The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced the expansion of the CES 2026 keynote roster with Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed. Creed will deliver his keynote at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, Jan. 7, in the Palazzo Ballroom at the Venetian.
“We are building on our strong legacy of innovation, rapidly expanding our tech capabilities in new ways that help solve our customers’ toughest challenges,” said Creed. “CES is the place to showcase Caterpillar as an advanced technology leader in industrial equipment with expertise that extends beyond moving earth to include intelligent systems and integrated digital platforms that anticipate, evolve and optimize customer outcomes for a better tomorrow.”
Celebrating its centennial in 2025, Caterpillar will use its CES 2026 keynote to launch the next 100 years with a clear focus on technology. Creed and other company leaders in digital and technology will outline how new tech approaches will meet today’s needs and anticipate tomorrow’s challenges, delivering continuous value to customers.
Combining a century of experience and technology, Caterpillar is redefining what heavy equipment can do, creating new, better, and safer ways for its customers to dig, mine, build, power, and evolve. Caterpillar will unveil its latest developments in AI, machine learning, and autonomous functionality, announcing innovations, partnerships, and investments.
“CES is where innovators show up and bold ideas come to life,” said Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair, CTA. “I’m thrilled to welcome CEO Joe Creed and Caterpillar to the CES keynote stage to show how technology is transforming the way we build.”
From dirt to data, Caterpillar will cover its evolution in autonomous machines and the tangible impact of AI on the industry. Caterpillar is also equipping its workforce with tech tools that allow them to focus on customer service, product development, and operational efficiency.
In his nearly 30 years across multiple divisions of the corporation, Creed has developed a deep understanding of the diverse operations and strategic opportunities crucial to enhancing Caterpillar’s global leadership. As the company embarks on its second century, he is dedicated to honoring the company’s rich legacy, leveraging the tech that will drive its future, and focusing on its greatest competitive advantage, Caterpillar’s people.
“I look forward to a dynamic Caterpillar keynote at CES, exploring AI’s transformational power and potential as we build the world,” said Kinsey Fabrizio, President, CTA. “We can’t wait to see how Caterpillar is moving the mobility tech ecosystem forward.”
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