CES 2025 is going to be one of the biggest events in the tech world. The event is officially scheduled to take place between January 7 and January 10 in Las Vegas. Innovations galore, such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and consumer electronics, can be expected this year. Here’s what’s in store for this edition of CES.
CSE 2025 Event Overview
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the biggest technology trade show in the world, which hosts thousands of exhibitors and attendees from across the globe. The main event takes place between January 7-10.
However, the press days are held on January 6. Smaller events lead up to the main event, and this year, CES will host more than 4,300 companies, with nearly 140,000 attendees expected. It is thus one of the largest platforms to launch cutting-edge technologies and innovations.
Keynote Highlights
Several high-profile companies will deliver keynote speeches during CES 2025:
- AMD: Scheduled for Monday at 11 a.m. PT (2 p.m. ET), AMD faces stiff competition from Nvidia, particularly regarding the anticipated RTX 5000 announcement.AMD is expected to unveil its next-generation GPU, potentially branded as the RX 8000 or RX 9000 series.
- Toyota: Chairman Akio Toyota speaks Monday at 4 p.m. PT (7 p.m. ET), talking about Woven City, the company’s bold “living laboratory.” The session will look at how startups will be embedded in this innovative ecosystem powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
- Samsung: At 5 p.m. PT (8 p.m. ET) on Monday, Samsung will showcase its latest offerings in TVs and appliances under the tagline “AI for All: Everyday, Everywhere.” While the company is expected to hold back major smartphone announcements until later in January, CES will feature various consumer robots and smart home devices.
- Nvidia: Nvidia’s keynote at 6:30 p.m. PT (9:30 p.m. ET) Monday is likely to be one of the most anticipated, given the company’s leadership in AI technologies, with a market cap of more than $3.4 trillion. Founder Jensen Huang is likely to speak about Nvidia’s leading role in the development of AI and introduce new products, such as the GeForce RTX 50 GPU.
The AI Angle
AI continues to lead the conversation at CES with many exhibitors incorporating the technology in their products and services.
The show this year will likely have a plethora of AI applications everywhere, ranging from consumer electronics as simple as refrigerators to automotive technologies. The trend is such that a product without AI will not stand out in a sea of such gadgets. Last year, one of the most promising AI innovations was the Rabbit R1 handheld device, among others.
However, many products failed to live up to expectations. This year’s CES will see both genuinely useful applications and a multitude of solutions that may not solve real problems.
Automotive Innovations
CES has increasingly become a significant platform for automotive manufacturers over the last few years. Major players like Toyota and Sony have been showcasing their latest advancements in automotive technology.
Toyota’s Woven City concept aims to create a fully connected ecosystem, while Sony’s collaboration with Honda on Afeela promises exciting developments in electric vehicles.
Despite this growth, the question remains as to whether CES can remain the top automotive show, especially in light of events like Detroit’s North American International Auto Show, which begins January 10. Industry analysts say fewer U.S. manufacturers are participating meaningfully at CES than in years past.
Robotics at CES
In recent years, robotics has been one of the key areas of focus at CES, with companies from various industries talking about everything from manufacturing robots to electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles.
The pandemic has hastened automation trends in manufacturing because of labor shortages and supply chain issues.
Presentations by Hyundai, which recently acquired Boston Dynamics, are going to be particularly interesting since the company is still focused on humanoid robots and other advanced technologies.
Consumer Electronics Trends
CES remains the go-to launch platform for most new consumer electronics, especially smart home devices leveraging standards such as Matter for interoperability.
Given that generative AI platforms are rapidly growing alongside smart assistants offered by leading technology companies like Google, Amazon, and Apple, attendees will be eagerly awaiting to see an entirely new generation of novel, innovative smart home solutions created to overcome shortcomings in previous approaches.
Additionally, companies like Samsung and ASUS are set to unveil “the world’s first” 27-inch 4K OLED monitors with impressive refresh rates—showcasing the ongoing evolution in display technology.
Extended Reality Developments
Recently, the challenges faced by Extended reality (XR) technologies: Apple’s Vision Pro failed to meet expectations; its competitors were at a disadvantage when Meta began providing Quest devices at subsidized prices. However, Chipmakers such as Qualcomm remain firm in advancing XR technologies for consumers and enterprise markets.
As CES evolves into a full-fledged showcase of technological innovation in multiple sectors, from AI and robotics to consumer electronics, it promises an exciting glimpse into the future of technology. In summary, CES 2025 will be an influential event that spotlights not only the advancement in technology but also reflects broader trends shaping industries around the world.
This is a conference that promises to offer an extremely interactive and innovative event with keynotes from top industry leaders in the tech industry.
