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 2021 Las Vegas, expect more than 4,500 exhibitors, to showcase nearly 20,000 new transformative tech products to more than 170,000 attendees in over 2.9 million net square feet of exhibit space.
Expect to see the latest in innovations and life-changing technology, encompassing 5G connectivity, smart assistants, smart cars, smart cities, artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, and resilience, giant TVs, sports, robotics and for the first time this year, tech-based sexual products.
As an attendee, you will be awed at a floor space filled with all sorts of gadgets and a sea of people trying to see it all. Yes, you will be walking a lot, so wear the most comfortable shoes you can find.
Breaking attendance records year after year, CES 2020 featured new and expanded exhibit areas and host more than 4,500 exhibiting companies, showcasing the latest in innovations and technologies, in addition, CES 2020 will feature more than 1,200 startups from 45+ countries 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 300 conference sessions with 1,100 speakers.
Registration for CES 2021 will open in the fall
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 Badges are never mailed in advance of the show.
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Note: Badge pickup at McCarran Airport is for registered attendees only. If you are not yet registered, please find a location with on-site registration
Mark your calendars
Location: Tech East and Tech West
Location: Tech East, Tech West and Tech South
Location: ARIA
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 McCarran 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.
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Tech East comprises of:
Las Vegas Convention and World Trade Center (LVCC)
Westgate Las Vegas
Renaissance Las Vegas
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 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 | LVCC, South Hall 3 |
| Artificial Intelligence & Robotics | LVCC, South Hall 2 |
| AR/VR & Gaming | LVCC, South Hall 1 |
| Design & Source Showcase | LVCC, South Plaza |
| Drones | LVCC, South Hall 2 |
| Enterprise Solutions | LVCC, Central Hall |
| High-Tech Retailing | LVCC, South Hall 3 |
| Resilience | Westgate, Paradise Center |
| Self-Driving Technology | LVCC, Platinum Lot |
| Smart Cities | Westgate, Pavilion & Paradise Center |
| Travel & Tourism | LVCC, Central Hall |
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 | Sands, Level 2 |
| Digital Money | Sands, Level 2 |
| Eureka Park | Sands, Hall G |
| Family & Kids Technology | Sands, Level 2 |
| Fitness | Sands, Level 2 |
| Health & Wellness | Sands, Level 2 |
| Sleep Tech | Sands, Level 2 |
| Smart Home | Sands, Level 2 |
| Wearables | Sands, Level 2 |
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.
C Space - ARIA Las Vegas
Sports Technology - ARIA, West Level 3
C Space Conference Program & Exhibits at ARIA
Sunday, January 5 – Monday January 6, 2020 Media Days Schedule
CES 2020 Media Days FREE Shuttle Services (Sunday, January 5 – Monday January 6, 2020)
CES will offer free shuttles for media only from official CES hotels to Mandalay Bay, the Las Vegas Convention and the Sands/Venetian throughout Media Days.
With 11 official venues, CES 2020 spans more than 2.9 million net square feet of exhibit space. Understanding how to work the exhibit floor and how to get from point A to B efficiently is important. Follow these steps for some time saving and money saving tips and tricks.
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.
The 2020 CES will offer 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 10 | Alexis Park | Front Entrance |
| Route 8 | Aria Las Vegas | Tour Bus Area |
| Route 5 | Bellagio | Tour Bus Area |
| Route 7 | Circus Circus Hotel | Las Vegas Blvd. Entrance |
| Route 2 | Delano Las Vegas | At Mandalay Bay, Shark Reef entrance |
| 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 10 | Elara | North Convention Pickup Area |
| Route 9 | Encore at Wynn | At Wynn, South Gate Bus Area |
| Route 3 | Excalibur | Tour Bus Area / Rotunda Entrance |
| Route 11 | Golden Nugget | Carson Tower Entrance |
| Route 3 | Luxor Hotel and Casino | Tour Bus Area |
| Route 7 | Hilton Grand Vacation Suites | Curbside on Karen Ave |
| Route 7 | Hilton Grand Vacations on the Strip | Front Entrance, Outer Driveway |
| Route 2 | Mandalay Bay | Shark Reef entrance |
| Route 4 | MGM Grand | Grand Garden Entrance |
| Route 6 | Mirage Hotel Casino | Tour Bus Area |
| Route 4 | New York-New York | Valet Entrance |
| Route 8 | Park MGM | Tour Bus Area |
| Route 11 | Plaza | At Golden Nugget, Carson Tower entrance |
| Route 6 | Treasure Island | Tour Bus Area |
| Route 4 | Signature at MGM Grand | Walk to MGM Grand Garden Entrance |
| Route 2 | Tropicana Las Vegas | North Entrance |
| Route 8 | Vdara Hotel and Spa | Walk to Aria Tour Bus Area |
| Route 5 | Westin Las Vegas | Valet Entrance |
| Route 9 | Wynn Las Vegas | South Gate Bus Area |
| 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
Route: 12 Between the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Sands/Venetian
| 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: 8 From the LVCC and Sands/Venetian to ARIA
| 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.
Las Vegas Convention Center Shuttle Loop - Route 1 - To help attendees get around the Las Vegas Convention Center, a complementary shuttle service will be provided to
Route 1 Five key locations around the Las Vegas Convention Center perimeter
| 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 |
Route: Back of South 1 near Booth #20258; South 2 near Booth #25352; and Central Hall near Booth #16744
| 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
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 Facilities at Las Vegas Convention Center
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
CES 2020 Bag Check Facilities
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.
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