Speaking at CES

Speaker Selection Criteria

Due to the significant number of submissions we receive each year for limited speaking slots, the CES content team makes selections considering the following criteria:

• Concise objectives with actionable takeaways for attendees.
• A unique take on the latest trends in technology that will inspire and educate.
• A diverse voice and point of view.
• Shows engagement, mobilization and enthusiasm on the topic.

Speaking Status Notification

Applicants will be notified of their CES 2020 speaking status on Oct. 11, 2019. 

Conference Program Curation

Speaker Review and Selection Process

The CES Conference Advisory Board comprises some of the industry’s most credible and distinguished thought leaders throughout various areas of technology. The board counsels CTA on the strategic direction for the conference program, speaker recommendations and content themes and provides insight into the research community.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™ strives to deliver one of the most empirical speaker selection processes in the industry. The best submissions demonstrate the speaker is a catalyst for innovation and change and an influencer in the industry.

CES Speaker Benefits

• Confirmed CES Speakers will receive a complimentary Deluxe Conference pass for CES 2020.
• Access to Speaker Lounges across the show.
• Promotion as an official CES speaker on relevant marketing materials.

Additional Information

• Speakers are responsible for arranging their own hotel and travel arrangements. CES does not pay speakers to participate in the conference program or to travel to CES.

• Press and analysts have complimentary access to conference sessions.

Tips for a Successful Submission

• Know the CES audience. CES is a B2B show for qualified consumer technology industry attendees looking for real B2B applications. 
• Do not pitch products, companies or services. Submissions contain clear takeaways for the audience. 
• Link to the speaker bio on the contact information page. Bio should support the speaker’s authority on subject matter. 
• Provide case studies or research that will assist the audience in their own business applications. 

There is a limit of five speaker submissions per company (up to three topics per speaker). Please coordinate with colleagues within your organization prior to submitting. 

Questions?

Contact Us

For inquiries related to our Call for Speakers, please contact the CES Conferences Team.