CES Asia the latest tech event to be called off amid global spread of coronavirus
- All exhibitors that signed up with early payment for exhibit space in June will receive a refund in full, says organiser
CES Asia scheduled for June in Shanghai has been postponed, the latest major tech event forced to shelve plans amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
The decision was taken for the well being of all stakeholders given the “evolving global concerns” about the fast-spreading disease, organiser the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) said in a statement on Monday.
The CTA did not provide a new date for the postponed event.
Since its launch in Shanghai in 2015, CES Asia has become one of the city’s major trade shows to showcase the latest gadgets and technologies for Chinese consumers, foreign buyers and media.
“We made this decision at this time as we know companies and attendees invest considerable time and effort in planning for trade shows like CES Asia,” said the CTA. “Given the evolving global concerns about and impact of the coronavirus, we feel this is the best decision for everyone involved.”
All exhibitors that signed up with early payment for exhibit space for the dates June 10 to 12 will receive a refund in full, according to organiser.