MUST-SEE KEYNOTES
Monday, January 5
- 6:30 PM — AMD Chair & CEO Dr. Lisa Su
The Venetian
[CHIPMAKER | AI / AUTOMOTIVE COMPUTE]
(Automotive SoCs, AI accelerators, SDV platforms)
Sony Honda Mobility’s Afeela Takes Center Stage at CES 2026
Tomorrow Monday January 5, at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Sony Honda Mobility will spotlight its Afeela electric vehicle as a major part of its press activities, signaling a shift from Sony’s typical broad tech announcements toward a concentrated focus on electric mobility. The joint venture between Sony and Honda is holding its first independent press conference on January 5 ahead of the show’s public opening, where it will share updates on the pre-production Afeela 1 and reveal details of a new Afeela concept vehicle. Visitors to the CES booth (Central Hall, Booth #20800) can expect to see multiple pre-production Afeela 1 vehicles in different color variations alongside the new concept as the company illustrates the evolution of its mobility brand ahead of planned deliveries later in 2026. The press event will be livestreamed on the official Afeela YouTube channel, giving a broader audience the chance to catch the latest developments from this high-profile EV effor
Tuesday, January 6
- 8:30 AM — Siemens President & CEO Dr. Roland Busch
The Venetian
[TIER 1 / INDUSTRIAL TECH | SDV / AUTOMATION]
(Digital industries, factory automation, vehicle software ecosystems)
Wednesday, January 7
- 9:00 AM — Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed
The Venetian
[OEM | AUTONOMOUS & INDUSTRIAL MOBILITY]
(Autonomous heavy equipment, off-road autonomy)
AI & ROBOTICS
Monday, January 5
- 4:00 PM — All In on AI: Betting on the Power of Next-Gen Chips
LVCC, West Hall W219
[CHIPMAKERS | AI / AUTOMOTIVE SILICON]
(Semiconductors underpinning ADAS, autonomy, SDVs)
MOBILITY
Tuesday, January 6
- 9:00 AM — Automotive AI – Unleashing New Possibilities & Experiences
LVCC, West Hall W219
[OEMs | TIER 1s | CHIPMAKERS]
(ADAS, in-vehicle AI, SDV architectures)
Wednesday, January 7
- 1:00 PM — The Road Ahead: How Connected Cars Are Shaping the Future
LVCC, West Hall W219
[OEMs | TIER 1s]
(Connected vehicles, SDVs, vehicle-cloud integration)
Thursday, January 8
- 1:00 PM — Rise of the AgBot: Drones, Self-Driving Tractors and Farming Robots
LVCC, West Hall W218
[OEMs | ROBOTICS | AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS]
(Autonomous vehicles beyond passenger cars)
GREAT MINDS SESSIONS (SOFTWARE-DEFINED VEHICLES)
Wednesday, January 7
- 4:00 PM — Driving Tomorrow: Democratizing the Future of Software Defined Vehicle Technology
LVCC, West Hall W232
[OEMs | TIER 1s | CHIPMAKERS]
(Vehicle OS, centralized compute, SDV stacks)
ENERGY (EV & AUTONOMOUS INFRASTRUCTURE)
Thursday, January 8
- 9:00 AM — Investing in the Energy Transition
LVCC, North Hall N257
[OEMs | TIER 1s | INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDERS] - 10:00 AM — Smarter Grids
LVCC, North Hall N257
[INFRASTRUCTURE | EV ECOSYSTEM] - 11:00 AM — Power Shift: The Future of Energy
LVCC, North Hall N257
[EV / AUTONOMOUS ENABLEMENT]
Mobility Examles
AUMOVIO Systems, Inc., BMW of North America, LLC, Bosch, Brunswick Corporation, Caterpillar Inc., Doosan, Hyundai Motor Company, John Deere, Kubota North America, Oshkosh Corporation, Sony Honda Mobility, Inc., Tensor Auto Inc., Valeo, Waymo, Zoox. Find Listings at CES 2026 definite article.
Hyundai Motor Group to Unveil AI Robotics Vision and New Atlas Robot at CES 2026
Hyundai Motor Group will present its groupwide AI Robotics Strategy at CES 2026 under the theme “Partnering Human Progress,” emphasizing human-robot collaboration and manufacturing innovation. During a January 5 Media Day in Las Vegas, the company will outline plans to integrate AI robotics across its Group Value Network and Software-Defined Factory approach. A key highlight will be the first public CES debut of Boston Dynamics’ next-generation Atlas robot, signaling a push toward commercial, AI-powered robotic co-workers. The Group will also host an interactive CES exhibition showcasing real-world robotics applications and demonstrations from January 6 to 9.
STRADVISION and Renesas Showcase AI Front Vision
STRADVISION will demonstrate its SVNet FrontVision camera-based perception software running on Renesas’ next-generation R-Car X5H automotive SoC at CES 2026. Built on Renesas’ first 3nm, fifth-generation R-Car platform, the demo highlights real-time front camera perception for ADAS within centralized, software-defined vehicle architectures. Integrated with the R-Car Open Access platform, the collaboration underscores how production-ready vision software can support multi-domain, AI-centric vehicle computing and accelerate ADAS and SDV development for OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
Schaeffler to Showcase Intelligent Motion Technologies
At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Schaeffler will present its broad motion technology portfolio, highlighting intelligent components and systems for humanoid robotics, energy generation, industrial automation, and software-defined vehicles. Key exhibits include a new planetary gear actuator for humanoid robots, advanced bearing solutions for energy and data center applications, autonomous material handling systems for smart factories, and technologies that simplify vehicle architectures while supporting electrification and autonomy. By combining mechanical engineering with digital intelligence and data-driven solutions, Schaeffler aims to help customers improve performance, reduce downtime, and advance sustainability goals.
Karsan to Unveil “Karsan AI” Autonomous Mobility
Karsan will participate in CES 2026 in Las Vegas to introduce its Karsan AI (Autonomous Intelligence) vision, positioning intelligence and autonomy alongside electrification as the future of public transport. Showcasing field-proven autonomous vehicle experience, the company will present Karsan AI as a holistic mobility intelligence that perceives, makes real-time decisions, and continuously learns. CEO Okan Baş emphasized that strong partnerships and an end-to-end solution approach underpin Karsan’s autonomous success, with CES serving as a strategic global platform to highlight the brand’s role in shaping smart, sustainable urban mobility.