CES 2022 will end one day early amid COVID-19 surge

After several companies canceled on-site plans entirely for these next week, the organization that manages the show announced today that the event will close one day. The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) stated that the CES 2022 will now work from 5 to 7 January “as an additional security measure to the current health protocols set up.” January 3rd and 4th are media days only when press conferences and keys take place.

Protocols include masks and proof of vaccination to attend in-person events. CTA has also recently announced that this would provide ABBOTT BINAXNOW COVID-19 tests to badge support. The association asked the participants to complete a quick test 24 hours before entering a place of the CES. If someone undergoes symptoms while in a place of the CES, CTA informed them to report to a first aid station for testing. The organization says it will also provide PCR tests for participants who are required to have one to their destination before the departure of Las Vegas.

During the last week, high-profile exhibitors such as Amazon, Google, Intel, Lenovo, Meta and more canceled the plans in person for the CES 2022. As part of today’s announcement, CTA explained that more than 2,200 companies still show their property. On the ground in Vegas, noting that he added 143 more over the past two weeks.

CEO of CTA, Gary Shapiro, defended the decision to keep the show from a manifestation in person because the Omicron variant causes CVIV-19 case numbers to especially in many parts of the world. “As the most influential global technological screening, these is unshakeable in its commitment to be the place of gathering to present products and discuss ideas that will better our lives,” Shapiro said. “We shorten the show to three days and put in place global health measures for the safety of all participants.” Shapiro highlighted small businesses that rely on the event as a potential springboard for products as a key reason not to cancel the event. These 2021 was entirely virtual.

“We are all going to take risks,” he said in a recent OP-ED for the Las Vegas-Journal review. “But without risk, there is no innovation.”