The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which will be practically the first major technology event of 2022, and with a return to the face-to-face format after a while via online, due to the restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, will not have the presence of some of the greatest technologies in the world.
As revealed by the The Verge, several companies have already confirmed that they will not be present at the event, as is the case of Microsoft, the Google, Amazon, Intel and General Motors, where they all justified their absence with the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ómicron variant.
"After analyzing the latest data on the evolution of the Covid-19 environment, the Microsoft decided not to attend CES 2022 in person", simply communicated the technology of Redmond, adding that it will continue to participate in a 100% digital way.
On the other hand, according to the TechCrunch, Google took the same approach after “closely watching the development of the Ómicron variant and deciding it was the best choice for the health and safety of the teams”.
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With the confirmation of the face-to-face absences of these technological giants, the CES organization shared a short message via its Twitter page, where it indicates that "more than 2200 companies have confirmed that they will be present at CES 2022".
Over 2200 companies are confirmed to participate in person at CES 2022 in Las Vegas. Our focus remains on agreeing the tech industry and giving those who cannot attend in person the ability to experience the magic of CES digitally.
- CES (@CES) December 24, 2021
"Our focus remains on bringing the tech industry together and giving those unable to attend the ability to enjoy the magic of CES in a digital way.l ", can be read in the message, and where they add that the "CES 2022 will provide an opportunity for companies around the world, both large and small, to launch products, build brands and form partnerships.".
It should also be noted that the CES organization took the opportunity to emphasize that all participants will have to follow rules to enter the CES venue, also noting that the 2022 edition will have a smaller number of visitors.
CES 2022 will take place in Las Vegas, USA, between the 5th and 8th of January.
