5 of the most intriguing trends seen at #CES2014 to trigger inspiration for your event and trade show programs.

1. Smaller, Thinner, Simpler, Smarter:
5 Trend Takeaways
From #CES2014

2. With the newest and hottest tech
being revealed by industry leaders, the
Consumer Electronics Show
always provides ample inspiration to
get our event marketer fuses sizzling.
This year did not disappoint.

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4. 1
Wearable Tech
What hath Google Glass wrought?! Gaining momentum over the
past few months, every company at CES was trying to adorn us
with their own version of wearable tech.

5. 1. Wearable Tech
The standout by a long
shot was the Pebble
Steel, which adds the
necessary style to the
utility.
Don’t bother carrying
your bulky smartphone
around the show floor—
just check your watch!
Dig Deeper!

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7. 2
Curved Screens
This is the year that flat screen TVs became even flatter and
got curvier, more advanced features! Several manufacturers
unveiled 4K OLED screens that bend and unbend at a touch of
a button. The result is a crystal clear, near 3D viewer
experience.

8. 2. Curved Screens
Samsung capitalized on
this eye-catching
technology with a
breathtaking wall of
cinema that greeted
attendees to the main
hall. Look for this
attraction to explode
across show floors in 2014.
Dig Deeper!

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10. 3
Oculus Rift
Augmented reality has taken another giant leap into the future
with this virtual reality headset for 3D gaming, rated Best of CES
by many publications. No more choppy, vertigo-inducing
images!

11. 3. Oculus Rift
Multiple sensors track the
user’s every movement to
create an unparalleled
immersive experience. The
implications of this technology
for events are staggering.
Imagine taking exhibition
games and product demos to
a whole new level. Or even—
dare we say it?—creating a
trade show booth where no
booth actually exists!
Dig Deeper!

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13. 4
Drones
Not just for the military anymore! These airborne robots
have gotten a bad rap in the press but are flying back
into our hearts as tech companies increase their utility
and decrease their size.

14. 4. Drones
The best current uses for
these little buggers are
professional photography
and cinematography, but
we can’t wait to combine
drone-filmed video with AR
technology or a large
format interactive! And why
not let your client in Siberia
tour your trade show booth
by remotely flying through it?
Dig Deeper!

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16. 5
The Internet
Everywhere
When CES isn’t about a hot new product, it’s about
connectivity. Companies continue to find ways for
our devices to talk to each other, not just us.

17. 5. The Internet Everywhere
Soon, the smart watch on your
wrist will let your coffee maker
know you’re out of bed and
it’s time to start percolating.
The sensors in our devices will
do all the communicating for
us.
There may soon dawn a
beautiful new day when the
trade show floor will be free of
badges and badge scanners!
Dig Deeper!

18. Want to use one of these
trends to make your next
event exciting, smarter, and
more effective?
Contact us!
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19. About The Author
Dan Cox, Creative Services Associate
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