SHANGHAI, China, June 7, 2017 – CES Asia 2017 opens today showcasing the latest in global tech innovation to the Asian marketplace. More than 450 exhibitors from 22 countries, regions and territories will launch products this week as the industry comes together across a show floor spanning 40,000 gross square meters. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and co-produced by Shanghai Intex Exhibition Co., Ltd. (Shanghai Intex), CES Asia 2017 will take place June 7-9 in Shanghai, China.

This year’s show includes several new special events and exhibits including:

Four new product categories: Augmented Reality (AR), Drones, Internet of Things (IoT) and Virtual Reality (VR).

Expanded Self-Driving Experience – BMW, Continental and Baidu will showcase the future of vehicle tech and allow attendees to experience the technology firsthand.

Five Halls of Exhibits – CES Asia 2017 expands into Hall N5 as the show continues to grow.

CES Asia Innovation Awards – Top tech products across 19 product categories.

Startup Park Stage (SNIEC, Hall N4) – New dedicated stage showcases a flash pitch competition by Johnson & Johnson and presentations from startup group organizers La French Tech, Shenzhen Valley Ventures and ZJ Park among others.

The CES Asia Conference Program will address pressing industry topics including sustainability, drone policy, the growing Chinese tech industry and future technology trends. Major news conferences will be held throughout this week at CES Asia with product announcements and breaking company news.