The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is one of the largest technology trade shows of its kind, featuring new product releases, updates, and a chance to experience the latest and greatest technologies from companies big and small. Join Brian Pichman of the Evolve Project who attends the show to spread the word about libraries to the exhibitors at CES, securing partnerships on behalf of libraries so that libraries may have more opportunities to innovate and bring new technology in for their patrons. Brian will share his experiences at the Consumer Electronic Show, sharing the top trends at CES, cool tech to watch for, and how this plays a role in libraries.

1. B R I A N P I C H M A N – E V O L V E P R O J E C T
CES 2015

2. CES
• Consumer Electronic Show
• Previews of New Products / Product Announcements
• Showing off all their “tech” – hands on experience
• Runs the first full week in January
• Monday 4th – Friday 9th ;
• Exhibits Open Tuesday the 6th

3. CES –
LARGEST EVENT OF ITS KIND
• 3,600 Exhibitors
• 170,000 Industry Professionals
• 2.2 Million Square Feet

4. X 38

15. WHAT’S IT TAKE TO ATTEND?
Cost
Monday - Saturday
• Hotel $150-250
• Flight: $200-400
• Food: $100
• Transportation:
$14 Round Trip Shuttle
• Ticket In
Free (Register Early)
• Shuttle Free Between Hotels and
Venue
• Otherwise, about $7-$15 Taxi
Ride
Things to Bring
• A Pretty Decent Camera
• (Samsung NX300 with Low Light
Lense)
• Extra Memory Card
• Power Brick for Phone
• Reception is “so-so” so will be a
drain on your batteries
• REALLY GOOD SHOES!
• Attire ranges from Jeans and
T-Shirts to Full Suits
• I Opted To Look Business Casual
(Jeans, Dress Shirt, Sport Jacket

16. WHY ATTEND?
• Chance to experience the technology available in
the market / soon to be in the market space
• Chance to meet the founders/creators/lead of
marketing
• Talk to them about Libraries
• Get companies to “buy in” and support libraries
• Products: Beta Test, Show Case
• Expertise: Programs / Workshops

17. Stats from: Lee Rainie, Director, Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project

18. EXHIBITORS
Number of Exhibitors Have Been In Library
Last 12 Months
Library Is Important
To Community
3,600 53% of 3,600 = 91% of 3,600=
1,908 Exhibitors
Been In Library Last
12 Months
3,276 Exhibitors
Feel Libraries Are
Important

19. QUESTIONS ASKED
• Have you considered libraries?
• What is your marketing strategy to libraries?
• Do you value libraries?
• Can you see your product in libraries?
• Would you let a library beta-test your product?

20. TWO MAIN VENUES
Convention Center
• Most of the Exhibits are
here
• Every Mainstream
Company
• Samsung ,LG, etc
• Super Crowded, mostly
consists of “Fan
Boys/Girls”
• More expensive and
elaborate displays
The Venetian
• “Eureka Park”
• Lots more “hands-on”
demos
• More start-up
companies

21. TRENDS
• 3D Printing
• Drones (Quad Copters)
• Home Automation
• Wearables
• Robotics
• Computers / TV’s / Audio / Mobility
• Library Ideas
• Crazy Tech

22. 3D PRINTING

24. http://3dpunlimited.com/

26. http://seemecnc.com/

27. http://envisiontec.com/ | A Dot Matrix 3D Printer

29. http://mcortechnologies.com/

31. DRONES

38. HOME AUTOMATION

51. WEARABLES - HEALTH

59. WEARABLES - WATCHES

64. WEARABLES - OTHER

72. ROBOTICS

78. http://www.ozobot.com/

79. COMPUTERS / TV’S / AUDIO
/ MOBILITY

87. LIBRARY IDEAS

94. THE CRAZY

104. KAPI AWARDS
• Innovation Osmo by Tangible Play
• Best App For Younger Children Lumikids Park By
Lumosity
• Best Maker Maker Creatorbox by Creatorbox
• Best Tech Toy Moss By Modular Robotics
• Best Robot Ozobot By Ozobot

108. QUESTIONS
• Brian Pichman
• BPichman@evolveproject.org
• Twitter: @bpichman
• Cell: 815-534-0403
• www.evolveproject.org