LAS VEGAS - The 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world's premier tech show, kicked off in the US city of Las Vegas on Thursday.

The show, which runs through Sunday, draws more than 3,100 exhibitors from 170 countries and regions, according to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), organizer of the CES.

Participants are expected to experience new technologies from global brands, hear about the future of technology from thought leaders and collaborate face-to-face with other attendees.

CES 2023 will highlight how innovations in sustainability, transportation and mobility, digital health, the metaverse and more areas are addressing the world's greatest challenges.

The CES 2023 show floor will feature nearly 1,000 new exhibitors, one of the largest and fastest growing global auto shows, and an impressive list of CES 2023 Innovation Award honorees showcasing the future of technology.

The 2023 show footprint will be over 70 percent larger than CES 2022, according to CTA.

CES influential brands like TCL, Canon, Google, Hisense, Qualcomm, Lenovo, and Samsung have joined the show. In addition, some new and expanded areas are attracting attention, including automotive and mobility, digital health, sustainability, Web3 and metaverse, and human security.

"CES is the world's most exciting technology event, from startups in Eureka Park to global brands on the main stages. We are thrilled to spotlight thousands of innovative companies at this year's show," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of CTA.

"Tech advances are helping to solve the world's greatest challenges, and CES 2023 will set the agenda for the year ahead," he said.