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Inside the Numbers: The 2026 Consumer Technology Industry Forecast

August 18, 2026
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Join us for a virtual roundtable on the newly released U.S. Consumer Technology Industry Forecast, a data-driven look at where the industry is headed, with retail revenue projected at $578 billion in 2026, up 4% year over year.

CTA's Market Intelligence team will share this year's projections, spotlight the categories driving the biggest growth and break down what the numbers reveal about where the market is headed next.

We'll also discuss the external forces shaping the outlook, including supply chain challenges and shifting consumer demand, and how members can use the forecast to inform planning, strategy and business decisions.

This member-only discussion is an opportunity to dig into the data, ask questions and connect with other CTA members tracking the direction of the consumer technology industry.

Moderator:

  • Laura Allen, Director, Industry Communications, CTA

Discussion Guides:

  • John Kehoe, Sr. Director, Market Intelligence, CTA

  • Gil Levitan, Manager, Technology Insights, CTA

  • Savannah Littlejohn, Market Intelligence Analyst, CTA

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