CTA Announces Technology as New Human Security Pillar

September 19, 2023 12:00 AM AEST | By Cision

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NEW YORK, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)^® today announced technology as a new eighth pillar of the Human Security for All (HS4A) campaign. The announcement took place at an event on the United Nations Main Campus, co-hosted by CTA, World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS) and the UN Trust Fund for Human Security during the 78th session of the UN General Assembly.

"Technology is making our world a better place to live for literally billions of people, and we are only just scratching the surface of what's possible," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CTA. "I'm thrilled to continue work with the UN Trust Fund for Human Security and World Academy of Art and Science to advance the HS4A global campaign and showcase the innovations that transform our world – at CES 2024 and beyond."

The addition of technology as a human security pillar—alongside economic, environmental, food, health, political, personal and community security—reflects the power of technology as a tool to advance human security in all its dimensions. Access to technology enhances the human experience. It is essential to development, enabling us to do more with less, tackle the world's most pressing challenges and close the sustainable development goals (SDG) investment gap.

These themes animated the UN event, which featured remarks by the UN Secretary General's Envoy on Technology Amandeep Singh Gill, as well as a panel discussion on technology's power to address global challenges with Kinsey Fabrizio, SVP of CES and Membership, CTA; Garry Jacobs, President & CEO, WAAS; and Megan Lee, Chairwoman and CEO, Panasonic, moderated by CNN Business Senior Writer Samantha Kelly. A recording of the event can be viewed via UN Web TV.

The connection between technology and human security will be pervasive throughout CES 2024, which will showcase technology that is addressing the world's biggest challenges through its show floor exhibits, conference programing and Innovations Awards program.

About Consumer Technology Association:
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 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 2024 will take place Jan. 9-12, 2024, in Las Vegas. Learn more at CES.tech and follow CES on social.

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