Kinsey Fabrizio, the President of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), has outlined an ambitious vision for the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026. The event, owned and organized by the CTA which represents over 1300 consumer tech companies, is scheduled to be held in Las Vegas from January 6 to 9, 2026.
A Global Stage for Converging Technologies
In an exclusive interaction, Fabrizio described CES 2026 as the world's most powerful tech event, a convergence point for every major industry. The innovation will span across millions of net square feet in Las Vegas, focusing on driving progress in AI, robotics, digital health, mobility, enterprise solutions, energy, immersive entertainment, and accessibility.
Fabrizio, who joined the CTA in 2008, has been instrumental in transforming both the association and CES. Her pioneering work includes creating the CTA's Health Division in 2015. Her contributions have been recognized with awards like the Women in CT Legacy Award in 2023 and a spot in Dealerscope's 40 under 40 list back in 2015.
Strategic Priorities: AI Pervasiveness and a New Destination
The core mission of CES remains fostering business, deals, and economic growth. However, CES 2026 will see Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a pervasive force throughout the exhibition. Attendees can expect to see more AI agents, digital twins, and robotics designed to boost productivity, enhance customer experiences, and advance medical science.
Indian exhibitors are poised to be a significant part of this narrative. Companies like 75way Technologies, Acsia Technologies, Infinite Open Source Solutions, Sequoia Applied Technologies, and Think Palm Technologies will showcase AI solutions in advanced robotics, digital health, automotive, agriculture, and manufacturing.
A major new introduction for 2026 is the CES Foundry. This dedicated destination will bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, government officials, and media to explore how AI and quantum technologies are defining the next innovation era.
Key Trends and Global Participation
Beyond software, physical AI and robotics will be a dominant trend, enabling machines to interact with environments autonomously. This will impact smart homes, agricultural production, and factory safety. Tech giants like AMD, Intel, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and India's own Redblox.ai will highlight recent advancements.
The Digital Health segment will showcase innovations bridging gaps in traditional healthcare, from AI-powered diagnostics to smart home assistants and mobility aids. In mobility, exhibitors including BMW, India's Brandworks Technologies and SRK Techtronics, John Deere, and Waymo will display the latest in agricultural, automotive, and industrial tech.
Energy innovation will also be a major story, with companies like 3M, Panasonic, and Flint Paper Battery debuting new solutions in nuclear, renewables, solar, and wind power.
Fabrizio emphasized the event's global appeal, noting that 40% of CES 2025 attendees came from outside the United States. She highlighted India's crucial role as a hub for R&D, AI, cloud investment, and growing design and manufacturing in semiconductors, telecom, and automotive.
The CTA encourages Indian startups to bring their breakthrough ideas to Eureka Park, the premier destination for emerging companies at CES. They also extend an invitation to Indian government officials to use the platform to showcase the Indian tech stack and foster global collaboration.
