Next week’s CES 2026 will put next-generation manufacturing in the spotlight, highlighting how advances in energy, mobility, and artificial intelligence are reshaping product design and production.
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) said the event, running from 6-9 January, will explore the technologies, partnerships, and workforce strategies driving the “next industrial era.”
“Manufacturing is transforming fast and CES 2026 will show what it takes to build the next industrial era,” said Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair of CTA. “CES brings together the full manufacturing ecosystem, from automation and robotics to materials and sourcing.”
The show floor will feature the Advanced Manufacturing Showcase in Central Hall, produced by CTA and SME, which will highlight automation technology, industrial software, and advanced materials. Exhibitors in North and South Halls will demonstrate AI-enabled systems, industrial robotics, and global supply chain solutions.
A new Manufacturing Track will debut in the CES conference programme, with sessions open to all attendees. National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons will join Shapiro for a fireside chat on U.S. manufacturing strategy and global competitiveness. SME Executive Director and CEO Jeannine Kunz will address emerging skills, training models, and technology adoption in modern manufacturing.
Other sessions will focus on AI in manufacturing, energy and mobility integration, intelligent robotics, and next-generation product innovation. Presenters include Barbara Humpton, CEO of USA Rare Earth, and executives from EY, PwC, Deloitte, and PTC. The CES Research Summit will also host discussions on AI, supply chain collaboration, and U.S. industrial resilience.
Siemens AG President and CEO Roland Busch is scheduled to deliver a keynote on AI and digital twins, illustrating how these technologies are transforming production, infrastructure, and transportation.
CES, produced by CTA, is the world’s largest technology trade show, attracting major brands and innovators. The event is seen as a bellwether for how technological developments are shaping the global manufacturing landscape.
