{"id":728,"date":"2026-01-02T15:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T15:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thefreemancompany.com\/sparks\/articles\/ces-2026-preview-ai-quantum-health-mobility-sustainability-2\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T14:27:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T14:27:21","slug":"ces-2026-preview-ai-quantum-health-mobility-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefreemancompany.com\/sparks\/articles\/ces-2026-preview-ai-quantum-health-mobility-sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect at CES 2026: The Experiences, Itineraries, and Signals That Matter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"l-block-editor\"><!--[--><section class=\"c-copy-block\"><div class=\"c-copy-block__wysiwyg s-wysiwyg txt-18\"><h3>TL;DR<\/h3><h6><em>CES 2026 is bigger, louder, and more consequential than ever, but the real story isn\u2019t scale, it\u2019s simplicity. Expect AI and quantum computing to collide at CES Foundry, brand storytelling to reinvent itself at C Space, and health tech to move from pilots to practical care pathways. Mobility goes software-first, sustainability shifts from pledge to practice, and the smartest brands will win by making complex tech feel human. Here\u2019s what to watch and why clarity is the killer feature.<\/em><\/h6><\/div><\/section><section class=\"c-padding-block content-[''] h-[15px] 2xl:h-[30px]\" with-spacing=\"false\"><\/section><section class=\"c-copy-block\"><div class=\"c-copy-block__wysiwyg s-wysiwyg txt-18\"><p>This year&#8217;s CES feels like a contradiction waiting to explode: more scale, more spectacle, and more pressure than ever to feel human. AI and quantum aren\u2019t just sharing the stage at Foundry, they\u2019re rewriting the rules of computation in real time. C Space is turning brand storytelling into a survival game for relevance in the creator economy. Health tech? It\u2019s racing to prove it can move from hype to actual care before trust runs out. And here\u2019s the uncomfortable truth: the smartest brands aren\u2019t chasing attention\u2026they\u2019re designing trust.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section class=\"c-padding-block content-[''] h-[30px] 2xl:h-[60px]\" with-spacing=\"false\"><\/section><section class=\"c-copy-block\"><div class=\"c-copy-block__wysiwyg s-wysiwyg txt-18\"><h3>What&#8217;s New (and Worth Your Time)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>AI + Quantum<br><\/strong>CES Foundry debuts as a dedicated hub for AI and quantum at the Fontainebleau (Jan. 7\u20138), with two alternating stages (Breakthrough + Discovery), hands\u2011on demos, and networking lounges focused on turning tech into practical workflows. Expect sessions and demos from leaders like AWS, IBM, NVIDIA, D\u2011Wave, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Translation: novelty gives way to applied systems and agentic workflows. <br>Go deeper: The official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ces.tech\/explore-ces\/ces-foundry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foundry Hub<\/a> outlines the program\u2019s focus and venue details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where Storytelling Meets the Creator Economy<br><\/strong>C Space remains the nexus for advertising, entertainment, and content. This year it is spread across the ARIA\u2011centered C Space Campus (ARIA, Vdara, Cosmopolitan, Park MGM), with shuttles linking to LVCC\/Venetian and a packed program of brand\/creator sessions and studios. If your world is media, retail media, or creator collabs, this is your HQ. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ces.tech\/explore-ces\/c-space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore C Space here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>From Pilots to Pathways<br><\/strong>Digital Health Summit gets four days of community building. Sessions, mixers, and lounges are anchored at the Venetian Expo. Expect programming on AI in care, wearables, AgeTech (technology designed specifically to improve the lives of older adults and aging populations), and privacy\/security, with dedicated spaces like the Digital Health Lounge and AARP\u2019s AgeTech Collaborative. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ces.tech\/explore-ces\/digital-health-summit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Curated Discovery<br><\/strong>Pressed for time? Show Floor Tours (presented by StoryTech) provide two\u2011hour guided sessions with headsets, briefings, and insight guides to hit the right zones at LVCC or Venetian (digital health, startups in Eureka Park, smart living, mobility, AI). It\u2019s the most efficient way to navigate scale. Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ces.tech\/explore-ces\/show-floor-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Official Show Floor Tours<\/a> for more info.<\/p>\n<h5>Sidebar &#8211; If you have one day at CES, here&#8217;s your loop:<\/h5>\n<ol><li>CES Foundry: pick one AI\/quantum demo and one workflow talk.<\/li><li>C Space: Drop into a creator\/CMO session and scan the studios for quick interviews.<\/li><li>LVCC North &amp; West Halls.<\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/section><section class=\"c-padding-block content-[''] h-[30px] 2xl:h-[60px]\" with-spacing=\"false\"><\/section><section class=\"c-copy-block\"><div class=\"c-copy-block__wysiwyg s-wysiwyg txt-18\"><h3>Trends That Will Shape CES: Tech + Experience<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Health Tech: From Pilots to Pathways<br><\/strong>Digital health is moving beyond prototypes into ecosystems that anticipate needs. Expect AI-powered diagnostics, remote monitoring, and wearables that interpret, not just track. Privacy and interoperability are front and center, and AgeTech is gaining momentum with solutions for independence and personalized care. Booths will lean into human-centric design with guided storytelling, opt-in demos, and spaces that feel less clinical and more empowering.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section class=\"c-padding-block content-[''] h-[30px] 2xl:h-[60px]\" with-spacing=\"false\"><\/section><section class=\"c-testimonial block-padding-x overflow-x-clip overflow-y-visible\"><figure class=\"bg-gray-1 text-sparks-black relative block-padding 4xl:p-[90px]\"><div class=\"overflow-hidden\"><figcaption class=\"mb-7 md:mb-10\" data-aos=\"fade-up\"><div class=\"a-section-label text-lg md:text-xl leading-none tracking-widest uppercase font-semibold text-[color:var(--was-accent-color)] text-gray-4\"><!--[-->Kristin Castelli, SVP Healthcare, Sparks<!--]--><\/div><\/figcaption><blockquote class=\"s-wysiwyg font-semibold md:text-[max(2rem,3rem)] leading-[1.05]\" data-aos=\"fade-up\"><p>The future of digital health isn\u2019t about devices. It\u2019s about creating seamless, AI-powered experiences that anticipate needs, connect care, and empower individuals to live healthier, more independent lives.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div><span class=\"text-[max(7rem,10vw)] md:text-[max(14rem,10vw)] 4xl:text-[280px] leading-[0] absolute -left-[1rem] md:-left-[2rem] lg:-left-[3.5rem] top-[2rem] md:top-[4rem] lg:top-[5rem]\" data-aos=\"fade-in\" data-aos-delay=\"500\" data-aos-offset=\"0\">\u201c<\/span><span class=\"text-[max(7rem,10vw)] md:text-[max(14rem,10vw)] 4xl:text-[280px] leading-[0] absolute -right-[1rem] md:-right-[2rem] lg:-right-[3.5rem] -bottom-[2rem] md:-bottom-[4rem] lg:-bottom-[4.5rem]\" data-aos=\"fade-in\" data-aos-delay=\"200\" data-aos-offset=\"0\">\u201d<\/span><\/figure><\/section><section class=\"c-padding-block content-[''] h-[30px] 2xl:h-[60px]\" with-spacing=\"false\"><\/section><section class=\"c-copy-block\"><div class=\"c-copy-block__wysiwyg s-wysiwyg txt-18\"><p><strong>AI &amp; Quantum: The Collision of Compute<br><\/strong>At CES Foundry, AI and quantum computing are converging to tackle real-world problems. Think agentic AI workflows, quantum optimization for logistics, and chips powering next-gen devices. The design trend? Clarity over complexity. Expect interfaces that look like chat bubbles, drag-and-drop dashboards, and immersive zones that make abstract tech tangible through projection mapping and dynamic lighting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mobility: Software-Defined Everything<br><\/strong>Cars are becoming platforms, not products. Hands-on demos from companies like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elektrobit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elektrobit<\/a> will showcase embedded and connected software for automotive systems, enabling features like advanced driver assistance, autonomous driving stacks, and in-vehicle UX that feels as intuitive as a smartphone. Beyond land, CES will spotlight air taxis, drones, and smart watercraft.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section class=\"c-padding-block content-[''] h-[15px] 2xl:h-[30px]\" with-spacing=\"false\"><\/section><section class=\"c-media-block block-padding-x\"><div data-aos=\"fade-up\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"a-img mx-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefreemancompany.com\/sparks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/elektrobit-ces-2024.png\" alt=\"Elektrobit at CES 2024\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thefreemancompany.com\/sparks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/elektrobit-ces-2024-1.png 400w, https:\/\/www.thefreemancompany.com\/sparks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/elektrobit-ces-2024-2.png 480w, https:\/\/www.thefreemancompany.com\/sparks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/elektrobit-ces-2024-3.png 640w, https:\/\/www.thefreemancompany.com\/sparks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/elektrobit-ces-2024-4.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thefreemancompany.com\/sparks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/elektrobit-ces-2024-5.png 1024w\" type loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/section><section class=\"c-padding-block content-[''] h-[15px] 2xl:h-[30px]\" with-spacing=\"false\"><\/section><section class=\"c-copy-block\"><div class=\"c-copy-block__wysiwyg s-wysiwyg txt-18\"><p><strong>Sustainability: From Pledge to Practice<br><\/strong>Sustainability is no longer a side conversation, but an embedded practice in product roadmaps. Look for energy-efficient chips, circular design principles, and smart home ecosystems that prioritize resource management. Industrial players like <a href=\"https:\/\/events.sw.siemens.com\/en-US\/siemens-at-ces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Siemens<\/a> will be showcasing the next generation of intelligent industry and infrastructure by bringing engineering, software, and real-world impact together in new ways while consumer brands lean into repairability and modular design. The signal here: <em>sustainability isn\u2019t just compliance, it\u2019s a competitive differentiator.<\/em><br><\/p><\/div><\/section><section class=\"c-padding-block content-[''] h-[15px] 2xl:h-[30px]\" with-spacing=\"false\"><\/section><section class=\"c-media-block block-padding-x\"><div data-aos=\"fade-up\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"a-img mx-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefreemancompany.com\/sparks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/siemens-ces-2025.png\" alt=\"Siemens ces 2025\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thefreemancompany.com\/sparks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/siemens-ces-2025-2.png 400w, https:\/\/www.thefreemancompany.com\/sparks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/siemens-ces-2025-3.png 480w, https:\/\/www.thefreemancompany.com\/sparks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/siemens-ces-2025-4.png 640w, https:\/\/www.thefreemancompany.com\/sparks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/siemens-ces-2025-5.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thefreemancompany.com\/sparks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/siemens-ces-2025-6.png 1024w\" type loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/section><section class=\"c-padding-block content-[''] h-[15px] 2xl:h-[30px]\" with-spacing=\"false\"><\/section><section class=\"c-copy-block\"><div class=\"c-copy-block__wysiwyg s-wysiwyg txt-18\"><p><strong>Clarity Over Complexity<br><\/strong>Tech loves to brag about complexity. But at CES 2026, the smartest players are doing the opposite: making the hard stuff feel stupid-simple. AI agents? They\u2019re getting interfaces that look like chat bubbles, not command lines. Quantum workflows? They\u2019re being packaged as drag-and-drop dashboards instead of PhD-level puzzles. The trend is clear: if your product makes people feel like they need a manual, you\u2019ve already lost. Clarity isn\u2019t a nice-to-have; it\u2019s the killer feature.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Content Studios Built Into Booths<br><\/strong>Content is king in 2026. Expect to see embedded content hubs where brands produce live podcast interviews, social cutdowns and thought leadership on the fly. The Drum will spotlight these activations in real time, showing how physical design doubles as a media engine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Human-Centric Design<br><\/strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/event.adweek.com\/awh-ces-2026\/agenda?ref=alertp1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ADWEEK<\/a> House Panel, <em>Designing for a Generation That Opts Out<\/em>, nails the challenge: younger audiences are rejecting marketing that feels extractive. Booths may respond with opt-in experiences: spaces that reduce cognitive load, increase agency, and reward participation. We\u2019re looking for fewer walls of specs and more guided storytelling and interactive choice points.<\/p>\n<h5>Sidebar: 5 Signals to Watch<\/h5>\n<ol><li dir=\"ltr\"><p>Clarity over complexity: Tech that feels human, not overwhelming.<\/p><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\"><p>Utility baked in: Products that solve real problems, not just demo well.<\/p><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\"><p>Invitation to participate: Experiences that let users interact, not just observe.<\/p><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\"><p>Sustainability as a feature: Visible design choices that reduce waste and energy.<\/p><\/li><li dir=\"ltr\"><p>Trust through transparency: Clear data practices and ethical AI narratives.<\/p><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/section><section class=\"c-padding-block content-[''] h-[30px] 2xl:h-[60px]\" with-spacing=\"false\"><\/section><section class=\"c-copy-block\"><div class=\"c-copy-block__wysiwyg s-wysiwyg txt-18\"><h3>See You in Vegas!<\/h3>\n<p>CES 2026 isn\u2019t just a showcase of what\u2019s next, it\u2019s a stress test for how technology meets people. From AI agents and quantum workflows to health platforms and mobility ecosystems, the innovations on display will shape industries for years to come. But the brands that stand out won\u2019t be the ones shouting the loudest; they\u2019ll be the ones designing trust, clarity, and connection into every experience. In a world drowning in complexity, simplicity is the loudest signal and at CES, it\u2019s the one that wins.<\/p><\/div><\/section><!--]--><\/div><!----> <!----><!----><!---->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TL;DR CES 2026 is bigger, louder, and more consequential than ever, but the real story isn\u2019t scale, it\u2019s simplicity. Expect AI and quantum computing to collide at CES Foundry, brand storytelling to reinvent itself at C Space, and health tech to move from pilots to practical care pathways. 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