CES to Move Away From AEE in 2010

LAS VEGAS — Organizers of the upcoming 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) have decided to exit the Sands Expo and Convention Center, leaving behind the annual Adult Entertainment Expo (AEE) that has shared the same venue for many years.

The Consumer Electronics Association, which organizes CES, confirmed late last month that it would abandon the Sands’ exhibit floor and consolidate at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Las Vegas Hilton, along with a limited number of suites for exhibitors and press events at The Venetian.

Both shows, as in the past, coincide on the same days. In 2010, the dates are slated for Jan. 7-10.

The decision to pull out of the Sands could impact attendance to AEE, which has been connected at the hip with CES as far back as in the early 1990s when there was only a rope separating the two shows. In fact, AEE originally was a component of the CES show.

The possibility of the disappearance of CES attendees who historically have ventured over to AEE has definitely hit the radar of AVN, the Sands and Home Entertainment Events (HEE), which puts on the event.

So far, the show’s promoters and the Sands haven’t figured if CES’ announcement means a meaningful drop in fan attendance.

“Truth be told, I don’t know the answer to that,” Las Vegas Sands Corp. spokesman Ron Reese told XBIZ. “Our salespeople have had dialogue over the issue, but nothing has been made out of it.”

According to Sean Devlin, a spokesman for HEE, less than one-half of the AEE’s consumer attendance segment also attends CES.

“Historically, CES has never been our core customer,” Devlin told XBIZ. “There’s this perception out there that most of the fans that come out to the show are trick-or-treaters from CES.”

Sarah Szabo, a spokeswoman for CES, told XBIZ that the decision to move out of the Sands was made because of an opportunity that presented them to consolidate much of the facilities into one.

“CES is moving the show because construction that was to take place at the convention center was canceled, and this way we could keep the registration and show floors in one central area,” she said. “And, in the past, the show’s venues were too spread out.”

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Brazzers Drops Finale of 'Employee Relations' Series

Brazzers has released the final installment of its limited series “Employee Relations.”

Orion Debuts 'Fluffy Tail Plugs' From You2Toys Line

Orion Wholesale has introduced the Fluffy Tail Plugs from its You2Toys line.

Satisfyer Marks Women's Day, Debuts Mini Vibe

Satisfyer is marking International Women’s Day with the debut of its new Satisfyer Pro 2 Kiss mini vibrator.

Sen. Mike Lee Renews Push for Federal AV Legislation

Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah on Wednesday reintroduced a federal age verification bill that has twice previously failed to make it through Congress.

Megan Abbatelli Joins Honey Play Box as North America Sales Manager

Honey Play Box has appointed Megan Abbatelli as its new North America sales manager.

Yhivi Returns to Brazzers

Yhivi has returned to Brazzers alongside Alex Mack in the studio's latest scene, “Unzip & Slip into Her Ass.”

Oxballs Expands 'Night Edition' Collection

Oxballs has expanded its Night Edition collection with 16 new pleasure products.

Eye of Love Expands 'Bloom' Line With New Massage Candles

Eye of Love has added pheromone massage candles to its Bloom collection.

South Dakota Governor Signs AV Law With Criminal Charges

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed into law a bill imposing criminal charges on sites that fail to perform age verification of users when providing access to adult content.

Orion Debuts 'Sucking Masturbator' Stroker From You2Toys Line

Orion Wholesale has introduced the Sucking Masturbator with Dual Vibration stroker from its You2Toys line.

Show More