City of Phoenix showcases tech opportunities at CES [Video]

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — From AI-powered robots to digital health devices and stringless guitars, the latest and greatest technology is on display at CES, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show, in Las Vegas. The city of Phoenix is there, too.

“We’ve really spent the last decade turning Phoenix into this incredible tech destination for our companies, and we’re now known globally as our ‘Phoenix is hot’ and ‘the future is phoenix’ brands, so it just really seemed like the natural next step for us to have a pavilion here,” said Christine Mackay, the director of community and economic development for the city of Phoenix.

This is the city’s first time as an exhibitor with a booth at CES.

“We’ve got about 60 meetings planned over the next three days with great companies. We’re going to give them every reason why they should partner with Phoenix or move to Phoenix,” Mackay said. “The …