One of the year’s largest technology gatherings, the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), kicks off this week in Las Vegas.

This event acts as a convergence point for the tech sector, “providing global access to leading brands, startups, and the foremost figures and advocates in the industry,” as highlighted on the show’s website.

Participants will have opportunities to network and witness the latest technological advancements from 323 Fortune 500 companies across 166 countries and regions, according to the CES organizers. Last year’s show, CES 2024, attracted over 138,000 visitors and featured 4,312 exhibitors, as per the event’s attendance report.

“The main reason attendees come is to discover new products, which means they arrive eager to engage with the technology that is transforming our daily lives,” stated the show.

Here’s a rundown of what you should know about CES 2025, including its schedule, key dates, and keynote speakers.

When does CES 2025 start and conclude?

The CES will be available for the public to explore from Tuesday to Friday.

The opening event is set to start at 8:30 a.m. PST, featuring Yuki Kusumi, group CEO of Panasonic Holdings Corporation, who will present “new initiatives aimed at enhancing societal sustainability through innovative technologies,” according to the event schedule.

CES’s C-Space, a hub for advertising, entertainment, and content professionals, will open at 9 a.m. on Tuesday (closing at 6 p.m.), Wednesday (closing at 6 p.m.), and Thursday (closing at 1 p.m.). C-Space will not be open on Friday.

The Conference Program at CES, featuring discussions on technological advancements, will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Exhibits at CES will commence on Tuesday at 10 a.m. and conclude at 6 p.m., reopening at 9 a.m. on Wednesday (closing at 6 p.m.), Thursday (closing at 6 p.m.), and Friday (closing at 4 p.m.).

How to Watch CES 2025 Live

Many CES 2025 events will be available for free livestreaming for those unable to attend in person. After each livestream concludes, viewers can access a recorded version shortly thereafter.

Who Will Speak at CES 2025?

The keynote speakers slated for CES 2025 include:

• Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of Nvidia – Addressing attendees during a media-exclusive event on Monday at 6:20 p.m. at the Mandalay Bay Resort And Casino
• Yuki Kusumi, group CEO of Panasonic Holdings Corporation – Presenting on Tuesday from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Venetian Resort Hotel
• Gary Shapiro, CEO and vice chair of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) – Speaking on Tuesday from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Venetian Resort Hotel
• Kinsey Fabrizio, president of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) – Addressing attendees on Tuesday from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Venetian Resort Hotel
• Ashley Flowers, host of the “Crime Junkie Podcast” and CEO of audiochuck, an independent media company – Moderating a session on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the ARIA Resort & Casino
• Jennifer Witz, CEO of SiriusXM – Speaking on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the ARIA Resort & Casino
• Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X Corp – Addressing attendees on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Venetian Resort Hotel
• Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines – Speaking on Tuesday at 4:55 p.m. at the Sphere
• Martin Lundstedt, president and CEO of the Volvo Group – Scheduled to speak on Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Venetian Resort Hotel
• Julie Sweet, CEO and chair of Accenture – Speaking on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Venetian Resort Hotel
• Tekedra N. Mawakana, co-CEO of Waymo – Scheduled to speak during a private dinner on Wednesday