Innovation Policy Summit

Tuesday, January 9

11:00 – 11:40 AM

Conference Session

Protecting America’s Best Ideas: A Conversation with USPTO Director Kathi Vidal

LOCATION Venetian Expo Level 1, Hall G Startup Stage

Director Vidal will discuss AI’s role in innovation, IP protection for start-ups, inclusive innovation, and what government can do to help.

1:00 – 2:00 PM

Conference Session Live Stream

Can Policy Affect Health Innovation?

LOCATION LVCC North Level 2 N262

Explore the link between public policy and health innovation: how legislation and regulation shape advancements, access, and outcomes in the US and developing markets. 

2:20 – 3:20 PM

Conference Session Live Stream

Can a Public-Private IoT Device Certification Process Better Protect Consumers?

LOCATION LVCC North Level 2 N262

This session will examine how government and industry can work together to help consumers identify smart devices that are secure.

3:40 – 4:40 PM

Conference Session Live Stream

Trade in Tech. What is it good for? Absolutely Everything!

LOCATION LVCC North Level 2 N262

This session will explore how trade policy can help consumers serve peace and innovation in our world. 

Wednesday, January 10

9:00 – 10:00 AM

Conference Session Live Stream

Collaborative Opportunities to Increase Battery Recycling by the EPA

LOCATION LVCC North Level 2 N262

EPA will announce the launch of working sessions on batteries and feature presentations by innovators throughout the battery supply chain.

10:20 – 11:40 AM

Conference Session Live Stream

"Conversation with a Commissioner" CES Edition

LOCATION LVCC North Level 2 N262

Join us for a series of one-on-one conversations with Commissioners from key U.S. federal commissions. 

1:00 – 2:00 PM

Conference Session Live Stream

Promoting Tech Competition for Consumers and Competitiveness

LOCATION LVCC North Level 2 N262

How should policymakers worldwide promote tech competition while protecting consumers and preserving innovation? 

2:20 – 3:20 PM

Conference Session Live Stream

Accelerating Autonomy: The Race for Autonomous Vehicle Leadership

LOCATION LVCC North Level 2 N262

This session explores how public policy affects national leadership in the global autonomous vehicle market.

3:40 – 4:40 PM

Conference Session Live Stream

Blockchain Leadership on the Rise: What to Expect in 2024

LOCATION LVCC North Level 2 N262

This session will explore the state of play of blockchain policy moving into 2024 and how public policy can build blocks to the future.

Thursday, January 11

9:00 – 10:00 AM

Conference Session Live Stream

Crafting Tomorrow: The Synergy of Creativity, AI and Tech

LOCATION LVCC North Level 2 N262

Explore how visionary artists and creators are pushing boundaries and reshaping the artistic landscape through the power of technology and artificial intelligence.

10:20 – 11:20 AM

Conference Session Live Stream

Conversations with U.S. Government Leaders

LOCATION LVCC North Level 2 N262

Join us for a series of one-on-one, policy-focused conversations with senior U.S. government officials.

12:55 – 2:00 PM

Conference Session Live Stream

AI 2024

LOCATION LVCC North Level 2 N262

Countries are competing on AI technology, investment, and R&D. Are they competing on AI regulatory policy?  What does a winner look like?  

2:20 – 3:20 PM

Conference Session Live Stream

The U.S. Privacy Landscape - Consumers Deserve Better Than a Patchwork of Confusion

LOCATION LVCC North Level 2 N262

This session will examine the status of U.S. consumer privacy regulations.

3:40 – 4:40 PM

Conference Session Live Stream

Unlicensed Innovation - The Impact of Wi-Fi & Beyond on Daily Life

LOCATION LVCC North Level 2 N262

This session will examine the efforts underway to unlock faster Wi-Fi and how policymakers can support continued unlicensed innovation.

Friday, January 12

11:00 – 11:40 AM

Conference Session

Senate Perspectives on Emerging Tech Policy

LOCATION LVCC West Level 2 W232

Senators Rosen, Lujan, Lummis, and Hickenlooper will discuss advancing tech innovation and federal priorities for Congress in 2024.

All CES conference sessions are seated on a first-come, first-served basis.
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