CES 2026 has commenced in Las Vegas, drawing visionaries, industry leaders, investors, and media to the premier global tech event. Spanning over 2.6 million square feet, the event hosts more than 4,100 exhibitors showcasing innovations in AI, digital health, energy, and more. The event began with dynamic Media Days featuring major announcements and product demonstrations. Running through January 9, CES is the first to utilize the newly renovated Las Vegas Convention Center, a $600-million project.
Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, emphasized CES as a hub where innovation meets real-world challenges. Kinsey Fabrizio, CTA president, highlighted the event’s role in transforming ideas into impactful innovations. AI is a central theme, with AMD’s Dr. Lisa Su unveiling new AI products and partnerships. AMD is also investing $150 million to expand AI education.
Siemens CEO Roland Busch introduced technologies for the industrial AI revolution, partnering with NVIDIA to develop an industrial AI operating system. Siemens also launched the Digital Twin Composer software, used by companies like PepsiCo for facility upgrades. Siemens aims to enhance drug discovery, autonomous driving, and manufacturing efficiency with new technologies.
Press conferences at Mandalay Bay featured announcements from leading brands such as Bosch, Hyundai, and Sony Honda Mobility Inc. CES Unveiled Las Vegas showcased innovations like Baracoda’s gamified toothbrush, Coro’s breastfeeding monitor, and Dephy’s robotic exoskeleton, highlighting the diverse range of groundbreaking tech on display throughout the event.
