CES consumer electronics show set to gather people in Las Vegas despite pandemic
- The Consumer Electronics Show is expected to take place in early January, bringing attendees from around the world together in Las Vegas
- The decision to hold a gadget extravaganza known to attract tens of thousands of people bucks a trend of live conferences being cancelled due to the pandemic
Consumer Electronics Show (CES) organisers said Wednesday that they are going ahead with plans to bring together people from around the world at a massive annual gathering in Las Vegas.
The Consumer Technology Association trade group decision to hold a gadget extravaganza known to attract tens of thousands of people bucks a trend of live conferences being cancelled due to the deadly coronavirus pandemic.
CES is expected to take place in early January.
“Major brands are committed for the show, and we look forward to announcing another slate of top-tier speakers,” read a message at the CES website.
“We will showcase our exhibitors’ products, technology breakthroughs and ideas to the world, both physically in Las Vegas and digitally.”
Organisers said that more CES sessions and presentations will be streamed online, and it will encourage practices for keeping attendees safe from the virus.
