What not to miss at CES 2026

Innovators present at the world’s most powerful technology event, returning to Las Vegas January 6-9.

/PRNewswire/ — CES^® 2026, the world’s most powerful technology event, returns to Las Vegas, January 6-9, bringing together global companies, innovative startups, industry executives, global media and government leaders to experience the next generation of technology that will solve global challenges.

“CES 2026 is where innovators come together to connect, build partnerships and do business on a global scale,” said Gary Shapiro, executive chairman and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, owner and producer of CES. “Everything points to a phenomenal CES with thousands of exhibitors, a record 3,600+ Innovation Award nominations and innovation across 13 venues and 2.6 million net square feet. This is an exciting time for innovation and CES 2026 will feature the latest technology in AI, robotics, digital health, mobility, enterprise, energy, immersive entertainment, accessibility and more.”

Innovators show up to experience CES 2026

• CES Accessibility Stage, powered by Verizon Accessibility– The stage, which will debut at the Venetian during CES 2026, will feature three days of content highlighting accessible technology such as smart glasses, robotics and voice-activated home assistants.
• CES Creator Space– Now open to all CES attendees in the LVCC Central Hall to learn more about the maker economy.
• CES Foundry – Located in Fontainebleau Las Vegas, CES Foundry is a new destination that brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, government officials and media to explore how AI and quantum technologies are defining the next era of innovation.

CES Resources

• CES App – Plan and navigate CES 2026 with the official event app. Search for “CES App” in your app store. This year’s app includes a new AI chatbot, transportation updates, translations for select sessions, and “Attendee Connection” to share contact information via a secure QR code.
• CES Tech Talk– Download and listen to the main trends expected at CES 2026.

Main trends

• IA:Expect more AI agents, digital twins, and on-device AI to improve productivity, customer experiences, and medical advancements.
  • Examples of exhibitors:Aizip, AMD, DEEPX, LG Electronics, MAUM.AI, NXP Semiconductors, NVIDIA, PERCIVAI, Persona AI, Qualcomm, Samsung Electronics, Inc., SoundHound AI, XREAL
• Digital health:From AI-powered precision medicine to the rise of wearables and telehealth, CES will bring together the entire healthcare ecosystem to drive the next wave of advances in digital health.
  • Ejemplos de expositores:AARP, Abbott, Ceragem Co., Ltd., Cosmo Robotics Co., Ltd., Earflo Inc., GARMIN International Inc., Humetrix, Myant Corp., Renpho, ResMed, Tombot, Inc., Ultrahuman Healthcare Private Limited, VibeBrux, Vivoo, Withings
• Energy:With the growth of energy-intensive technologies such as AI, quantum and cloud, we need to generate more energy. CES will showcase solar, wind, nuclear and other alternatives.
  • Ejemplos de expositores: 3M,Clarios, ENEOS Corporation, Flint Paper Battery, Hitachi, Jackery Inc., Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), Panasonic, WePower Technologies
• Enterprise:Enterprise technology will transform the way companies improve productivity, ensure security and protect their systems.
  • Examples of exhibitors: Amazon, Google LLC, MetaVu, ​​Microsoft, Siemens, Vuzix Corporation, Wisdomain
• Mobility:CES will showcase air, land and sea mobility with the latest innovations in the agricultural, automotive, construction, industrial and marine technology sectors. Innovation will focus on automation, connectivity and energy.
  • Examples of exhibitors:AUMOVIO Systems, Inc.,BMW of North America, LLC, Bosch, Brunswick Corporation, Caterpillar Inc., Doosan, Hyundai Motor Company, John Deere, Kubota North America, Oshkosh Corporation, Sony Honda Mobility, Inc., Tensor Auto Inc., Valeo, Waymo, Zoox
• Robotics:Robotics improve efficiency, safety, and accessibility across industries, making homes smarter, improving agricultural production, and improving safety and operations in factories.
  • Borobotics Inc. Sweet Robo LLC. (Unree)

Key conferencesthat can’t be lost

• Monday, January 5
  • AMD, president and CEO, Dra. Lisa Su, 6:30 PM, The Venetian
• Mars, 6January
  • CTA, executive chairman and chief executive officer, Gary Shapiro and president of CTA Kinsey Fabrizio, 8:30 AM, The Venetian
  • Siemens,President and CEO, Dr. Roland Busch, 8:30 AM, The Venetian
    • Guest speakers:
      • Bob Mumgaardde Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS)
      • JayParikh of Microsoft
      • Jensen Huang de NVIDIA
      • Athina Kanioura de PepsiCo
  • has, CEO and Chairman and President of Vivendi, Yannick Bolloré, 11:00 AM, ARIA
  • Interview All-In con McKinsey y General Catalyst2:00 PM, The Venetian
    • Live recording of All-In with Bob Sternfels, global managing partner at McKinsey & Company; Hemant Taneja, CEO of General Catalyst; and Jason Calacanis, entrepreneur, angel investor and podcast co-host All-In
  • Lenovo, CEO and President, Yuanqing Yang, 5:00 PM, Sphere
    • This keynote will have a different ticketing process and venue policies than other keynotes. For more information, visit CES.tech.
    • Guest speakers:
      • Dr. Lisa Su from AMD
      • Gianni Infantino of FIFA
      • Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan
      • Jensen Huang de NVIDIA
      • Cristiano Amon from Qualcomm
      • And more.
• Wednesday, 7January
  • Caterpillar,CEO, Joe Creed, 9:00 AM, The Venetian
  • ŌURA,CEO, Tom Hale, Technology Leaders Dinner *by invitation only

“CES 2026 is where the world’s boldest innovators come together to shape the future,” said Fabrizio. “From visionary keynotes to groundbreaking product launches, CES brings together the biggest names in technology, entertainment and global business. It’s where bold ideas gain momentum and the future of technology is debated in more than 400 conference sessions with more than 1,300 speakers.”

Great Minds Sessions

Speakers participating in the Great Minds series include C-Suite executives, philanthropists, influencers, government leaders, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and more:

• Always on: How continuous health data is transforming healthcare
  • 7 de enero, 10:00 AM,LVCC, West Hall W232
  • ConAmi Bhatt, chief innovation officer, American College of Cardiology; Jake Leach, President and CEO, Dexcom; Lucienne Ide, CEO, Rimidi; and Tom Hale, CEO, ŌURA
• Redefining the business of sports
  • 7 de enero, 11:00 AM, LVCC, West Hall W232
  • With Casey Wasserman, President and CEO, Wasserman and LA28 and Michael Kassan
  • Founder and CEO, 3C Ventures
• The future of computing
  • 7 de enero, 2:00 PM,LVCC, West Hall W232
  • ConDeepa Subramaniam, vicepresidente, Creative Cloud, Adobe; Kedar Kondap, SVP & GM, Compute and Gaming, Qualcomm; y Samuel Chang, SVP & Division President de Consumer PC Solutions, HP Inc.
• Back to the future: the nostalgic revolution of technology
  • 7 de enero, 3:00 PM,LVCC, West Hall W232
  • With Alexis Ohanian, Founder of Seven Seven Six and Co-Founder and CEO of Reddit and Palmer Luckey, Founder, Anduril
• Driving Tomorrow: Democratizing the Future of Software-Defined Vehicle Technology
  • 7 de enero, 4:00 PM,LVCC, West Hall W232
• With Doug Field, directorEVs, digital and design, Ford Motor Company
• Game Changers: Transforming the Live Sports Experience
  • 8 de enero, 10:00 AM,LVCC, West Hall W232
  • With George Hanna, Chief Technology and Digital Officer, LA Clippers;Kat Harwood, US Sports Leader, Deloitte; and Matt Fleckenstein, director of product and technology, Genius Sports
• The New Plan: Spatial Computing Meets Home Improvement
  • 8 de enero, 2:00 PM,LVCC West Hall W232
  • ConSeemantini Godbole, Executive Vice President, CIDO, Lowe’s
• Reduce the opportunity gap for marginalized populations
  • 8 de enero, 3:00 PM,LVCC West Hall W232
  • ConBarron Segar, President and CEO, World Food Program USA; Carl Blake, CEO, Paralyzed Veterans of America; Claire Casey, president, AARP Foundation; Gretchen Littlefield, CEO, Moore; and Jacquelyn Puente, president, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Top-notch conference programming

CES 2026 will cover what’s next in technology and feature new conferences focused on manufacturing, wearables, and women’s health.

Accessibility

• Voices of accessibility: a C-Suite vision on progress and innovation
  • January 6, 1:00 PM, Venetian, Lando 4302
• New era of access: improving assistive technology with AI
  • January 6, 2:00 PM, Venetian, Lando 4302
• Real Users, Real Impact: Design for Accessibility
  • January 6, 3:00 PM, Venetian, Lando 4302

IAy Robotics

• Future Ready: Shaping the Workforce in the Age of AI
  • 5 de enero, 1:00 PM,LVCC, West Hall W219
• Betting on AI: betting on the power of next-generation chips
  • 5 de enero, 4:00 PM,LVCC, West Hall W219
• Waking up the edge: why agent AI will transform everything
  • 6 de enero, 11:00 AM,LVCC, West Hall W218
• Not Quite Human: How Humanoids Are Changing Work and Home Life
  • 7 de enero, 10:00 AM,LVCC, West Hall W219

CES Creator Stage
The CES Creator Space will feature three days of programming designed to help creators hone their craft. The expanded Creator Stage is open to all CES attendees.

• State of the creative economy
  • 6 de enero, 10:30 AM,LVCC, Central Hall, CES Creator Stage
• Partner with Purpose: Build Long-Term Brand Relationships
  • 6 de enero, 2:15 PM,LVCC, Central Hall, CES Creator Stage
• What the metrics for success will look like in 2026
  • 7 de enero, 2:15 PM,LVCC, Central Hall, CES Creator Stage

CES Foundry
The new CES Foundry will offer engaging AI and quantum intelligence content through panels, fireside chats, and conversations with thought leaders, including:

• From concept to reality: Creatives using AI to bring big ideas to life
  • 7 de enero, 9:30 AM,Fontainebleau, Azure Ballroom, Breakthrough Stage
• The Future of AI in America: A Fireside Chat with Michael Kratsios, Science and Technology Advisor to the President, with Fabrizio
  • 7 de enero, 11:30 AM,Fontainebleau, Azure Ballroom, Breakthrough Stage
• Fireside Chat: AI at Scale and the World’s Largest Retailer
  • 7 de enero, 1:30 PM,Fontainebleau, Azure Ballroom, Breakthrough Stage
• Real AI Performance: How to Find the Next Big Winners
  • 8 de enero, 9:30 AM,Fontainebleau, Azure Ballroom, Breakthrough Stage

C Space^®

• Beyond the algorithm: the new digital habits of Generation Z
  • January 5, 2:00 PM, ARIA, Mariposa 5
• Integrated ecosystems, personalized experiences: the next era of retail
  • January 6, 10:00 AM, ARIA, Mariposa 5
• More than a game: sports venues as cultural centers
  • January 6, 3:00 PM, ARIA, Joshua 8

Digital health

• Real Users, Real Impact: Design for Accessibility
  • January 6, 3:00 PM, Venetian, Lando 4302
• Agent AI in Healthcare: Beyond the Hype
  • January 7, 2:00 PM, Venetian, Marcello 4404
• Next Generation Diagnostics: A New Era of Early Detection
  • January 8, 9:00 AM, Venetian, Marcello 4404
• Quantum leap: the next frontier of health informatics
  • January 8, 4:00 PM, Marcello 4404

Energy

• Smart Energy: Consumer Demand and ROI
  • January 6, 10:00 AM, Lando 4304
• Invest in energy transition
  • January 8, 9:00 AM,LVCC, North Hall, N257
• Smarter Power Grids: Powering Sustainable and Reliable Data Centers
  • January 8, 10:00 AM, LVCC, North Hall, N257
• Power shift: the future of energy
  • January 8, 11:00 AM, LVCC, North Hall, N257

Enterprise

• Power your business with agent AI: real results, real impact
  • 5 de enero, 2-2:40PM,LVCC, West Hall, W219
• Beyond the Rumor: Smarter AI Tools for Smarter Businesses
  • 5 de enero, 3-3:40PM, LVCC, West Hall, W219
• Connected Communities: How AI Drives the Next Era of Innovation
  • January 6, 1-1:40PM, LVCC, North Hall, N261
• XR Edge: Driving business innovation with spatial computing
  • 8 de enero, 11:00 AM,LVCC, West Hall, W218

Innovation Policy Summit
CES brings together policymakers from around the world to debate domestic and international technology policy issues, including privacy, trade, competition, and more. More than 200 international, federal, state and local government officials and staff participate in the Technology Leaders Program and attend the Innovation Policy Summit (IPS) at CES.

• Innovation without borders: the global political frontier
  • January 6, 11:00 AM,LVCC, N258
• Health innovation: policies for a technology-driven future
  • January 6, 2:20 PMLVCC, N258
• Compete in a world of trade disputes
  • January 7, 9:00 AM,LVCC, N258
• Rules of the road: how to govern the global shift towards autonomy
  • January 7, 3:40 PM,LVCC, N258
• Fireside Chats with Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson and Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr
  • January 8, 11:00 AM,LVCC, W232
• Senate Perspectives on Emerging Tech Policy
  • January 9, 11:00 AM,LVCC, W232
  • With US Senators AmyKlobuchar (MN); Ben Ray Luján (NM), Gary C. Peters (MI), and Jacky Rosen (NV)

Manufacturing

• Charting the Future: Manufacturing, Innovation, and America’s Competitive Advantage
  • January 7, 3:15 PM,LVCC, North, N261
• Developing skills and talent for the next era of manufacturing
  • January 7, 3:35 PM, LVCC, North, N261
• Made Here: Rethinking Manufacturing in a Changing Global Landscape
  • January 7, 4:00 PM, LVCC, North, N261

Mobility

• Automotive AI: new possibilities and experiences
  • 6 de enero, 9:00 AM,LVCC, West Hall, W219
• Micromobility: Making the last mile accessible
  • January 6, 3:00 PM,LVCC, North Hall, N261
• The road ahead: how connected cars are shaping the future
  • 7 de enero, 1:00 PM, LVCC, West Hall, W219
• The rise of AgBot: drones, autonomous tractors and agricultural robots
  • 8 de enero, 1:00 PM,LVCC, West Hall, W218
• And, the Mobility Stage, presented by Bosch programming

Research Summit
Learn about consumer and business trends across all verticals.

• Transforming industries with physical AI, presented by McKinsey
  • January 5, 11:00 AM, LVCC, W232
• Innovation Blueprint: The Technology That Will Shape Tomorrow, Presented by Invesco QQQ and Nasdaq
  • January 5, 2:00 PM, LVCC, W232
• Is the car of the future just another consumer device?, presented by Omdia
  • January 6, 2:00 PM, LVCC, W232
• Strategies to drive demand in the consumer technology market, presented by Circana
  • January 6, 3:00 PM, LVCC, W232

Portable devices

• AI-powered wearables
  • January 8, 9:00 AM, Venetian, Lando 4302
• Fashion meets function: the next generation of smart clothing
  • January 8, 10:00 AM, Venetian, Lando 4302
• Body-based technology
  • January 8, 11:00 AM, Venetian, Lando 4302

Women’s health

• Innovating for Women’s Health: Closing Gaps to Unlock a $100 Billion Market, Presented by BCG
  • January 6, 9:00 AM, Venetian, Marcello 4404
• Designing HealthTech for Women: Breaking Down the Default Male AI, brought to you by K’ept Health
  • January 6, 9:55 AM, Venetian, Marcello 4404
• The GLP-1 Effect: Women Shaping the Future of Health, Presented by PwC
  • January 6, 10:50 AM, Venetian, Marcello 4404

Celebrity and guest appearances
Celebrities, sports legends, musicians, and film and television stars will be present on the CES stage and throughout the show, discussing and experiencing the latest innovations.

Experience the CES show floor
See the latest technology innovations from global brands, including first-time exhibitors such as DataMatica, Fanatics, Gruner AG, IKEA, JATCO, Marriott International, Mentagraph, MICROIP, Mobilus, Truly, and Virinco.

LVCC Central Hall

• Featuring the latest innovations for home and immersive entertainment – ​​the powerhouse for personalized home living and entertainment. The Central Hall also houses the CES Creator Stage, and America250 Airstream will be in the Grand Lobby of the Central Hall.
  • Ejemplos de expositores:bHaptics Inc., Bosch, Dreame Innovation Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd, Even Realities, HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc., Hisense Visual Technology Co., Ltd., LG Electronics, OpenWorkspace, Panasonic, Shokz, TCL Corporation, Vuzix Corporation, XREAL

LVCC North Hall

• North Hall is the meeting point between business and innovation. Discover how technology is integrated to support our daily lives, now and in the future, through smart communities, IoT, AI, robotics and more.
  • Ejemplos de expositores: 3M, AC Future,ANELLO Photonics, Corning Incorporated, DEEPX, Dassault Systemes Americas Corp., Flint Paper Battery, Hitachi, Intbot, Siemens, Vasco Electronics, WePower Technologies, Wisdomain

LVCC South Hall

• South Hall is where cutting-edge accessories, design and sourcing and products come to life to enhance the way we live and work.
  • Examples of exhibitors:BuzzTV, Denvix, KraftGeek, Nomatic, Radioshack USA LLC

LVCC West Hall

• Experience the entire mobility ecosystem at CES: from passenger and autonomous cars to construction, agriculture, navigation and advanced air travel.
  • Ejemplos de expositores: Amazon for Automotive, Brunswick Corporation, Caterpillar Inc.,Doosan, Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai Mobis, John Deere, Kubota North America, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., Qualcomm, Verge Next, Waymo

C Space^® in ARIA, Cosmopolitan, and Vdara

• Where the world’s leading brands, advertisers, media platforms and content creators come together to close deals, explore trends and reveal the latest technologies that are transforming the industry.
  • Ejemplos de expositores: Amazon Prime Video,Criteo, Disney Advertising Sales LLC, Genius Sports, Fanatics, Havas, Marriott International, Meta, Netflix, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, Reddit Inc., Roku, Inc., SiriusXM, Snap Inc., The Trade Desk, Inc., Uber, X

The Venetian

• The home of smart living, including digital health, smart home, energy management, security, education, lifestyle and food technology.
  • Ejemplos de expositores:AARP, Humetrix, Kolmar Korea, Midea Electric Trading (Singapore) Co Pte Ltd, Pawport, Pretika Corporation, RingConn LLC, Ultrahuman Healthcare Private Limited, Venous Eyewear Co., Ltd., Vivoo, Wacaco, Withings
  • The Venetian also hosts the CES Innovation Awards Showcase – explore selected winning products in person. The next round of award recipients will be released on January 4.

Eureka Park en The Venetian

• The CES Startup Center, home to startups from around the world.
  • Ejemplos de expositores: Global pavilions and emerging companies from European Innovation Council (EIC), France, Hong Kong, Italy, Korea, Japan, Netherlands, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, the U.S., and others from around the world. Dephy, LV Energy, myolab.ai, omi, SunLED Life Science B.V.

Fontainebleau

• CES Foundry is the new meeting point for global innovators to come together and solve problems with AI and quantum. On January 7 and 8, CES Foundry will bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, media and industry leaders for live demos, networking and immersive content. CES Foundry programming will culminate with a special segment exploring the future of smart entertainment, followed by the CES Foundry Celebration Event, presented by IBM, JobsOhio, Vector and Washington DC, for high-impact networking. The event will be open to all CES badge holders on Thursday, January 8 at 4:30 PM.
  • Example of sponsored sessions from: AMD, Bosch, Brunswick Corporation, DEEPX, Deloitte Services LP, EY, HERE Technologies, Hitachi, NVIDIA Corporation, PwC, Vector
  • Muestra de: Aina Tech Inc., Agility Robotics, Coactive AI, D-Wave Quantum, Gravitas Technologies & Solutions, Monks, Tensor, Quantinuum, Quantum Computing Inc., SuperQ Quantum Computing Inc., Zebra Technologies
  • Foundry Demos de: D-Wave Quantum, IBM, Monks,SuperQ Quantum Computing Inc., y Quantum Computing Inc.

To search for CES exhibiting companies (by product category, keyword, or country), visit the Exhibitor Directory.

Media days
Hear the latest news from dozens of the world’s biggest brands at two days of exclusive media events, January 4-5 at Mandalay Bay, including CES Unveiled and CES Tech Trends to Watch.

• CES 2026 Tech Trends to Watch – Learn about the top trends at CES 2026 and beyond: Sunday, January 4, 3:00 PM, Mandalay Bay, Oceanside C
• CES Unveiled Las Vegas – The official media event of CES 2026 with innovative product previews: Sunday, January 4, 4:00-7:00 PM, Mandalay Bay, Shoreline Exhibit Hall
• Press conferences – Major brands will make announcements including: Bosch, Doosan Bobcat, Geely Auto, Hisense, Hyundai Motor Company, LG Electronics, Sony Honda Mobility Inc., and The LEGO Group – January 5, Mandalay Bay

Media Resources
Visit CES Media Resources to access:

• Press room hours and location
• Shuttle Bus Information
• Additional material
• CES Photo Gallery

For the latest news and information, visit CES.tech. Register here for CES 2026.

About CES^®:
CES is the world’s largest technology event – the showcase for disruptive technologies and global innovators. This is where the world’s biggest brands do business and find new partners, and where the brightest innovators take the stage. Hosted by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, CES covers all aspects of the technology industry. CES 2026 takes place from January 6 to 9 in Las Vegas. For more information, visit CES.tech and follow CES on social media.

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