Greetings and welcome to our annual IEEE San Francisco Bay Area Consumer Technology Society (CTSoc) event, bringing a comprehensive summary of latest and most innovative technologies unveiled at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
CES has long been the world's premier showcase for consumer technology, and its scope continues to expand well beyond traditional consumer electronics across a diverse range of categories—from wearables and smart home ecosystems to autonomous robotics, commercial and recreational drones, cutting-edge medical and healthcare devices, automotive technology, sustainable energy and accessibility innovations, that are reshaping how we live, work, and interact with the world around us.
Please join us as our expert speakers distill the most significant trends and breakthrough technologies from the show.
Speakers:
Tom Coughlin: President, Coughlin Associates
2024 IEEE President & IEEE Fellow, Tom is a world-renowned digital storage expert and industry analyst. Having served as the global leader of IEEE, he brings unparalleled insight into the hardware and infrastructure driving the latest consumer trends.
Avery Lu: Partner & Head of Business Development, Aventurine Capital Group
2025-2026 Chair of the IEEE Santa Clara Valley Section, Avery is a seasoned venture capitalist and deep-tech executive. His expertise in semiconductors and AI allows him to identify the startups and technologies with the highest potential for commercial success and market disruption.
This will be a hybrid event (in-person and online). Register early, do not miss this event to get a glance into the future of consumer technologies.
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Plug and Play Tech Center, Sunnyvale, San Francisco Room
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