[Digital Times, Kim Eun] CES 2018, the world`s largest consumer electronics IT exhibition, will be held in Las Vegas, USA from January 9 (local time), going beyond automobile, virtual reality (VR) 5G technology for the first time.

The Consumer Electronics Association (CTA), the nation`s first consumer electronics manufacturer (CTA), unveiled the 5G mobile phone `5 G technologies` for the first time at CES 2018, and it is expected that `smart city`

Smart City is not only connected to smartphones and computers but also connects sensors throughout the city and utilizes technologies in all fields such as Internet (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and intelligent transportation It refers to a city that becomes broader.

Especially, 5G, known to be up to 100 times faster than the existing wireless speed, will serve as a catalyst for innovation at the heart of this connection.

"The impact of 5G is a breakthrough," said Gary Shapiro, chief executive officer of CTA. "This is a key factor in accelerating innovation in all technologies seen at CES, from smart home, consumer electronics, drones and robots to autonomous vehicles and smart- It will be. " In particular, with the initial release of 5G technology, we plan to show how this technology can connect the physical world with the digital world and extend future connectivity.

CTA also revealed that CES 2018`s 5G mobile innovation keynote speaker.

Baidu Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer and Cristiano Amon, Qualcomm Technology Vice President, will participate in the keynote speech and will work on the theme "How 5G Makes the Future Possible." The keynote speech will be held at 10:00 am, Las Vegas Venetian Palazzo Ballroom.

Meanwhile, CES will have over 3,900 exhibitors from more than 150 countries, with over 170,000 visitors and over 7,000 media companies expected to attend the event. As usual, a large exhibition will be held at three pavilions (Tech East, Tech West, Tech South) in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

By Kim Eun silverkim@


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