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Nvidia CES 2026 Keynote: Jensen Huang to Detail 'What’s Next in AI'

Jan 2, 20262 min readSource

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang kicks off CES 2026 with a keynote on the future of AI. Discover the schedule and what to expect from the leader in AI hardware on Jan 5.

The king of AI hardware is back in the spotlight. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to deliver a major keynote address at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. As the primary provider of the chips that power the global AI surge, Huang's speech is expected to set the tone for the entire tech industry in 2026. It's not just a product launch; it's a vision of the future infrastructure of intelligence.

Nvidia CES 2026 Keynote Schedule and Market Impact

According to CNET, the keynote is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 5, at 4 p.m. ET. While Nvidia hasn't revealed specifics, the company's teaser of what’s next in AI has already fueled speculation about next-generation gaming and data center GPUs. Adding to the tension, rival AMD is also prepping a keynote of its own at the same event, marking a high-stakes showdown in the heart of Las Vegas.

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Event: CES 2026 Opening Keynote
Date: January 5, 2026
Primary Focus: AI Infrastructure and Future Consumer Tech

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