CES 2026 is back in Las Vegas on January 6–9, but the biggest chip and AI headlines arrive first. Before the show floor opens, NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel are lining up major presentations that could set the tone for AI PCs, next-gen processors, and a growing robotics push across the industry.
When does CES 2026 start?
The official CES 2026 show dates are January 6–9 in Las Vegas. Media programming and early events begin ahead of that, which is why so many headline announcements land on January 5. For the official schedule and show hours, see the CES organizers’ page here: CES Dates and Hours.
Who’s taking the stage — and when?
NVIDIA — Jensen Huang
When: Monday, Jan. 5 — 4:00 p.m. ET (1:00 p.m. PT)
What to watch for: NVIDIA has teased a CES showcase spanning AI, robotics, simulation, gaming, and creator tools, with a heavy focus on “what’s next” in AI.
AMD — Dr. Lisa Su
When: Monday, Jan. 5 — 6:30 p.m. PT (9:30 p.m. ET)
What to watch for: AMD’s CES keynote is positioned as a big-picture AI vision update — from cloud to enterprise to edge devices — and typically includes fresh details on PC and gaming silicon.
Intel — Jim Johnson (Client Computing Group)
When: Monday, Jan. 5 — 3:00 p.m. PT
What to watch for: Intel is expected to highlight Core Ultra Series 3 (codenamed Panther Lake)— important for the company’s next wave of AI-capable laptops and its broader PC roadmap.
Why these three keynotes matter this year
CES has turned into a high-stakes showdown for chipmakers. NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel are all trying to define what “AI computing” looks like in 2026 — not just inside data centers, but inside everyday PCs and devices. At the same time, CES leaders have been signaling that robotics could become one of the loudest themes on the show floor, as AI moves from software demos into real-world machines and automation.
In other words: if you want the clearest early signal of where consumer tech is heading — and which platforms may dominate — January 5 is the day to watch.
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