Despite the cloudy weather and bouts of heavy rain, thousands flocked to the Las Vegas Convention Center on Thursday morning for the first day of CES.
Conventions
Conventions are big business in Las Vegas. • Expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center, a $1.4 billion project, will keep the city on pace to compete for the top shows. • CES tops the list. (See Top 10 below, and follow the link to a full list.)
Top 10 Las Vegas conventions
(ranked by attendance)1. CES — Consumer Technology Association
2. NAB — National Association of Broadcasters
3. MAGIC — Marketplace Spring Show
4. SHOT Show — Shooting, Hunting & Outdoor Trade Show
5. World of Concrete
6. International Builders Show
7. Las Vegas Market (winter)
8. Las Vegas Market (summer)
9. ASD Market Week
10. (tie) Mr. Olympia.
10. (tie) PMMI — Pack Expo Las Vegas
See the full list of Las Vegas conventions.
Attendees arrived via various transportation modes to the main hub of the multi-facility show, that is expected to draw around 100,000 people.
From wireless TVs to electric boat engines, major brands showcased new products at Mandalay Bay the day before CES officially begins.
The organization did not immediately respond to an inquiry about how many Russian companies attended past CES events, or if there was less interest from them this year.
Organizers of the world’s largest tech trade show previewed the latest products and trends, with a focus on electrification, automation and sustainability.
While there are still storm clouds on the horizon for the four-day CES 2023 show, organizers are anticipating a large crowd to arrive at multiple convention venues.
Las Vegas’ meeting and convention industry feels bullish about its recovery from COVID-19 lockdowns.
Room rates along the Strip are well above the average daily rate for January, as resorts prepare for thousands of business travelers who will be attending CES.
The Consumer Electronics Association is requiring additional health and safety procedures for early arrivals to CES from China, Hong Kong and Macao.
CES, the annual tech industry event formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show, is returning to Las Vegas this January with the hope that it looks more like it did before the coronavirus pandemic.
The world’s largest consumer electronics event is scheduled to begin its four-day run on Jan. 5 at several Las Vegas venues.
The union authorized a walkout against the center’s food service provider in a unanimous vote, but bargaining teams are still negotiating a contract.
After announcing plans for a strike vote against Sodexo Centerplate last month, the process has begun and results are expected to be revealed Friday or Saturday.
Metaverse, Web 3, health-care technology and food tech will be a part the show expected to attract 100,000 to the city and kick off 2023 conventions in Las Vegas.
With CES on the horizon in early January, more than 300 Culinary Union members could authorize a strike against food-service provider Sodexo next month.