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Futuresource's CES 2026 Show Report provides a comprehensive analysis of everything you need to know about the world's most influential CE tradeshow. Covering AI, audio, wearables, smart vision, smartphones, and more, you'll get a clear view of the future of CE and entertainment.

Futuresource Consulting's comprehensive post-show report digs deep into the biggest tech trends and themes from CES 2025. With analysis spanning home and personal audio, vision displays, automotive, smart glasses and XR, wearables and storage, the report is an invaluable guide to the most significant developments from the show.

The broadcasting industry continues to grapple with a slowdown in production of both live / nonlive TV, as well as advert production in 2024. In early 2024, there were hopes the resolution of the WGA & SAG-AFTRA Hollywood Strikes at the end of 2023 would serve as a Hail Mary for the industry, but no such surge in demand has been realised. These issues have been exacerbated by wider macro economic issues, including inflation, unfavourable exchange rates and global trade tensions. 

IFA brought much of the European consumer electronics industry to the Berlin Messe in September, where the show celebrated its 100th year. Futuresource analysts returned to the show floor, attending press events and product demonstrations, and meeting with exhibitors and attendees. 

This report provides a snapshot of the key themes and talking points across the show for Futuresource clients. It is not intended to be an exhaustive summary of the products and services showcased by the exhibitors and numerous presentations at ISE 2024. 

CES continues to expand as one of the world’s largest consumer technology shows. The 2024 event saw 4,300 exhibitors showcasing advancements across the sector to a reported audience of 135,000 attendees worldwide. 

Futuresource’s video acquisition trackers continue to indicate a healthy market despite challenges for the industry, and this was reflected by the atmosphere at the show. IBC 2023 appeared to host more new product launches than any of the recent international tradeshows as we emerge from the pandemic era.

IFA 2023 saw the return to a fully international, physical event. Following the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this year saw no health or travel restrictions in place, which impacted Asian visitors in particular during IFA in 2022. 

The AV industry is showing strong signs of recovery, and innovation is returning, but software is critical to unlocking pent-up demand. The lower footfall demonstrates the slow return to normality for the sector.

Apple’s 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) carried greater speculation this year than most, with rumours surrounding its launch into the immersive hardware space having been present for much of 2023. 

This report provides a snapshot of the key themes and talking points across the show for Futuresource clients. It is not intended to be an exhaustive summary of the products and services showcased by the exhibitors and numerous presentations at ISE 2023.

CES is a primary event for the CE trade industry, providing a global stage for new products and services, plus a platform to showcase technology innovation.  This year (2023) marked a return to a full in-person event following disruption over the previous two years caused by the COVID pandemic.  Futuresource fielded several analysts to cover the show.