CNET announces the official Best of CES Awards at the 2012 International CES. Photo courtesy the 2012 International CES

Arlington, Virginia, USA - January 13, 2012

Executives from business, government, entertainment, automotive, consumer electronics and every major industry converged on the 2012 International CES® to experience new ways of doing business at the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow.

Throngs of attendees enter the Central Hall at the opening of the 2012 International CES. Photo courtesy the 2012 International CES

Owned and produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the 2012 International CES concluded today in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Attendees preview the latest gadgets in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center at the 2011 International CES. Photo courtesy the 2012 International CES

2012 CES Grows

The 2012 International CES was the largest in the event's 44 year history, with a record number of more than 3,100 exhibitors across the largest show floor in CES history – 1.861 million net square feet of exhibit space – and drawing a record of more than 153,000 attendees, including more than 34,000 international attendees.

Attendees from around the world get a glimpse of the latest in consumer technology at the 2012 International CES. Photo courtesy the 2012 International CES

More than 20,000 new products were launched at the 2012 CES, which also featured top executives participating in keynote sessions, including those from Qualcomm, Mercedes, Wal-Mart, Intel, Ford, Verizon, Unilever, Ford, eBay, GE, Google and Facebook.

Media and analysts line up to enter CES Unveiled, The Official Press Event of the International CES, for a pre-show look at who will be making news headlines before the show officially opens. Photo courtesy the 2012 International CES

Executive delegations from thousands of global companies, from Apple to Zeo, attended the 2012 CES to meet with current and future customers.

Media and analysts enjoy CES Unveiled, The Official Press Event of the International CES, where they get a sneak peak at who will be making news headlines before the show officially opens. Photo courtesy the 2012 International CES

CEA is currently reviewing requests for 2013 CES keynotes and will be making announcements in the coming months.

Attendees from around the world get a glimpse of the latest in consumer technology at the 2012 International CES. Photo courtesy the 2012 International CES

In addition, the 2013 International CES is already generating significant interest as space selection for next year's show began this week.

CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro with Xerox Chairman and CEO Ursula Burns, Ford Motor Company President and CEO Alan Mulally, and Verizon Enterprise Solutions President John Stratton who join the 2012 International CES keynote lineup as participants in the CES Innovation Power Panel. Photo courtesy the 2012 International CES

For example, 95,000 square feet of exhibit space in the 2013 CES iLounge Pavilion has already sold, and Mazda and BMW have committed to 2013 CES exhibit space along with Ford, Kia, Audi and Hyundai, creating an even larger Apple-related product and automotive presence at the 2013 CES.

CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro joins FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski for a candid conversation about Chairman Genachowski's vision for and tenure at the FCC and his ongoing efforts to bring meaningful change to the agency at the 2012 International CES. Photo courtesy the 2012 International CES

2012 CES Excites

Technology innovations generated excitement across the 2012 CES showfloor including the launch of dozens of ultrabooks, OLED TVs, Android 4.0 tablets, next generation smartphones and 3D printers.

Highlights from Intel's keynote at the 2012 International CES. Photo courtesy the 2012 International CES

The 2012 CES was a star-studded event with numerous Hollywood celebrities in attendance including Eliza Dushku, who served as the Official Ambassador for the CES Entertainment Matters program, as well as Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber, Ludacris, 50 Cent, Wil.i.am, Wayne Brady, Jillian Michaels, LL Cool J, Ryan Seacrest, Will Smith and Kelly Clarkson.

Highlights from Microsoft's keynote at the 2012 International CES. Photo courtesy the 2012 International CES

The 2012 International CES featured government leaders from the U.S. and around the world including:
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval, Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Senator Dean Heller (R-NV), Representative Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA), Representative John Shimkus (R-IL), Representative Cliff Stearns (R-FL), Representative Lee Terry (R-NE) and FCC Commissioners Mignon Clyburn and Robert M. McDowell.

Highlights from YouTube's keynote at the 2012 International CES. Photo courtesy the 2012 International CES

Also, several ministerial level officials and commissioners from Canada, Columbia, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Korea, Lebanon and Oman also attended CES.

Highlights from Mercedes-Benz's keynote at the 2012 International CES. Photo courtesy the 2012 International CES

This week, more than 2,000 news articles profiling the innovations at the 2012 CES have appeared in the news media, an increase in media coverage of more than a third over 2011.

Moderated by MediaLink LLC Chairman and CEO Michael Kassan, the Brand Keynote Panel brings together executives from the world’s top brands to discuss marketing and brand strategy on a global scale at the 2012 International CES. Photo courtesy the 2012 International CES

2012 CES Catalyzes

"The 2012 CES was the most phenomenal show in our history, generating more energy and excitement across every major industry touching technology than ever before,” said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of CEA, owner and producer of the International CES.
"CES is the change agent, the catalyst, that brings executives from a wide range of industries together and helps them create better ways of doing business together. The breadth and depth of the 2012 CES, which featured more innovative technology products than anywhere else on Earth, is a testament to the dynamic and innovative global consumer technology industry, which will reach $1 trillion globally this year.”

Panelists at the Innovation Policy Summit discuss "The Content Industry and Digital Distribution: Who's Winning, Who's Losing, and How It Can Work For You" at the 2012 International CES. Photo courtesy the 2012 International CES

Industries with increased presence at the 2012 International CES include healthcare, automotive, entertainment, advertising and marketing.

Jillian Michaels, America's leading health and wellness expert, delivers the fitness tech keynote at the 2012 International CES. Photo courtesy the 2012 International CES

Each CES attendee has an average of 12 business meetings that enable them to accomplish a significant amount of networking and business with professionals from a range of industries around the world.

At CNET Presents the Next Big Thing in CE, Brian Cooley, Molly Wood and a team of expert editors share the trends and reveal the emerging categories that you can bank on in 2012. Photo courtesy the 2012 International CES

2012 CES Exhibitor Quotes

"I was able to do a year's worth of meetings in two days because CES is the one place, one show, at which 'everyone' attends. There is no more efficient way to get high level meetings with a broad section of companies within the CE ecosystem.”
Dave Hagan, President and CEO, Boingo Wireless

United by music to create a better world and spread Bob Marley's vision of One Love, One World, the family of Bob Marley unveils its first collection of audio electronics products from The House of Marley. Photo courtesy the 2012 International CES

"CES is unparalleled in its ability to bring together, in one place, all the folks we need to see to grow our business. I met with CE manufacturers and retailers, chip and handset makers, radio broadcasters, regulators, automakers, press and financial analysts, all in the space of a few days. It's supercharged productivity.”
Bob Struble, CEO, iBiquity Digital Corporation

An innovator of portable solar power systems, Goal Zero provides a perfect blend of portability and power. Photo courtesy the 2012 International CES

"We are witnessing the promised road of convergence with CES as the ringleader. Devices are talking and many different industries are listening, beyond electronics: media and Internet, energy and utilities, telecommunications, automotive, health and wellbeing companies are migrating to this show. Truly a social media of connected devices is forming, with CES 'friending' industries.”
Scott Burnett, Managing Director, IBM

The GreenWave Reality solution delivers a breakthrough consumer experience making it easy to conserve energy, save money and enhance lifestyles. Photo courtesy the 2012 International CES

CEA conducts an independent audit of attendance at the International CES and verified figures will be available in the spring.

The Invoxia NVX610 is the first desktop and conference phone using the iPhone as its main interface. This technology also makes it the best multipurpose sound device for the office. Photo courtesy the 2012 International CES

For more news on the 2012 International CES, visit CESweb.org.

The International CES will return to Las Vegas January 8-11, 2013.


About CEA


The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $190 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry.

More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships.

CEA also owns and produces the International CES – The Global Stage for Innovation.

All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA's industry services.

Find CEA online: www.CE.org  and www.DeclareInnovation.com  

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SOURCE: The 2012 International CES

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