Gary Shapiro
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CEO @CTATech, the leading tech trade association & producer of @CES. Author of Ninja Future, Ninja Innovation, The Comeback & Pivot or Die (launching Oct. 2024)
Joined January 2009
Thrilled with the @POTUS directive, "Defending American Companies from Extortion." US companies are the backbone of our economy! Nice to see the President recognize & say he will not let other countries unfairly tax, sue, or fine our crown jewel companies.
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American businesses MUST invest in training to reskill workers for jobs of the future. Read more on the #PledgetoAmericasWorkers – spearheaded by @IvankaTrump – at @FoxBusiness.
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.@GovGaryJohnson is a business leader who values global trade, lower taxes, and entrepreneurship.
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“American prosperity has created countless jobs all around the globe, and the drive for excellence, creativity, and innovation in the U.S. has led to important discoveries that help people everywhere live more prosperous and far healthier lives.” – Pres. @realDonaldTrump #WEF18.
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Proud of the #CTAMembers that signed @IvankaTrump’s #PledgetoAmericasWorkers, promising 2M+ training opportunities to prepare workers for the jobs of tomorrow.
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One week until the next Masters of Leadership webinar with #CTAMember @AMD's @LisaSu. You won’t want to miss this one! Register today.
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Kudos to the @NYTimes for noting the new White House definition of #bipartisanship -- ignoring Congressional Rs and showering government money on huge groups of Americans.
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Tonight, @IvankaTrump receives @ShopFloorNAM Alexander Hamilton award from @JayTimmonsNAM — congratulations!
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The US needs @marcorubio's #innovative approach and free market vision. That's why I'm announcing my endorsement:
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Congratulations Reps. @RodneyDavis and @DebDingell for being recognized as CTA 2021 Digital Patriots! Reps. Davis and Dingell are champions of pro-innovation policies that helped create jobs, strengthen our economy and improve lives across the country:
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How many Congressional officials can we get in a @LucidMotors trunk? So far we’re at two and counting! @RepMMM @repdarrellissa #CTATechWeek
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So pleased to introduce two of my favorite people @Intel CEO @bkrunner and French Minister @EmmanuelMacron #CES2016
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Immigrants founded just over half of America’s billion-dollar startups – and have had a major positive impact on our job market. When our immigration policies cause uncertainty for these valuable employees, we discourage future innovation for our country.
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We’re honored to have you, @PeteButtigieg!.
Coming to #CES2022: . Secretary of Transportation @PeteButtigieg will deliver remarks on the future of transportation.
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Day Two of #CES2022 is kicking off with the first healthcare company to keynote CES, @AbbottNews CEO Robert Ford.
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AST SpaceMobile’s 700-ft communications satellites are now in orbit! A huge step toward bringing broadband to billions of people worldwide who do not have access today. #SatelliteTech #BroadbandForAll.
These 700-square-foot satellites are part of a broadband constellation that's ‘just getting started.’
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Great to meet with French PM @EPhilippePM and Angers Mayor @ChristopheBechu in France for #WEFAngers!
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It’s more important than ever for tech to work with policymakers. Thank you @SenTedCruz for holding first @SenateCommerce hearing on #AI.
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I was thrilled to see the incredible Swiss presence at #CES2024’s Eureka Park – our home for startups - the largest Swiss delegation ever!
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Good point! CES parent CTA is donating $500k to Puerto Rico recovery efforts. It is the right thing to do.
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Tech Trends is the can’t-miss start of #CES2024 for media at the show. Shoutout to the Consumer Technology Association’s @BComFuturist & Jessica Boothe, presenting @ 4:00PM. I’m THIS EXCITED to be kicking off Media Days at #CES2024 & the start of CTA’s 100th anniversary year!
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Don't miss the first ever #BeautyTech keynote at CES from @LOrealGroupe CEO Nicolas Hieronimus, starting in just a few minutes! #CES2024
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We had an incredible 176 companies at CES Unveiled Las Vegas last night! I didn’t have a chance to see them all, but here’s a selection of the tech we saw at Unveiled, and you can see on the #CES2023 show floor. (a thread).
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The world's most important business and innovation event is going all-digital – mark your calendars for Jan. 6-9 for CES 2021. More on our decision:
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Next week, industry leaders and rising stars will come together to exchange ideas, make lasting partnerships and unveil their latest innovations. Are you ready for the largest and most influential technology event on the planet? #CES2019.
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For those who have a dream of using innovation to build a better world, we'll be in Las Vegas for #CES2022 - while using our digital platform to stream key presentations & offer exhibitors the opportunity to extend their CES presence globally.
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I’m so thrilled to have a phenomenal group of innovative, resilient Ukrainian startups back at CES, with 9 exhibitors here in Eureka Park. #CES2024
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My existential fear for our nation does not involve the pandemic, but rather, the decisions we are letting our leaders make, which are imperiling our children’s future. My take this week in @DailySignal:
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At #CES2024, you’ll see the technologies of the future that are improving lives, like #AI, #smarthome, #selfdriving, #sustainabletech and more. With @SusanCampbellTV @azfamily
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Big news for this Friday afternoon! Look forward to hosting @USDOT Secretary @PeteButtigieg in Las Vegas!.
Coming to #CES2022: . Secretary of Transportation @PeteButtigieg will deliver remarks on the future of transportation.
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Fantastic keynote from @Delta’s Ed Bastian on the airline’s innovation, sustainability and customer-focused future of travel. (Plus some exciting new partnership announcements!) Stunning visuals, rumble seats & even air aromas at @SphereVegas made for an unforgettable event!
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5G will not only enable faster connectivity, it will also enable ALL industries to analyze and share data like never before. Read more on the potential of 5G, and the role it will play at #CES2019 at @IBDinvestors.
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A BIG thank you to the grocery store baggers, cashiers, drug store clerks, fast food workers, plumbers, delivery people, first responders and many others around the country – you are our heroes simply for doing your jobs during this time. #AmericaUnified.
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We all have a responsibility to stop the spread. Which is why we are doing our part by requiring all CES 2022 in-person attendees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Learn more:
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Thank you to everyone – attendees, exhibitors and staff – who participated in #CES2018. The show was a huge success – see you next year!
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Wearable tech is continuing to change health care – take a look at @Apple’s smartwatch that can detect diabetes w/ 85% accuracy. Via @TechCrunch
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At #CES2024, thousands of journalists will join us to cover the innovations that are shaking up the tech world and solving big challenges. Kicking things off with a briefing for select international journalists and content creators.
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Eureka Park, our home for startups at CES, is one of the most dynamic parts of the show! At #CES2025, 1400 startups from around the globe will show world-changing innovations! Follow me as I DIVE IN to check some of them out.
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30% of all new U.S. entrepreneurs in 2016 were immigrants, says @KauffmanFDN. Read more at @WSJ:
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Just had a fantastic meeting with @constantijn14 and am happy to announce that CES Unveiled Amsterdam will return on Sept 27.
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Here at #CES2024 Unveiled Las Vegas, talking to @KCBSKCALDesk’s @jessicanaziri about #AI and other tech solving the world’s biggest challenges.
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Wonderful to see Italian tech innovation & 50 startups make waves at Eureka Park for #CES2024!
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#ICYMI: I had an exclusive #CES2021 interview with @BrianCDeese to discuss technology and trade policy under the Biden administration. You can view the recording here:
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Here’s why #CES2016 is an important venue for policymakers and #tech experts to connect. My take: @fxnopinion.
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Excited to be here as @Angers Mayor @ChristopheBechu welcomes @wef delegates to @JoinStationF in Paris - world's largest startup incubator.
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Proud to have @AbbottNews CEO Robert Ford and Abbott partners share what it means to reach a world of life-saving and life-changing technology. #HumanPoweredHealth
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Backstage with @Panasonic CEO Yuki Kusumi as we get ready to DIVE IN to the opening keynote and kick off opening day for #CES2025!
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.@GinniRometty is giving an incredible #CES2019 keynote address on @IBM’s work in #AI, cloud computing and more!
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Tonight we kicked off #CES2020 with CES Unveiled – looking forward to seeing the emerging technologies that will take center stage this year.
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Thanks to all the attendees, exhibitors, media, staff and so many others for making the all-digital #CES2021 a huge success! Don't forget to catch the CES extended programming tomorrow.
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Tariffs don’t (and never did) make the American economy great. @AEI’s @JimPethokoukis on past impact:
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Glad to see our government supporting Ukraine’s critical infrastructure.
I'm so proud of the work @ENERGY @StateDept @USAID and @DeptofDefense are doing together to help Ukrainians build up their energy resilience in the face of Russia’s attacks and help restore the backbone of their power transmission system. #Energy4Ukraine
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In Eureka Park at #CES2023, kicking things off with a ribbon cutting to recognize the huge French delegation. Wonderful to be with Minister Jean-Noël Barrot @Jnbarrot @BF_TFI and other French dignitaries. @AliceWoda, @LaFrenchTech.@CaroleDelga @vpecresse @PernodStephanie
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France is looking forward and betting big on startups to drive its future. My thoughts:
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We are 30 minutes away from #CES2021 preshow coverage, followed by the @Verizon #CES2021 keynote. Excited to hear how #5GBuiltRight is changing the way we live, learn, watch and play!.
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Kicking off #CES2024 with ribbon cuttings at Eureka Park, our home for startups. Wonderful to join @LaurentSMartin and other French leaders and entrepreneurs at the French Pavilion opening ceremony! #FrenchTech
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After two years away, I’m thrilled to be back in Las Vegas and kicking off CES Unveiled tonight! @CES #CESUnveiled. #CES2022.
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Ford’s EVP and President of Mobility, @MarcyKlevorn talking Smart Cities on the #CES2018 keynote stage!
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Humans and robots working together can revolutionize an industry – and make sure you get the right groceries delivered.
This is digital commerce at massive scale - online-grocery company, @Ocado uses air-traffic-control systems and AI technology to co-ordinate factory robots.
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Cars have come a long way from the era of the Model T. Mandating AM radio in all new cars (forever!) will stifle innovation and add unnecessary costs for🇺🇸 automakers and ultimately consumers. #NoAMRadioMandate
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Don’t let manufactured controversy and political theater get in the way of a substantive discussion on #netneutrality – the internet is too important for partisan politics. More from @SenJohnThune:
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Every one of us who has worked with @gigibsohn knows her decency, honesty and passion for making our nation better. I don't have to agree with all her positions to know she is an excellent nominee for the @FCC.
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Proud of our @CTATech and @CES teams for producing the world’s largest and most influential tech event – and for earning the #1 spot on the list of @TSNN_us_com’s #TSNNTopShows!
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