The pace of companies announcing they will forego the in-person parts of CES 2022 has only increased in the last 24 hours. The consumer technology association that put on the event says it will push forward with in-person events.

Ces 2022 will provide an opportunity for companies from around the world, both large and small, to launch products, build brands and form partnerships.

The @ CES account posted a thread of tweets on Thursday night.’our focus remains on convening the tech industry,’ @ C said.

Many of the companies announced changes in their plans cited health concerns and the unknown implications of the Omicron variant of covid-19. Organizers posted a statement from a CEO and MD to justify their decision to push forward.

We are also working with leading health experts in the state of Nevada who support the best practices we have put in place in place.

The list of exhibitors that announced plans to skip the show or limit availability on Thursday alone includes a list of scheduled exhibitors.