The following statement is attributed to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA):
While CES Asia has enjoyed annual growth and success since its 2015 launch in Shanghai, we have decided to postpone CES Asia for 2020. Our decision reflects the concerns of our stakeholders including exhibitors, buyers, media and speakers. Given the evolving global concerns about and impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19), we feel this is the best decision for everyone involved.
We made this decision at this time as we know companies and attendees invest considerable time and effort in planning for trade shows like CES Asia. We hope that sharing this information in a timely manner helps them plan more effectively and conserve resources at this unusual time.
We thank our CES Asia attendees, exhibitors and event partners for their support and understanding.
For CES Asia Exhibitors – Any payments made for exhibit space will be refunded without penalty.
About CES Asia:
Owned and produced by the International CES (Shanghai) Exhibition Co. Ltd. and co-produced by Shanghai Intex Exhibition Co., Ltd (Shanghai Intex), CES Asia is the premier event for the consumer technology industry, showcasing the full breadth and depth of the innovation value-chain in the Asian marketplace. Key global businesses come to this event to grow and reinforce their brand by showcasing the latest products and technologies to consumer tech industry executives, foreign buyers and international media. Attendees have exclusive access to some of the largest brands from China and around the world, while celebrating the innovation that defines the consumer technology sector.
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