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.
CES 2024 Las Vegas shattered expected attendance drawing over 135,000 industry professionals and marking the largest in-person, audited business event to take place in the U.S. since early 2020, with an exhibit footprint 15% larger than CES 2023.
CES 2024 hosted over 4300 exhibiting companies, leading global media, top retailers and industry leaders, including 1400 startups and thousands of exhibitors, showcasing the latest in innovations and life-changing technology across 41 product categories on over 2.5 million net square feet of exhibit space. Attendees were awed at a floor space filled with the latest transformative technologies, including vehicle technology, artificial intelligence, digital health and smart home tech, as well as new categories: NFTs, food tech, space tech and a sea of people trying to see it all.
The CES 2024 conference program included 250+ conference sessions with 1000+ speakers, that highlight advancements in AI and robotics, environment and sustainability, metaverse and gaming, digital health, smart home and lifestyle, vehicle tech and advanced mobility, home entertainment and streaming, and more.
As you plan to enjoy CES 2025, follow our time and money saving tips to get the best out of the upcoming show.
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.
Friends, family and children under the age of 18 will not be granted access to CES 2025.
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.
You will be required to upload a photo and must provide proof of industry affiliation during the registration process.
It is strongly recommended that you register using a business domain email address. This will help expedite the registration process.
If you attended CES 2024 or CES 2023, you can use the same CTA/CES Account credentials for CES 2025 and beyond.
CES badges are not mailed in advance of the show. You must pick up your own CES badge at a remote location BEFORE entering show facilities.
To pick up your badge at a remote badge pick up location, you must present the following:
Government-issued photo ID
Registration confirmation – either saved in your Google or Apple wallet or confirmation email with QR code to scan.
2.5+ million net square feet of exhibits (15% larger than CES 2023)
4000+ exhibitors and 1200+ startups in Eureka Park
60% of Fortune 500 companies registered
2 new venues: Cosmopolitan and Westgate
130,000 attendee goal with 1/3 from outside the U.S.
3000+ Innovation Award entries (a record)
1 new pillar of human security - Access to Technology
250+ conference sessions with 1000+ speakers
100 years of CTA kicks off at CES
Did you know... With 600+ mobility exhibitors, CES is one of the world’s largest and fastest growing global auto, mobility and transportation events.
Some of the things people will be talking about after attending CES 2024:
Artificial Intelligence – AI will be front and center to mimic the problem-solving and decision-making capabilities of the human mind with applications that can improve health care, sustainability, productivity, accessibility and more.
Exhibitors: Garmin, Intel, Qualcomm, Walmart
In partnership with the United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security and the World Academy of Art and Science, CES 2024 will shine a spotlight on how technology helps people tackle the world’s most pressing problems. Human Security for All will be a theme throughout the show, from conference programming to keynotes highlighting innovation and products improving the lives of people around the world.
Exhibitors: Abbott, AARP, Bosch, Nasdaq, Siemens
The future is electrified and the automotive sector at CES 2024 will be bigger than ever, with 250+ exhibitors in the West Hall. The exhibits will feature the latest in self-driving tech, electric vehicles and personal mobility devices for land, air and sea.
Exhibitors: BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes, Volkswagen.
CES 2024 will feature a larger and more diverse digital health category. As patients seek ways to empower themselves and take control of their care and wellbeing, show attendees discovered tools and technologies to lower costs, improve health equity and save lives. Plan to make the Digital Health Summit part of your CES 2024 experience.
Exhibitors: Abbott, LOTTE Healthcare, MedWand Solutions and Omron Healthcare and more.
Event: Intelligent Health Pavilion™️ at CES
Come and see the latest innovative hardware and software solutions that are making the delivery of precision medicine possible. Hear and meet health care professionals.
Digital Health at CES highlighted events
This Time, It’s Different: Where Healthcare Transformation is Working – Jan. 11, 4:30 PM, LVCC North Level 2, N250
CES 2024 will bring sustainability front and center for hundreds of attendees. Companies will show how they are making a positive impact through tech innovations in accessibility, energy, food tech, resilience, smart cities, and support access to clean water and more.
Exhibitors: Exeger, HD Hyundai, Honda, John Deere, Supernal.
All attendees must have an official CES badge and government-issued photo ID to enter any CES venue. Have both handy and ready to show as you enter CES official show venues.
All bags will be searched at the entrance to all show venues and show attendees will be subject to metal detection screening upon entering show premises.
Attendees may carry two small bags, each smaller than 12"x17"x6" into show venues
Rolling bags of any size are prohibited including luggage, carry-ons, laptop and computer bags and rolling luggage carts.
Do not bring your luggage to show venue on your last day in Las Vegas. It's recommended that you check your bags at your hotel bell desk before coming to the show.
Expect delays entering show venues. Simply build time into your schedule for screening delays.
Expect heavy security and law enforcement personnel both inside and outside of show venues.
You are encouraged to pre-register online in advance of the show and pick up your badge at the Harry Reid International Airport or one of the select hotels before the show.
Save yourself the hassle and leave your bags and luggage at your hotel.
If you must carry a bag, use clear, vinyl or mesh bags to expedite bag search process and make sure your bag fits the size requirements.
If you need special assistance with your registration, visit one of the many CES Customer Service Centers for assistance.
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.
Tech East comprises of:
Las Vegas Convention and World Trade Center (LVCC)
Westgate Las Vegas
Renaissance Las Vegas
Tuesday Jan 9th - 10:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday Jan 10th - 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday Jan 11th; - 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday Jan 12th; - 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.
Tuesday Jan 9th - 10:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday Jan 10th - 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday Jan 11th; - 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday Jan 12th; - 9:00am - 4:00pm
C Space 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.
Tuesday Jan 9th - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday Jan 10th - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday Jan 11th; - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday Jan 12th | Closed.
CES 2024 - C Space Conference & Exhibit Hours (ARIA)
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