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The Association for Technology

We believe that every company – from big, multinational companies to startups – has a voice in shaping our vibrant industry. Join the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, and all our member companies, and together we'll face the most pressing issues affecting your business. 

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1200+ Member Companies

30+ Free Research Reports for Members

20+ Divisions, Councils and Working Groups

What We Do

Empowering technology companies across the industry to push boundaries and create transformative solutions.

The mission of CTA is to help innovators of all sizes grow their businesses. Through targeted advocacy, collaborative standard setting and cutting-edge insights, we provide the tools and support that businesses and individuals need to shape the future of technology and drive meaningful progress. 

CTA is also the brand behind CES®, the world's most powerful technology event.

Our Work

  • Our Advocacy

    Through policy work on Capitol Hill, we protect the innovation economy from laws and regulations that delay, restrict or ban the development of technologies.

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  • Policy Filing

    CTA Ways & Means Health Subcommittee Written Testimony

    June 2025

  • Policy Filing

    CTA E&C Statement for the Record on "NHTSA and Motor Vehicle Safety"

    June 2025

  • Policy Filing

    CTA Letter on Senate AI Moratorium

    June 2025

  • Our Research

    Get exclusive research from CTA industry experts to help you predict market conditions and plan for the future. Whether it’s evaluating technology trends or forecasting industry sales, you’ll understand the opportunities and barriers to get products to market.

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  • Research

    Living Wirelessly: Smartphone-to-Device Connectivity

    June 2025

  • Research

    How the Proposed Trump Tariffs Increase Prices for Consumer Technology Products (May 2025)

    April 2025

  • Research

    Legacy Semiconductor Tariffs: Navigating Sourcing Complexities in Consumer Technology

    May 2025

  • Our Standards

    Market-shaping decisions start here. Influence the standards-setting process by becoming an early player in market-shaping decisions. ANSI accredited, CTA standards have shaped industry as we know it today.

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  • Standard

    CTA-2128

    April 2025

  • Standard

    ANSI/CTA-2043-B

    April 2025

  • Standard

    ANSI/CTA-2068 R-2025

    April 2025

CTA Membership

Join our community of innovators and shape the future of technology.

Our Events

CES 2026

January 6-9, 2026

Las Vegas, NV

CES® is the most powerful tech event in the world — the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where brands get business done, meet new partners and where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs. 

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Upcoming Event

CES Tech Trends x FDDay

Wed September 17, 2025

Paris, France

CES Tech Trends x FDDay offers a unique opportunity to network with fellow innovators and explore the groundbreaking contributions of French technology shaping the world. Be part of the first stop on the road to CES 2026 — where the journey to the next wave of global innovation begins.

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Past Event Recordings

  • 31:59

    CTA Welcomes FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez

  • 43:28

    Conversation with a Commissioner: Former FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter

  • 47:34

    CTA Accessibility Webinar

Our Members

CTA members are leading the conversations that will shape the future of technology.

Since becoming a CTA member, I am now connected to deep conversations with other innovators on issues that matter to me most. When you make it that simple, you realize this organization touches every industry.

Carlos Nunez, Chief Medical Officer, ResMed

Get Involved

  • Join a Member Group

    CTA member groups offer promotional programs, research projects, industry training and more. 

  • Advocate for Innovation

    We work closely with regulators, legislators and public policy stakeholders to represent the entire industry’s interests

  • Join a Standards Committee

    Collaborate with your peers to create the standards that define the industry.

Latest Releases

  • CES

    Bandora Wins Pitch Competition at CTA’s CEO Summit

    June 23, 2025
  • CTA

    CTA to Host Startup Pitch Competition in Lisbon Ahead of CES 2026

    June 18, 2025
  • CES

    CES Unveiled Returns to Amsterdam as CES Unveiled Europe

    May 19, 2025
  • CES

    CTA and Cannes’ Marché Du Film Partner on New Filmmaking and Distribution Category for CES Innovation Awards®

    May 14, 2025