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CES (Consumer Electronics Show, Las Vegas)
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CTA's January Las Vegas mega-show drew 148,392 audited 2026 attendees and 4,100+ exhibitors across 2.6M net square feet.
Run by the Consumer Technology Association across the Las Vegas Convention Center and Venetian Campus, CES sets the calendar's hardware, automotive, and AI chip agenda every January. Its 2026 audit recorded 148,392 verified participants from 141 countries, including 55,841 international visitors.
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View canonical entity profile (5 lists) →Run by the Consumer Technology Association across the Las Vegas Convention Center and Venetian Campus, CES sets the calendar's hardware, automotive, and AI chip agenda every January. Its 2026 audit recorded 148,392 verified participants from 141 countries, including 55,841 international visitors.
Key Metrics
Audited Attendance
148,392 (+4% YoY)
Exhibitors
4,100+ (including 1,200 Eureka Park startups)
Floor Footprint
2.6M+ net sq ft
International Reach
55,841 overseas attendees
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Audited 2026 turnout hit 148,392 attendees (+4% YoY), including 55,841 international buyers from 141 countries.
- Eureka Park concentrates 1,200 early-stage hardware and AI startups alongside 4,100+ global exhibitors.
Cons
- Transit between LVCC halls, Venetian Expo, and C Space hotels regularly eats 45–60 minutes between meetings.
- January Las Vegas hotel rates and union drayage fees push small exhibitor budgets past $40,000.
Eligibility
- Best for: Global consumer hardware launches
- Automotive, robotics, and display partnerships
Things to Watch Out For
- Watch out for: Venues span miles along the Strip, splitting meetings between LVCC and Venetian
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