Ed Bastian,
Delta CEO, to celebrate the airline's Centennial with a look at
what's next for travel through the power of
technology and human connection
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumer Technology
Association (CTA)® welcomes back Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta, as a keynote speaker
for CES® 2025. On stage at Sphere, the next-generation
entertainment medium that is redefining live experiences, Bastian
will take the audience on an immersive journey highlighting Delta's
vision for using technology to enrich human experiences. This will
mark the first CES keynote ever hosted at the groundbreaking
venue.
"Technology is a powerful tool, but it's people that make true
innovation possible," said Ed Bastian, Delta CEO. "We're on
the brink of a new era, and I can't think of a better way to
demonstrate how the Delta team will leverage cutting-edge
advancements to propel our next century of flight."
This will be Delta's third CES appearance following the
conference's first keynote remarks by an airline in 2020, as well
as in 2023 when Delta announced fast, free onboard Wi-Fi across its
fleet for SkyMiles Members.
"After celebrating CTA's centennial year, we recognize what a
pivotal time this can be for an organization and we are thrilled
Delta is sharing part of this special moment with us at CES," said
Gary Shapiro, CEO, CTA. "We know
Delta has the vision to continue disrupting how we travel by
leaning into technology and I can't wait to see how they bring that
to life at Sphere. The sky is the limit."
Throughout the presentation, Delta will employ Sphere's
next-generation technologies, including: its globally-recognized
exterior – the "Exosphere" – the world's largest LED screen; the
interior display plane – the world's highest-resolution LED screen;
and the world's most advanced audio system, Sphere Immersive Sound,
powered by HOLOPLOT.
"Sphere is a powerful platform for brands to connect with key
audiences, leveraging next-generation technologies to boldly
deliver a one-of-a-kind experience and amplify their message," said
Jennifer Koester, President and COO,
Sphere. "The teams at Sphere, Delta, and CES share a passion for
innovation and storytelling, and this keynote is going to be unlike
anything this audience has ever experienced before."
To support CES attendees from around the world, Delta will
increase service in and out of Las
Vegas and offer expedited CES badge pickup for Delta
SkyMiles Members arriving at Las
Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) from
January 5-7.
Delta's keynote experience is at 5 p.m.
PT on January 7. This event is
only open to credentialed CES attendees, and a separate ticket will
be required to access the keynote. More details will be provided in
the coming weeks. Dive in to connect with tomorrow's tech today at
CES 2025 from January 7-10 in
Las Vegas. Registration for CES
2025 is open now.
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 2025 takes place Jan. 7-10,
2025, in Las Vegas. Learn
more at CES.tech 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 CTA.tech. Follow us @CTAtech.
About Delta:
Through exceptional service and the power
of innovation, Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) never stops looking for
ways to make every trip feel tailored to every customer. There
are 100,000 Delta people leading the way to deliver a world-class
customer experience on over 4,000 daily flights to more than 290
destinations on six continents, connecting people to places and to
each other. We remain committed to ensuring that the future of
travel is connected, personalized and enjoyable. Our people's
genuine and enduring motivation is to make every customer feel
welcomed and cared for across every point of their journey with
us. Learn more on Delta News Hub.
About Sphere:
Sphere is a next-generation entertainment medium that is redefining
the future of live entertainment. A venue where the foremost
artists, creators, and technologists create extraordinary
experiences that take storytelling to a new level and transport
audiences to places both real and imagined. The venue hosts
original Sphere Experiences from leading Hollywood directors; concerts and residencies
from the world's biggest artists; and premier marquee events. The
first Sphere venue opened in Las
Vegas in September 2023, and
is a new Las Vegas landmark,
powered by cutting-edge technologies that ignite the senses and
enable audiences to share experiences at a never-before-seen scale.
More information is available at thesphere.com.
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