Preeminent CES 2025 Review: Sizzling AI Discussions, Social Events, and Mechanized Companions

Preeminent CES 2025 Review: Sizzling AI Discussions, Social Events, and Mechanized Companions

CES, one of the globe's largest AI conferences, is making its comeback to Las Vegas from January 5 to January 10. The event will commence with opening remarks by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, followed by an innovative keynote at The Sphere presented by Delta CEO Ed Bastian. Notable appearances include will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas, a prominent AI investor and entrepreneur, who's expected to announce his latest partnership at the LG press conference. With over a million square feet of expo space, thought-provoking panels, and half of the Fortune 500 in attendance, planning is crucial to maximize your experience.

To get started, download the app, study the maps, and organize your days around the main venues like the Las Vegas Convention Center, The Venetian, Aria, and Mandalay Bay. Badges can be picked up at the airport, several hotels, and at the show itself, and there's a free shuttle to transport badgeholders around the Strip.

Here's a glimpse of the programming on offer: I'll be discussing the CES 2025 outlook on EV Trends with Panasonic's Tina Jeffress, Bosch's Sabrina Rathgeber, BP Pulse's Sujay Sharma, and Xpeng's Tan Wang on January 9.

After the successful CES 2024, focusing heavily on electric cars with 138,000 trade professionals in attendance, CES 2025 is expected to broaden its scope to include AI advancements across mobility, robotics, healthtech, defense, space, retail, and entertainment.

This article will be updated regularly as more information becomes available. If you come across a can't-miss event, feel free to share it in the comments.

CES 2025 AI Highlights

January 5 (First Day-Media Day)

4-4:45pm, Emerging Tech Trends, Mandalay Bay L2, Oceanside C

5-8:30pm, CES Unveiled, Mandalay Bay L2, Shoreline Exhibit Hall (for media only)

January 6 (Second Day-Media Day)

8am, LG "Affectionate Intelligence" press conference, Mandalay Bay (livestreamed: LG.com/ces)

9-9:40am, AI in Entertainment & Technology Roundtable, Aria L1, Joshua 8

10-10:40am, AI Timeline in Hollywood: 2025-2030, Aria L1, Joshua 8; CES 2025 Trends to Watch, LVCC West L2, W232

11am, AMD CEO Lisa Su Keynote (livestreamed: amd.com/ces)

1-1:40pm, Overcoming Electric Vehicle Demand Barriers, LVCC West L2 W232; Retail Technology Revolution: Online, AI, Social, In-Store, Aria L1, Joshua 8

2pm, Samsung Keynote, Mandalay Bay Ballroom, Mandalay Bay South

2-2:40pm, The Trusted Source on the EV Future, LVCC West L2 W232; Virtual Humans, Conversational AI: Text/Video/Audio Experience, Aria L1, Joshua 8

6-10pm, Crypto Happy Hour hosted by Transform Group, G.O.A.T. Sports Bar

6:30pm, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Keynote, Mandalay Bay (livestream: nvidia.com/en-us/events/ces)

7-10:30pm, Pepcom Digital Experience, Caesars (for media only)

January 7 (Third Day-Show Opens)

8:30-10am, State of the Industry Address and Panasonic CEO Mr. Yuki Kusumi Keynote on Environmental and Family Well-being, Venetian L5, Palazzo Ballroom (livestream: na.panasonic.com/ces, Booth: LVCC Central Hall, Booth 16605)

9-9:40am, Mobility Intelligence Report with Steve Greenfield, LVCC West L2 W219; AI in the Smart Home, Venetian L4 Lando 4304; Tech Trends 2025, LVCC West L2 W232

9-11:30am, Annual Women Walk The Floor Tour, LVCC N256 (RSVP: events.thefemalequotient.com/walkthefloortour25/invite)

10-10:40am, Profitability in the Connected Home, Venetian L4, Lando 4304; Leading a Generative AI-Powered Enterprise: An Executive Playbook, LVCC North L2 N261; 5G, Satellite, Low-Power for IoT, LVCC North L2, N257

11am, SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz keynote, Aria

11-11:40am, Creating the Ultimate Vehicle Experience, LVCC West L2, W219; Smart Phones Smarter with AI, LVCC North L2 N257; AI in Driving: Innovation or Gimmick?, LVCC West L2 W232

12-6pm, Equality Lounge hosted by Female Quotient, Aria Cathedrale

1-1:40pm, Vehicle Financing: The Future Path, LVCC West L2 W219; Powering AI with Enterprise AI-Ready Data, LVCC West L2 W232; Cybersecurity in Smart Cities, LVCC North L2 N257; Space Debris and Sustainable Space Practices, LVCC West L2 W218

2:20pm - 4:20pm, Revolutionizing Industries and Workplace with AI at the Edge, LVCC North L2 N261; Navigating the Future: The Effect of Connected Cars, LVCC West L2 W218

3:30pm - 3:50pm, Immersive Experiences with AI PCs, LVCC North L2 N261,

4:40pm - 4:40pm, Contact from Space, LVCC West L2 W218

5pm, Delta CEO Ed Bastian's Keynote at The Sphere

5pm - 7pm, Cognitive Drinks, Venetian Marcello 4404, RSVP: modev.com/ces-neurotech

6pm - 10pm, Showstoppers, Bellagio (media only)

Wednesday, January 8

8:30am - 6pm, Equality Lounge, Aria Cathedrale

9am, Volvo CEO Martin Lundstedt, The Venetian

9am - 9:40am, Robots in Retail, LVCC West L2 W218

10am - 10:40am, Human-Robot Relationships: Smart Manufacturing and Us, LVCC West L2 W218;

10:20am - 11:20am, Chat with a Regulator, LVCC North L2 N258;

11am - 11:40am, Workforce Adaptability and AI, LVCC North L2 N261; Dual-Use Autonomy and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Commercialization, LVCC West L2 W218

2pm, Accenture CEO Julie Sweet's Keynote, The Venetian

2pm - 2:40pm, Genetically Modified Fruits and the Future: Gene-Editing, LVCC West L2 W218; Health, Wellness, and AI, LVCC North L2 N261;

3pm - 3:40pm, The Future of Robotics and Farming, LVCC West L2 W218; The Evolution of Entertainment, LVCC North L2 N261; Your Home as the Sustainable Future's King, LVCC North L2 N257

3:40pm - 4:40pm, 2024 Future Global Trade: Will the World Split or Reunite, LVCC North L2 N258

4pm - 4:40pm, Soil Technology: Regenerative Farming and Innovative Soil Solutions, LVCC West L2 W218

5pm - 7pm, AI Social Mix, LVCC North Hall N261, RSVP: modev.com/ces-ai-house (9am - 5pm sessions include AI impact on dining, retail, entertainment, investment, and workforce readiness)

6pm - 9pm, Innvation Summit, Fountainbleu; Seoul Innovation Forum Pitch Dinner, Caesars Pompeian Ballroom

Thursday, January 9

TBC, Autonomous Challenger Race, Las Vegas Speedway

9am - 9:40am, Cybersecurity in the Autonomous Vehicle Industry, LVCC West L2 W219;

10am - 10:40am, Dinner, hosted by Rosie the Robot and Star Trek's Food Replicator, Venetian L4 Lando 4302

10am - 12pm, Startup World Cup, Paris Hotel, startupworldcup.io/las-vegas-regional

11am - 11:40am, What's New in Automotive Technology, LVCC West L2 W219; The Future of Personalized Nutrition in an Era of Ozempic, Venetian L4 Lando 4302; Globetrotting the Tech World, Venetian L4 Lando 4304

1pm - 2pm, Autonomous Vehicle Games and Their Rules, LVCC North L2 N258

2pm - 2:40pm, Electric Car Consumption Patterns (moderated by BBC Correspondent Martine Paris), LVCC West L2 W219; AI vs AI: Fighting Deepfakes, LVCC North L2 N261

3pm - 3:40pm, The Future of Autonomous Vehicles, LVCC West L2 W219; Hollywood's AI: The Tech Behind Hollywood's Hype, LVCC West L2 W218

1. At the AI in Entertainment & Technology Roundtable on January 6, discussions will focus on the integration of AI in various aspects of entertainment, including movies and music.
2. One of the innovative keynotes at CES 2025 will be presented by Delta CEO Ed Bastian, who will discuss advancements in mobility and AI.
3. The LG press conference on January 6 is expected to announce a new partnership involving autonomous cars and AI technology.
4. In the panel on Overcoming Electric Vehicle Demand Barriers, experts will explore the role of AI in improving the efficiency and adoption of electric vehicles.
5. The CES 2025 programming also includes a session on "Virtual Humans, Conversational AI: Text/Video/Audio Experience," which highlights the use of AI in creating realistic virtual characters for entertainment and communication.

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