Las Vegas, USA | January 2, 2026
The new year is set to begin with a major technology spectacle as the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, the world’s largest tech event, prepares to take over Las Vegas once again. Officially scheduled from January 6 to January 9, 2026, CES 2026 will bring together thousands of global companies to showcase future-ready innovations.
The event will be hosted across the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) and several major venues throughout the city, including the Venetian Expo and Fontainebleau. While the exhibition officially opens on January 6, tech excitement will begin earlier, with special events on Sunday, January 4, followed by major company press conferences on Monday, January 5.
What Is CES?
CES is the world’s most influential technology showcase, where leading global brands and startups unveil products and prototypes that often shape the future of consumer technology. The event goes far beyond smartphones and laptops, covering areas such as automotive technology, health-tech, robotics, smart homes, AI, and next-generation displays.
The history of CES dates back nearly 59 years, beginning in 1967 in New York with just 14 participating companies. Over the decades, it evolved into a global phenomenon and eventually found a permanent home in Las Vegas.
CES has been the launchpad for several game-changing technologies. The world’s first VCR debuted in 1970, followed by CD players in 1981, DVD technology in 1996, and Microsoft’s first Xbox in 2001. In recent years, CES has become a central stage for 5G, smart TVs, electric vehicles, and generative AI.
Where and When Is CES 2026?
CES 2026 will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, from January 6 to January 9, 2026. The show will span multiple locations, with product demos, keynote sessions, and networking events running simultaneously across the city.
CES 2025 attracted more than 140,000 attendees and over 4,500 exhibitors, and a similar turnout is expected this year.
How to Watch CES 2026
Those unable to attend in person can watch CES 2026 live through the official CES YouTube channel, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and other social media platforms.
What Will Be Special at CES 2026?
CES 2026 is expected to focus heavily on AI-integrated devices, robotics, smart home ecosystems, health technology, and advanced display solutions.
NVIDIA and AMD are set to unveil new AI-powered chips aimed at making laptops and PCs significantly more powerful.
Intel may offer a preview of its next-generation 2nm processor technology.
Samsung’s Ballie robot is expected to return in an upgraded AI-powered avatar designed to manage household tasks.
Sony and Honda’s Afeela EV will showcase new driving features and in-car technology.
Samsung and LG are likely to present transparent and rollable TV displays that transform into glass-like panels when switched off.
Automakers such as Hyundai are expected to reveal AI robots and next-generation mobility concepts.
Emerging technologies like quantum computing, digital health, and startup innovations at Eureka Park will also be major attractions.
With artificial intelligence at the center of innovation, CES 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most influential editions in the event’s history.
