Welcome to CES January 6–9, 2026 : The Global Stage Where the Future Takes Shape.
Every January, the global technology ecosystem converges on Las Vegas for a singular, transformative event. CES is not merely a trade show; it is the launchpad for the year’s most significant innovations and the epicenter where the brightest minds, from Fortune 500 CEOs to visionary startups, unite to define tomorrow. For one week, the future of how we live, work, and connect becomes tangible, setting the agenda for the entire tech industry.
What's Happening at CES 2026:
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® announces an early look at celebrity guests appearing at CES® 2026, taking place January 6-9 in Las Vegas. Representing brands in health, entertainment, and more, these ambassadors of tech will join innovators and business executives across the CES show floor.
“CES brings together technology leaders alongside cultural voices who help shape how innovation reaches people around the world,” said Kinsey Fabrizio, President, CTA. “These conversations highlight the growing intersection of technology and creativity in the real world.”
Celebrity guests will participate in conference programming, sponsored sessions, and special events throughout CES 2026, including:
- Alexis Ohanian, entrepreneur and investor, founder of Seven Seven Six, and co-founder of Reddit, will participate in the Great Minds session Back to the Future: Tech’s Nostalgic Revolution
- Hank Shocklee, member of the hip hop group Public Enemy will speak on an Innovation for All panel.
- RZA (Bobby Diggs), rapper, producer, actor, filmmaker, and leader of the Wu-Tang Clan will speak on the panel "From Concept to Reality: Creatives Using AI to Bring Big Ideas to Life"
- Serena Williams, entrepreneur and 23-time Grand Slam champion, will speak during Insights to Action: The Power of Biowearables, presented by Abbott
- Tyler Florence, chef, TV host, and restaurateur, will participate in “Robot vs. Chef: Will AI Augment or Replace the Cook?”
- will.i.am, Founder and CEO of FYI.AI, creative artist, and tech entrepreneur, will appear at the new CES Foundry, during an interview with Harry McCracken, global technology editor for Fast
- Company Celebrity chefs at Bosch’s Battle in the Booth
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- Bryan Voltaggio, Top Chef finalist and Food Network mainstay with multiple finals appearances, including a recent Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas win
- Marcel Vigneron, Top Chef finalist and Bosch’s CES 2026 chef host, most recently winner of Food Network’s 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing
- Nyesha Arrington, FOX’s Next Level Chef co-star with Gordon Ramsey and Top Chef alum, now a familiar face across top culinary competition shows
Plus, a special performance at Lenovo’s Tech World.
C Space® at ARIA — the home for content, advertising, and entertainment — will host conversations with leading creators and talent exploring how technology is shaping the future of media, storytelling, and culture. This includes the Variety Entertainment Summit, including:
- Billy Magnussen, actor, The Audacity
- Breckin Meyer, actor and producer
- Clea Shearer, entrepreneur and co-founder of the home organization company The Home Edit
- Joanna Teplin, entrepreneur and co-founder of the home organization company The Home Edit
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt, actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur
- Simon Helberg, actor, The Audacity
Additional celebrities will show up at the world’s most powerful tech event. For the latest updates on CES 2026 speakers and sessions, follow CES on social media or visit CES.tech.
