Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the biggest and most influential yearly tech event in the world, has announced that proof of vaccination will be required for in-person attendance or participation when it kicks off on January 5th, 2022 in Las Vegas.
Proof of vaccination will be required to attend CES 2022.
— CES (@CES) August 17, 2021
We will continue to monitor and evaluate the situation and will announce additional protocols closer to the show. https://t.co/qLWZkVtqgP pic.twitter.com/KLLkhlC8BW
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) which organizes the trade show has not specified which vaccines would be considered acceptable.
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: https://t.co/YniyNCpWQZ
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CTA said they 'will follow state and local guidelines and recommendations by the CDC', Keeping this in mind hints that they may accept only US-authorized vaccines.
However, those who are not vaccinated still have the option to attend online only.
