CES 2026 once again brought the global technology community to Las Vegas from January 6–9. According to official CES communications, the event welcomed more than 148,000 attendees, featured over 4,100 exhibitors, and covered approximately 242,000 square meters of exhibition space.
The show also attracted more than 55,000 international attendees, confirming CES’ continued relevance as a global meeting point for the technology industry.
Anastasia Kvasyuk and Dermot Connolly represented Exertis Supply Chain Services at this year’s event. All exhibition halls were consistently busy throughout the week, and they had the opportunity to reconnect with existing partners while also meeting new contacts.
From a technology perspective, there was a strong emphasis on AI, robotics, smart home solutions, and home wellness, with most innovations focused on enhancements of existing products rather than entirely new categories.
Stand-out brands included Kooduu, with its smart lamps featuring built-in audio capabilities, Aurafit, showcasing stylish and competitively priced smartwatches, glasses, and earbuds, Endorfy, presenting a build-your-own professional gaming PC and accessories range, and Innovate Mobile, which launched its engine modification system claiming an additional 25 percent mileage per tank of fuel.
Based on this year’s experience, here are some recommendations for future shows:
• Plan for possible travel disruptions. This year, many European visitors were delayed due to weather conditions, with some having to cancel altogether, so flexibility in travel planning is essential.
• Book early to manage rising costs. The cost of accommodation and meals in Las Vegas continues to increase significantly, making early bookings critical for budget control. Many hotels don’t require prepayment, and can be cancelled if your plans change without penalty.
• Structure meetings by hall. Given the scale of the event and the limitations of the CES mobile app for navigation, concentrating meetings within one exhibition hall per day can save time and reduce unnecessary movement across venues.
We look forward to seeing you next year!
