CES 2026 Opens Soon
The world’s largest technology event, CES 2026, will be held in Las Vegas from January 6-9. This year’s theme is “technology that’s already here”—the question is no longer whether AI will transform consumer products, but how quickly.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s Keynote
On Monday, January 5, NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang will deliver a 90-minute keynote at the Fontainebleau hotel.
Sources say the presentation will describe a roadmap for how NVIDIA’s full stack will drive the next industrial revolution:
- Generative AI - Text, image, and code generation
- Physical AI - AI operating in the physical world
- Robotics - Humanoid robots, industrial robotics
- Gaming - New GPUs and related technologies
The Physical AI Era
Physical AI and robotics will take center stage at this year’s CES:
- Humanoid robot exhibitions
- AI-powered drones
- Self-driving vehicles
- Robotic arm demonstrations
NVIDIA is also hosting a joint session with Accenture titled “Physical AI and the Big Bang of General Robotics.”
CES 2026 Highlights
Gary Shapiro, CEO of CTA (Consumer Technology Association), stated:
CES 2026 is where innovators show up—to connect, forge partnerships, and do business on a global scale
Key focus areas this year:
- AI - From generative AI to agentic AI
- Robotics - Home and industrial robots
- Digital Health - AI diagnostics and monitoring
- Mobility - Autonomous vehicles and EVs
- Quantum Computing - Featured at the new CES Foundry
Changes from Last Year
Last year, Huang delivered a massive keynote at the Michelob Ultra Arena, debuting new gaming chips, the desktop-sized AI rig “Digits,” and various AI software services. Chip makers are expected to lead the show again this year.
How to Watch
The NVIDIA keynote will be livestreamed. Details are available on NVIDIA’s official website.