CES 2026, set to officially open in early January, is already shaping up with a clear agenda and keynotes. The event will take place from January 6 to 9, with preliminary press events starting on January 4. As always, the Las Vegas Convention Center will be the hub, with various hotels hosting important demos and meetings.
Samsung will kick off the event with its First Look presentation, focusing on AI-driven customer experiences. Following this, LG will introduce its concept of Affectionate Intelligence, while Intel plans to unveil its Core Ultra Series 3 processors. Sony Honda Mobility and AMD will also present significant updates, with NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang delivering a comprehensive keynote on January 5.
Lenovo will host its Tech World event, highlighting its AI ambitions and consumer hardware developments. The focus on chips remains strong, with AMD and Intel set to announce new processors, and Qualcomm expanding its laptop presence with Snapdragon X2 Elite chips.
Display technology will also be prominent, with Sony and Samsung introducing new advancements. Sony may debut its True RGB technology, while Samsung plans to enhance its HDR10+ specification.
In robotics, Samsung’s Ballie may reappear, reflecting the slow but steady progress in consumer robotics. The evolution of robot vacuums continues, with improvements in navigation and cleaning capabilities.
AI’s integration into physical spaces will be a key theme, as the industry explores systems that understand real-world environments. CES 2026 promises to highlight hardware that supports AI, advanced displays, and practical robotics, setting the stage for future technological developments.
