The new year brings the tech industry’s most anticipated event: CES 2026. This global showcase sets the tone for innovation and trends that will shape the next 12 months. Officially running January 6–9, the excitement begins earlier with pre-show events on Sunday, January 4, followed by a full slate of press conferences on Monday. As always, the Las Vegas Convention Center and surrounding hotels will host product demos, announcements, and networking opportunities.
The CES 2026 Schedule: Key Highlights
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has published a full directory of exhibitors and panels, but here’s a snapshot of the biggest early events:
- Sunday, January 4
- Samsung “The First Look”: TM Roh, CEO of Samsung’s DX Division, will unveil the company’s 2026 vision and AI-driven experiences.
- CES Unveiled: A mini-show spotlighting startups and emerging tech.
- Monday, January 5
- LG Press Conference: “Innovation in Tune with You,” focusing on Affectionate Intelligence and lifestyle tech.
- Bosch, Hisense, and Lego: New product announcements and first-time CES appearances.
- NVIDIA Keynote (1 PM PT): CEO Jensen Huang will showcase AI-powered solutions across industries.
- Hyundai: In-cabin car tech and robotics.
- Intel (3 PM PT): Launch of Core Ultra Series 3 processors and AI PC innovations.
- Sony Honda Mobility: Updates on the Afeela EV.
- AMD Keynote: CEO Lisa Su to reveal next-gen chips and AI-driven performance.
- Tuesday, January 6
- Lenovo Tech World at The Sphere: CEO Yuanqing Yang will present Lenovo’s AI vision and possibly new Motorola foldables.
Pre-Show Buzz: Samsung vs. LG
Both Korean giants are teasing major announcements:
- LG:
- First Micro RGB TV with Intertek-certified color accuracy and advanced dimming zones.
- Gallery TV for art display, plus 5K gaming monitors with AI upscaling.
- Dolby-powered modular audio system and new Xboom speakers co-developed with will.i.am.
- CLOiD, a humanoid home automation robot.
- Samsung:
- Expanded Micro RGB TV lineup (55–115 inches), building on last year’s 115-inch flagship.
- Odyssey gaming monitors, including a 32-inch 6K model with glasses-free 3D.
- New soundbars and Music Studio speakers.
- Portable Freestyle+ projector.
Chips and AI: The Silicon Race
CES is the launchpad for next-gen processors:
- AMD: Expected to unveil Ryzen 7 9850X3D and Ryzen 9000G series with Zen 5 architecture, plus new FSR Redstone AI tech.
- Intel: Panther Lake chips debut, promising 50% performance gains and advanced AI capabilities.
- Qualcomm: Snapdragon X2 Elite chips for laptops, boosting speed and AI performance.
Display Wars: Brighter, Smarter Screens
Expect a flood of new TV tech:
- Samsung & LG: Micro RGB displays dominate the conversation.
- Sony: Likely to debut “True RGB” LED backlight tech for brighter, more accurate colors, alongside new Bravia models and gaming monitors.
- HDR Standards: Samsung rumored to showcase HDR10+ Advanced, rivaling Dolby Vision 2.
Robotics and AI Assistants
Will Samsung finally deliver Ballie, its long-promised AI robot? Originally slated for 2025, Ballie could make a comeback at CES 2026. Robotics will be a major theme, with innovations in navigation, automation, and AI-driven home assistants.
We’ll keep updating this guide as CES 2026 approaches and new announcements roll in. Stay tuned for live coverage, hands-on reviews, and expert insights!
