CES Tech Conference Hit with Major Power Outage

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, among the most prominent industry trade shows in the world, was hit with a major power outage on its second day, forcing attendees to walk around in the dark.

“There is an isolated power outage at the Las Vegas Convention Center,” announced CES on Twitter, Wednesday. “We are working hard to resolve this and appreciate your patience.”

There is an isolated power outage at the Las Vegas Convention Center. We are working hard to resolve this and appreciate your patience.

— CES (@CES) January 10, 2018

While we are waiting for power to be restored, feel free to visit these exhibitors outside! @Leddar_Tech @amazon @ArkamysNews ART-FI @BBC @businessfrance @Daimler DIBOTICS @faurecia @gibsonguitar @greenbuildermag @here @innovatorsnet @ISFMcats @Logitech @luminartech @NXP PACCAR

— CES (@CES) January 10, 2018

Later on in the day, CES declared that the problem had been addressed and they were in the process of restoring power.

We've been informed by Nevada Power that the outage has been addressed and they are in the process of restoring power. We will continue to restrict access until full power has been restored. Thank you for your continued patience. We encourage you to visit other open show areas

— CES (@CES) January 10, 2018

The incident prompted users on Twitter to mock the fact that a power outage had occurred during one of the largest tech conferences in the world, while companies and individuals at the conference posted pictures of the blackout online.

Have you tried turning it off and turning it on again?

— Alan Parry (@ampontour) January 10, 2018

https://twitter.com/RickBullotta/status/951183643392839680

According to CNET, “The outage started in the Central Hall, which houses the giant booths for show mainstays including Sony, Samsung, LG and Intel — though Samsung’s booth still had limited electricity thanks to its own private backup power,” and, “As of noon, there were reports that security guards were refusing entry to the entire Convention Center.”

Introducing Blackout™: The biggest thing to hit #CES2018 since #5G. #CESblackout pic.twitter.com/xObxxxHvQe

— Intel (@intel) January 10, 2018

Lone blogger, two security guards: This is the world's biggest tech show during a power outage. At the Samsung booth in Central Hall, but everywhere is dark. Time to start hoarding…@CNET @CES #CNETatCES pic.twitter.com/moL6u2MqaY

— Claire Reilly (@reillystyley) January 10, 2018

Demos are still going on inside the show floor at @Intel and @Quallcomm #CES2018 #CESBlackout pic.twitter.com/fx7AceSXJs

— Brian Tong (@briantong) January 10, 2018

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