CES 2026

Event

The consumer electronics show where this discussion takes place. It is described as being centered around the theme of AI and self-driving technology.


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1/15/2026, 6:37:57 AM

Last Updated

1/15/2026, 6:39:55 AM

Research Retrieved

1/15/2026, 6:39:55 AM

Summary

CES 2026, organized by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), is a premier global technology trade show held at the Las Vegas Convention Center and 13 other venues. The 2026 event focused heavily on the "AI Transformation," with industry leaders like Bob Sternfels of McKinsey and Hemant Taneja of General Catalyst discussing how AI is outpacing previous technological revolutions. Key themes included "Physical AI," specifically the dominance of self-driving technology and the rise of humanoid robotics like Tesla's Optimus. The event featured over 4,100 exhibitors across 2.6 million net square feet, showcasing advancements in mobility, energy, and accessibility. It also addressed the societal impacts of AI, including workforce transformation and the need for lifelong learning in a disrupted job market.

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  • Location

    Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

  • Organizer

    Consumer Technology Association (CTA)

  • Exhibit Space

    2.6 million net square feet

  • Total Speakers

    1,300+ speakers

  • Exhibitor Count

    4,100+ companies

  • Media Attendance

    6,900 individuals

  • Total Attendance

    148,000+ individuals

  • Startup Exhibitors

    1,200 companies

  • Conference Sessions

    400+ sessions

  • Innovation Award Submissions

    3,600+ submissions

Timeline
  • CES Tech Trends to Watch session and CES Unveiled Las Vegas media event held at Mandalay Bay. (Source: undefined)

    2026-01-04

  • Major brand press conferences featuring Bosch, LG, and Sony Honda Mobility. (Source: undefined)

    2026-01-05

  • Segway debuts the Myon commuter e-bike and Muxi compact model. (Source: undefined)

    2026-01-07

  • Post-event recaps and 'Best of CES' awards published by media outlets like CNET and The Verge. (Source: undefined)

    2026-01-14

  • Target date for the start of customer deliveries for the Sony and Honda Afeela EV. (Source: undefined)

    2026-12-31

CES (trade show)

CES (; formerly an initialism for Consumer Electronics Show) is an annual trade show organized by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). Held in January at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Winchester, Nevada, United States, the event typically hosts presentations of new products and technologies in the consumer electronics industry.

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Cessnock Airport, De Beyers Road, Cessnock, Cessnock City Council, New South Wales, Australia

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Coordinates: -32.7857206, 151.3383535

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