[2] It was a spin-off from the Chicago Music Show,[3] which until then had served as the main event for exhibiting consumer electronics.

CES is one of the largest and longest-running trade shows held in Las Vegas, taking up to 17 days to set up, run, and break down.

In 2009, CTA established a charitable foundation dedicated to providing seniors and the disabled with technology in order to enhance their quality of life.

The grant was dedicated to reducing social isolation and providing better access to community services among homebound seniors using computer and internet technology.

The CTA maintains a Hall of Fame, to which notable contributors to the field of consumer electronics are named.