City of Phoenix one of the stars of CES
Cities and states seeing value in CES.
The City of Phoenix made its first appearance as an exhibitor at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas during the first week of January, leading to hundreds of business meetings and connections. As the only U.S. city to exhibit at CES, Phoenix showcased its commitment to advanced technology and innovation that creates jobs, supports educational institutions, and strengthens the local economy.

Mayor Kate Gallego led the City's delegation and participated in various events and meetings throughout the conference. She took the stage at the My Global Village, in panel discussions, and in meetings to highlight Phoenix's thriving tech ecosystem and its "open for business" posture to companies looking to expand or relocate to Arizona.
"Phoenix had smashing success at CES! From presenting our innovative pet technology to showcasing breakthroughs in health care, we garnered attention from CEOs, start-ups, and investors alike," Gallego said. "Forging new partnerships and pitching Phoenix to companies around the world means we’ll be able to continue building a strong, resilient local economy packed with great-paying jobs for residents."
CES proved an ideal environment for demonstrating Phoenix’s growing reputation as a technology and entrepreneurship hub. In the City's delegation, companies such as Pawport, Crystal Sonic Inc., thePause Technologies, New Use Energy Solutions Inc. (NUE), MiiHealth, Foxlink Group, Mayo Clinic at Discovery Oasis, and Tesoro VC dominated the conference floor.
"Our innovative health platform is not only assisting loved ones with managing their health and wellness, but also elevating their quality of life," Kelvin Summoogum, CEO and Founder of MiiHealth, said. "Debuting at CES with the City of Phoenix is just one more step forward in leveraging MiiHealth’s conversational AI 'Monica' to improve overall public health in the valley."
"Being able to showcase our startups on an international stage like CES is a testament to our incredible talent in Phoenix," Christine Mackay, Director of Community and Economic Development for the City of Phoenix, said. "We are committed to supporting our local tech community and helping them grow into global players."
The City's presence at the conference also served as an opportunity to attract new talent and investment into its thriving tech sector.
"Phoenix is a global startup leader in tech business," Andy Lombard, Founder and CEO of Tesoro.vc, said. "Tesoro Accelerator is all about turning ideas into reality with the right tools and support; these entrepreneurs are set to conquer the future."
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