Major automotive technology suppliers and two automakers announced that they will touting their new technology at CES in Las Vegas. NVIDIA” co-founder Jen-Hsun Huan will deliver a preshow address.President and CEO of Ford Motor Company, Mark Fields will speak at the annual Leaders in Technology (LIT) Dinner at CES 2017. Nissan will be represented for the first time with a keynote address by Carlos Ghosn. The exhibit space for automotive technology has been expanded.
The first keynote speaker for CES 2017 is NVIDIA co-founder and CEO Jen-Hsun Huang, who will deliver the event’s preshow address at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017
NVIDIA has spent the last two decades pioneering graphics processing unit (GPU) computing. It invented the GPU in 1996 and has evolved it into a computer brain that gives humans the power to simulate virtual worlds and gives computers the intelligence to understand the real world. NVIDIA is now the world leader in AI computing — turning science fiction into reality.
The Autonomous Vehicle Marketplace — formally known as Vehicle Intelligence — has grown by 75 percent since its inception at CES 2014. NVIDIA will exhibit alongside automotive manufacturers in the North Hall at CES 2017. Plus, more than a dozen CES conference sessions are dedicated to autonomous vehicles and vehicle technology.
Nissan announced it will make its debut at the Consumer Electronics Show) 2017 held in Las Vegas. Nissan chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn will deliver a keynote on January 5, 2017 at Westgate Theater.
During his keynote, Ghosn will provide insights on how Nissan Intelligent Mobility is enabling Nissan to realize its vision of the future. He will also announce several technology advancements and partnerships that will benefit consumers today.
“I’m pleased that Nissan will be taking the CES stage at this moment of significant change and opportunity for the automotive sector,” said Ghosn. “Nissan has a history of developing breakthrough technologies that have transformed how cars are powered, driven, and integrated with wider society. We look forward to presenting our vision for how the technologies of today are the building blocks for a future with zero emission vehicles and zero fatalities on the road.”
In addition to the address, Ford will also be exhibiting at CES 2017 in the Vehicle Technology Category. One of the newest additions to this category is the Autonomous Vehicles Marketplace, which showcases the latest advancements in autonomous driving and car safety – an area that a vast majority of consumers are excited about, according to a new CTA survey — Self-Driving Vehicles: Consumer Sentiments.
For the second year in a row, CES will host the Accessibility Marketplace to highlight technology that facilitates connections, enhances learning as well as education of disabilities and capabilities, and improves the quality of life for many people living with disabilities.
CES 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the world’s leading innovation event, cementing CES’ place in history as the global gathering place for innovation and technology. Since its start in 1967, CES has showcased an estimated 700,000 products. These include world-changing innovations such as the VCR (1970), the DVD (1996), digital radio (2000) and Blu-ray recording standards (released in 2002), as well as more recent technologies — consumer 3D printers, tablets and 4K Ultra HD Television. CES has also driven the market growth in pioneering technologies such as autonomous cars and drones.