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CES 2026 to bring out the stars

Celebrity guests will participate in conference programming, sponsored sessions, and special events throughout the show.

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LAS VEGAS  — The   announces an early look at celebrity guests appearing at , taking place January 6-9 here. Representing brands in health, entertainment, and more, these ambassadors of tech will join innovators and business executives across the CES show floor. 

“CES brings together technology leaders alongside cultural voices who help shape how innovation reaches people around the world,” said Kinsey Fabrizio, president, CTA. “These conversations highlight the growing intersection of technology and creativity in the real world.” 

Celebrity guests will participate in , sponsored sessions, and special events throughout CES 2026, including: 

  • Alexis Ohanian, entrepreneur and investor, founder of Seven Seven Six, and co-founder of Reddit, will participate in the  session 
  • Hank Shocklee, member of the hip hop group Public Enemy will speak on an  panel
  • RZA (Bobby Diggs), rapper, producer, actor, filmmaker, and leader of the Wu-Tang Clan will speak on the panel 
  • Serena Williams, entrepreneur and 23-time Grand Slam champion, will speak during 
  • Tyler Florence, chef, TV host, and restaurateur, will participate in 
  • will.i.am, Founder and CEO of FYI.AI, creative artist, and tech entrepreneur, will appear at the new  during an interview with Harry McCracken, global technology editor for Fast 
  • Company Celebrity chefs at Bosch’s Battle in the Booth 
    • Bryan Voltaggio, Top Chef finalist and Food Network mainstay with multiple finals appearances, including a recent Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas win
    • Marcel Vigneron, Top Chef finalist and Bosch’s CES 2026 chef host, most recently winner of Food Network’s 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing
    • Nyesha Arrington, FOX’s Next Level Chef co-star with Gordon Ramsey and Top Chef alum, now a familiar face across top culinary competition shows 

Plus, a special performance at .  

 — the home for content, advertising, and entertainment — will host conversations with leading creators and talent exploring how technology is shaping the future of media, storytelling, and culture. This includes the , including:  

  • Billy Magnussen, actor, The Audacity
  • Breckin Meyer, actor and producer 
  • Clea Shearer, entrepreneur and co-founder of the home organization company The ɫ Edit
  • Joanna Teplin, entrepreneur and co-founder of the home organization company The ɫ Edit
  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt, actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur
  • Simon Helberg, actor, The Audacity  

Additional celebrities will show up at the world’s most powerful tech event.  For the latest updates on CES 2026 speakers and sessions, follow CES on social media or visit CES.tech. 

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