At CES 2024, the world’s premier technology conference, innovation took center stage as industry leaders unveiled groundbreaking advancements. From AI-driven smart devices to sustainable tech solutions, this year’s keynotes showcased the future of technology like never before. Let’s delve into the highlights and key takeaways from CES 2024 keynotes, where visionaries and pioneers shaped the landscape of tomorrow’s tech.

Monday, January 8 | 6:30 PM
Siemens Keynote: Dr. Roland Busch, CEO, Siemens
Venue: Venetian, Level 5, Palazzo Ballroom

Siemens CEO Dr. Roland Busch will showcase technology that is enabling leading brands to improve the way we live, work, move, and make. Roland Busch will delve into the profound potential that unfolds when we harness the digital world to improve the real one and advocate for a future that’s not just innovative but also sustainable.

“Our technologies operate behind the scenes enabling everyday life—in the factories that create the cars we drive, in the buildings where we work, in the grids that feed green energy to our cities, and in the trains that connect them,” said Roland Busch, President and Chief Executive Officer of Siemens AG. “I am excited to address the global tech community at CES 2024 and highlight how the latest digital technologies are enabling companies to transform our everyday.”

As a company with a 175-year history in innovative technology, Siemens continues to evolve and flourish in today’s changing world. Siemens has recently announced more than $2 billion in investments in its own operations and R&D as it serves economies across the globe. As the worldwide leader in industrial software and automation, Siemens’ expertise in technologies such as AI, blockchain, cloud, edge computing, and digital twin software converge to create an innovative portfolio that is being used by businesses of all sizes to revolutionize the industries, infrastructure, and mobility that surround us every day. Its vision extends into pioneering the forthcoming industrial metaverse.

Tuesday, January 9 | 8:30 AM
Gary Shapiro, President and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA), and Kinsey Fabrizio, Sr. VP, CES and Membership, Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and L’Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus Keynote
Venue: Venetian, Level 5, Palazzo Ballroom

CTA’s State of the Industry Address will shine a spotlight on how technology helps people tackle the world’s most pressing problems. L’Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus will share the role that sustainable, accessible, and inclusive beauty tech plays in driving positive impact.

Tuesday, January 9 | 2 PM
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon
Venue: Venetian, Level 5, Palazzo Ballroom

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon will share Walmart’s vision to design and build technology that will usher in the next generation of retail.

Tuesday, January 9 | 5 PM
CES Keynote Conversations
Venue: Venetian, Level 5, Palazzo Ballroom

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger will sit down for a keynote conversation alongside CNBC Nasdaq correspondent Kristina Partsinevelos, discussing the critical roles that silicon and software play in making AI more accessible, providing powerful compute, and enabling modern economies.

This will be followed by Elevance Health President and CEO Gail Boudreaux for a keynote conversation discussing the company’s use of technology to make healthcare more proactive, predictive, and personalized.

Gelsinger will discuss the critical roles that silicon and software play in making AI more accessible, providing powerful compute, and enabling modern economies.

“AI is fueling a fundamental shift, driving interconnectivity between technology and humanity,” Gelsinger said. “At the center of this transition is silicon. Whether it is your PC, the checkout at your local retail store, or your personal automobile, semiconductors are essential to maintaining and enabling our modern economies and lifestyles. At CES 2024, we will explore how these chips – amplified by innovative and open software – are enabling AI capabilities for consumers and business alike, creating a better, more sustainable, and inclusive future for all.”

Wednesday, January 10 | 9 AM
HD Hyundai CEO Kisun Chung Keynote
Venue: Venetian, Level 5, Palazzo Ballroom

HD Hyundai CEO Kisun Chung will showcase how comprehensive innovation in building smart infrastructure will shape a more sustainable future.

Wednesday, January 10 | 2-3 PM
CES Keynote Conversations
Venue: Venetian, Level 5, Palazzo Ballroom

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon and FOX Business Network’s Liz Claman sit down for a CES keynote conversation highlighting how we will interact with our devices in the AI age. Followed by Nasdaq Chair Adena Friedman for a CES keynote conversation discussing how the financial industry is leveraging technology to solve major societal issues.

Qualcomm is a leader in on-device generative AI technology delivering solutions with high-performance, low-power accelerated computing, coupled with unrivaled connectivity to drive new experiences across devices. Snapdragon platforms integrate intelligence on the device, whether a smartphone or next-generation laptop, XR device, or new software-defined vehicle, and will enable generative AI experiences to scale and reach their full potential.

“We’re entering the age of generative AI, and on-device generative AI has the potential to profoundly impact how we interact with our devices,” said Amon. “Running AI pervasively and continually on the device will transform our user experience, making it more natural, intuitive, relevant, and personal, with increased immediacy, privacy, and security. I’m excited to share more about how our devices will be seamlessly integrated into our lives at CES.”

Wednesday, January 10 | 6 PM
Best Buy CEO Corie Barry at LIT Dinner Keynote

Invitation Only

Best Buy CEO Corie Barry will share how Best Buy is meeting the changing consumer demands for technology. Fortune CEO Alan Murray will host this one-on-one discussion.

From transformative AI applications to eco-friendly innovations, the insights shared during the keynotes promise to redefine industries and enhance daily lives globally. Explore the ripple effects of CES 2024’s keynotes on innovation, tech trends, and the evolution of consumer electronics.