AMD is opening CES 2026 with a major keynote on Monday, setting the stage for what promises to be one of the most anticipated presentations of the show. The company will outline its vision for AI across consumer and enterprise applications, while also teasing advancements in its Ryzen CPU lineup. The keynote will be delivered by Dr. Lisa Su, AMD’s CEO, and will serve as the lead keynote for CES 2026.
Here’s how to watch the event and what to expect.
How to Watch AMD’s CES 2026 Keynote Live
- Date & Time: Monday, January 5 at 9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT)
- Location: Palazzo Ballroom, The Venetian, Las Vegas
- Livestream: Available on the CES YouTube channel
What to Expect from AMD at CES 2026
AMD is keeping product details under wraps, but here’s what we anticipate:
- AI Across the Spectrum
Expect updates on AI solutions spanning cloud, enterprise, edge, and consumer devices, reinforcing AMD’s commitment to powering next-gen AI experiences. - Next-Gen Ryzen CPUs
Dr. Su will likely unveil new Ryzen processors, including:- Ryzen 7 9850X3D: Expected to deliver improved single-threaded performance.
- Ryzen 9000G Series: Potentially built on AMD’s Zen 5 architecture, offering significant efficiency and performance gains.
- FSR Redstone AI Upscaling
AMD may provide more details on FSR Redstone, its latest graphics upscaling technology aimed at competing with NVIDIA’s DLSS 4, introduced at CES 2025.
Why This Keynote Matters
Dr. Su’s presentation will close out CES press day, following keynotes from rivals NVIDIA and Intel, both of which are expected to showcase their own AI and chip innovations. AMD’s announcements could influence AI infrastructure strategies, gaming performance trends, and even Wall Street sentiment, given the growing link between semiconductor innovation and global economic growth.
Will AMD reveal a game-changing AI roadmap, or a surprise addition to its Ryzen lineup? Stay tuned — this keynote is one you won’t want to miss.
