WHAT NOT TO MISS AT CES 2026

Innovators take partThe world’s most important technology event, which takes place from January 6th to 9th in Las Vegas

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

“CES 2026 is where innovators come together to connect, build partnerships and do business globally,” said Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)^®owner and organizer of CES. “All signs point to an exceptional CES, with thousands of exhibitors, a record number of over 3,600 Innovation Award submissions, and innovation across 13 venues spanning 2.6 million net square feet. This is an exciting time for innovation, and CES 2026 will showcase the latest technologies in AI, robotics, digital health, mobility, enterprise, energy, immersive entertainment, accessibility and more.”

Innovators attend CES 2026

• CES Accessibility Stage, powered by Verizon Accessibility – Debuting at the Venetian during CES 2026, the stage will feature three days of content highlighting accessible technologies 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 Creator Economy.
• CES Foundry – Located at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the CES Foundry is a new gathering place where innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, government officials and media representatives come together to discuss how AI and quantum technologies will shape the next era of innovation.

CES Resources

• CES-App – Plan and navigate CES 2026 with the official trade show app. Search for “CES App” in your app store. This year’s app features a new AI chatbot, transportation updates, translation for select sessions, and Attendee Connect to share contact information with each other via a secure QR code.
• CES Tech Talk – Download the podcast to learn about the top trends to expect at CES 2026.

Top-Trends

• TO:Expect more AI agents, digital twins, and AI on devices to improve productivity, customer experience, 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 telemedicine, CES will bring together the entire healthcare ecosystem to drive the next wave of digital breakthroughs in healthcare.
  • Examples of exhibitors: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 increasing demand for powerful technologies such as AI, quantum computing and cloud computing, there is a need to generate more energy. Solar, wind, nuclear power and other alternatives will be showcased at CES.
  • Examples of exhibitors: 3M, Clarios, ENEOS Corporation, Flint Paper Battery, Hitachi, Jackery Inc., Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), Panasonic, WePower Technologies
• Company:Enterprise technology will transform the way companies increase 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 agriculture, automotive, construction, industrial and marine technology. The 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 improves efficiency, safety and accessibility in various industries by making homes smarter, increasing agricultural production and improving safety and operations in factories.
  • Examples for exhibitors: Auria Robotics Inc. and Booster Robotics Technology Co. Ltd, Doosan, Dreame Innovation Technology Co., Ltd, IntBot, Richtech Robotics, Sweet Robo LLC, Tombot, Inc, VenHub Global, WIRobotics, YuShu Technology Co., Ltd. (Unitree)

Definitely worth seeing Keynotes

• Monday, January 5th
  • AMD Chair and CEO Dr. Lisa Su, 6:30 p.m., The Venetian
• Tuesday, January 6th
  • CTA Executive Chair und CEO Gary Shapiro und CTA President Kinsey Fabrizio, 8:30 Uhr, The Venetian
  • SiemensPresident and CEO Dr. Roland Busch, 8:30 a.m., The Venetian
    • Guest speakers include:
      • Bob Mumgaard von Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS)
      • JayParikh von Microsoft
      • Jensen Huang from NVIDIA
      • Athina Kanioura von PepsoCo
  • Has CEO and Chairman and Vivendi Chairman Yannick Bolloré, 11:00 a.m., ARIA
  • All-In Interview with McKinsey and General Catalyst14:00 Uhr, The Venetian
    • Live recording of All-In with Bob Sternfels, Global Managing Partner, McKinsey & Company; Hemant Taneja, CEO, General Catalyst; and Jason Calacanis, entrepreneur, angel investor and co-host of the All-In Podcasts
  • Lenovo Chairman and CEO Yuanqing Yang, 5:00 p.m., Sphere
    • This keynote has different ticketing procedures and venue policies than other keynotes. For more information, see CES.tech.
    • Guest speakers include:
      • Dr. Lisa Su from AMD
      • Gianni Infantino from FIFA
      • Lip Bu Tan, CEO of Intel
      • Jensen Huang from NVIDIA
      • Cristiano Amon von Qualcomm
      • and more.
• Wednesday, January 7th
  • CEO Joe Creed von Caterpillar9:00 Uhr, The Venetian
  • ŌURA CEO Tom Hale, Leaders in Technology Dinner *only by invitation

“CES 2026 will bring together the world’s most innovative companies 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. This is where bold ideas gain momentum and the future of technology is discussed in more than 400 conference sessions with over 1,300 speakers.”

Great Minds Sessions

Great Minds series speakers include C-level executives, philanthropists, influencers, government officials, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and many more:

• Always On: How Continuous Health Data is Transforming Care
  • January 7, 10:00 a.m., LVCC, West Hall W232
  • MitAmi Bhatt, Chief Innovation Officer, American College of Cardiology; Jake Leach, President und CEO, Dexcom; Lucienne Ide, CEO, Rimidi; und Tom Hale, CEO, ŌURA
• Redefining the Business of Sport
  • January 7, 11:00 a.m., LVCC, West Hall W232
  • With CaseyWasserman, Chairman & CEO and President & Chairperson Wasserman and LA28 and Michael Kassan
  • Founder & CEO, 3C Ventures
• The Future of Computing
  • January 7, 2:00 p.m., LVCC, West Hall W232
  • MitDeepa Subramaniam, Vice President, Creative Cloud, Adobe; Kedar Kondap, SVP & GM, Compute and Gaming, Qualcomm; und Samuel Chang, SVP & Division President of Consumer PC Solutions, HP Inc.
• Back to the Future: Tech’s Nostalgic Revolution
  • January 7, 3:00 p.m., LVCC, West Hall W232
  • Featuring AlexisOhanian, Founder of Seven Seven Six & Co-Founder and Former Executive Chairman of Reddit and Palmer Luckey, Founder of Anduril
• Driving Tomorrow: Democratizing the Future of Software Defined Vehicle Technology
  • January 7, 4:00 p.m., LVCC, West Hall W232
  • Mit Doug Field, ChiefEVs, Digital and Design Officer, Ford Motor Company
• Game Changers: Transforming the Live Sports Experience
  • January 8, 10:00 a.m., LVCC, West Hall W232
  • Mit George Hanna, Chief Technology and Digital Officer, LA Clippers;Kat Harwood, US Sports Leader, Deloitte; und Matt Fleckenstein, Chief Product & Technology Officer, Genius Sports
• The New Blueprint: Spatial Computing Meets Home Improvement
  • January 8, 2:00 p.m.,LVCC West Hall W232
  • MitSeemantini Godbole, EVP, CIDO, Lowe’s
• Bridging the Opportunity Gap forUnderserved Populations
  • January 8, 3:00 p.m.,LVCC West Hall W232
  • MitBarron Segar, President und CEO, World Food Program USA; Carl Blake, Chief Executive Officer, Paralyzed Veterans of America; Claire Casey, President, AARP Foundation; Gretchen Littlefield, Chief Executive Officer, Moore; und Jacquelyn Puente, Chairwomen, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Top conference programming

CES 2026 will cover the latest technical developments and new conference topics on the topics production, Wearables and Women’s Health introduce.

Accessibility

• Voices of Accessibility: AC-Suite View on Progress & Innovation
  • January 6, 1:00 p.m., Venetian, Lando 4302
• New Era of Access: EnhancingAssistive Tech with AI
  • January 6, 2:00 p.m., Venetian, Lando 4302
• Real Users, Real Impact: Designing for Accessibility
  • January 6, 3:00 p.m., Venetian, Lando 4302

TOand robotics

• Future-Ready: Shaping the Workforce in the AI Era
  • January 5, 1:00 p.m., LVCC, West Hall W219
• All In on AI:Betting on the Power of Next-GenChips
  • January 5, 4:00 p.m., LVCC, West Hall W219
• The Edge Awakens: WhyAgentic AI Will Reshape Everything
  • January 6, 11:00 a.m., LVCC, West Hall W218
• Not Quite Human: How Humanoids Are Changing Work and Home Life
  • January 7, 10:00 a.m., LVCC, West Hall W219

CES Creator Stage
The CES Creator Space offers a three-day program designed to help creators hone their skills. The expanded Creator Stage is open to all CES attendees.

• State of the Creator Economy
  • January 6, 10:30 a.m., LVCC, Central Hall, CES Creator Stage
• Partnering with Purpose: Building Long-Term Brand Relationships
  • January 6th, 2:15 p.m., LVCC, Central Hall, CES Creator Stage
• What Metrics for Success Will Look Like in 2026
  • January 7th, 2:15 p.m., LVCC, Central Hall, CES Creator Stage

CES Foundry
The new CES Foundry will present exciting AI and quantum computing content through panels, fireside chats, and thought leadership conversations, including:

• From Concept to Reality:Creatives Using AI to Bring Big Ideas to Life
  • January 7, 9:30 a.m., Fontainebleau, Azure Ballroom, Breakthrough Stage
• America’s AI Future: A Fireside Chat with MichaelKratsios, the President’s Science and Technology Advisor, with Fabrizio
  • January 7, 11:30 a.m., Fontainebleau, Azure Ballroom, Breakthrough Stage
• Fireside Chat – AI at Scale and the World’s Largest Retailer
  • January 7, 1:30 p.m., Fontainebleau, Azure Ballroom, Breakthrough Stage
• Real Returns on AI: Finding the Next Big Winners
  • January 8, 9:30 a.m., Fontainebleau, Azure Ballroom, Breakthrough Stage

C Space^®

• Beyond the Algorithm: GenZ’s New Digital Habits
  • January 5th, 2:00 p.m., ARIA, Mariposa 5
• Seamless Ecosystems, Personalized Experiences: The Next Era of Retail
  • January 6, 10:00 a.m., ARIA, Mariposa 5
• More Than a Game: Sports Venues as Culture Hubs
  • January 6, 3:00 p.m., ARIA, Joshua 8

Digital health

• Real Users, Real Impact: Designing For Accessibility
  • January 6, 3:00 p.m., Venetian, Lando 4302
• Agentic AI in Health Care: Beyond the Hype
  • January 7, 2:00 p.m., Venetian, Marcello 4404
• Next-Gen Diagnostics: A New Era of Early Detection
  • January 8, 9:00 a.m., Venetian, Marcello 4404
• Quantum Leap: Computing’s Next Frontier in Health
  • January 8, 4:00 p.m., Marcello 4404

Energy

• Smart Energy: Consumer Demand &ROI
  • January 6th, 10:00 a.m., Lando 4304
• Investing in the Energy Transition
  • January 8, 9:00 a.m., LVCC, North Hall, N257
• Smarter Grids: Powering Sustainable, Reliable Data Centers
  • January 8, 10:00 a.m., LVCC, North Hall, N257
• Power Shift: The Future of Energy
  • January 8, 11:00 a.m., LVCC, North Hall, N257

Pursue

• Supercharge Your Business withAgentic AI: Real Results, Real Impact
  • January 5, 2:40 p.m., LVCC, West Hall, W219
• Beyond the Buzz: Smarter AI Tools for Smarter Enterprises

• • January 5, 3:00 p.m. – 3:40 p.m., LVCC, West Hall, W219
  • Connected Communities: How AI Powers the Next Era of Innovation January 6, 1:00 p.m. – 1:40 p.m., LVCC, North Hall, N261
• TheXR Edge: Driving Business Innovation with Spatial Computing
  • January 8, 11:00 a.m., LVCC, West Hall, W218

Innovation Policy Summit
CES brings together policymakers from around the world to discuss national and global technology policy issues such as privacy, trade, competition and more. Over 200 international, federal, state and local government officials and employees are participating in the Leaders in Technology Program and attending the Innovation Policy Summit (IPS) at CES.

• Innovation without Borders: The Global Policy Frontier
  • January 6, 11:00 a.m., LVCC, N258
• Innovating Health: Policy for a Tech-Driven Future
  • 6 January, 14:20 UhrLVCC, N258
• Competing in a Trade-Disputed World
  • January 7, 9:00 a.m., LVCC, N258
• Road Rules: Governing the Global Shift to Autonomy
  • January 7, 3:40 p.m., LVCC, N258
• Fireside chats with Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson and Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr
  • January 8, 11:00 a.m., LVCC, W232
• Senate Perspectives on Emerging Tech Policy
  • January 9, 11:00 a.m., LVCC, W232
  • With US Senators AmyKlobuchar (MN), Ben Ray Luján (NM), Gary C. Peters (MI), and Jacky Rosen (NV)

production

• Charting the Future: Manufacturing, Innovation, and America’s Competitive Edge
  • January 7, 3:15 p.m., LVCC, North, N261
• Building Skills & Talent for the Next Era of Manufacturing
  • January 7, 3:35 p.m., LVCC, North, N261
• Made Here: Rethinking Manufacturing in a Shifting Global Landscape
  • January 7, 4:00 p.m., LVCC, North, N261

mobility

• Automotive AI – Unleashing New Possibilities & Experiences
  • January 6, 9:00 a.m., LVCC, West Hall, W219
• Micromobility: Making the Last Mile Accessible
  • January 6, 3:00 p.m., LVCC, North Hall, N261
• The Road Ahead: How Connected Cars are Shaping the Future
  • January 7, 1:00 p.m., LVCC, West Hall, W219
• Rise of theAgBot: Drones, Self-Driving Tractors and Farming Robots
  • January 8, 1:00 p.m., LVCC, West Hall, W218
• Außerdem:Mobility Stage, presented by Bosch Programming

Research Summit
Learn about consumer and business trends across various industries.

• Transforming Industries with Physical AI, presented by McKinsey
  • January 5, 11:00 a.m., LVCC, W232
• Blueprint of Innovation: The Tech Shaping Tomorrow, presented byInvesco QQQ and Nasdaq
  • January 5th, 2:00 p.m.,LVCC, W232
• Is the Car of the Future Just Another Consumer Device?, presented byOmdia
  • January 6th, 2:00 p.m.,LVCC, W232
• Strategies for Driving Demand in the Consumer Technology Market, presented byCircana
  • January 6th, 3:00 p.m.,LVCC, W232

Wearables

• AI-Powered Wearables
  • January 8, 9:00 a.m., Venetian, Lando 4302
• Fashion Meets Function: The Next Generation of Smart Apparel
  • January 8, 10:00 a.m., Venetian, Lando 4302
• Body-Based Tech
  • January 8, 11:00 a.m., Venetian, Lando 4302

Women’s Health

• Innovating for Women’s Health: Closing Gaps to unlock $100B Market, presented by BCG
  • January 6, 9:00 a.m., Venetian, Marcello 4404
• Designing Health Tech for Women: Ending Default Male AI, presented byK’ept Health
  • January 6, 9:55 a.m., Venetian, Marcello 4404
• TheGLP-1 Effect: Women Shaping the Future of Health, presented by PwC
  • January 6, 10:50 a.m., Venetian, Marcello 4404

Celebrities and guest appearances
Celebrities, sports legends, musicians, film and television stars will be present on the CES stage and throughout the show to discuss and experience the latest innovations.

Experience the CES Show Floor
Discover 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

• Presenting the latest innovations around the home and immersive entertainment – the central point of contact for tailor-made home entertainment and living. Central Hall will also be home to the CES Creator Stage and the America250 Airstream will be on display in the Central Hall Grand Lobby.
  • Beispiele für Aussteller: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

• Companies meet innovation in the North Hall. Experience how technology works together today and in the future in intelligent communities, the Internet of Things, AI, robotics and many more areas to support our daily lives.
  • Beispiele für Aussteller: 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

• The South Hall presents accessories, design & source and innovative products that improve our lives 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 self-driving cars to construction, agriculture, shipping and advanced aviation.
  • Examples of exhibitors: 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^® at ARIA, Cosmopolitan and Vdara

• It’s where the world’s leading brands, advertisers, media platforms and content creators come together to do deals, explore trends and showcase the latest technologies reshaping the industry.
  • Beispiele für Aussteller: 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.
  • Examples of exhibitors: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 is also the venue for the CES Innovation Awards Showcase – discover selected winning products in person. The next round of Embargo award winners will be announced on January 4th.

Eureka Park im The Venetian

• The CES startup hub, home to startups from all over the world.
  • Examples of exhibitors: Global pavilions and emerging companies from the European Innovation Council (EIC), France, Hong Kong, Italy, Korea, Japan, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, the USA and other countries around the world. Dephy, LV Energy, myolab.ai, omi, SunLED Life Science BV

Fontainebleau

• The CES Foundry is the new meeting place for global innovators to co-develop solutions with AI and quantum computing. Taking place January 7-8, CES Foundry will offer live demonstrations, networking opportunities and immersive content to innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, media and industry leaders. The CES Foundry program will culminate in a special segment exploring the future of intelligent entertainment. This will be followed by the CES Foundry Celebration, presented by IBM, JobsOhio, Vector and Washington DC and offering an opportunity for networking. The event is open to anyone with a CES ID on Thursday, January 8th at 4:30 p.m.
  • Example sponsored sessions from: AMD, Bosch, Brunswick Corporation, DEEPX, Deloitte Services LP, EY, HERE Technologies, Hitachi, NVIDIA Corporation, PwC, Vector
  • Displays von: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 von: D-Wave Quantum, IBM, Monks,SuperQ Quantum Computing Inc. und Quantum Computing Inc.

To search for CES exhibitors – by product category, keyword or country – please visit the Exhibitor Directory.

Media days
Hear the latest news from many of the world’s leading brands at the two-day media events on January 4th and 5th at Mandalay Bay, including CES Unveiledand CES Tech Trends to Watch.

• CES 2026 tech trends to keep an eye on – Catch up on the top trends at CES 2026 and beyond – Sunday, January 4, 3:00 p.m., Mandalay Bay, Oceanside C
• CES Unveiled Las Vegas – The Official CES 2026 Innovative Product Launch Media Event – Sunday, January 4, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., 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 for access to:

• Media room hours and locations
• Information about the shuttle bus
• B-Rolle
• CES-Fotogallery

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

Information about CES^®:
CES is the world’s premier technology trade show – the testbed for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the world’s largest companies conclude deals and meet new partners. The smartest innovators have the floor on stage. Hosted and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, CES encompasses all aspects of the technology sector. CES 2026 will take place in Las Vegas from January 6th to 9th. For more information, see CES.tech;follow CES on the Social Media– The channel.

Information about the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)^®:
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