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Attendance

CES 2026 drew 148,392 total attendees — the largest turnout in the post-pandemic era, representing a 4% year-over-year increase. Figures were independently audited to UFI (The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry) standards.

55,841 (37.6%) international participants from 141 countries, regions, and territories
52%+ of attendees were senior-level executives
Approximately 6,900 media professionals attended
189 government leaders and policymakers participated
4,100+ exhibitors across 2.6 million+ net square feet of exhibit space
1,200 startups exhibited in Eureka Park (representing 30% of all exhibitors)
400+ conference sessions with 1,400+ speakers

Historical Context:

2017 (pre-pandemic peak): 184,279 attendees
2022 (post-COVID rebound): approximately 45,000 attendees
2023: returned above 100,000 attendees
2024: 138,789 attendees, 4,312 exhibitors (ranked No. 2 on the TSNN Top 250 Trade Show List)
2026: 148,392 attendees — highest since the pandemic

Booth Pricing

CES does not publicly publish exhibitor booth rates; pricing is negotiated directly with CTA sales representatives based on space size, location, and program type. Companies interested in exhibit space should contact the CES sales team via ces.tech/exhibit/contact-a-sales-representative/.

Attendee Pass Pricing (based on CES 2026 structure; CES 2027 pricing will be announced when registration opens):

Exhibits Plus Pass — $149 through December 1; $350 from December 2 through show dates. Includes exhibit floor access, keynotes, Great Minds sessions, and select conference programming.
Deluxe Conference Pass — $1,400 through December 1; $1,700 from December 2 through show dates. Includes all 350+ conference sessions and tracks, partner programming, and full floor access.
CTA Members receive discounted registration rates. Individual conference tracks can also be added à la carte to an Exhibits Plus Pass. Exhibitor personnel badges are managed separately through the Exhibitor Dashboard.

Registration

CES is a trade-only event for individuals 18 years of age or older who are affiliated with the consumer technology industry. It is not open to the general public. All registrants must submit proof of industry affiliation, a unique business email address, a passport-style headshot, and date of birth. Registration is reviewed and approved by CES Show Management within five business days; registering early is strongly encouraged due to high credential review volume.

Pass Types (CES 2026 pricing):

Exhibits Plus Pass (Industry Attendee): $149 through December 1; $350 from December 2 through show days. Includes exhibit floor access, keynotes, Great Minds and Research Summit sessions, and select conference programming on a first-come, first-served basis.
Deluxe Conference Pass: $1,400 through December 1; $1,700 from December 2 through show days. Includes all 350+ conference sessions and curated tracks, all partner programming, and all Exhibits Plus Pass benefits.
Exhibitor Personnel: Managed through the company Exhibitor Dashboard by a designated Registration Coordinator; not available through the standard attendee portal.
Media: Credentialed working media (journalists, analysts, qualifying content creators) may register at no cost with accepted proof of affiliation.

Registration Add-Ons: Individual conference tracks, guided show floor tours, discounted Las Vegas Monorail tickets, sector insights briefings, and the CES Trends Report.

Key Policies:

Badges are never mailed in advance; all attendees must pick up their own badge on-site at a designated location using a valid government-issued photo ID.
Exhibitors can provide guests with Customer Invitation codes

History

CES was first held in June 1967 in New York City, debuting as a dedicated forum for consumer electronics innovation. The show later relocated permanently to Las Vegas, where it grew into the defining global platform for the technology industry. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), CES has expanded far beyond its consumer electronics roots to encompass artificial intelligence, robotics, digital health, advanced mobility, sustainability, and virtually every sector of the technology landscape.

The show reached a pre-pandemic high of 184,279 attendees in 2017. COVID-19 forced a shift to virtual and hybrid formats, with in-person attendance falling to approximately 45,000 in 2022. Recovery was rapid: attendance climbed back above 100,000 in 2023, reached 138,789 in 2024, and surged to a post-pandemic record of 148,392 in 2026.

Eureka Park, CES's dedicated startup zone, launched in 2012 with just 94 companies and grew to 1,200 startups by 2026 — a 13-fold increase. CTA has also expanded the CES brand internationally through CES Asia and regional CES Unveiled preview events in cities such as Milan.

CES 2026 marked a milestone as the first major trade show held at the LVCC following its $600 million renovation. CES 2027 will celebrate the show's 60th anniversary, returning to Las Vegas January 6–9, 2027.

Venue & Travel

Venue

Las Vegas Convention Center

3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

The Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) serves as the anchor venue for CES, with a campus spanning 4.6 million square feet. CES 2026 was the first major trade show held at the LVCC following completion of its $600 million renovation. The redesigned Grand Lobby connects the North and Central Halls and features stage programming, exhibits, and food service. The new Central Hall Atrium is defined by a striking glass curtain wall and dynamic digital display screens.

LVCC halls used during CES:

Central Hall — flagship space for major global technology brands
North Hall — additional exhibit and conference space
West Hall — home to the Mobility Stage and automotive/advanced mobility exhibits
South Halls — additional exhibit space
Central Plaza — outdoor connecting hub and boarding point for the Tech Express venue shuttle

The LVCC Loop, an underground autonomous vehicle transit system, provides free and fast cross-campus transportation connecting West Hall with Central and South Halls. CES 2026 spanned 12 official venues across three main campuses totaling more than 2.6 million net square feet: the LVCC Campus, the Venetian Campus (Venetian Expo, hosting Eureka Park and the Digital Health Summit), and the C Space Campus at ARIA Resort & Casino. Additional CES venues included Fontainebleau Las Vegas (CES Foundry) and the Las Vegas Sphere (Lenovo Tech World keynote).

Parking

There is no public parking available at the LVCC or the Venetian Expo during CES. ADA parking is available at official CES hotels on a first-come, first-served basis; check directly with individual hotel properties for their parking policies and rates.

Passenger pick-up and drop-off at the LVCC is permitted at the S2, C5, and West Hall entrances only. Drivers must remain with their vehicles at all times; standing or unattended parking is not allowed at these entrances.

For cross-campus movement, the LVCC Loop (free underground transit) connects West Hall with Central and South Halls. The Vegas Loop offers paid rides between the LVCC and nearby hotel properties — Resorts World, Encore, and Westgate — for a small fare.

Getting There

Nearest Airport: Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is located approximately 3 miles south of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Rideshare, taxis, and rental cars are all available at the terminal.

CES Complimentary Hotel Shuttles: Free shuttle service runs from select official CES hotels to and from the LVCC and Venetian Expo, Monday–Friday during the show week. Download the shuttle route flyer at ces.tech for specific stops and schedules.

Venue-to-Venue Express Shuttles:

Tech Express (Route 9): Runs between the LVCC (boarding at Central Plaza, near the Monorail walkway) and the Venetian Expo (boarding on Sands Ave.).
C Space Shuttle (Route 7): Connects the LVCC and Venetian Expo to ARIA Resort & Casino, Tuesday–Thursday.

Las Vegas Monorail: Links the LVCC and Westgate to Strip hotels including MGM Grand, Flamingo, Harrah's/LINQ, Horseshoe/Paris, and Sahara. Hours: Monday 7 AM–midnight; Tuesday–Thursday 7 AM–2 AM; Friday–Sunday 7 AM–3 AM. Discounted Monorail passes can be added directly to your CES registration badge. Note: The Monorail does not serve the Venetian Expo — use the Tech Express shuttle for that route.

LVCC Loop / Vegas Loop:

The free LVCC Loop (underground autonomous transit) connects West Hall with Central and South Halls across the convention center campus.
The paid Vegas Loop connects the LVCC to Resorts World, Encore, and Westgate for a small fare.

Rideshare (Uber / Lyft): Designated pickup and drop-off zones: LVCC (outside South Hall near the Bronze Lot and Renaissance Hotel, or Diamond Lot near West Hall); Venetian Expo (main porte-cochere on Sands Ave.); ARIA (lower level, North Valet Lobby). Check in-app prompts for current pickup instructions.

Nearby Hotels

CES designates onPeak as its only official housing agent. Attendees are encouraged to book early through onPeak (accessible via ces.tech), as official CES hotels fill quickly and rates increase as the show approaches. Individual reservations (up to 9 rooms) and group blocks (10 or more rooms on a single night) are both available through onPeak. For assistance, contact CEShotels@onPeak.com or call 800-247-0744 (toll-free) or +1-312-527-7300 (international).

Hotels connected to CES venues or served by official CES transportation:

The Venetian / Palazzo — directly adjacent to the Venetian Expo (Eureka Park, Digital Health Summit campus)
ARIA Resort & Casino — hosts C Space; on the Las Vegas Strip
Fontainebleau Las Vegas — hosts CES Foundry; near the north end of the Strip
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino — near the LVCC; served by the Las Vegas Monorail and Vegas Loop
Resorts World Las Vegas — connected to LVCC West Hall via the Vegas Loop
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas — served by the Vegas Loop to the LVCC
Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel — situated adjacent to the LVCC
Las Vegas Strip Monorail-line hotels (MGM Grand, Flamingo, Harrah's/LINQ, Horseshoe/Paris, Sahara) — all served by the Las Vegas Monorail, which stops at the LVCC and Westgate stations

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is CES 2027?

CES 2027 takes place January 6–9, 2027, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109. The show is owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA).

Who is eligible to attend CES?

CES is a trade-only event open to individuals 18 years of age or older who are affiliated with the consumer technology industry. It is not open to the general public. All registrants must submit proof of industry or media affiliation to have their registration approved.

How do I register for CES 2027 and what passes are available?

Registration for CES 2027 has not yet opened; sign up for notification at ces.tech. When registration opens, industry attendees can choose between the Exhibits Plus Pass (early bird $149 through December 1, 2026; $350 after) or the Deluxe Conference Pass ($1,400 through December 1, 2026; $1,700 after). Maritz is the only official registration vendor. Cancellations are refundable if received in writing by December 9, 2026, less a $50 processing fee.

What technologies and experiences are featured at CES?

CES showcases the full spectrum of consumer and enterprise technology, with 4,500+ exhibitors across AI, digital health, advanced mobility, robotics, sustainability, entertainment, and more. The show features 400+ conference sessions with 1,400+ speakers, major industry keynotes, the CES Innovation Awards, Eureka Park (a 1,200-startup zone), C Space, the Digital Health Summit, CES Foundry, and Creator Space.

How do attendees get between CES venues?

CTA operates complimentary shuttle service from select official hotels to the LVCC and Venetian Expo. The free LVCC Loop (Vegas Loop) connects the West, Central, and South Halls via underground Tesla vehicles in under two minutes. The Las Vegas Monorail links the LVCC to Strip hotels, the Tech Express shuttle (Route 9) runs between the LVCC and Venetian Expo, and rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) and taxis operate at all venues. Note that no public parking is available at the LVCC or Venetian Expo during show hours.

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