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Consumer Technology Association

Consumer Technology Association Foundation

As North America’s largest technology trade association, CTA® is the tech sector. Our members are the world’s leading innovators – from startups to global brands – helping support more than 18 million American jobs. CTA owns and produces CES® – the most influential tech event in the world.

Don’t miss the Technology Standards Fall Forum on Sept. 30 – Oct. 3 in Los Angeles! 

This event is a one-stop-shop for industry leaders to advance measures that improve technology. Attendees will be participating in learning, networking, and standards development activities which will propel the consumer technology industry forward. 

Register for your opportunity to make valuable connections with industry-leading consumer technology engineers, CTOs, product planners, designers and executives and more to discuss where the industry is headed. 
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ICYMI: CTA’s CEO Summit was a one for the books! CTA member executives came together to network, and to share innovative and futuristic insights. Check out this article from CTA's President Kinsey Fabrizio https://lnkd.in/e8JWwjbc

The latest Consumer Technology Association's mid-year industry forecast is now live! It’s also covered in a great piece from VentureBeat’s Dean Takahashi https://lnkd.in/e5GM2RuY

•   Topline: we’re projecting that overall retail revenues for the U.S. consumer technology industry will grow 1% in 2024 to $505 billion, with surging services revenue balancing declines in hardware sales. 

•   Another piece of good news: technology continues to serve as a check on inflation. American consumers are seeing more and better features for less money in categories like #TVs, wireless #earbuds and #gaming hardware as technology makers take advantage of tools like #AI to increase efficiency and cut costs.

“Make a difference.” 
 
That’s what my favorite high school teacher always said, and it’s exactly what the Consumer Technology Association’s Diversity Programs and Initiatives team is doing. 

On Tuesday evening, we had the privilege of hosting a screening at the CTA Innovation House of the powerful documentary "Show Her the Money," which highlights still significant gender disparities in venture capital funding. Did you know less than 2% of funding goes to women?! The film also showcases the remarkable journeys of female entrepreneurs and investors who are driving innovation and breaking barriers.

At CTA, we’re deeply committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within the tech industry. Since 2019, we’ve committed nearly $10 million to investment funds that support diverse founders and women-led startups. In fact, two of the funds we support – SoGal Ventures and Collab Capital – were featured in the documentary! It was inspiring to see their efforts captured on the big screen, alongside the grit and grind of the startup founders who are giving it their all to bring transformative ideas to life. I also loved meeting Jasmine Jones, co-founder and CEO of Myya, who was featured in the film. 

A huge thank you to Executive Producer Catherine Gray and Associate Producer Marcia Dawood for creating and sharing such an impactful and enlightening documentary. Your work is truly paving the way for future generations of female entrepreneurs and investors. I also want to extend my gratitude to CTA's Tiffany M. Moore, Megan Hauck and Glenda MacMullin, and CTA members Sherida McMullan, Mara Lewis, Deena Ghazarian, Sonia Wadhawan, Denise Gibson, and the many others who have made huge contributions to advancing our D&I work. Your efforts are making a real difference in the technology industry!

Together, we’re creating a more inclusive technology ecosystem. But there’s more work to be done. Let’s continue to champion and support diverse voices in the tech industry! 
#ShowHerTheMoney #DEI #DiversityandInclusion #Startups #VC #Founders #Entrepreneurship

New research alert! CTA projects that U.S. technology revenues will grow by 4.4% to $527 billion in 2025. Despite a third consecutive year of declining hardware revenues, the overall consumer tech industry is expected to grow by 1% to $505 billion in 2024, up from $500 billion in 2023. Access our latest One-Year Industry Forecast today. https://lnkd.in/eh3Zx_pd

In today's rapidly changing business landscape, adaptability is key. Alan Murray, Former CEO of Fortune Media, puts it perfectly:

"Today's leaders face an unprecedented barrage of new threats and opportunities. To survive and thrive, they must master 'the pivot.' Shapiro—who executed a perfect pivot when he took his massive CES show digital in 2021 and has watched countless technology leaders both succeed and fail at the task—offers an invaluable guide to this critical maneuver, which needs to be in every CEO's toolbox."

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