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Korea Herald
4 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Lenovo Chairman and CEO, Yuanqing Yang, to Keynote CES 2026 at Sphere
Lenovo brings Tech World to CES 2026 with the theme "Smarter AI for All" ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® announces Yuanqing Yang, Chairman and CEO, Lenovo as a keynote speaker at CES® 2026. Lenovo will take its flagship event, Tech World, to CES, where global business gets done. Having Lenovo Tech World at CES puts decision-makers, partners, and media all in one place. For the past decade, Tech World has been Lenovo's platform to unveil new technologies, products, and solutions. The event at Sphere, which will showcase content created exclusively for Lenovo by Sphere Studios, Sphere's in-house immersive content studio, marks the second consecutive year that a CES keynote will be delivered at the cutting-edge venue. Tech World comes as Lenovo and Sphere enter a multi-year global partnership, making Lenovo An Official Technology Partner of Sphere Studios. Tech World @ CES will explore how Lenovo is defining the future through the fusion of AI, devices, infrastructure, and services. As a global technology partner for both Formula 1® and the FIFA World Cup 26™, the audience will see not only how Lenovo innovation will help individuals and businesses, but also how the company plans to use AI and its full portfolio of technologies to change the game for sports fans in the years to come. "Over the past decade, Tech World has become Lenovo's key platform to reveal our vision, showcase our innovation, and launch our most exciting products, solutions, and partnerships," said Yuanqing Yang, Chairman and CEO, Lenovo. "Now, set against the backdrop of CES 2026, we'll give the audience an exclusive look at how our technology has revolutionized F1, unveil our plans for the first-ever AI-powered FIFA World Cup next summer, and create a hyper-personalized agent-native experience for individuals while unleashing Lenovo Hybrid AI Advantage for enterprise customers. Sphere is the perfect match for Lenovo in Las Vegas, where we will celebrate and share our commitment to delivering smarter AI for all by constantly redefining how technology can engage, inspire, and empower." Under Yang's leadership, Lenovo has grown from the world's #1 PC manufacturer to a US$69 billion global technology powerhouse serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets and manufacturing in 11 markets across five continents. Yang is passionate about tech advancing broader societal progress, not just business growth. He is the recipient of many awards and industry accolades, including Barron's Best CEOs and the Edison Achievement Award. "We're thrilled to welcome Lenovo and Yuanqing Yang to the CES keynote stage. CES is where innovators show up, and I look forward to seeing his vision for the technology solving big global challenges come to life at the incredible Sphere," said Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair, CTA. As a Fortune Global 500 technology company, Lenovo rethinks the way organizations use hybrid AI to evolve their business. The keynote at Sphere will offer a unique experience that presents Lenovo's story in innovative ways. "As a venue at the forefront of innovation, Sphere is a powerful platform for visionary brands looking to create transformative events and experiences," said Jennifer Koester, President and COO, Sphere. "We are honored to collaborate with Lenovo not only to help bring their vision to life during this CES Keynote, but also as part of our broader partnership that will leverage Lenovo technology to deliver immersive experiences across all Sphere events." At CES 2025, Delta used Sphere's immersive capabilities, including its haptic seats, to create a multi-sensory experience for over 8000 attendees. "Having the first ever CES keynote at Sphere was a huge highlight of our 2025 show," said Kinsey Fabrizio, President, CTA. "We look forward to experiencing how Lenovo will use Sphere to showcase how tech powers all industries." Don't miss the opportunity to experience a CES keynote in Sphere — an event that will demonstrate how Lenovo is driving progress and reimagining our digital future. The keynote is at 5:00 PM PT on Tuesday, January 6. Information on ticketing and logistics will be available soon. This event is only open to credentialed CES attendees. Sign up for alerts about CES 2026 registration, opening this fall. About CES®: CES is the most powerful tech event in the world – the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the world's biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, CES features every aspect of the tech sector. CES 2026 takes place Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas. Learn more at and follow CES on social. About Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®: As North America's largest technology trade association, CTA is the tech sector. Our members are the world's leading innovators – from startups to global brands – helping support more than 18 million American jobs. CTA owns and produces CES® – the most powerful tech event in the world. Find us at Follow us @CTAtech.
Korea Herald
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
CTA and Cannes' Marché Du Film Partner on New Filmmaking and Distribution Category for CES Innovation Awards ®
Announced during the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, the award category will recognize the intersection of creativity, tech, and business ARLINGTON, Va., May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) ®, owner and producer of CES ®, the most powerful tech event in the world, is partnering with the Marché du Film of the Festival de Cannes, organizer of Cannes Next, the leading innovation program for the film industry, to introduce a new CES Innovation Awards ® category for CES 2026 focusing on film production and distribution. The "Filmmaking & Distribution, in partnership with Cannes Next" category will recognize technologies and tools to produce films, bring films to audiences, and support the business side of the industry. During a Cannes Next fireside chat at the Cannes Film Festival, Gary Shapiro, CTA CEO and Vice Chair, and Guillaume Esmiol, Marché du Film Executive Director, unveiled the details of the partnership. Shapiro discussed how AI-driven tools, immersive technologies, and hardware innovations are designed to enhance the creative process and streamline workflows in film and media production. "This award showcases how creators in film can use tech to unlock new worlds," said Shapiro. "We're thrilled to partner with Cannes Next and recognize the community of innovators who are transforming the film industry as we know it." This new award category celebrates solutions that empower storytellers and industry professionals from producers, sales agents, and distributors to financiers and content creators. As part of the partnership, members of the Cannes Next community will serve as judges. This groundbreaking award will celebrate companies, startups, entrepreneurs, and filmmakers developing transformative technologies that empower creative talent and industry professionals across filmmaking, production, and distribution. Eligible award entries include: Submissions will also encompass cutting-edge advancements in generative AI for screenwriting, video, and voice, as well as virtual production, visual effects (VFX), and next-generation distribution platforms. "At the Marché du Film, we are committed to showcasing innovations that empower creatives, storytellers, and industry professionals, shaping the future of cinema," said Esmiol. "The global reputation of CES Innovation Awards makes it the perfect platform to showcase new technologies that enhance artistic expression and unlock new business opportunities for the film industry." The annual CES Innovation Awards recognize and honor exceptional designs and engineering in technology that tackle global challenges and drive meaningful change. Product submissions for CES 2026 open in June, along with submissions to judge this prestigious awards program. About CES ®: CES is the most powerful tech event in the world – the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the world's biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, CES features every aspect of the tech sector. CES 2026 takes place Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas. Learn more at and follow CES on social. About Consumer Technology Association (CTA) ®: As North America's largest technology trade association, CTA is the tech sector. Our members are the world's leading innovators – from startups to global brands – helping support more than 18 million American jobs. CTA owns and produces CES® – the most powerful tech event in the world. Find us at Follow us @CTAtech. About Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes The Marché du Film, the business hub of the Festival de Cannes, is the world's largest international gathering of film professionals, bringing together over 15,000 participants from around the world, including sales agents, producers, distributors, festival programmers and film institutions. Each year, the market hosts more than 1,500 exclusive screenings, 4,000 projects in development, and 250 industry events.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CTA and Cannes' Marché Du Film Partner on New Filmmaking and Distribution Category for CES Innovation Awards ®
Announced during the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, the award category will recognize the intersection of creativity, tech, and business ARLINGTON, Va., May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) ®, owner and producer of CES ®, the most powerful tech event in the world, is partnering with the Marché du Film of the Festival de Cannes, organizer of Cannes Next, the leading innovation program for the film industry, to introduce a new CES Innovation Awards ® category for CES 2026 focusing on film production and distribution. The "Filmmaking & Distribution, in partnership with Cannes Next" category will recognize technologies and tools to produce films, bring films to audiences, and support the business side of the industry. During a Cannes Next fireside chat at the Cannes Film Festival, Gary Shapiro, CTA CEO and Vice Chair, and Guillaume Esmiol, Marché du Film Executive Director, unveiled the details of the partnership. Shapiro discussed how AI-driven tools, immersive technologies, and hardware innovations are designed to enhance the creative process and streamline workflows in film and media production. "This award showcases how creators in film can use tech to unlock new worlds," said Shapiro. "We're thrilled to partner with Cannes Next and recognize the community of innovators who are transforming the film industry as we know it." This new award category celebrates solutions that empower storytellers and industry professionals from producers, sales agents, and distributors to financiers and content creators. As part of the partnership, members of the Cannes Next community will serve as judges. This groundbreaking award will celebrate companies, startups, entrepreneurs, and filmmakers developing transformative technologies that empower creative talent and industry professionals across filmmaking, production, and distribution. Eligible award entries include: Audio and video equipment Pre- and post-production software Streaming services Cloud-based video distribution technologies Submissions will also encompass cutting-edge advancements in generative AI for screenwriting, video, and voice, as well as virtual production, visual effects (VFX), and next-generation distribution platforms. "At the Marché du Film, we are committed to showcasing innovations that empower creatives, storytellers, and industry professionals, shaping the future of cinema," said Esmiol. "The global reputation of CES Innovation Awards makes it the perfect platform to showcase new technologies that enhance artistic expression and unlock new business opportunities for the film industry." The annual CES Innovation Awards recognize and honor exceptional designs and engineering in technology that tackle global challenges and drive meaningful change. Product submissions for CES 2026 open in June, along with submissions to judge this prestigious awards program. About CES®:CES is the most powerful tech event in the world – the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the world's biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, CES features every aspect of the tech sector. CES 2026 takes place Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas. Learn more at and follow CES on social. About Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®:As North America's largest technology trade association, CTA is the tech sector. Our members are the world's leading innovators – from startups to global brands – helping support more than 18 million American jobs. CTA owns and produces CES® – the most powerful tech event in the world. Find us at Follow us @CTAtech. About Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes The Marché du Film, the business hub of the Festival de Cannes, is the world's largest international gathering of film professionals, bringing together over 15,000 participants from around the world, including sales agents, producers, distributors, festival programmers and film institutions. Each year, the market hosts more than 1,500 exclusive screenings, 4,000 projects in development, and 250 industry About Cannes NextCannes Next is the Marché du Film's innovation-focused platform for business, networking, and exploring the future of entertainment. From AI to virtual production, immersive storytelling and other new technologies, Cannes Next dives deep into the tech trends and transformations that are shaping our industry. SOURCE Consumer Technology Association Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Cision Canada
14-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
CTA and Cannes' Marché Du Film Partner on New Filmmaking and Distribution Category for CES Innovation Awards ®
ARLINGTON, Va., May 14, 2025 /CNW/ -- The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) ®, owner and producer of CES ®, the most powerful tech event in the world, is partnering with the Marché du Film of the Festival de Cannes, organizer of Cannes Next, the leading innovation program for the film industry, to introduce a new CES Innovation Awards ® category for CES 2026 focusing on film production and distribution. The "Filmmaking & Distribution, in partnership with Cannes Next" category will recognize technologies and tools to produce films, bring films to audiences, and support the business side of the industry. During a Cannes Next fireside chat at the Cannes Film Festival, Gary Shapiro, CTA CEO and Vice Chair, and Guillaume Esmiol, Marché du Film Executive Director, unveiled the details of the partnership. Shapiro discussed how AI-driven tools, immersive technologies, and hardware innovations are designed to enhance the creative process and streamline workflows in film and media production. "This award showcases how creators in film can use tech to unlock new worlds," said Shapiro. "We're thrilled to partner with Cannes Next and recognize the community of innovators who are transforming the film industry as we know it." This new award category celebrates solutions that empower storytellers and industry professionals from producers, sales agents, and distributors to financiers and content creators. As part of the partnership, members of the Cannes Next community will serve as judges. This groundbreaking award will celebrate companies, startups, entrepreneurs, and filmmakers developing transformative technologies that empower creative talent and industry professionals across filmmaking, production, and distribution. Eligible award entries include: Audio and video equipment Pre- and post-production software Streaming services Cloud-based video distribution technologies Submissions will also encompass cutting-edge advancements in generative AI for screenwriting, video, and voice, as well as virtual production, visual effects (VFX), and next-generation distribution platforms. "At the Marché du Film, we are committed to showcasing innovations that empower creatives, storytellers, and industry professionals, shaping the future of cinema," said Esmiol. "The global reputation of CES Innovation Awards makes it the perfect platform to showcase new technologies that enhance artistic expression and unlock new business opportunities for the film industry." The annual CES Innovation Awards recognize and honor exceptional designs and engineering in technology that tackle global challenges and drive meaningful change. Product submissions for CES 2026 open in June, along with submissions to judge this prestigious awards program. About CES ®: CES is the most powerful tech event in the world – the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the world's biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, CES features every aspect of the tech sector. CES 2026 takes place Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas. Learn more at and follow CES on social. About Consumer Technology Association (CTA) ®: As North America's largest technology trade association, CTA is the tech sector. Our members are the world's leading innovators – from startups to global brands – helping support more than 18 million American jobs. CTA owns and produces CES® – the most powerful tech event in the world. Find us at Follow us @CTAtech. About Marché du Film – Festival de Cannes The Marché du Film, the business hub of the Festival de Cannes, is the world's largest international gathering of film professionals, bringing together over 15,000 participants from around the world, including sales agents, producers, distributors, festival programmers and film institutions. Each year, the market hosts more than 1,500 exclusive screenings, 4,000 projects in development, and 250 industry events.
Korea Herald
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
STRADVISION and Axera Announce Strategic Collaboration to Deliver Competitive ADAS and AD Solutions
SEOUL, South Korea and SHANGHAI, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- STRADVISION, a global leader in AI-powered vision perception technology, and Axera, a high-performance AI SoC provider, today announced a strategic cooperation aimed at delivering competitive and scalable ADAS and autonomous driving solutions. The collaboration is officially introduced at Shanghai Auto 2025. The partnership brings together STRADVISION's proven software-based perception solution, SVNet, and Axera's cutting-edge AI SoC platforms to develop highly integrated, market-ready solutions for advanced driver assistance and autonomous mobility. The companies will collaborate closely to ensure SVNet is optimized on Axera's current and next-generation platforms, enabling seamless performance and flexible deployment across various vehicle segments. As part of this strategic initiative, STRADVISION and Axera will align on joint technical efforts, exchange product and technology roadmap insights, and engage in business development with mutual ecosystem partners. Initial focus will be placed on key automotive markets, with the goal of expanding their reach to global Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs over time. To showcase the results of their collaboration, the two companies will co-promote their joint solution at major global events, including a public unveiling at Shanghai Auto 2025 and planned demonstrations at CES 2026 and other automotive technology venues. "This collaboration with Axera strengthens our ability to deliver adaptable, high-performance perception solutions to global customers," said STRADVISION CEO Junhwan Kim. "By combining our expertise in vision AI with Axera's powerful SoC platforms, we are creating a competitive and flexible offering for the next generation of mobility." "It is a great honor to establish strategic partnership with STRADVISON. STRADVISON has a profound accumulation in the field of deep learning perception algorithms and extensive experience in the mass production of global vehicle models. The Axera M57 series chips, and upcoming automotive chips are high-performance and designed for global market. We look forward to working together to expand our presence in the global intelligent automotive market and stepping onto an even bigger stage." said Qiu, founder and chairman of Axera. Both companies will continue to explore strategic opportunities to accelerate the deployment of their joint technologies, with a shared vision of bringing safer, smarter, and more efficient mobility solutions to market. For more information about the groundbreaking technology, SVNet, please visit STRADVISION. Founded in 2014, STRADVISION is an automotive industry pioneer in artificial intelligence-based vision perception technology for ADAS. The company is accelerating the advent of fully autonomous vehicles by making ADAS features available at a fraction of the market cost compared with competitors. STRADVISION's SVNet is being deployed on various vehicle models in partnership with OEMs; can power ADAS and autonomous vehicles worldwide; and is serviced by over 300 employees in Seoul, San Jose, Detroit, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Dusseldorf. STRADVISION has been honored with Frost & Sullivan's 2022 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Award, the Gold Award at the 2022 and 2021 AutoSens Awards for Best-in-Class Software for Perception Systems, and the 2020 Autonomous Vehicle Technology ACES Award in Autonomy (software category). In addition, STRADVISION and its software have achieved TISAX's AL3 standard for information security management, as well as being certified to the ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management Systems and ISO 26262 for Automotive Functional Safety. Axera Semiconductor Co., Ltd. ("AXERA") was established in May 2019, a leading innovator dedicated to developing world-class AI perception and edge computing chips, empowering on-device AI computing, smart driving, and edge computing applications. With a comprehensive chip portfolio tailored for the smart automotive market, including smart driving, smart cockpits, and intelligent chassis, we leverage cutting-edge semiconductor technology to enable safer, smarter, and more convenient mobility experiences.
