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The organisation runs a trade association model combined with event and programme operations. It creates value by coordinating the US consumer technology industry, representing members’ interests in policy and standards processes, convening ecosystem participants at large trade shows, and publishing market and policy research. It also hosts open technical standards initiatives that support interoperability across hardware and software vendors.

Revenue is primarily generated from membership dues that fund advocacy, standards work and member services; from operating large trade fairs that sell exhibition space, sponsorships and delegation places; and from commercial research outputs and paid access for some non‑member participation in standards and programmes. The association reinvests revenues into industry development rather than shareholder return, consistent with its 501(c)(6) status.

Consumer Technology Association is a US-based 501(c)(6) trade association representing the consumer technology industry. It operates a membership organisation that provides advocacy, standards development, industry research and coordination around technology policy and market development.

The association generates most of its income from member dues and from operating large-scale trade shows and related programmes, notably a major annual consumer-technology exhibition. Paying customers are technology manufacturers, vendors, service providers, industry associates, governments and other organisations that buy memberships, exhibition space, sponsorships, delegation packages, research and standards-related services.