Consumer Technology Association

The Human Security for All – Consumer Technology Engagement project reflects the growing recognition that technological innovation plays a decisive role in shaping human well-being, security, and social stability. As consumer technologies increasingly influence how people work, communicate, learn, and access essential services, aligning technological progress with human-centered values has become a critical global priority. Through this initiative, WAAS has collaborated over several years with the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) to promote dialogue on how emerging technologies can enhance human security.

The central premise of this initiative is that technology should be evaluated not only for its market potential or technical performance, but for its impact on people’s security, dignity, opportunity, and resilience. Human security provides a unifying framework to assess whether consumer technologies enhance access to education, healthcare, employment, information, and safety—or whether they inadvertently increase inequality, vulnerability, and social fragmentation.

The project emphasizes the importance of foresight, ethical responsibility, and inclusive design in technological development. It encourages reflection on how innovation can support sustainable development, strengthen trust, protect rights, and empower individuals and communities rather than displace or marginalize them.

By engaging the consumer technology ecosystem in conversations about human security, this initiative seeks to bridge the gap between innovation and societal purpose. It contributes to a broader effort to ensure that technological progress remains aligned with humanity’s long-term goals of peace, well-being, and sustainable development—transforming consumer technology into a meaningful force for human security for all.

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CES 2026 

Las Vegas, January 6-9, 2026

CES 2026 showcased a powerful collaboration between WAAS and the Consumer Technology Association to advance the “Human Security for All” global campaign. The event focused on how cutting-edge innovations in areas like artificial intelligence, healthcare, and environmental sustainability can be leveraged to solve pressing global crises and improve quality of life. By placing human security at the center of the technology conversation, this partnership highlighted the potential for innovation to serve as a fundamental tool for protecting human dignity and fostering long-term social stability. Read more.

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CES 2025

Las Vegas, January 7-10, 2025

At CES 2025, WAAS continued its long-standing collaboration with the United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security to champion the “Human Security for All” (HS4A) global campaign. The event showcased how technological advancements in artificial intelligence and digital health can be leveraged as essential tools to address the eight pillars of human security, ranging from economic stability to environmental protection. By hosting high-level panels and honoring innovation through the HS4A category of the CES Innovation Awards, the partnership emphasized a human-centered approach to technology, aiming to bridge global gaps in education and healthcare while fostering a more secure and sustainable future for all. Read more.

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CES 2024

Las Vegas, January 9-12, 2024

Operating under the guiding principle of “Safeguarding the Human Experience Through Technology,” CES2024 explored how breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure can be directed toward solving global challenges like food security and healthcare. Through high-level summits and “Great Minds” sessions, the initiative advocated for ethical innovation and inclusive governance, ensuring that the rapid evolution of technology remains centered on protecting human dignity and promoting long-term social stability. Read more.

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CES 2023

Las Vegas, January 5-8, 2023

At CES 2023, WAAS launched a historic collaboration with the Consumer Technology Association and the United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security to introduce “Human Security for All” (HS4A) as a central theme of the global expo. Marking the first time the United Nations partnered with the event, the initiative highlighted technology’s vital role in addressing universal challenges across seven core pillars, including food, healthcare, and environmental safety. By integrating these humanitarian goals into the world’s largest tech stage, the partnership sought to inspire the private sector to prioritize “Technology for Good,” ensuring that future innovations are intentionally designed to enhance human well-being and global stability. Read more.

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