CES Asia Pre-Registration Up 40 Percent

Tech leaders from more than 70 countries register for Asia’s 
Second Annual Premier Tech Event

Singapore, April 6, 2016 – Six weeks before CES Asia™ returns to Shanghai, more than 17,000 high-level industry professionals from more than 70 countries have already registered to attend. Registration numbers are up 40 percent over the same period in 2015, the event’s inaugural year. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™ and co-produced by Intex Shanghai, CES Asia™ 2016 will run May 11- 13 in Shanghai, China.

“Industry leaders from China and around the world understand that CES Asia fosters innovation and serves as the place for brands to position themselves to new and existing audiences throughout the growing  Asian marketplace and beyond,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association. “These strong pre-reg figures indicate tech leaders from around the world recognize the value and importance of CES Asia. From innovative startups to influential brands, CES Asia showcases the breadth and depth of innovation while providing a platform for key global and domestic business leaders to grow and reinforce their brands.”

CES Asia attendees include an array of domestic and international CEOs, CIOs, CTOs, CMOs, buyers, product designers, manufacturers, engineers, sellers and many others involved in purchasing decisions. More than 300 companies from the following 23 countries, regions and territories have already purchased exhibit space:


Belgium
China
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Hong Kong
India
Israel
Japan
Netherlands
Norway
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
UK
United Arab Emirates
USA


CES Asia 2016 will showcase innovation across 15 product categories focused on the themes of the Internet of Things (IoT), innovation and connectivity. The showfloor will house the latest in 3D printing, vehicle technologies, lifestyle, video gaming and more. To register for CES Asia 2016, please visit CESAsia.com. An RMB 50 registration fee goes into effect on April 1 and increases to RMB 100 on-site. Registration is always free for credentialed media.

Note to Editors:  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 mailto:bmoon@CE.org or +1 703-907-4351.