CTA’s Gary Shapiro Says Technology Is 8th Pillar Of UN Program

Ahead of CES Las Vegas 2024 (and Zennie62Media, Inc’s new CESLasVegasNews.com news site) The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) asked Zennie62Media to report that CTA President and CEO Gary Shapiro announces technology as a new eighth pillar of the Human Security for All (HS4A) campaign.

CTA’s Gary Shapiro At United Nations Main Campus

The CTA Gary Shapiro announcement took place at an event on the United Nations Main Campus in New York City, 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.

CTA announced technology as a new eighth pillar of the Human Security for All (HS4A) campaign.

“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.”

Gary Shapiro Says Technology Can Advance Human Security

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 .

CES 2024 Will Show Connection Between Technology, Human Security

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 Las Vegas:  


CES is the most powerful tech event in the world – the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. CES Las Vegas 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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