Global Innovation Takes Center Stage: CES 2026 Innovation Awards Honor Trailblazers Across AI, Robotics, and Human Impact Tech

Global Innovation Takes Center Stage: CES 2026 Innovation Awards Honor Trailblazers Across AI, Robotics, and Human Impact Tech

Explore the CES Innovation Awards® honoring breakthroughs in AI, design, and sustainability that redefine global technology leadership. #CES26


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With a record‑setting 3,600+ entries, this year’s program highlights the industry’s unmatched creativity and momentum heading into CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® has announced the CES Innovation Awards® 2026 Honorees, celebrating exceptional design, engineering, and innovation across 36 product categories.

New categories such as EdTech, Enterprise Tech, Filmmaking & Distribution, Supply & Logistics, and Travel & Tourism reflect how technology touches every industry and community. Innovation areas like AI (+29%), Robotics (+32%), and Drones (+32%) captured the largest growth in submissions, underscoring a global focus on automation and human‑centric solutions.

“Each year, we see tech’s power to solve real‑world challenges and inspire change,” said Gary Shapiro, CTA CEO and Vice Chair. Attendees can see select winning products at the Innovation Awards Showcase at The Venetian  (booth #50043) during CES 2026, January 6‑9.26


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