Events
We provide the platform for tech leaders to connect and collaborate, plus guide future innovators to propel the industry forward. Through exclusive events, working groups, mentor programs and more, we provide you with key opportunities to make invaluable connections.
Upcoming Events
CES 2027
January 6-9, 2027
Las Vegas, NV
CES® is the most powerful tech event in the world — the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where brands get business done, meet new partners and where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs.
Join our community of innovators and shape the future of technology.
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Virtual RoundtablePhysical AI and Robotics: The Next Frontier of Intelligent Systems
Wed October 28, 2026
3-4 PM ET
Join us for a virtual roundtable on advances in AI that are accelerating robotic capabilities, the opportunities and challenges facing commercialization, and the policy, standards, safety, and workforce considerations that will influence adoption.
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EVENTPowering Innovation: Exploring the Intersection of Technology and Energy
Tue November 17, 2026
Innovation House | 5-7 PM
Join CTA for a discussion with leaders from the technology and energy sectors on how the two industries are increasingly connected, and what the U.S. needs to stay competitive for the next wave of American innovation.
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Past Events
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EventHealthFuture Summit
April 28-29, 2026
San Francisco
Join the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®️ for the HealthFuture Summit. This event brings together the digital health community to explore "A Day in the Life" showcasing technology’s critical role in transforming the personalization of healthcare through engaging sessions and networking opportunities.
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Virtual RoundtableConsumer Electronics Energy Use Study Deep Dive
Tue March 17, 2026
12-1 PM EST
Consumer electronics now account for nearly 10% of U.S. household electricity use. What does that mean for product design, policy conversations, sustainability strategy, and consumer messaging in 2026 and beyond?
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Virtual RoundtableU.S. Critical Minerals and the Next Era of Supply-Chain Resilience
Wed February 18, 2026
2-3 PM ET
The United States is reshaping its critical minerals strategy with new executive actions, defense-led financing tools, and trade frameworks designed to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and secure semiconductor, EV, and electronics supply chains. As global demand increases and supply risks grow, this timely roundtable will bring together industry leaders and technology stakeholders to discuss how these policies are influencing investment decisions, reshoring efforts, and global partnerships—particularly with allies such as Australia, Japan, and Malaysia.
Discussion will explore the implications for the consumer technology sector amid Section 232 tariffs, offtake agreements, and international supply-chain coordination.
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Virtual RoundtableICYMI: CES 2026 Trends & Takeaways
Tue February 10, 2026
1-2 PM ET
CES 2026 didn’t end in Las Vegas, it’s still shaping decisions for the year ahead. Join CTA’s Research team for a focused, member-only roundtable examining the trends, announcements, and signals from CES 2026 that will influence product strategy and market direction in 2026. This session goes beyond headlines, using guided discussion and advance member questions to surface insights that help leaders prioritize what to act on now, before planning cycles are finalized.
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Virtual RoundtableUnwrapping the 2025 Holiday Tech Season
Thu December 4, 2025
2-3 PM ET
Join CTA’s research team and fellow CTA members as we unwrap early holiday season insights across major shopping moments, discuss economic trends driving consumer purchase behavior, and explore the factors impacting retailers as we move into the final weeks of the 2025 holiday season. We will share details from CTA’s annual Pre-Black Friday and Holiday studies, as well as the Consumer Technology Forecast Snapshot, including the impact of market dynamics such as pricing, promotions, and tariffs. Members will also be invited to share their experiences and expectations across all retail channels to build a more complete view of the season and what is resonating most with consumers.
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Virtual RoundtableGaming for Good: How Games are Empowering Players and Communities
Wed November 19, 2025
2-3 PM EST
Games are reshaping how people learn, connect, and experience the world and that shift is redefining what success looks like in the industry. Beyond entertainment, gaming is becoming a driver of inclusion, education, and wellbeing, expanding its reach to new audiences and partnerships. For players, it means richer, more accessible experiences. For developers and brands, it’s a chance to innovate with purpose, strengthen loyalty, and build lasting community value through play.
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Health Innovation Showcase
Wed October 15, 2025
Washington, D.C.
The Health Innovation Showcase from 8–10:30 AM at the CTA Innovation House will highlight cutting-edge innovations in the health sector. Attendees can interact directly with digital health startup companies and participate in product demonstrations.
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Virtual RoundtableTariffs on Trial: Executive Action, Trade Deals and the Supreme Court
Wed October 15, 2025
2 - 3 PM EST
Join us for our upcoming virtual roundtable on the latest shifts in U.S. trade policy, where we’ll examine new executive orders from the Administration, the V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump case heading to the Supreme Court, ongoing Section 232 actions, compliance risks, and stepped-up DOJ and FBI efforts to investigate tariff fraud.
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Virtual RoundtableState Policy in Action: CTA’s Policy Priorities and 2025 Scorecard
Thu August 7, 2025
3 PM EST
Join us for this CTA Virtual Roundtable on the 2025 U.S. Innovation Scorecard—a data-driven look at how states support innovation through policy, infrastructure, and workforce development.
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Virtual RoundtableReciprocal Tariffs Part 2: Early Impact & What Comes Next
Wed August 6, 2025
2 PM ET
Join us for Part 2 of our Virtual Roundtable on reciprocal tariffs, where we’ll break down what’s happening now: whether tariffs have taken effect, been delayed again, or triggered new legal and economic uncertainty.
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Virtual RoundtableExploring the Investment Landscape for Assistive and Age Tech
Wed June 18, 2025
1 - 2 PM EST
Join us for this CTA Virtual Roundtable, during which we’ll engage startups and investors to explore opportunities and challenges in the aging and assistive technology markets.
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Innovations in Maternal HealthCongressional Digital Health Caucus Staff Briefing
Wed June 18, 2025
2075 Rayburn House Office Building
Join the Congressional Digital Health Caucus, co-chaired by Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH) and Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), and the Consumer Technology Association for an educational briefing for Congressional staff on digital health innovations that are transforming and improving maternal health.
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