The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2022 concluded its first in-person event since January 2020. Returning to Las Vegas, the conference featured first glimpses at the latest technology from the industry’s leading names. As the pandemic continues, the event saw a 75% attendance decrease from its 2020 edition.

More than 2300 exhibiting companies from around the world, including more than 800 startups, launched products featuring innovation across artificial intelligence, automotive technology, digital health, smart home and more. The show was truly a global event, with 30% of attendees traveling from outside the US.

“Innovation came to life this week at CES 2022 – with technologies that will reshape industries and provide solutions to pressing worldwide issues from healthcare to agriculture, sustainability and beyond,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA), owner and producer of CES.

CES 2022 featured transformative technologies that will spur business and shift markets, with major brands including Bosch, Canon, Hisense, HTC, LG Electronics, Nvidia, Samsung Electronics, Sony, Panasonic and Qualcomm. The event also hosted stage featured leaders across global industries.

Top executives delivered addresses including J.H. Han, Vice Chairman, CEO and Head of DX (Device eXperience) division at Samsung Electronics; Mary Barra, chair and CEO of General Motors and Robert B. Ford, president and CEO of Abbott, the first healthcare keynote in CES history.

Prevalent throughout the show was artificial intelligence, making products and technologies smarter, more efficient and customizable, advancing every major industry from agriculture to healthcare, automotive, manufacturing and entertainment. Companies included John Deere, featuring the first autonomous tractor.

More than 800 startups from 19 countries were featured in Eureka Park, the startup hub for CES 2022, including the SkyDrive air taxi; ScenTronix with its EveryHuman algorithmic perfumery and Orbisk, an AI-powered fully automated food waste monitoring system. The Venetian Expo also featured a first-time European Pavilion.

The smart home kicked into high gear at CES 2022. Smart light bulbs and connected security cameras had a big role, including Eve’s latest security camera the Eve Outdoor Cam. A big space was given to home security, as with Arlo’s Security System. Roborock and Ecovacs also announced automated cleaning and mopping and vacuuming bots.

The latest in telemedicine, connected health devices and improved health features on wearables were highlights, allowing consumers to take better control of their own health. Vehicle technology was front and center at the show, with more than 190 automotive companies exhibiting, with companies including BMW and Hyundai.

“CES 2022 furthered global business this week, as our industry gathered – many for the first time in two years – to collaborate, forge partnerships, make deals and advance the economy,” said Karen Chupka, EVP, CES. “After two years of not being able to connect in person, we were thrilled to welcome our industry back together.”

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