CES 2019 showcases AI and 5G tech

The CES 2019 event, which put AI and 5G technology in the spotlight, has now concluded.

This four-day event demonstrated future technological possibilities — with more than 4500 exhibitors showcasing the latest tech innovations to some 180,000 attendees in Las Vegas.

“CES showcases the power of innovation to solve global problems and improve lives around the world,” said Gary Shapiro, President and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA).

“The passion, ideas and business connections at CES make this the most significant global tech event — and the most inspirational week of the year.”

“Every business must now embrace technology to succeed,” said Karen Chupka, Executive Vice President, CES.

“And companies like Procter & Gamble, John Deere and Raytheon proved that at CES 2019.”

The CES 2019 keynote stage featured some of the biggest names in tech, including AMD, AT&T Communications, IBM, LG and Verizon. CTA released its 2019 International Innovation Scorecard grading countries on how well they support innovation and announced it will invest $10 million in venture firms and funds focused on women, people of colour and other underrepresented start-ups and entrepreneurs. CTA also released its newest book, Ninja Future, exploring the skills needed to remain competitive in the rapidly changing future.

“5G will change everything — 5G is the promise of so much more than what we have seen from wireless technology,” said Hans Vestberg, CEO, Verizon, during his keynote.

CES 2019 showed artificial intelligence will influence every aspect of our lives. IBM Chairman, President and CEO Ginni Rometty’s opening keynote explored how AI will prove data is the “world’s greatest natural resource”, enabling revolutions from smart cities to health care, transportation to robotics. During Rometty’s keynote, Delta CEO Ed Bastian and Walmart EVP of Food Charles Redfield shared examples of AI and blockchain technology in their businesses.

The CES Sports Zone showcased the entire sports tech ecosystem — innovations in smart venues, training, virtual and augmented reality and e-sports creating immersive content that will change the way we play, watch and experience sports. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver discussed how their partnership proves social media can promote fan engagement, and the Gamespot eSports truck featured 10 gaming kiosks for both professional gamers and attendees to showcase their skills.

C Space brought together content creators, Hollywood, the advertising industry, media and leading CMOs — such as Proctor & Gamble’s Marc Pritchard, IBM’s Michelle Peluso, Unilever’s Keith Weed — to explore the future of brand marketing and entertainment. Exhibits and conference sessions explored the effect of AI on marketing and consumer engagement, mobile and over-the-top video, and content consumption.

Eureka Park, the home for start-ups at CES, featured more than 1200 companies from over 50 countries offering disruptive innovations, attracting investors and big-name brands. This year Eureka Park — which has launched successful companies including Ring, Benjilock and LifeFuels — included a pitch competition, sponsored by the Consumer Technology Association Foundation and AARP.

Digital health technologies were a major theme, and attendees experienced the latest advances and trends in health care. Over 260 doctors and other health professionals took part in the Digital Health Summit, which offered Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits at CES for the first time.

Resilient technologies will keep the world healthy, safe, warm, powered, fed and secure. Sustainable technologies from companies including YOLK and Zero Mass Water will produce efficient energy solutions and help provide drinking water to developing nations, while reducing the global carbon footprint. Others like Higher Ground Technologies keep us connected anywhere in the world.

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