Gary Shapiro CEO at Consumer Technology Association | Official website
CES 2025, held in Las Vegas, concluded with over 141,000 attendees from around the world. The event showcased more than 4,500 exhibitors, including 1,400 startups, and attracted over 6,000 media professionals. Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), stated, “CES is where innovation comes to life,” highlighting the event's role as a platform for significant product launches and partnerships.
Kinsey Fabrizio, President of CTA, noted that CES celebrates "groundbreaking innovations" that enhance lives and redefine industries. She emphasized the show's transparency and adherence to UFI auditing standards to maintain trust among stakeholders. Fabrizio mentioned plans to release third-party audit confirmations in spring.
The event featured advancements across various sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), digital health, energy transition, mobility, quantum technologies, sustainability, and startups. AI exhibits demonstrated its transformative potential in productivity tools and medical advancements. Digital health focused on biotechnology and telehealth innovations.
Energy transition discussions included experimental solutions like green hydrogen and small modular nuclear reactors. Mobility innovations encompassed self-driving technologies for planes and boats. Quantum technology showcased improvements in networking and computing.
Eureka Park hosted 1,400 startups from 39 countries focusing on accessibility, AI, digital health, and sustainability. Notable keynotes were delivered by industry leaders including Jensen Huang of NVIDIA who unveiled new AI-driven products; Yuki Kusumi of Panasonic Holdings Corporation who discussed sustainability; Jennifer Witz of SiriusXM on technology's impact on storytelling; Linda Yaccarino of X Corp.; Ed Bastian of Delta Air Lines; Martin Lundstedt of Volvo Group; Julie Sweet of Accenture on AI transformation; Tekedra Mawakana of Waymo on autonomous vehicles.
Conference sessions addressed global challenges through tech solutions while C Space explored branding trends with industry innovators. The Innovation Policy Summit discussed tech policy issues with government officials from various departments.
The event also saw celebrity appearances from figures like Alexis Ohanian and Mark Cuban. CES will return to Las Vegas from January 6-9 in 2026.