Upcoming Events:6 January 2026 - 9 January 2026
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About the Event
Right, then, listen up, tech aficionados! Dust off your comfiest brogues and pack a power bank for your power bank’s power bank. CES 2026, that glorious annual pilgrimage for anyone who’s anyone in the digital dominion, is set to descend upon the neon-drenched oasis of Las Vegas from January 6-9, 2026. This isn’t just another dreary trade show, mind you; owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), it’s a sprawling, wonderfully chaotic, and utterly essential peek behind the curtain at the gizmos and gadgets that will be running our lives faster than you can say “AI-powered toaster.” Sprawled across the colossal Las Vegas Convention Center and a smattering of other venues, it’s less an event and more a tech-obsessed city-within-a-city, all dedicated to shiny new wonders and brain-bending ideas.
This trade-only shindig is where the global tech industry’s sharpest cookies, from the big-hitting CEOs of Fortune 500 giants to the plucky geniuses tinkering away in their garden sheds, converge to unveil their latest breakthroughs. It’s the ultimate proving ground for innovation, where multi-million-pound deals are sealed with a handshake, partnerships are forged in the crucible of ambition, and the rest of us get to marvel at what happens when thousands of brilliant engineers are plied with enough caffeine to power a small nation and given a looming deadline. The target audience? Frankly, it’s anyone with a pulse in the tech industry: engineers, developers, journalists, investors, and execs all desperate to stay ahead of the curve. What’s in it for you? Well, a crick in your neck from gazing at drone displays, a bag full of questionable branded pens, and a truly invaluable understanding of precisely where technology is headed.
Attendees will be treated to a front-row seat at the bleeding edge of consumer and enterprise technology, from AI that practically anticipates your penchant for a cuppa to the vehicles that will (eventually, we hope) drive themselves. It is, and I don’t say this lightly, the most influential tech event on the planet.
Key Themes
While the official theme is rather grandly titled “The Arrival of Innovators,” you can put a fiver on the unofficial theme being “Slap AI On Everything.” Expect these delightful topics to absolutely dominate the conversations, the keynote stages, and every square inch of the show floor:
- Artificial Intelligence & Robotics: AI won’t just be a talking point; it’ll be the foundational tech woven into the very fabric of nearly every product on display. This year, expect a monumental focus on humanoid and industrial robots, with many whispers suggesting we’re about to see some absolutely cracking leaps in capability.
- The Boston Dynamics Spectacle: In what’s shaping up to be the most anticipated reveal since sliced bread (or at least, since the last iPhone), Hyundai has confirmed that Boston Dynamics will debut its next-generation Atlas humanoid robot right there on stage. This isn’t just a research curiosity anymore; it signals a serious push towards a commercial product, and it’s an unmissable moment for anyone remotely interested in the future of robotics.
- Automotive & Mobility Tech: Long considered a cracking auto show in its own right, CES will once again showcase the future of getting from A to B. Keep your eyes peeled for breakthroughs in electric vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and perhaps, just perhaps, a flying car that doesn’t look like a dodgy death-trap.
- Digital Health & Wearables: Technology continues its relentless march into healthcare, offering real-time biometric monitoring and the kind of early illness detection that would make your GP proud. Expect to see wearables that do far more than just tally your steps – they might just give you a heads-up that could save your bacon.
- Immersive Entertainment & VR/AR: As the lines between our physical reality and the digital ether blur faster than a forgotten selfie, expect to see the next generation of virtual and augmented reality. These innovations are set to utterly transform gaming, media consumption, and even how we collaborate remotely.
Featured Speakers
The final speaker lineup is still tightly under wraps – a bit like a Christmas present you’re desperate to open – but CES consistently reels in the absolute titans of the tech industry for its keynote addresses. In previous years, we’ve had the pleasure of hearing from CEOs and presidents from powerhouses like Siemens, Samsung, Intel, and Nvidia.
However, the main event for the robotics community, the one that’ll have everyone buzzing, will undoubtedly be the Hyundai Media Day on January 5. This is where the company will lay out its grand AI Robotics strategy and formally introduce the new Atlas robot. While Marc Raibert might have hung up his backflipping boots, the presentation from Boston Dynamics and Hyundai is poised to define the very conversation around the commercialisation of advanced robotics.
Schedule
A detailed schedule is still being meticulously finalised, much like a perfectly brewed cuppa, but the core of CES 2026 will run from Tuesday, January 6, to Friday, January 9. The crucial Media Days, where many of the biggest, most newsworthy announcements are made, will kick off on January 4 and 5.
A typical day at CES usually involves:
- Morning: Kicking things off with the big-ticket keynote addresses from industry luminaries.
- All Day: The show floor is wide open for business. This is where you’ll get to wander, jaw agape, through millions of square feet of exhibits, from the colossal booths of global brands to the bustling, innovative hub that is Eureka Park, dedicated to the plucky startups.
- Afternoon: A smorgasbord of conference sessions and panel discussions, delving deep into specific tech tracks.
- Evening: A whirlwind of networking events, swanky parties, and the quiet, existential contemplation of how on earth you’ll ever manage to see absolutely everything.
Registration
CES is strictly a trade-only event and, regrettably, not open to the general public. If you’re genuinely affiliated with the consumer technology industry, however, you can register your interest right now.
Pricing is tiered, with an “Exhibits Plus Pass” starting at $350 and a “Deluxe Conference Pass” for those who fancy access to all the juicy sessions priced accordingly higher. Early registration is strongly advised, as prices tend to creep up closer to the event date. Do bear in mind that registration requires providing solid proof of your affiliation with the industry.
