[CES 2026] Global tech giants, startups converge in Las Vegas

On Jan 5 local time an installation is seen at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Nevada ahead of the opening of the world’s largest consumer electronics and information technology exhibition CES 2026 Yonhap — An installation is seen at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Nevada, Jan. 5, ahead of the opening of CES 2026. Yonhap

SEOUL, January 05 (AJP) - CES 2026, the world’s premier consumer electronics and information technology exhibition, is set to open its doors in Las Vegas from Jan. 6 to 9.

An annual fixture of the global tech calendar, CES serves as the primary stage for the technology industry to debut latest trends and signal future strategic directions. This year’s event is expected to host approximately 4,500 companies from across the globe.

South Korea will maintain a significant presence with roughly 700 participating entities. Major industry leaders — including Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor Group, LG Electronics, and Doosan — alongside a robust cohort of small-to-medium enterprises and startups, are prepared to unveil a new wave of innovation and flagship products.

Industry analysts expect CES 2026 to be dominated by advancements in artificial intelligence, future mobility, smart home ecosystems, and sustainable technologies.

On Jan 5 local time a visitor wearing a suit and a VR headset experiences virtual reality at CES 2026 Unveiled held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Nevada ahead of the world’s largest consumer electronics and information technology exhibition CES 2026 Yonhap — A visitor wearing a suit and a VR headset experiences virtual reality at CES 2026, Jan. 5. Yonhap

On Jan 4 local time an AI-powered companion robot is on display at CES 2026 Unveiled held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Nevada ahead of the world’s largest consumer electronics and information technology exhibition CES 2026 Yonhap — AI-powered companion robots are on display at CES 2026, Jan. 4. Yonhap

On Jan 4 local time a visitor rides an electric skateboard at CES 2026 Unveiled held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Nevada ahead of the world’s largest consumer electronics and information technology exhibition CES 2026 — A visitor rides an electric skateboard at CES 2026, Jan. 4. Yonhap

On Jan 4 local time a circular drone is on display at CES 2026 Unveiled held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Nevada ahead of the world’s largest consumer electronics and information technology exhibition CES 2026 Yonhap — A circular drone is on display at CES 2026, Jan. 4. Yonhap

On Jan 5 local time a model of Samsung Electronics introduces the Bespoke AI Combo washer-dryer during the company’s “First Look” showcase held from Jan 4 to 7 at CES 2026 in Las Vegas the world’s largest consumer electronics exhibition Yonhap — Samsung Electronics' Bespoke AI Combo washer-dryer on display at CES 2026 in Las Vegas/ Yonhap

On Jan 5 local time an installation is seen at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Nevada ahead of the opening of the world’s largest consumer electronics and information technology exhibition CES 2026 Yonhap — The Las Vegas Convention Center in Nevada, ahead of the opening of CES 2026/ Yonhap

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