CES 2023: The metaverse dominate the tech show

Visitors, entrepreneurs and suppliers of the technology products are witnessing AI based smart electronics and technology products at Walton Pavilion in the CES 2023.

World`s largest and most influential tech event `Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023` is going on in Las Vegas, USA. It is a global platform where the tech giants exhibit latest innovation in the consumer technology, automotive industry and digital healthcare. AI, smart health, driverless cars, smart homes and the metaverse are the center attractions of visitors, entrepreneurs and supplier of the technology products at this year`s CES.

The metaverse is a big theme at CES 2023. Many companies unveiled their latest offerings in the virtual reality and augmented reality. There are plenty more unusual inventions on display, from a speech privacy mask to smart golfing tools, a smart punching bag cover and even electric inline skates. One start-up, OVR Technology, is presenting a headset that allows users to smell in the metaverse, which could have applications beyond gaming, for example in health and wellness. A part of the show floor is also dedicated to Web3 technology, while Microsoft and the carmaker Stellantis are teaming up to create a showroom in the metaverse.

The car lovers from all over the world keep their eyes on what new technologies the automobile manufacturers bring to CES. At this year`s CES, Sony is exhibiting a prototype of a new electric car jointly built with Honda. The vehicle, which is branded Afeela, featured with self-driving capabilities and a LED screen on the front of the bonnet. In addition, South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai`s stall has seen a large crowd of visitors to see its driverless car.

Bangladesh`s top electronics and tech products manufacturing and exporting company `Walton` took part in this year`s CES. This is the first time that a Bangladeshi company joined the world`s mega tech event. Focusing on people`s smart living, food and health safety, environmental protection, the Bangladesh`s tech giant is showcasing wide ranges of green and sustainable smart home and tech products with AI technologies at the CES. The products include smart fridge; TV and educational display; air conditioner; washing machine, table, LED light etc. These products are attracting the consumer electronics` buyers, businessmen and entrepreneurs who came at the CES from different countries of the world including America.

At the CES, Walton Pavilion (No-17928) in the central hall of Las Vegas Convention Center has been crowded with visitors and traders from different states of the United States such as Florida, Miami, Minnesota, etc.

Some fruitful discussion meetings have been already made between Walton officials and the representatives of potential buyers and suppliers from different countries. Businessmen from Mexico, Brazil, Liberia, Qatar, Oman, Libya and Nigeria are showing great interest in importing Walton products from Bangladesh to their countries.

In addition, Walton has already finalized a business deal with one of the largest online marketplace of America. Through this marketplace, Walton products will be available for sale in the American market from February or March this year. Walton`s televisions, refrigerators, air conditioners and laptop products are getting more preference among traders and dealers in South and North America and other countries.

Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC.`s Managing Director and CEO Golam Murshed is taking care of the overall activities at Walton Pavilion in the CES. He said, "We are highlighting `Smart Bangladesh` at CES and also introducing Bangladesh and Walton on this biggest global stage of technology. Walton`s participation in CES fair has moved the `Smart Bangladesh` concept one step ahead in the world. From the first day of CES, we are getting enormous responses from visitors and traders from different countries. Already, final discussions have been held with several organizations and businessmen.

Participation in the CES fair will expand Walton`s export markets in different countries around the globe including America, Canada and Europe."

Last two days of the show- Saturday and Sunday are weekend, saying it he hoped that Walton Pavilion will get more visitors and traders on those days. The four-day fair will be wrapped up on January 8, 2023.