Table of Contents
- The World's Largest Tech Festival, CES 2026, is Held in Las Vegas
- CES 2026 Schedule and Exhibition Composition
- Keynote Speakers and Technology Trends
- Highlights of CES 2026
- Busan Companies Win the Most Innovation Awards at CES 2026
- Strategic Support and Significance of Busan
- CES 2026, a Global Technology Stage Led by Busan Companies
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The World's Largest Tech Festival, CES 2026, is Held in Las Vegas
In January 2026, the world's largest consumer technology exhibition, CES 2026, will be held in Las Vegas, USA.
The event will take place from January 6 to 9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Venetian Expo.
It is expected that more than 3,500 companies and over 150,000 attendees will participate in this event.
This exhibition, which will showcase various innovative technologies and products, is anticipated to be a significant venue leading global IT trends.
This year's CES will be held under the theme of 'Realizing the Era of Hyperconnected Intelligence'. In particular, AI, semiconductors, autonomous driving, UAM, health tech, and sustainable energy technologies are highlighted as major issues. These technologies are expected to have a significant impact on future life and industry.
CES 2026 Schedule and Exhibition Composition
| Category | Date | Main Content |
| Media / Press Preview | January 4, 2026 (Sunday) | CES Unveiled Las Vegas - Preview of Startups and Innovative Products |
| Press Conference Day | January 5, 2026 (Monday) | Press Conference for Global Companies' New Products and Strategies |
| Opening of Main Exhibition | January 6, 2026 (Tuesday) | Opening of the Exhibition Hall, Keynote and Sessions Begin |
| Exhibition and Conference Focus Days | January 7, 2026 (Wednesday) to January 8, 2026 (Thursday) | Technology sessions by industry, trend tracks, networking events |
| Closing Day | January 9, 2026 (Friday) | End of Main Exhibition and Conclusion of Technology Sessions |
At the exhibition site, various major sections can be found.
The LVCC Central Hall will showcase innovations related to artificial intelligence platforms, semiconductor technologies, and cloud computing.
In the West Hall, innovative products related to electric vehicles, autonomous driving technology, and aerial mobility (UAM) will be showcased.
In the Eureka Park of Venetian Expo, innovative products presented by startups from around the world will be displayed.
Finally, in the Venetian Palazzo Ballroom, the latest technologies related to digital health, bioelectronic devices, and telemedicine will be introduced.
Each section provides an opportunity to glimpse the latest technology trends.
Keynote Speakers and Technology Trends
The list of initial keynote speakers for CES 2026 has already been released, and information about the remaining speakers from global tech companies and policy agencies will be announced shortly.
This event is expected to focus on various topics such as AI computing, mobility innovations, industrial automation, digital health, and energy transition.
| Speaker | Affiliation/Title | Proposed Topic |
| Lisa Su | Chair & CEO of AMD | AI Computing and Next-Generation Semiconductor Architecture |
| Yuanqing Yang | Chair & CEO of Lenovo | AI PC, Cloud, Edge Ecosystem Strategies |
| Yannick Bolloré | CEO of Havas & Chairman of Vivendi Supervisory Board | Global Content and Brand Strategy in the AI Era |
| Joe Creed | CEO of Caterpillar | Autonomous Operating Systems in Industrial Automation, Construction, and Mining |
Keynotes from AMD and Lenovo are expected to reveal their vision on the competition for standardization in AI PCs and AI compute ecosystems. This presentation will be a significant opportunity to indicate the direction of future technological development.
Highlights of CES 2026
The evolution of AI operating systems is notable. They are now shifting from device-centric to AI personal assistant-centric forms. Microsoft's Copilot, Google's Gemini, and OpenAI's GPT platform are actively competing.
In the mobility sector, the commercialization of autonomous driving and urban air mobility (UAM) is progressing rapidly. Various companies, including Hyundai, Tesla, and Toyota, are accelerating the development of fully autonomous driving technologies. These changes open up new possibilities for our lives.
Digital health and bio sectors are actively expanding. The integration of wearable medical devices and AI-based diagnostic services is taking place, and health data platforms linking hospitals and insurance are increasing.
Robotics and smart manufacturing innovations are also drawing attention. Various real-world examples, including service robots, logistics robots, and AI cameras, have been unveiled, and models of collaboration between the Korea Robot Fusion Research Institute and Busan companies are gaining prominence.
Busan Companies Win the Most Innovation Awards at CES 2026
The city of Busan announced that 12 local companies received innovation and best innovation awards at CES 2026. This is the result of technological development and global expansion support policies initiated since 2021, showing that Busan's companies demonstrate world-class capabilities in advanced technology fields such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and robotics.
In particular, Cross Hub and Studio Lab were the first Busan companies to receive the CES Best Innovation Award, gaining significant attention on the global technology stage. This achievement is regarded as an important indicator that Busan's companies possess competitiveness in the global market.
🏆 Two Companies with Innovative Achievements
Cross Hub Co., Ltd. presented IDBlock, a fourth-generation hybrid identity verification platform utilizing blockchain technology.
Additionally, Studio Lab Co., Ltd. is gaining attention for developing the filming robot 'GENCY STUDIO' that combines mixed reality technology and AI.
🌟 Award-Winning Companies (10)
CIIT Co., Ltd. developed equipment capable of copper deposition on glass substrates for semiconductor packaging. Dataflare Co., Ltd. showcased an AI-based platform for monitoring carbon emissions at ports.
Two Hands Interactive Co., Ltd. provides an augmented reality platform for indoor exercise utilizing LiDAR technology. Sharpengote Co., Ltd. developed a disaster safety system linked with AI to enhance safety.
Vision Tech Co., Ltd. prepared an electric cutoff solution to prevent flooding and electric shock accidents. Herb Platform Co., Ltd. launched the AI automatic feeder 'Peanut Cat' for cats.
PowerCool Co., Ltd. produced a portable hybrid air conditioner, and Vuren Technology Co., Ltd. developed the LiDAR integrated development platform 'VueX'. Finally, Mos Co., Ltd. is gaining attention for showcasing an all-in-one music production app, 'MOSS platform.'
Strategic Support and Significance of Busan
The city of Busan is strengthening global IR, English promotion, and buyer matching programs in cooperation with the Busan Economic Promotion Agency, Technopark, the Information Industry Promotion Agency, and Busan Rise Innovation Center. Additionally, Team Busan 2 has been formed to promote exhibition support for a total of 30 booths and 28 companies. These efforts greatly contribute to the revitalization of Busan's economy and the overseas expansion of its companies.
Busan is making various efforts for the development of the robotics and blockchain industries. Achievements are being made through 'Intelligent Robot Demonstration Projects' and 'Fintech Blockchain Specialized Programs', growing into a center of future technologies. These changes are contributing to Busan's emergence as an innovative city.
CES 2026, a Global Technology Stage Led by Busan Companies
CES 2026 is expected to be a venue where various future technologies such as AI, robotics, mobility, health, and semiconductors converge.
Busan is the only regional city in South Korea to produce two award-winning companies for the Best Innovation Award, further solidifying its status as "AI-based advanced city Busan" in technology competition.
At CES 2026, the technological capabilities of Busan's companies are expected to gain global attention, and the 'Busan-type Digital Innovation Ecosystem', centered on AI and the robotics industry, is anticipated to take root.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When and where is CES 2026 held?
CES 2026 is held in Las Vegas, USA from January 6 to 9, 2026.
The world's largest consumer technology exhibition, CES 2026, will be held from January 6 to 9, 2026, for four days in Las Vegas, USA. The main venues are the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Venetian Expo. This event is expected to involve more than 3,500 companies and over 150,000 attendees.
Q. What are the main themes and technology trends for CES 2026?
The theme is 'Realizing the Era of Hyperconnected Intelligence', highlighting AI, semiconductors, autonomous driving, UAM, etc.
CES 2026 is conducted under the theme of 'Realizing the Era of Hyperconnected Intelligence'. Artificial intelligence, semiconductors, autonomous driving, urban air mobility (UAM), health tech, and sustainable energy technologies are emerging as core issues. These technologies are expected to significantly impact future lives and industries.
Q. How is the CES 2026 exhibition composed?
It is composed of four main sections: LVCC Central Hall, West Hall, Venetian Expo, and Venetian Palazzo Ballroom.
The exhibition is divided into four main zones to showcase the latest technologies. The LVCC Central Hall will display AI platforms, semiconductor technologies, and cloud innovations. The West Hall will showcase electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and UAM technologies, while the Eureka Park of Venetian Expo will feature startups. The Venetian Palazzo Ballroom will focus on technologies related to digital health and telemedicine.
Q. Who are the notable keynote speakers and what will they present at CES 2026?
AMD and Lenovo will showcase visions related to AI PCs and computing ecosystems, with keynotes centered around AI and mobility innovations.
Keynote speakers for CES 2026 include AMD and Lenovo, who are expected to present visions related to AI computing and the race for standardization in the AI computation ecosystem. In addition, various topics on AI, mobility innovations, industrial automation, digital health, and energy transition are also anticipated.
Q. What achievements have Busan companies made at CES 2026?
Twelve companies from Busan won innovation and best innovation awards, setting the record for the most awards ever.
12 companies from Busan have won innovation and best innovation awards at CES 2026. Cross Hub and Studio Lab received the best innovation award, drawing worldwide attention. Busan's companies have proven their global competitiveness in advanced fields such as AI, blockchain, and robotics, earning acknowledgment for their technological achievements.
Q. What policies are being implemented by the city of Busan to support participating companies at CES 2026?
Busan is promoting enhanced global IR, English promotion, and buyer matching, as well as providing exhibition support for 'Team Busan 2'.
The city of Busan, in cooperation with the Economic Promotion Agency, Technopark, and the Information Industry Promotion Agency, is strengthening global IR, English promotion, and buyer matching programs for participating companies to support their overseas expansion. Furthermore, 'Team Busan 2' is formed to support the exhibition of a total of 30 booths and 28 companies, enhancing the global competitiveness of Busan's businesses.