How do you find stand-out tech among the more than 4,500 exhibitors at CES? Pitch competitions, award programs and our insider experts can help you spot the next big thing.
Add these events to your personal agenda so that you can make the most of your time.
Pitch Competitions
Pitch Competition: Robotics Hardware
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 11:30 AM-12:45 PM
Sands, Hall G, Startup Stage
Watch as some of the most promising companies in robotics compete for prizes as they pitch their startups to an expert judging panel.
LEARN MORE
Pitch Competition: Sports & Entertainment
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2-2:45 PM
Sands, Hall G, Startup Stage
Watch as some of the most promising companies building the future of sports compete for prizes as they pitch their startups.
LEARN MORE
Pitch Competition: Student Startup Showdown
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 11:15-11:45 AM
Sands, Hall G, Startup Stage
Watch top student-led startups pitch their startups to industry leaders.
LEARN MORE
Pitch Competition: ShowStoppers LaunchIt Media Days Power Session
Monday, Jan. 6, 2:30-3:30 PM
Mandalay Bay, Level 3, Palm A
In this curated pitch competition, 10 Eureka Park startup companies will pitch their products for funding and a product review.
LEARN MORE
Award Programs
Last Gadget Standing
Thursday, Jan. 9, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
LVCC, North Hall, N257
Finalists compete live on stage to determine the “most likely to succeed” product. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning tech-life columnist Jennifer Jolly, a New York Times “Wired Well” columnist and host of the digital lifestyle series TechNow for USA Today.
LEARN MORE
Best of Baby Tech
Thursday, Jan. 9, 9-10 AM
Venetian, Level 4, Lando 4302
Living in Digital Times shares the best baby tech that helps expectant parents and young families stay informed and analyze their child’s progress.
LEARN MORE
Young Innovators to Watch Awards
Thursday, Jan. 9, 12-12:30 PM
LVCC, North Hall, N257
Meet the next big innovators in tech, all under the age of 20, in a ceremony honoring students’ outstanding inventions.
LEARN MORE
Best of CES
Information coming soon.
Innovation Awards Showcase
All Venetian exhibit hours
Venetian, Venetian Ballroom E/F
See products of the Innovation Award honorees that make this one of the most exclusive technology lists.
Check back for more events added as they are announced.
Hear from Media and Futurists
Live Recordings of the CES Tech Talk Podcast
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2:30-3 PM
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2:30-3 PM
Thursday, Jan. 9, 1-1:30 PM
LVCC, Central Hall, CTA Stage
Join us for a live recording of the podcast CES Tech Talk and hear from journalists from top tech outlets about their topic exhibitor picks, show floor trends and more.
CES 2020 Tech Trends
Incorporating exclusive research and analysis, the report provides an overview of the hot products at CES, the trends impacting the tech market in the year ahead, and what this means for the future of business and executives. Be the first to understand how the newest tech developments will disrupt your industry.
LEARN MORE