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 2019 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.
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 2019 Las Vegas will also feature a conference program with 220 conference sessions.
Things you should know about CES 2019 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 2019. Your old login credentials is invalid.
Entry approval will not be granted on-site.
Mark your calendars
| Tuesday, January 8 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Wednesday, January 9 | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Thursday, January 10 | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Friday, January 11 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Tuesday, January 8 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Wednesday, January 9 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Thursday, January 10 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Corporate Keynotes | Date/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| LG Keynote | Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, 6:30 pm | MGM Park Theater |
| IBM Keynote | Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, 8:30 am | Venetian Palazzo Ballroom |
| Verizon Keynote | Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, 4:00 pm | Venetian, Level 5, Palazzo Ballroom |
| AMD Keynote | Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, 9:00 am | Venetian Palazzo Ballroom |
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 Hours / Days:
Tuesday Jan 8th - 10:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday Jan 9th; - 9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday Jan 10th; - 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday Jan 11th; - 9:00am - 4:00pm
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, 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 |
| iProducts | Tech East, LVCC, South Hall 3 |
| Resilience | Tech East, Westgate, Pavilion & Paradise Center |
| Self-Driving Technology | Tech East, LVCC, Platinum Lot |
| Smart Cities | Tech East, Westgate, 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 8th - 10:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday Jan 9th; - 9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday Jan 10th; - 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday Jan 11th; - 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, Halls A-D |
| Baby Tech | Tech West, Sands, Halls A-D |
| Digital Money | Tech West, Sands, Halls A-D |
| Eureka Park | Tech West, Sands, Hall G |
| Family & Kids Technology | Tech West, Sands, Halls A-D |
| Fitness | Tech West, Sands, Hall A-D |
| Health & Wellness | Tech West, Sands, Hall A-D |
| Sleep Tech | Tech West, Sands, Halls A-D |
| Smart Home | Tech West, Sands, Halls A-D |
| Wearables | Tech West, Sands, Halls A-D |
Location: ARIA, Park MGM / Park Theater and Vdara
Hours / Days for C Space Conference Program & Exhibits at ARIA:
Tuesday Jan 8th - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday Jan 9th; - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday Jan 10th; - 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
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An annual competition, the CES Innovation Awards honor outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products. It's always worth checking these products out to see what makes them stand out.
| Product / Technology | Category |
|---|---|
| AQUIO Bluetooth Waterproof Speaker Bottle | Portable Media Players and Accessories |
| Atmospheric Water Generator | Tech For A Better World |
| CoCoon | Sustainability and Eco-Design |
| Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit | Computer Accessories |
| InnovizOne Auto-Grade LiDAR and Computer Vision Software | Vehicle Intelligence and Self-Driving Technology |
| Insta360 Pro 2 | Digital Imaging & Photography |
| Lenovo Yoga Book C930 | Computer Hardware and Components |
| LG V40 ThinQ | Wireless Devices, Accessories and Services |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20-Series GPUs | Gaming |
| Oticon KAIZN™ World's 1st Personal AI Asst. in Hearing Care | Software and Mobile Apps |
| PLOTT - LetsPlott extended reality platform | Virtual and Augmented Reality |
| Qoobi ONE | High Performance Home Audio-Video |
| Snips | Embedded Technologies |
| Sony WH-1000XM3 Headphones | Headphones |
| Tetra Countertop Dishwasher | Home Appliances |
| The Leica BLK3D: Real-time, in-picture 3D measurement | Digital Imaging & Photography |
| TrustBox | Cybersecurity and Personal Privacy |
| Universal wireless charger for laptops | Smart Energy |
| ZOMEKit for Apartment Buildings | Smart Cities |
| Zümi RoboCar | Robotics and Drones |
The 2018 International Consumer Electronics Show offers split-day and full-day complimentary shuttle bus service between the Las Vegas Convention Center(LVCC) and official hotels.
From Monday, January 8 - Friday, January 12, 1018
View Shuttle Bus Schedule & Pickup Locations
Note: The CES 2019 Detailed shuttle information will be made available closer to event dates.)
| Date | Time | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jan 8 | 7:30am - 6:30pm | every 10 minutes |
| Tues, Jan 9 | 7:30am - 6:30pm | every 10 minutes |
| Wed, Jan 10 | 7:30am - 6:30pm | every 10 minutes |
| Thur, Jan 11 | 7:30am - 6:30pm | every 10 minutes |
| Fri, Jan 12 | 7:30am - 4:30pm | every 10 minutes |
Tech Express Boarding Locations
LVCC: Central Hall 2 entrance
Sands/Venetian: Curbside on Sands Ave.
| Date | Time | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Tues, Jan 9 | 8am - 5:30pm | every 15 minutes |
| Wed, Jan 10 | 8am - 5:30pm | every 15 minutes |
| Thurs, Jan 11 | 8am - 2:30pm | every 15 minutes |
C Space Shuttle Boarding Locations
ARIA: Level 1 Convention Space, adjacent to the Bristlecone Ballroom
LVCC: Outside the Grand Lobby
Venetian: Underground shuttle area
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 9 | 8 am - 6:30 pm | every 10 minutes |
| Wed, Jan 10 | 8am - 6:30pm | every 10 minutes |
| Thurs, Jan 11 | 8am - 6:30pm | every 10 minutes |
| Thurs, Jan 12 | 8am - 4:30pm | every 10 minutes |
| Date | Time | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Tues, Jan 9 | 9am - 6:00pm | every 10 minutes |
| Wed, Jan 10 | 9am - 6:00pm | every 10 minutes |
| Thurs, Jan 11 | 9am - 6:00pm | every 10 minutes |
| Thurs, Jan 12 | 9am - 1:00pm | every 10 minutes |
The Strip & Downtown Express (SDX) route will start service at 7 a.m. during CES 2018; - January 8 - 11, 2019
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: Outside the Grand Lobby
Venetian: Underground shuttle area
If you plan to use Uber, Lyft and other transportation network companies during the show, below are the the designated pickup locations to meet your driver.
Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC): Gold parking lot or on Sierra Vista Drive
Sands Expo: Main porte-cochere
The Venetian: the valet area in the parking garage
Explore the road to driverless mobility through ride-and-drive experiences at the Self-Driving Technology Marketplace. Experience the latest in concept cars, self-driving tech and connected vehicles.
Location: Tech East
LVCC, Platinum Lot
From basic security monitoring to smart appliances, lighting, window coverings, irrigation, entertainment systems and more, todays homeowners are enjoying increased convenience and comfort due to smart home technologies. Today smartphones and tablets are interacting with connected objects and devices like never before.
Location: Tech West
Sands, Halls A-D
CES 2019 is the only place to see the latest and greatest virtual and augmented reality. See how brand marketers, content producers, sports technologists and healthcare professionals are using AR/VR to create immersive experiences.
Location: Tech East
LVCC, South Hall 1
The Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Marketplace showcases intelligent, autonomous machines that are changing the way we live at work, at school, at the doctor's office and at home.
Today, robots are connected to the cloud; controllable by mobile device; and capable of seeing, hearing and reacting to the environment in ways once thought impossible.
Location:Tech East
LVCC, South Hall 2
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. You may be able to deduct the conference fee if you undertake to (1) maintain or improve skills required in your present job; (2) fulfill an employment condition mandated by your employer to keep your salary, status, or job.
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.
