Producer of CES®

The Association for Technology

We believe that every company – from big, multinational companies to startups – has a voice in shaping our vibrant industry. Join the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, and all our member companies, and together we'll face the most pressing issues affecting your business. 

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1200+ Member Companies

30+ Free Research Reports for Members

20+ Divisions, Councils and Working Groups

What We Do

Empowering technology companies across the industry to push boundaries and create transformative solutions.

The mission of CTA is to help innovators of all sizes grow their businesses. Through targeted advocacy, collaborative standard setting and cutting-edge insights, we provide the tools and support that businesses and individuals need to shape the future of technology and drive meaningful progress. 

CTA is also the brand behind CES®, the world's most powerful technology event.

Our Work

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    Our Advocacy

    Through policy work on Capitol Hill, we protect the innovation economy from laws and regulations that delay, restrict or ban the development of technologies.

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  • Policy Filing

    CTA Amicus Brief Opposing H-1B Visa $100k Fee

    January 2026

  • Policy Filing

    CTA Statement for House Science Subcommittee Hearing on AI

    January 2026

  • Policy Filing

    CTA Comments on FCC Equipment Authorization FNPRM

    January 2026

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    Our Research

    Get exclusive research from CTA industry experts to help you predict market conditions and plan for the future. Whether it’s evaluating technology trends or forecasting industry sales, you’ll understand the opportunities and barriers to get products to market.

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  • Research

    CTA U.S. Consumer Technology One-Year Industry Forecast, 2021-2026 (January 2026)

    January 2026

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    2025 Consumer Technology Holiday Purchase Patterns

    October 2025

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    Exploring the Creator Economy

    December 2021

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    Our Standards

    Market-shaping decisions start here. Influence the standards-setting process by becoming an early player in market-shaping decisions. ANSI accredited, CTA standards have shaped industry as we know it today.

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  • Standard

    Headphones and earphones - Active acoustic noise cancelling characteristics

    January 2026

  • Standard

    Best Practice for ATSC 3.0 TV's, Audio

    December 2025

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    Best Practice for ATSC 3.0 TV's, Security and Protected Services

    December 2025

CTA Membership

Join our community of innovators and shape the future of technology.

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Our Events

CES 2026

January 6-9, 2026

Las Vegas, NV

CES® is the most powerful tech event in the world — the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where brands get business done, meet new partners and where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs. 

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Upcoming Event

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Event

HealthFuture Summit

April 28-29, 2026

San Francisco

Join the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®️ for the HealthFuture Summit. This event brings together the digital health community to explore "A Day in the Life" showcasing technology’s critical role in transforming the personalization of healthcare through engaging sessions and networking opportunities. 

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Past Event Recordings

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    43:28

    Conversation with a Commissioner: Former FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter

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    41:37

    GenZ Webinar 4.10

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    53:02

    Trading with Friends - What does it take to be a Trade BFF?

Our Members

CTA members are leading the conversations that will shape the future of technology.

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Since becoming a CTA member, I am now connected to deep conversations with other innovators on issues that matter to me most. When you make it that simple, you realize this organization touches every industry.

Carlos Nunez, Chief Medical Officer, ResMed
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Get Involved

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    Join a Member Group

    CTA member groups offer promotional programs, research projects, industry training and more. 

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    Advocate for Innovation

    We work closely with regulators, legislators and public policy stakeholders to represent the entire industry’s interests

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    Join a Standards Committee

    Collaborate with your peers to create the standards that define the industry.

Latest Releases

  • CES

    CES 2026: The Future is Here

    January 9, 2026
  • CES

    Innovators Show Up: CES 2026 Opens Today

    January 6, 2026
  • CES

    CTA Awards $125K in Grants to Advance Las Vegas Sustainability Projects

    January 5, 2026
  • CES

    America250 Launches Innovation Initiatives at CES, Setting the Stage for America’s 250th

    January 4, 2026