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Gaming Masters at CES 2026: A Sample Itinerary

December 19, 2025

  • Author: CTA Staff
Article Summary

CES® has long been a gathering place for the gaming community, with major debuts including Tetris, Xbox, Atari, Nintendo and Oculus. From product launches to cross-sector conversations, CES 2026 remains a critical platform for showcasing the future of interactive entertainment, television and display innovation. Here’s your day-by-day guide to navigating the latest advancements in the global gaming industry.

Monday: Plan Your Week

Use Monday to get organized and plan your CES experience. Download the CES app, presented by Panasonic, to build your personal agenda by bookmarking must-see sessions and flagging key exhibitors you want to visit.

Evening Highlight

The keynote series kicks off with AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su (6:30–7:45 PM, Venetian Level 5, Palazzo Ballroom). She’ll share AMD’s vision for AI solutions spanning cloud, enterprise, edge and devices.
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Tuesday: Put On Your Walking Shoes

Morning: The CES show floor opens at 10 AM. Be sure to visit the Innovation Awards Showcase and discover the CES Innovation Awards® 2026 honorees who are transforming the gaming landscape:

Then catch the C-Space Keynote featuring Yannick Bollore, Havas CEO and Vivendi Chairman (11-11:40 AM, ARIA). He’ll share his vision for a future where technology and human ingenuity converge to unlock a new creative possibilities — with huge implications for the gaming industry.

Afternoon: Explore Central Hall for the latest in immersive entertainment from exhibitors like LG, Hisense, RCA and Samsung, and pop into sessions that speak to you.

Note: Samsung will offer timed entry into their booth space. Details on how to sign up are coming soon.

Don’t miss AMD Connect (Venetian Expo, Titian Rooms 2302-2305), featuring AI solutions spanning the cloud to the edge to the endpoint, highlighting advancements in AI PCs, gaming, data centers and edge AI, as well as showcasing AMD software and the AMD ecosystem.

Evening Highlight

Experience a keynote at Sphere with Lenovo CEO Yuanqing Yang (5–6 PM). See how Lenovo is reimagining our digital future on the highest-resolution LED screen in the world.
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Wednesday: The Future of Gaming

Morning: Head to the CTA Foundation Accessibility Stage, powered by Verizon Accessibility, for Gaming for All: The Next Era of Gaming Accessibility (10-10:30 AM, Venetian Expo).

Afternoon: Make sure you’re at the ARIA for exclusive sessions on the Gaming Track.

1–1:40 PM

From Games to Universes: Expanding IP Across Media (ARIA Level 1)

2–2:40 PM

Level Up: Women Leading the Future of Gaming (ARIA Level 1)

3–3:40 PM

Monetizing Gameplay: The Impact of Microtransactions (ARIA Level 1)

4–4:40 PM

AAA Gaming: What’s Next for Blockbusters? (ARIA Level 1)

Evening Fun

First time at CES? Don’t miss the First-Timer Meetup (4:30–6 PM, The Garden at LVCC Central Plaza).
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Thursday: Gaming on the CTA Stage

Morning: Head to the CTA Stage in the LVCC Grand Lobby for sessions focused solely on the gaming community.

9–9:40 AM

Cultured Play: How Partnerships Are Transforming Gaming Brands’ Identity — A fireside chat exploring how strategic collaborations across gaming and culture are transforming brand identity.

11–11:40 AM

From Code to Community: The New Dynamics of Game Creation & Launch — Explore how evolving tools and technologies are reshaping game creation, publishing and promotion - from development pipelines to community-driven engagement and discovery.

1–1:30 PM

Agentic AI: Revolutionizing Consumer Electronics and Business Models, presented by AWS

2–2:30 PM

From Hardware to Helios: Building the Full-Stack Quantum Future, presented by Quantinuum

2:30–3 PM

Inference Everywhere: Designing the Enterprise Edge, presented by Corning

Evening Celebration

Don’t miss the CES Foundry Celebration Event, presented by IBM, JobsOhio and Vector, from 4:30–6 PM in the Azure Ballroom at Fontainebleau. It’s open to all CES badge holders and promises strategic introductions and high-value exchanges.
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Friday: Final Connections

Before you leave, make your final rounds in Central Hall. Don’t miss visionary exhibitors like bHaptics, Even Realities, TCL, XReal and many more!

Bonus: Shark Tank, the five-time Emmy® Award–winning hit show that gives entrepreneurs their shot at the American Dream, is on the hunt for bold business owners and game-changing products. Think you’ve got what it takes to swim with the Sharks? Don’t miss your chance! Meet the casting team in person at CES during our open call on Friday. Numbered wristbands will be handed out from 9–11 AM, and only those with a wristband have the opportunity to pitch. (Venetian Expo)

Gaming continues to shape the future of television and display innovation with AI unlocking new levels of performance, adaptability and immersion. Whether you're a developer, investor or gaming enthusiast, this agenda ensures you’ll catch the biggest moments of the future of gameplay at CES 2026.

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