Vancouver: CES 2026 kicked off officially , drawing visionaries, industry and government leaders, investors, and media to the global stage for technology.
Spanning more than 2.6M net square feet, CES 2026 is where breakthrough ideas come to life and where innovators show up to highlight what’s next in tech. As the world’s most powerful tech event, CES is the convergence of more than 4100 exhibitors showcasing innovation across accessibility, AI, digital health, energy, enterprise solutions, immersive entertainment, mobility, quantum, robotics, and more.
“CES is where innovators show up, business accelerates, partnerships ignite, and technology transforms real-world challenges into bold opportunities,” said Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair and CEO, CTA.
“We’re thrilled to see global innovators show up and unveil the breakthroughs that will shape the future.”
The show kicked off with two dynamic Media Days, packed with major product and partnership announcements and exclusive product demonstrations. Hosted by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, CES 2026 runs today through Friday, January 9, across 13 venues in Las Vegas, including the newly renovated Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). CES will be the first event to use the space, marking the completion of the $600 million renovation of the LVCC legacy campus.
“From global brands to trailblazing startups, the entire tech ecosystem comes together at CES,” said Kinsey Fabrizio, President, CTA. “CES is where innovation moves from idea to impact. There’s no better place to witness the possibility of how tech can improve lives for millions of people.”
CTA’s State of the Industry Address, delivered by Shapiro and Fabrizio, set the tone for the show — highlighting how AI is igniting innovation, CES is the proving ground where it takes off, and people are at the heart of it all.
AMD Chair and CEO Dr. Lisa Su discussed how the company’s portfolio of AI products and deep cross-industry collaborations are turning the promise of AI into real-world impact, highlighting that AI is everywhere and for everyone.
Siemens AG President and CEO, Roland Busch, unveiled technologies to accelerate the industrial AI revolution. NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang joined Busch on stage to expand their partnership to build the industrial AI operating system. Siemens launched Digital Twin Composer software to power the industrial metaverse at scale. Athina Kanioura, CEO, Latin America and Global Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer of PepsiCo discussed how PepsiCo uses the Digital Twin Composer software to simulate upgrades to its facilities in the U.S. with plans to scale globally.
Siemens highlighted new technologies for accelerating drug discovery, autonomous driving, and shop floor efficiency. In manufacturing, Siemens announced a collaboration to bring Industrial AI to Meta Ray-Ban AI Glasses.