The 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas would observe the absence of large conglomerates like Amazon, Twitter and Facebook. The companies have announced their decision not to send teams to participate amid growing concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.
According to credible sources, other organizations, as well as Google and an autonomous entity Waymo, have given a green signal to participate in the event.
For the uninitiated, the conference will start from January 5e and will last four days, following all necessary health protocols. Participants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and have proof of vaccination with them.
In addition, participants will also need to wear a mask and get tested before leaving for Las Vegas, followed by another test within 24 hours of the event and a Covid test on site.
According to reports, the event will also have a digital version alongside the physical version, providing access to keynote speeches, conference sessions and networking.
As one of the busiest weeks on the tech calendar, CES provides a platform for organizations to showcase advanced gadgets and talk about trends. Previously, before the pandemic, the event had attracted nearly 180,000 visitors.
In 2020, the event took place only through a virtual format, as the Consumer Technology Association, which hosts the event, said it was dangerous to gather thousands of attendees.
Gary Shapiro, organizer of the event, said he looked forward to a real rally for this year’s event with the best hygiene measures and social distancing standards.
Gary added that there is a desperate need for human contact and hopefully by observing the other social gatherings the teams will organize a unique experience for the participants.
Another big tech conference, Web Summit, held in Lisbon, went as planned, while seeing limited attendance.
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