CES Unveiled Amsterdam
September 14, 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Speakers
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Joris Castermans
Founder and CEO, Whispp
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Brian Comiskey
Staff VP, Innovation and Trends, Market Research, CTA
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Kaylee Hakkel
COO, MantiSpectra
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Lize Hong
Co-Founder and Chief Messaging, OSÉ
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Andy Lürling
Founding Partner, LUMO Labs
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Janenne Remondino
Sr. Director, Global Programs, CES Administration, CTA
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Gary Shapiro
Executive Chair, CTA
Schedule
| Time | Session | Session Details |
|---|---|---|
| 14:30 - 14:40 | CTA Opening Address Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) |
Welcome remaks by Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®. |
| 14:45 - 15:05 | CES Teach Trends Presentation Brian Comiskey, Staff Vice President, Innovation and Trends, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) |
Explore the emerging technologies and trends shaping the year ahead and the road to CES® 2027. |
| 15:05 - 15:10 | Q&A | |
| 15:15 - 15:40 | Panel: Beyond the Booth: Using CES as your Gateway to Global Growth Kaylee Hakkel, COO, MantiSpectra Moderator: Janenne Remondino, Senior Director, Global Programs, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Additional speakers to be announced |
Explore how Dutch companies can leverage CES as a strategic stepping stone for international expansion, with a particular focus on entering the US market. Drawing on the perspectives of founders, C-level executives and ecosystem experts, the panel will offer practical insights into preparing for CES, building meaningful connections and turning a week in Las Vegas into lasting business opportunities. |
| 15:50 - 16:20 | Panel: From CES to Series A: What Makes Investors Lean In? Andy Lurling, Founding Partner, LUMO Labs Joris Casterman, Founder & CEO, Whispp Moderator: Lize Hong, Co-Founder * Chief Messaging, OSÉ |
Explore how founders can turn international exposure at CES into long-term commercial growth, strategic partnerships and investment. Through the conversation between a founder and investor, attendees gain insight into what it takes to build momentum beyond the event itself. This session brings together two perspectives from the same growth story: the founder building the company and the investor backing its journey. |
| 16:20 - 16:45 | Afternoon Break | |
| 16:45 - 17:45 | Startup Pitch Competition Pitch Jury: Andy Lurling, Founding Partner, LUMO Labs Additional jury members to be announced Ilknur Donmez, Director of Economic Affairs and Culture, City of Amsterdam Lucien Burm, President, Dutch Startup Association |
Pitch Competition exclusively for the CES 2027 Netherlands Delegation of exhibitors heading to CES. Judged by investors and influential business leaders, this is a chance for select startups to take their business to the next level. |
| 17:45 -18:00 | Closing and Pitch Winner Announcement | |
| 18:00 - 20:00 | Networking Reception |
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CES Tech Trends x FDDay
Wed September 16, 2026
Paris, France
CES® Tech Trends x FDDay returns to Paris in fall 2026, continuing our partnership with France Digitale to spotlight the future of innovation. As the premier gathering for the startup community, this event offered a unique opportunity to network with fellow innovators and explore the groundbreaking contributions of French technology shaping the world, all on the Road to CES 2027.
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