The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced that Julie Sweet, Chair and CEO of Accenture, will deliver a keynote address at CES 2025. The event is scheduled for January 8 at 2 p.m. in the Palazzo Ballroom at the Venetian in Las Vegas. Accenture has been a regular exhibitor at CES, demonstrating how businesses can utilize emerging technologies such as AI to improve customer experiences and operational efficiency.

Gary Shapiro, CEO of CTA, commented on Accenture's influence in technology services: "Accenture continues to be a driving force in innovation, continuing a legacy in technology services with groundbreaking work in AI." He also highlighted Sweet's leadership role: "Under Julie’s leadership, Accenture became a leader in cloud and AI solutions and scaled sustainable business models for some of the world’s largest companies."

Sweet is known for advising influential business leaders on integrating AI into their enterprises. Her guidance spans various sectors and regions, focusing on leveraging AI, data, and new technologies. She has received recognition from TIME as one of the 100 Most Influential People and from Fortune as one of the Most Powerful Women in Business.

Accenture employs 774,000 people across more than 120 countries. The company emphasizes generative AI as a catalyst for reinvention and reported $3 billion in new generative AI bookings for fiscal year 2024.

Kinsey Fabrizio, President of CTA, expressed anticipation for Sweet's keynote: “CES is the largest international business event in the U.S.,” she said. “Accenture’s leadership across every sector of the technology industry has increased adoption of innovations that drive global business forward. I look forward to hearing what Julie believes is next.”

This announcement follows news of an expanded partnership between Accenture and NVIDIA aimed at accelerating AI adoption globally. Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, will also be speaking at CES 2025.

CES 2025 will take place from January 7-10 in Las Vegas.