Gary Shapiro — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as CEO and Vice Chair of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which owns and produces CES.
Awarded the Légion d'Honneur by French President Emmanuel Macron in 2021 for his service in advancing a technology-forward society.
Authored four books, including New York Times Bestsellers 'The Comeback' (2011) and 'Ninja Innovation' (2013), and USA Today Bestsellers 'Ninja Future' (2018) and 'Pivot or Die'.
Helped unleash home theater, HDTV, and the commercial use of the Internet, and advocates for self-driving vehicles, AI, and health technology.
Serves as a member of the CTA Executive Board, NAM Board of Directors of the Council of Manufacturing Associations, and the Board of the Focused Ultrasound Foundation.
Holds a JD in Law and studied economics and psychology.

Biography

Gary Shapiro is the CEO and Vice Chair of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the technology trade association for over 1200 innovative North American companies. In this role, he oversees CTA, which owns and produces CES, described as the world's most powerful innovation event. Shapiro is also recognized as an American author and lobbyist.