Consumer Electronics, Technology, Innovation
CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2026
CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2026
CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2026
📍
Las Vegas
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NV
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US
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Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC)
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Jan 6, 2026
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Jan 9, 2026
OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is one of the world’s most influential technology trade shows, held annually across multiple venues in Las Vegas, including the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) and the Venetian Expo. The event brings together global technology brands, startups, and innovators across automotive mobility, AI, digital health, smart home, and consumer electronics—creating a show environment where both product storytelling and technical readiness matter.
Exhibiting at CES involves execution scenarios that vary by venue and hall. From large-scale vehicle and mobility showcases in the LVCC West Hall to interactive demos in Central Hall and residential-style smart home setups at the Venetian Expo, exhibitors must plan booth design, logistics, and installation strategies around venue rules and technical requirements. Many CES booths rely on AV-heavy displays, stable power and data planning, controlled lighting, and clean cable management—especially when experiences include live demos, touchscreens, or capture-to-display workflows.
For many CES exhibitors, a 20×20 trade show booth is a common footprint to balance interactive product demos, branded storytelling walls, and a small meeting zone without overcomplicating installation sequencing across venues. For teams that need a turnkey approach, our design and engineering services help align layout, build details, and execution planning with hall-specific constraints and show deadlines. As a Las Vegas–based exhibit builder, Circle Exhibit supports CES exhibitors with on-site execution tailored to venue workflows and compressed move-in schedules—see our Las Vegas trade show booth builder page for local execution considerations.
CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is one of the world’s most influential technology trade shows, held annually across multiple venues in Las Vegas, including the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) and the Venetian Expo. The event brings together global technology brands, startups, and innovators across automotive mobility, AI, digital health, smart home, and consumer electronics—creating a show environment where both product storytelling and technical readiness matter.
Exhibiting at CES involves execution scenarios that vary by venue and hall. From large-scale vehicle and mobility showcases in the LVCC West Hall to interactive demos in Central Hall and residential-style smart home setups at the Venetian Expo, exhibitors must plan booth design, logistics, and installation strategies around venue rules and technical requirements. Many CES booths rely on AV-heavy displays, stable power and data planning, controlled lighting, and clean cable management—especially when experiences include live demos, touchscreens, or capture-to-display workflows.
For many CES exhibitors, a 20×20 trade show booth is a common footprint to balance interactive product demos, branded storytelling walls, and a small meeting zone without overcomplicating installation sequencing across venues. For teams that need a turnkey approach, our design and engineering services help align layout, build details, and execution planning with hall-specific constraints and show deadlines. As a Las Vegas–based exhibit builder, Circle Exhibit supports CES exhibitors with on-site execution tailored to venue workflows and compressed move-in schedules—see our Las Vegas trade show booth builder page for local execution considerations.
Event Facts
Event Facts
Consumer Electronics and Emerging Technology Focus
Consumer Electronics and Emerging Technology Focus
CES is dedicated to consumer electronics, digital innovation, and emerging technologies across multiple industries.
CES is dedicated to consumer electronics, digital innovation, and emerging technologies across multiple industries.
Highly Visual and Interactive Exhibits
Highly Visual and Interactive Exhibits
Exhibits commonly feature interactive displays, live product demonstrations, and immersive technology-driven environments.
Exhibits commonly feature interactive displays, live product demonstrations, and immersive technology-driven environments.
Annual Global Technology Event in Las Vegas
Annual Global Technology Event in Las Vegas
CES is held annually in Las Vegas, utilizing large-scale venues to support technology-intensive exhibits.
CES is held annually in Las Vegas, utilizing large-scale venues to support technology-intensive exhibits.
Exhibiting Challenges
Exhibiting Challenges
Challenges 1
Managing multiple CES venues with different regulations
Managing multiple CES venues with different regulations
CES takes place across multiple venues such as the LVCC West Hall, Central Hall, and the Venetian Expo, each with distinct ceiling heights, booth size limitations, and move-in procedures. Exhibitors must adapt their booth structures and logistics plans to meet venue-specific requirements.
CES takes place across multiple venues such as the LVCC West Hall, Central Hall, and the Venetian Expo, each with distinct ceiling heights, booth size limitations, and move-in procedures. Exhibitors must adapt their booth structures and logistics plans to meet venue-specific requirements.
Challenges 2
Supporting large-scale automotive and mobility exhibits
Supporting large-scale automotive and mobility exhibits
Automotive and mobility brands exhibiting in the LVCC West Hall often require reinforced flooring, vehicle access planning, and island booth layouts capable of accommodating cars, EV platforms, and large displays.
Automotive and mobility brands exhibiting in the LVCC West Hall often require reinforced flooring, vehicle access planning, and island booth layouts capable of accommodating cars, EV platforms, and large displays.
Challenges 3
Integrating advanced AV and interactive technology
Integrating advanced AV and interactive technology
Many CES exhibitors rely on LED walls, live demos, and interactive kiosks to showcase software, AI, and connected systems. These technology-intensive exhibits demand early planning for power distribution, data connections, and AV integration.
Many CES exhibitors rely on LED walls, live demos, and interactive kiosks to showcase software, AI, and connected systems. These technology-intensive exhibits demand early planning for power distribution, data connections, and AV integration.
Challenges 4
Coordinating Nevada union labor and installation schedules
Coordinating Nevada union labor and installation schedules
CES installation and dismantle activities are subject to Nevada union labor regulations, including electrical, rigging, and material handling crews. Coordination becomes more complex due to overlapping move-in windows across venues.
CES installation and dismantle activities are subject to Nevada union labor regulations, including electrical, rigging, and material handling crews. Coordination becomes more complex due to overlapping move-in windows across venues.
Challenges 5
Handling drayage and material flow during peak periods
Handling drayage and material flow during peak periods
With thousands of exhibitors moving freight simultaneously, CES drayage operations at the LVCC and Venetian Expo can significantly impact installation timelines. Accurate scheduling and advance warehousing are critical to avoid delays.
With thousands of exhibitors moving freight simultaneously, CES drayage operations at the LVCC and Venetian Expo can significantly impact installation timelines. Accurate scheduling and advance warehousing are critical to avoid delays.
Challenges 6
Delivering a consistent brand experience across booth sizes
Delivering a consistent brand experience across booth sizes
CES exhibitors range from compact inline booths to large double-deck island exhibits. Maintaining consistent branding, visibility, and visitor flow across different booth sizes requires flexible design and execution strategies.
CES exhibitors range from compact inline booths to large double-deck island exhibits. Maintaining consistent branding, visibility, and visitor flow across different booth sizes requires flexible design and execution strategies.
Preparation Steps
Preparation Steps
1
Define booth objectives by venue and industry
Exhibitors should align booth size, layout, and interaction design with their assigned CES venue and industry category, such as automotive mobility in the West Hall or smart home technology at the Venetian Expo.
Exhibitors should align booth size, layout, and interaction design with their assigned CES venue and industry category, such as automotive mobility in the West Hall or smart home technology at the Venetian Expo.
2
Develop technical-ready booth designs
Develop technical-ready booth designs
CES booth designs should account for AV systems, demo zones, power needs, and structural requirements early in the design phase to avoid last-minute revisions.
CES booth designs should account for AV systems, demo zones, power needs, and structural requirements early in the design phase to avoid last-minute revisions.
3
Complete CES-specific documentation and approvals
Complete CES-specific documentation and approvals
Filing Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) forms, labor orders, and venue approvals in advance helps ensure smooth installation and compliance with CES operational rules.
Filing Exhibitor Appointed Contractor (EAC) forms, labor orders, and venue approvals in advance helps ensure smooth installation and compliance with CES operational rules.
4
Plan logistics and installation timelines
Plan logistics and installation timelines
Advance shipping, local warehousing in Las Vegas, and detailed move-in schedules help exhibitors manage CES’s tight installation windows efficiently.
Advance shipping, local warehousing in Las Vegas, and detailed move-in schedules help exhibitors manage CES’s tight installation windows efficiently.
Local Execution Notes
Local Execution Notes
Electrical and Internet Coordination
Electrical and Internet Coordination
Local storage allows CES exhibitors to pre-stage booth components near the LVCC and Venetian Expo, reducing drayage costs and on-site labor time.
Venue-specific labor coordination
Venue-specific labor coordination
Installation requirements differ between LVCC halls and the Venetian Expo, particularly for electrical and rigging work. Local coordination helps align labor teams with venue rules.
Rapid on-site support during CES
Rapid on-site support during CES
CES schedules are compressed, and on-site adjustments are common. A local execution team enables faster response to layout changes, technical issues, or venue requests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What booth sizes are common at CES?

CES features a wide range of booth sizes, from 10×20 inline booths to large island and double-deck exhibits. Automotive and mobility brands in the LVCC West Hall often use larger island booths, while startups and tech brands may opt for compact inline spaces.
How early should exhibitors start planning for CES?

Exhibitors typically begin planning several months in advance to coordinate product demos, technology integration, and logistics.
Are there technical requirements exhibitors should prepare for?

Yes. Installation rules, labor requirements, and move-in schedules can vary between LVCC halls and the Venetian Expo. Exhibitors should review venue-specific guidelines when planning their booth execution.
What booth sizes are common at CES?

CES features a wide range of booth sizes, from 10×20 inline booths to large island and double-deck exhibits. Automotive and mobility brands in the LVCC West Hall often use larger island booths, while startups and tech brands may opt for compact inline spaces.
How early should exhibitors start planning for CES?

Exhibitors typically begin planning several months in advance to coordinate product demos, technology integration, and logistics.
Are there technical requirements exhibitors should prepare for?

Yes. Installation rules, labor requirements, and move-in schedules can vary between LVCC halls and the Venetian Expo. Exhibitors should review venue-specific guidelines when planning their booth execution.
What booth sizes are common at CES?

CES features a wide range of booth sizes, from 10×20 inline booths to large island and double-deck exhibits. Automotive and mobility brands in the LVCC West Hall often use larger island booths, while startups and tech brands may opt for compact inline spaces.
How early should exhibitors start planning for CES?

Exhibitors typically begin planning several months in advance to coordinate product demos, technology integration, and logistics.
Are there technical requirements exhibitors should prepare for?

Yes. Installation rules, labor requirements, and move-in schedules can vary between LVCC halls and the Venetian Expo. Exhibitors should review venue-specific guidelines when planning their booth execution.

CES
CES (Consumer Electronics Show)
Event Time
Jan 6, 2026
-
Jan 9, 2026
Venue
Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC)
Organizer
Consumer Technology Association (CTA)
Exhibitor Scale
Large-scale international exhibition
Audience Type
Technology brands, startups, media, product developers, innovation professionals
Typical Booth Size
10x10, 10x20, 20x20, custom large-scale booths
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