500 RMB, the full conference pass includes access to the show floor, plus three days of conference programming. Or, for 1500 RMB, the single day conference pass allows attendees to access one day of the conference program, while also providing access to the show floor across all days of CES Asia. Conference sessions are always free for credentialed CES Asia media.


CES Asia 2016 is expanding from two exhibit halls in 2015 to four with a show floor that will span up to 32,000 gross square meters (16,000 net square meters). Featuring more than 350 exhibiting companies, the entire global technology industry will be represented at CES Asia across 15 product categories from 3D printing and smart home to vehicle technology and wearables.

Visit www.CESAsia.com for the latest news and information and to register for CES Asia 2016.

Note to Editors: Journalists traveling from outside of China will require a J-1 or J-2 visa. For questions about exhibiting at CES Asia, contact Brian Moon at [email protected] or +1 703-907-4351.

About Consumer Technology Association:

Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM is the trade association representing the $287 billion U.S. consumer technology industry. More than 2,200 companies - 80 percent are small businesses and startups; others are among the world's best known brands - enjoy the benefits of CTA membership including policy advocacy, market research, technical education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. The Consumer Technology Association also owns and produces CES® - the world's gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. Profits from CES are reinvested into CTA's industry services.

About CES Asia:

Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM and co-produced by Intex Shanghai, CES Asia is the premier event for the consumer technology industry, showcasing the full breadth and depth of the innovation value-chain in the Asian marketplace. Key global businesses come to this new event to grow and reinforce their brand by showcasing the latest products and technologies to consumer tech industry executives, foreign buyers, international media and a limited number of consumers from China. Attendees have exclusive access to some of the largest brands from China and around the world, while celebrating the innovation that defines the consumer technology sector.

About Intex Shanghai:

Intex Shanghai Co., Ltd is the sub joint venture company of CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade) Shanghai, which started in 1992 and is jointly invested by Shanghai Hongqiao E&T Development Zone United Development Co., Ltd., CCPIT Shanghai and Istithmar P&O Estates FZE. As a prominent producer of tradeshows in China, Intex owns a venue in Shanghai, manages various exhibition venues outside of Shanghai and also organizes and co-organizes 10 international trade shows throughout China. Intex Shanghai is the vice chairman of SCEIA, the Deputy Director of CAEC and the member of UFI and has a stand-out reputation in the domestic exhibition industry. Find Intex Shanghai online at www.intex-sh.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • CES Asia 2016 - Register
    May 11-13, Shanghai, China
  • CEO Summit
    June 21-24, Tel Aviv, Israel
  • Innovate!
    September 20-22, San Jose, CA (News - Alert)
  • CES Unveiled Prague
    October 20, Prague, Czech Republic
  • CES Unveiled Paris
    October 25, Paris, France
  • CT Hall of Fame Dinner
    November 9, New York, NY
  • CES Unveiled New York
    November 10, New York, NY
  • CES Unveiled Las Vegas
    January 3, Las Vegas, NV
  • CES 2017
    January 5-8, Las Vegas, NV


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