Introducing CES Foundry: A Bold New Community for AI, Blockchain, and Quantum Innovation
May 12, 2025
CES 2026 Launches Immersive New Activation at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Today, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) ® announces the launch of CES® Foundry, a new destination at CES 2026 dedicated to accelerating breakthroughs in AI, blockchain, and quantum technologies. CES Foundry, located at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, January 7-8, will unite innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, media and industry leaders in exploring how these transformative technologies are defining the future.
"CES Foundry is a community for global innovators to unite and solve," said Kinsey Fabrizio, President, CTA. "This is where brilliant minds in AI, blockchain, and quantum will collide, collaborate, and create solutions to the world’s greatest challenges from improving health care to reinventing global finance. You don’t want to miss our new launchpad for what’s next."
Just steps from the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall, CES Foundry will feature live demos, top-tier networking, and two stages of immersive content. This is the premier destination for emerging leaders and established names to gain visibility in the rapidly evolving AI, blockchain and quantum industries. Small demo stations are available—ideal for showcasing cutting-edge products and sparking meaningful engagement. CES Foundry hosts unparalleled networking opportunities, bringing together pioneers in AI, blockchain, and quantum technologies.
CES Foundry offers unique opportunities:
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CES Foundry Stage welcomes innovators for fireside chats and addresses
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CES Discovery Stage will host demos, pitch competitions, and Q&A sessions on topics like AI ethics, automation, decentralized finance, quantum, security, and tokenization
"AI is dominating the conversation and CES Foundry will amplify the incredible energy already surging across CES," said John T. Kelley, Vice President and CES Show Director, CTA. "This is where early-stage meets enterprise, and cutting-edge ideas get the visibility—and opportunity for investment.”
CES Foundry will forge the next era of AI, blockchain, and quantum through discussions and networking at the most powerful tech event in the world. Lead the conversation with sponsorship and content opportunities by visiting CES Foundry.
CES is the place to do business and create new experiences. CES 2026 returns to Las Vegas from January 6-9. Learn more about registration here.
About CES®:
CES is the most powerful tech event in the world – the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the world's biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, CES features every aspect of the tech sector. CES 2026 takes place Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas. Learn more at CES.tech and follow CES on social.
About Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®:
As North America’s largest technology trade association, CTA is the tech sector. Our members are the world’s leading innovators – from startups to global brands – helping support more than 18 million American jobs. CTA owns and produces CES® – the most powerful tech event in the world. Find us at CTA.tech. Follow us @CTAtech.
