The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® announces independently audited data for CES® 2025, the most powerful tech event in the world, revealing an increase in attendance from senior-level executives, investors, and media.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® will recognize U.S. Representatives Bill Foster (D-Ill.) and Don Beyer (D-Va.) and former FTC Commissioner Christine Wilson as 2025 Digital Patriots during its annual Digital Patriots Dinner at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., on April 8. 

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® is bringing a taste of the world’s most powerful tech event, CES®, to Washington, D.C., with CES® on the Hill, April 9, 2025.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® and a coalition of leading organizations today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warning that the U.S. is on the cusp of ceding its technological advantage over China if the federal government fails to act on Autonomous Vehicle (AV) safety and policy recommendations and advance this crucial technology.

The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)^®: 
 
“I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Tariffs are taxes on Americans and American business, not foreign governments or companies. Adding tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China will raise prices for Americans at a time when inflation and affordability is their top concern.

The National Association of Broadcasters is at it again—first pushing to mandate FM chips in phones, then misleading policymakers about AM radio, and now forcing NEXTGEN TV onto every consumer and manufacturer. This is a product that costs more and consumers have not embraced. This will impose large percentage increase in costs at a time when the TV set has proved to be the rare deflationary product.

The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® on the Trump Administration’s intention to impose reciprocal tariffs on other nations:

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)^®, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association (NCTA), Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), broadband internet service providers, and device manufacturers today announce an extension of the award-winning “Voluntary Agreement” to improve the energy efficiency of home internet equipment such as modems, routers and Wi-Fi extenders through 2028. 

Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® CEO and Vice Chair Gary Shapiro was honored yesterday with a Knighthood in the Royal Order of Francis I, recognizing his leadership in advancing technology and championing the innovations that are transforming our world.

The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)^®: 

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)^® expresses strong support for President Trump’s nomination of Michael Kratsios to serve as Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).

ARLINGTON, VA – Jan. 24, 2025 – The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®: 

The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® on President Donald Trump’s America First Trade Policy memorandum:

CES® 2025, the most powerful tech event in the world, welcomed over 141,000 attendees from around the globe. With more than 4500 exhibitors, including 1400 startups, and more than 6000 media attendees, CES highlights the innovation and technology trends addressing global challenges and shaping the future.  

New research conducted by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)^® and AARP finds older Americans are increasingly interested in using technology to live in their current homes and communities. 

The wait is over and it’s time to DIVE IN! CES^® 2025, the world’s most powerful technology event, opens today, igniting innovation and setting the tech agenda for the year ahead. From game-changing AI and cutting-edge digital health solutions to sustainability breakthroughs, next-gen mobility, quantum computing, and more, the industry’s brightest minds and boldest brands are showcasing their visions.

Today at CES® 2025, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® announces its new investment in Quantum World Congress, a first-of-its-kind global conference dedicated to uniting visionaries, innovators, and technology trailblazers to explore how quantum computing will shape the future.

Today at CES® 2025, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® announced the 2025 Global Innovation Scorecard, measuring the political, economic, and demographic factors that foster innovation.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® announces the recipients of its CES® 2025 Green Grants program, funding $125,000 to three Nevada organizations focused on sustainability. The 2025 program recognizes a statewide tree planting program, a food rescue program, and a solar charging project.