Considered the Super Bowl for global consumer electronics and consumer technology, CES is the world's gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. This tech tradeshow takes place every January in Las Vegas.
At the upcoming CES 2020 Las Vegas, expect thousands of exhibitors, showcasing the latest in innovations and life-changing technology across 24 product categories on over 2.6 million net square feet of exhibit space. Yes, you will be walking a lot, so wear the most comfortable shoes you can find.
As an attendee, you will be awed at a floor space filled with smart phones, smart watches, drones, televisions, home entertainment systems, washing machines and a sea of people trying to see it all.
Breaking attendance records year after year, the CES 2018 Las Vegas saw more than 182,000 attendees. A record international presence with more than 58,000 attendees from outside the U.S. representing 150 countries. CES 2018 hosted more than 4,400 exhibiting companies, showcasing the latest in innovations and technologies, in addition to hosting more than 600 startups at the Eureka Park Marketplace. Among them are manufacturers, suppliers of consumer technology hardware, developers, lots of techies and more.
CES 2020 Las Vegas will also feature a conference program with 220 conference sessions.
Things you should know about CES 2020 attendance
CES is a trade-only event and not open to the general public.
You must be 18 years of age or older and affiliated with the consumer technology industry to attend.
To attend CES, you must submit business credentials in advance to the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™, the host of CES, so they can verify your affiliation with the consumer technology industry.
If you are a returning show attendant from a previous year, you must create a new registration account for CES 2020. Your old login credentials is invalid.
Entry approval will not be granted on-site.
CES 2020 registration hours and badge pickup locations will be announced in fall 2019
CES Badges are never mailed in advance of the show.
Mark your calendars
Tech East comprises of Las Vegas Convention and World Trade Center (LVCC), the Westgate Las Vegas (Westgate) and the Renaissance Las Vegas (Renaissance)
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
Tech East will feature innovations in audio, vehicle technology, drones, augmented and virtual reality, gaming, video, wireless devices, wireless services, and digital imaging/photography. This is also where you will find many international exhibitors.
| Marketplace | Location |
|---|---|
| 3D Printing | Tech East, LVCC, South Hall 3 |
| Artificial Intelligence & Robotics | Tech East, LVCC, South Hall 2 |
| AR/VR & Gaming | Tech East, South Hall 1 |
| Design & Source Showcase | Tech East, LVCC, South Plaza |
| Drones | Tech East, LVCC, South Hall 2 |
| Enterprise Solutions | Tech East, Westgate, Paradise Center |
| High-Tech Retailing | Tech East, LVCC, South Hall 3 |
| IoT Infrastructure | Tech East, Westgate, Ballroom |
| iProducts | Tech East, LVCC, South Hall 3 |
| Resilience | Tech East, Westgate, Paradise Center |
| Self-Driving Technology | Tech East, LVCC, Platinum Lot |
| Smart Cities | Tech East, Westgate, Pavilion & Paradise Center |
| Tourism | Tech East, Westgate Paradise Center |
Location: Sands Expo (Sands), The Venetian, The Palazzo, Wynn Las Vegas and Encore at Wynn
Tech West Hours / Days:
Tuesday Jan 7th - 10:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday Jan 8th; - 9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday Jan 9th; - 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday Jan 10th; - 9:00am - 4:00pm
Tech West will feature leading companies and the newest innovations in lifestyle technologies, including revolutions in fitness and health, the Internet of Things, sensors and other high growth technologies changing the way we live, work and play. CES Tech West will also be home to Eureka Park, the startup community.
| Marketplace | Location |
|---|---|
| Accessibility | Tech West, Sands, Level 2 |
| Baby Tech | Tech West, Sands, Level 2 |
| Digital Money | Tech West, Sands, Level 2 |
| Eureka Park | Tech West, Sands, Level 1 |
| Family & Kids Technology | Tech West, Sands, Level 2 |
| Fitness | Tech West, Sands, Level 2 |
| Health & Wellness | Tech West, Sands, Level 2 |
| Sleep Tech | Tech West, Sands, Level 2 |
| Smart Home | Tech West, Sands, Level 2 |
| Sports Technology | Tech West, Sands, Level 2 |
| Wearables | Tech West, Sands, Level 2 |
Location: ARIA, Park MGM / Park Theater and Vdara
Hours / Days for C Space Conference Program & Exhibits at ARIA:
Tuesday Jan 7th - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday Jan 8th; - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday Jan 9th; - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tech South is the location for the advertising, content, marketing and entertainment creative communities. Tech South will also host a variety of C Space activities, including conference sessions, networking events, exhibits and hospitality suites.
ARIA Las Vegas
CES Sports Zone Location: ARIA, Mariposa 1, 2, and 3
C Space Conference Program & Exhibits at ARIA
With 11 official venues, CES 2020 spans more than 2.5 million net square feet of exhibit space. Knowing how to work the exhibit floor and getting around is important. Follow the steps below for some time saving and money saving tips and tricks
1 Wear comfortable walking shoes
The average CES attendee will clock in approximately 2 - 3 miles walking the exhibit space alone. Plan to arrive in Las Vegas with the most comfortable walking shoes you can get. (Your feet will thank you later)
2 Pick up your badge off-site
Save yourself some time and pick up your badge at the airport or one of the selected hotels before arriving at the show.
3 Allow extra time for everything
Plan ahead and allow extra time for everything. Expect long lines when entering show venues, arriving at meetings, keynotes and events. Also be prepared for long cab lines or rental car check-in lines.
4 Download the CES 2019 App
5 Bag Search and Restrictions
You are only allowed to carry two small bags, each smaller than 12 inches by 17 inches by 6 inches into show venues.(Rolling bags of any size are prohibited). Save yourself the hassle and leave your bags at your hotel.
6 Take the FREE Shuttle
The 2019 CES offers complimentary shuttle bus service between the Las Vegas Convention Center(LVCC) and official hotels from Monday, January 7 through Friday, January 11. Take advantage of these FREE shuttle buses when you can. (See hotel list below)
7 Take the FREE Tram
For Tech South attendees, The ARIA Express tram is a three stations FREE tram with stops at Park MGM, Crystals retail and entertainment district / ARIA/ The Cosmopolitan and Bellagio / Vdara Hotel & Spa. Save some money and time by riding the free tram.
8 Expected traffic delays
The Vegas Golden Knights (hockey team) have two games at the T-Mobile Arena (located on the Strip) during CES 2020. Game days are Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. and Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Expect traffic delays in the city on those days and plan accordingly.
9 Sleep
Get some sleep whenever you can.
The 2020 International Consumer Electronics Show offered split-day and full-day complimentary shuttle bus service between the Las Vegas Convention Center(LVCC) and official hotels.
From Monday, January 6 through Friday, January 10, 2020
| Route# | Hotel | Boarding Location |
|---|---|---|
| Route 2 | Delano Las Vegas | At Mandalay Bay, Shark Reef entrance |
| Route 2 | Mandalay Bay | Shark Reef entrance |
| Route 2 | Tropicana Las Vegas | North Entrance |
| Route 3 | Excalibur | Tour Bus Area / Rotunda Entrance |
| Route 3 | Luxor Hotel and Casino | Tour Bus Area |
| Route 4 | MGM Grand | Grand Garden Entrance |
| Route 4 | New York-New York | Valet Entrance |
| Route 4 | Signature at MGM Grand | Walk to MGM Grand Garden Entrance |
| Route 5 | Bellagio | Tour Bus Area |
| Route 5 | Westin Las Vegas | Valet Entrance |
| Route 6 | Mirage Hotel Casino | Tour Bus Area |
| Route 6 | Treasure Island | Tour Bus Area |
| Route 7 | Circus Circus Hotel | Las Vegas Blvd. Entrance |
| Route 7 | Hilton Grand Vacation Suites | Curbside on Karen Ave |
| Route 7 | Hilton Grand Vacations on the Strip | Front Entrance, Outer Driveway |
| Route 8 | Aria Las Vegas | Tour Bus Area |
| Route 8 | Park MGM | Tour Bus Area |
| Route 8 | Vdara Hotel and Spa | Walk to Aria Tour Bus Area |
| Route 9 | Encore at Wynn | At Wynn, South Gate Bus Area |
| Route 9 | Wynn Las Vegas | South Gate Bus Area |
| Route 10 | Alexis Park | Front Entrance |
| Route 10 | Elara | North Convention Pickup Area |
| Route 11 | The D Las Vegas | NE Corner of Carson Ave & 3rd Street |
| Route 11 | Downtown Grand | NE Corner of Carson Ave & 3rd Street |
| Route 11 | Golden Nugget | Carson Tower Entrance |
| Route 11 | Plaza | At Golden Nugget, Carson Tower entrance |
| Route# | Hotel | Boarding Location |
|---|---|---|
| Route Walk to LVCC | Westgate | Walking distance to the LVCC |
| Route Walk to LVCC | Renaissance | Walking distance to the LVCC |
| Route Walk to LVCC | SLS | Walking distance to Monorail and LVCC |
| Route 11 on property | Venetian / Palazzo | LVCC - C2 shuttle area and S1 shuttle area Sands/Venetian - Venetian underground shuttle area |
View Shuttle Bus Schedule & Pickup Locations
| Date | Time | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 6 | 8:00am - 6:30pm | every 10 minutes |
| Tues, Jan 7 | 7:30am - 6:30pm | every 10 minutes |
| Wed, Jan 8 | 7:30am - 6:30pm | every 10 minutes |
| Thur, Jan 9 | 7:30am - 6:30pm | every 10 minutes |
| Fri, Jan 10 | 7:30am - 4:30pm | every 10 minutes |
Tech Express Boarding Locations
LVCC: Curbside near C2 entrance
Sands/Venetian: Curbside on Sands Ave.
| Route# | Hotel | Boarding Location |
|---|---|---|
| Route 8 | Aria Las Vegas | Tour Bus Area |
| Route 8 | Park MGM | Tour Bus Area |
| Route 8 | Vdara Hotel and Spa | Walk to Aria Tour Bus Area |
C Space Shuttle Boarding Locations
ARIA: Tour Bus Area
LVCC: Curbside near C2 entrance
Sands/Venetian: Curbside on Sands Ave.
Do you know .... You can take the C Space shuttle to CES keynotes taking place at the Park Theater at the Park MGM on Wednesday. Service to this location will begin one hour prior to the keynote start time.
| Date | Time | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Tues, Jan 7 | 8 am - 6:30 pm | every 10 minutes |
| Wed, Jan 8 | 8am - 6:30pm | every 10 minutes |
| Thurs, Jan 9 | 8am - 6:30pm | every 10 minutes |
| Fri, Jan 10 | 8am - 4:30pm | every 10 minutes |
| Date | Time | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Tues, Jan 7 | 9am - 6:00pm | every 10 minutes |
| Wed, Jan 8 | 9am - 6:00pm | every 10 minutes |
| Thurs, Jan 9 | 9am - 6:00pm | every 10 minutes |
| Fri, Jan 10 | 9am - 1:00pm | every 10 minutes |
The Strip & Downtown Express (SDX) route will start service at 7 a.m. during CES 2020; - January 7 - 10, 2020
Shuttle service to McCarran International Airport (LAS) from the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) and Sands/Venetian will be available every 30 minutes on
Cost: $10 per person, one-way
LVCC: C2 shuttle area and S1 shuttle area
Venetian: Venetian underground shuttle area
If you plan to use Uber, Lyft and other transportation network companies during the show, below are the designated pickup locations to meet your driver.
CES rideshare pick-up/drop-off location
Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC): Bronze Lot
Sands Expo: Main porte-cochere
The Venetian: the valet area in the parking garage
ARIA: North Valet
Las Vegas Strip Maps
Use this 3D Map of the Vegas Strip to get a birds eye view of the Hotels and their proximity to each other.
Las Vegas Strip Map of Hotels & Casinos
Download 3D Las Vegas Strip Map of Hotels & Casinos 
Download 3D Las Vegas Monorail Map
You will be required to provide your date of birth when you register
You also will be required to provide a unique, verifiable email address
You must present a government-issued photo ID to pick up your badge on-site
You are encouraged to register online in advance of the show and pick up your badge at the McCarran Airport or one of the select hotels before the show.
All attendees must have an official CES badge and government-issued photo ID to enter CES.
CES badges now include a photo ID for all attendees and media.
Bag Search & Restrictions
All bags will be searched at the entrance to all show venues. In addition:
Attendees may carry two small bags, each smaller than 12"x17"x6" into show venues
Attendees are encouraged to consider their bag type and use clear bags (mesh, plastic, vinyl, etc.) to expedite entry
Rolling bags of any size are prohibited including luggage, carry-ons, laptop and computer bags and rolling luggage carts.
Media with an official media badge are permitted to hand carry equipment onto show premises in excess of the two bag restriction. This equipment is subject to search and tagged as approved for entry.
You are encouraged to leave your bags at your hotel. However if you must bring bags, bag check facilities are located at the LVCC Central Plaza next to the main Registration tent, Sands Level 1 Lobby and the Venetian Ballroom Foyer.
Do you know ....
Your Las Vegas conference attendance may be tax deductible. Travel expenses for conventions are deductible if you can show that your attendance benefits your trade or business.
Scooters, Wheelchairs and Segways
Scooters and wheelchairs are permitted at CES venues and are available for rent at the LVCC and Sands/Venetian.
Segways are permitted at the LVCC and Sands/Venetian for ADA use only.
Segways are not permitted at other show venues, ARIA, Mandalay Bay or Westgate for any purpose.
Personal mobility devices - this includes hoverboards, skateboards, uniwheels and all similar products are not permitted at any CES venue.
CES 2020 Lost and found
Lost and Found at CES 2020 is located in the CES Security Offices at the following locations:
Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) - North Hall Room 252, Phone: 702-943-3532
Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) - South Hall Connector, Room S219, Phone: 702-943-4080
Venetian, Level 4, Murano 4502, Phone: 702-691-8621
Disclaimer
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Las Vegas Show Discounts
The Beatles LOVE from $75
Mystere Tickets from $77
"O" - Tickets from $107
Michael Jackson ONE from $94
KÀ by Cirque du Soleil from $69
Zumanity from $69
You can pick up your badge when you arrive at the McCarran Airport and various other hotel locations. Check the full schedule of the badge pickup and registration locations.
CES attendees are permitted to bring camera equipment onto the show floor. Exhibitors however retain the right to restrict photography of their products or displays.
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