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Consumer Technology Association

CTA is the trade association representing the U.S. consumer technology industry and the brand behind CES®, the world's most powerful tech event.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® is the trade association representing the U.S. consumer technology industry and the brand behind CES®, described as the world's most powerful tech event. Its mission is to help innovators of all sizes grow their businesses through targeted advocacy, collaborative standard setting and cutting-edge insights. CTA's membership represents 1300+ companies of every size and sector, and it offers 30+ free research reports for members and 20+ divisions, councils and working groups. CTA began in 1924 as the Radio Manufacturers Association, bringing together a group of Chicago radio manufacturers in response to patent fights and looming legislation, and in 2024 it celebrated 100 years of igniting innovation.

History

In 1924, CTA began as the Radio Manufacturers Association, bringing together a group of Chicago radio manufacturers in response to patent fights and looming legislation. Since that start, U.S. technology companies have had an advocate on Capitol Hill and across the country for innovation and free enterprise, and as the competitive and regulatory climate has changed, so has the association. CTA's membership today represents 1300+ companies of every size and sector. In 2024, CTA celebrated 100 years of igniting innovation. CES was launched in 1967 by Jack Wayman, who joined EIA in 1962 as staff director and later became staff vice president of the Consumer Products Division.

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Trade association representing the U.S. consumer technology industry and the brand behind CES®.

Recent events

  • Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition named CES 2022 Innovation Awards honoree[5]

    Reported:

    Naim Audio was named a CES 2022 Innovation Awards honoree for its Uniti Atom Headphone Edition, with the announcement made at CES Unveiled in Amsterdam.

  • Watergen GENNY wins 2020 Energy Efficiency Product of the Year[6]

    Reported:

    Watergen's GENNY was named Energy Efficiency Product of the Year in the 2020 Smart Home Mark of Excellence Awards at CES.

  • HELM Audio products receive four CES Innovation Award honors[7]

    Reported:

    HELM Audio announced that four of its upcoming products had been chosen as CES Innovation Award Honorees for the 2020 selection year.

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