The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced a two-day lineup of programming for CES Foundry — the newest destination at CES 2026. CES Foundry will unite innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, government officials, and media to explore how AI and quantum technologies are defining the next era of innovation. Located at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Jan. 7-8, CES Foundry will feature two stages of immersive discussion, an array of demos, and valuable networking opportunities.
“At CES, the brightest minds come together to reveal what’s possible. This year, AI is accelerating innovation across every sector,” says Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair, CTA. “CES Foundry will serve as a hub for the innovators leading that charge, and I’m looking forward to the ideas that will emerge.”
Driving Discussion
There will be two stages at the Foundry — the Breakthrough Stage and the Discovery Stage. Programming will alternate between the two, each delivering compelling AI and Quantum content through panels, fireside chats, and thought-leader conversations featuring some of the most influential voices in technology.
- America’s AI Future: A Fireside Chat with Michael Kratsios, the President’s Science & Technology Advisor, and Kinsey Fabrizio, President, CTA
- Fireside Chat: The Future of Leadership in the AI Era with Shelly Palmer and May Habib, Co-founder and CEO, Writer
- From Concept to Reality: Creatives Using AI to Bring Big Ideas to Life
- Real Returns on AI: Finding the Next Big Winners
Attendees can also hear from some of the world’s leading companies in driving AI and quantum innovation.
- AI as Infrastructure: A New Competitive Frontier for Nations, presented by AMD
- AI at the Helm of Marine Innovation, presented by Brunswick
- AI-Powered Workflows: Transforming Frontline Operations for the Future, presented by Zebra
- Agentic AI: Revolutionizing Consumer Electronics and Business Models, presented by AWS
- Building secure, ethical and human-centered AI, presented by Deloitte
- Delivering efficient edge systems for machinery with physical and agentic AI, presented by DeepX
- Driving breakthroughs in generative models, robotics & simulation, presented by NVIDIA
- Exploring AI’s role in agricultural advancements, presented by Vector
- Exploring how brands are shifting from pilots to AI-native enterprises, presented by MediaMonks
- Four Futures of AI: Culture Meets Technology presented by EY
- Fueling economic growth and the workforce through quantum and AI, presented by JobsOhio
- How AI & Location Tech Are Shaping the Future of Smart Vehicles, presented by HERE Technologies
- Mapping What’s Possible With AI, presented by TomTom
- Pioneering Industrial AI Technologies, presented by Hitachi
- Powering safer, more personalized software-defined vehicles with AI, presented by Bosch
- Robots Among Us: Welcome to the Age of Humanoids, presented by Agility Robotics
- Super Strategies for AI Enterprises, presented by PwC
- Unlocking AI Transformation: From Devices to Culture, presented by PwC
Showcasing Innovation
Surrounding the stages, attendees will find displays from leading companies advancing AI and quantum technologies like
- Aina Tech
- Agility Robotics
- Coactive AI
- D-Wave Commercial
- Gravitas Technologies & Solutions
- MediaMonks
- Quantinuum
- Quantum Computing Inc.
- SuperQ Quantum Computing
- Zebra Technologies
Complementing the stage programming, CES Foundry brings cutting-edge technology to life with dynamic Foundry Demos from D-Wave Commercial, MediaMonks, SuperQ Quantum Computing, and Quantum Computing Inc. Attendees will experience real-world applications firsthand and engage in Q&A with industry leaders.
Creating Community
Throughout the show, attendees can extend discussions and forge new connections at two lounges, sponsored by LA Times Studios and Vector.
The Foundry programming will culminate in a special segment exploring the future of intelligent entertainment, followed by the CES Foundry Celebration Event, presented by JobsOhio and Vector, for high-impact networking. It is open to all with a CES badge on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 4:30 PM.
“This two-day experience is where visionaries, disruptors, and global leaders come together to build what’s next,” says Fabrizio. “CES Foundry is designed for the conversations that spark business — a place where forward-thinking leaders can meet the right people, uncover new opportunities, and form partnerships that might not happen anywhere else.”
CES Foundry will offer opportunities for attendees to gain unique perspectives, exchange ideas, and build new partnerships. Register for CES 2026 to experience CES Foundry.
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