How to Find the Next Big Thing at CES 2020
November 27, 2019
How do you find stand-out tech among the more than 4,500 exhibitors at CES? Pitch competitions, award programs and our insider experts can help you spot the next big thing.
Add these events to your personal agenda so that you can make the most of your time.
Pitch Competitions
ShowStoppers LaunchIt Media Days Power Session
Monday, Jan. 6, 2:30-3:30 PM
Mandalay Bay, Level 3, Palm A
In this curated pitch competition, 10 Eureka Park startup companies will pitch their products for funding and a product review.
Pitch Competition: Robotics Hardware
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 11:30 AM-12:45 PM
Sands, Hall G, Startup Stage
Watch as some of the most promising companies in robotics compete for prizes as they pitch their startups to an expert judging panel.
Pitch Competition: Sports & Entertainment
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2-2:45 PM
Sands, Hall G, Startup Stage
Watch as some of the most promising companies building the future of sports compete for prizes as they pitch their startups.
Pitch Competition: Student Startup Showdown
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 11:15-11:45 AM
Sands, Hall G, Startup Stage
Watch top student-led startups pitch their startups to industry leaders.
CTA Foundation Pitch Competition
Thursday, Jan. 9, 1-2:30 PM
Sands, Hall G, Startup Stage
Sponsored by AARP Innovation Labs, the CTA Foundation Pitch Competition will feature innovative technologies that enable people of all ages stay active and performing at their best. Following questions from industry experts from AARP Innovation Labs, P&G Ventures and the CTA Foundation, the audience will select this year’s winner.
Ignite the Night Pitch Competition, Presented by NASA iTech
Thursday, Jan. 9, 6-8:30 PM
Venetian, Level 4, Marcello 4406-450
NASA iTech is seeking new ideas and technologies that could benefit future space missions. Ten innovators will have the opportunity to “fast pitch” their technologies to an audience and panel of judges, including NASA chief technologists and investors.
Shark Tank Open Call
Friday, Jan. 10, 8 AM-11 AM
Venetian, Level 4, Delfino Ballroom
Shark Tank, the critically acclaimed, business-themed show, is searching for the best entrepreneurs with the best businesses and products that America has to offer. If you’ve got a great product or business, then Shark Tank is for you.
Award Programs
Mark of Excellence Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 6-8 PM
Venetian, Level 3, Lido 3103
Join us for an awards ceremony and reception celebrating the manufacturers, distributors and systems integrators behind the best in custom integration and installed technology for the home.
Last Gadget Standing
Thursday, Jan. 9, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
LVCC, North Hall, N257
Young Innovators to Watch Awards
Thursday, Jan. 9, 12-12:30 PM
LVCC, North Hall, N257
Best of CES
Friday, Jan. 10, 5-6 PM
LVCC, Central Hall, CTA Stage
Engadget’s editors apply their extensive knowledge of the tech industry to scour the CES show floor, choosing winners in 16 categories running the gamut from TVs to sports technology.
Innovation Awards Showcase
All Venetian exhibit hours
Venetian, Venetian Ballroom
See products of the Innovation Award honorees, selected for outstanding design and engineering.
Check back for more events added as they are announced.
Hear from Media and Futurists
Live Recordings of the CES Tech Talk Podcast
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2:30-3 PM
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2:30-3 PM
Thursday, Jan. 9, 1-1:30 PM
LVCC, Central Hall, CTA Stage
Join us for a live recording of the podcast CES Tech Talk and hear from journalists from top tech outlets about their topic exhibitor picks, show floor trends and more.
CES 2020 Tech Trends
Incorporating exclusive research and analysis, the report provides an overview of the hot products at CES, the trends impacting the tech market in the year ahead, and what this means for the future of business and executives. Be the first to understand how the newest tech developments will disrupt your industry.
