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Editor's Note
I T I S I N N OVAT I O N

Inspired by Tech

PRESIDENT AND CEO

Gary Shapiro

Who knows what new advances will come from CES 2019? We
know we will be inspired, motivated and ready to take our own
businesses and careers to the next level. Of course, a few key
themes are emerging already. Artificial intelligence - as a foundational technology - will soon be built into all products, apps and
services. AI will become pervasive, feeding on the data that we collect daily to better inform our lives. 5G technology will make our
cities smarter and more connected. Digital health will benefit from
both AI and 5G, bringing
extensive data to doctors and
caregivers, allowing the elderly
to live at home longer and
more accurately diagnose and
treat their ailments. And selfdriving cars and drones will
2018 IEA Winners transform transportation.

ut it is the entrepreneurs and
inventors with a vision that
make it happen. And there is
no better place to gauge the
temperature of the industry than Eureka
Park, packed full of startups with ideas
they want to share with investors, partners and the media. CES gives us an
up-close look at the latest prototypes,
devices, apps and services that could
soon be in retail stores.
We also look at the energy at CES
Unveiled Las Vegas - the onsite preview
for media at CES in our supplement.
Our special section on the 2019
Innovation Award Honorees includes
the award winners who are showcasing
their groundbreaking technologies.
This CES edition is full of tech case
studies. We examine how technology is
providing an immersive experience for
customers at retail. We also see how AI is
transforming health care, saving money,
improving well-being and fitness, and
bringing doctors and patients together
in new ways. And we look at how connectivity in cars and smart homes is providing more convenience than ever.
Also, IBM Chairman, President and
CEO Ginni Rometty tells us how the
company is transforming itself to lead in
the era of AI, blockchain, cybersecurity

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and quantum technologies. See what
the future holds for this innovative company focused on using data to make
more informed decisions and improve
lives. In our policy section, read i3's
interview with FCC Commissioner
Brendan Carr, who talks about the benefits of 5G technology and preparing
the workforce of the future.
See how tariffs could negatively
impact your business. And check out
CTA's new International Innovation
Scorecard that measures countries that
have an inventive approach to solving
the world's problems. Read about our
Innovation Entrepreneur Award winners
and how they each have a unique business model that has solved a problem.
Finally, this issue also previews C Space
at ARIA, where technology such as
augmented reality is a valuable tool
being used by advertisers.
Enjoy CES - make new connections,
find partners and catch up with industry
friends. We want to hear from you.
Please send comments to: cstevens@
CTA.tech.

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

Jean Foster

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Cindy Loffler Stevens
MANAGING EDITOR

Mark Chisholm

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Gary Arlen, Alan Breznick, Robert Calem, Jack Cutts, John Gaudiosi,
Steve Koenig, Natalie Hope McDonald, Allan Richter,
Ron Schneiderman, Steve Smith, Susan Schreiner, Murray Slovick
EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD

Kari Aakre, Intel; Dave Arland, Arland Communications;
Sally Washlow, Cedar Electronics; Peter Brinkman, Casio;
Gabriele Collier, HDMI; Kristen Cook, The Marketing Shack;
Danielle Deabler,NPR Labs; John Dunstan, Netgear; Sean Durkin,
Tencent; Bill Kircos, Intel; Bill Leebens, LM&M; Chris Loncto,
Sharp Electronics Corp.; Daniel Pidgeon, Starpower; David Steel,
Samsung; John Taylor, LG Electronics
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