T
he largest post-pandemic CES welcomed more than 148,000 attendees from around the
globe, including some 6,900 media. More than 55% of CES attendees were senior-level
executives, reinforcing the event's status as a premier gathering for industry leaders and
decision-makers. CES 2026 moved from theory to the practical application of how technology is
integrating seamlessly into our lives. With more than 4,100 exhibitors, including some 1,200
startups, CES 2026 highlights technology that is solving some of the world's greatest challenges.
The future is no longer arriving; it is here – and CES 2026 is where it was deployed across 2.6
million net square feet of exhibit space.
"CES is the world's most powerful proving ground for innovation," said Gary Shapiro, Executive
Chair and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)
®
, owner and producer of CES. "CES is
more than a showcase; it's where technology meets community, business, and policy. Global
leaders, startups, and policymakers came together to highlight technologies that will define the
next decade of economic growth and competitiveness."
CES 2026:
INNOVATORS
SHOWED UP,
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CES 2026
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