The 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world's largest trade show for consumer technology, ended here on Sunday after featuring a record number of new products which generate opportunity for global economy.
More than 2,500 technology companies introduced more than 20,000 new products at the four-day show,kicking off the next decade of technology innovation, said the Consumer
Electronics Association (CEA), which organized the show.
With 330 new exhibitors, major technology trends unveiled at the show floor included 3D TV, mobile DTV,connected TV, green technologies, tablets and appliances, the CEA said in a news release.
"The innovations unveiled this week at the 2010 International CES brought new optimism and opportunity to our industry and the global economy," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of
CEA. "This show exceeded expectations with its innovation, optimism and excitement. What a great way to kick off the new decade."
Cutting-edge technology trends wowed crowds throughout the 2010 International CES show floor including advancements in 3D technology, mobile DTV, tablets, netbooks, eReaders, appliances, connected TVs, embedded internet technologies and green technology.
Major innovations creating a buzz from CES included the Android OS, Lenovo's IdeaPad U1 Hybrid,Microsoft's Project Natal and Sprint's 4G network, said the release.
"The 2010 CES featured a record number of new exhibit areas on the show floor highlighting cutting-edge technology trends that will redefine our industry," said Karen Chupka, senior vice president for events and conferences at CEA.
"The iLounge Pavilion included 100 companies and featured the latest apps and accessories for iPod, iPhone and Mac products - the largest display of its kind in CES history - and areas such as Living in Digital Times unveiled
the next generation of innovation for consumers of all demographics," she said.
In addition to the innovative gadgets, the 2010 CES featured dynamic keynote addresses from industry leaders including Microsoft's Steve Ballmer, Ford's Alan Mulally, Intel's Paul
Otellini, Nokia's Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo,Qualcomm's Dr. Paul Jacobs and Hisense's Zhou Houjian.
More than 250 conference sessions took place over the four days of the 2010 CES spanning industry topics ranging from distracted driving to social media.
At show close, preliminary registration figures indicate more than 120,000 industry professionals attended the 2010 International CES, up from the 2009 CES which hosted 113,085 verified attendees. International attendance
also increased over the 2009 CES by more than 1,000 attendees. More than 5,000 reporters, analysts and bloggers attended the show, generating significant global media coverage of
the 2010 CES.
The CEA is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the 165-billion-dollar 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.