Attendees to experience the latest in 5G, AI, AR/VR, vehicle tech and more at show’s fifth edition

ARLINGTON, Va. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — February 17, 2019 — The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) today announced that registration is open for the fifth annual CES Asia, the premier consumer technology event in the Asian market. Designed for the Asia Pacific region and beyond, CES Asia 2019 will showcase transformative technologies including 5G, artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, drones, retail and eCommerce, robotics, and vehicle tech. CES Asia will take place on June 11-13, 2019 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Shanghai, China.

CES Asia 2019 is one of the fastest growing trade shows in Asia and is on track to see another record-breaking year. Global brands like 3M, Audio-Technica, Changhong, Continental, Digital China, Dow, Fossil, Garmin, Haier, Hisense, Honda, Huawei, Konka, NavInfo, OnStar, OtterBox, Skyworth, Suning, Wacom and ZEISS have confirmed to return, joined by first-time CES Asia exhibitors Denso, SF-Express, and Sonos. The show will showcase the latest technologies from over 25 countries and regions including: China, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the U.S.

“Every business must embrace technology to succeed,” said John T. Kelley, senior director, international programs and show director, CES Asia. “We are kicking off registration today and seeing tremendous growth and diversity among the companies who have committed to exhibiting at CES Asia 2019.”

CES Asia 2019 is expected to cover more than 65,000 gross square meters (32,500 net square meters) of exhibit space, a 26 percent increase from last year, and feature 550 exhibiting companies, including more than 125 startups. The show represents the full technology ecosystem with innovations spanning 20 product categories. Total attendance is projected to reach over 50,000 with representation from 70 countries, regions and territories, including more than 1,200 members of the media. Conference programming will bring together visionary speakers in more than 45 sessions, including top CEOs and senior-level executives presenting on the keynote stage.

WeChat registration for CES Asia 2019 is now available. Follow us on WeChat (ID: CESAsia_II) to register.

Owned and produced by the International CES (Shanghai) Exhibition Co., Ltd. and co-produced by Shanghai Intex, CES Asia 2019 will run from June 11-13 in Shanghai, China. The premier consumer technology event in Asia, CES Asia showcases major brands and innovative companies across several vertical markets in the Asian marketplace.

For the latest show news, information, photos, b-roll and more, visit CESAsia.com.

Note to Editors:

High-definition video b-roll from CES Asia is available for easy download on  CESAsia.com.
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 bmoon@CTA.tech or +1 703-907-4351.

About CES Asia:

Owned and produced by the International CES (Shanghai) Exhibition Co. Ltd. and co-produced by Shanghai Intex Exhibition Co., Ltd (Shanghai Intex), 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 event to grow and reinforce their brand by showcasing the latest products and technologies to consumer tech industry executives, foreign buyers and international media. 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 International CES (Shanghai) Exhibition Co. Ltd. and CTA:

International CES (Shanghai) Exhibition Co. Ltd. is a wholly foreign-owned enterprise by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), a trade association representing the $398 billion U.S. consumer technology industry, which supports more than 15 million U.S. jobs. 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. CTA 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 Shanghai Intex:

Taken independent in July 2016, Shanghai Intex Exhibition (Co., Ltd.) was originally founded in 1995 as the pioneering exhibition organizing business of Intex Shanghai, the first joint venture venue management business in Shanghai. Shanghai Intex is jointly overseen by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Shanghai and PNO Exhibitions, giving it the perfect combination of domestic and international resources. Over the last 20 years, Shanghai Intex has organized more than 100 tradeshows and over 1000 conferences, with a sum total show space in excess of 2 million square meters. Shanghai Intex runs a number of internationally renowned exhibitions covering the music industry, healthcare, lifestyle, advanced manufacturing, public transportation, floriculture, consumer electronics, technology and more.