Gary Shapiro CEO at Consumer Technology Association | Official website
CES 2025, known as the leading global tech event, reported an upswing in attendance from senior-level executives, investors, and media, according to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). A total of 142,465 participants from around the world were present at the event in Las Vegas, focusing on innovation and technology to address global challenges.
Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair of CTA, commented, "CES is where the global tech community meets to set the agenda for the year ahead. The exhibits, speakers, meetings, and moments of serendipity on the show floor and in conference halls move innovation forward and catalyze solutions making the world better."
Notable attendance figures included 57,401 international attendees, 4500+ registered exhibitors with a startup community of 1400 at Eureka Park, 6582 members of the media, and representation from 305 of the Fortune Global 500 companies. The event also hosted 300+ conference sessions with over 1200 speakers.
Kinsey Fabrizio, President of CTA, stated, "CES is once again the largest audited annual business event. We know that exhibitors, media, and attendees spend time, resources, and effort to come to CES, and we’re proud to share trustworthy, verified data to justify their investments."
CES 2025 also highlighted significant gatherings in various tech verticals. AI and robotics were prominent interests, alongside a notable 13% increase in digital health industry attendance and an 11% rise in the entertainment and advertising community's presence compared to the previous year.
158 international government guests participated in CTA’s Leaders in Technology program amid the transition to a new U.S. administration. The event's attendance figures are independently audited, surpassing the standards of UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, to ensure transparency and trustworthiness. CES 2026 is scheduled for January 6-9, 2026, in Las Vegas.
CES is managed by the CTA, North America's largest technology trade association, supporting over 18 million American jobs and connecting global tech innovators.