Caterpillar Inc. will take the keynote stage and show floor at CES 2026, a powerful tech event, to highlight how Industrial AI and autonomy are unlocking innovation and transforming worksites around the world.
“Caterpillar’s legacy of innovation is rooted in solving our customers’ toughest challenges, and that mission continues to guide our future,” said Caterpillar CEO Joe Creed. “Technology is accelerating and expanding our ability to meet customer needs by seamlessly connecting deep digital insights with our machine expertise to deliver solutions for their most critical tasks.”
Caterpillar CES 2026 Keynote Address
Announced as a keynote speaker by the Consumer Technology Association last fall, Creed will lead a conversation on the company’s legacy of innovation, and how the team is transforming the customer experience with advanced technology.
NVIDIA’s Vice President of Robotics and Edge AI Deepu Talla will join Caterpillar leaders onstage to announce an expanded collaboration to accelerate industry innovation.
Chief Digital Officer Ogi Redzic and Chief Technology Officer Jaime Mineart will each shed light on the latest developments in AI and autonomous solutions.
The keynote address will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 9:00 a.m. PST, in the Palazzo Ballroom at the Venetian. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. for media and 8:30 a.m. for general admission.
The Caterpillar exhibit experience
Cat AI Nexus: The centrepiece of the exhibit integrates advanced intelligence on a Cat 306 mini excavator. Through live demonstrations and interactive kiosks, visitors will experience how Caterpillar is using AI to deliver real-time guidance, safety features and smart fleet management, showcasing Caterpillar’s commitment to help customers work more efficiently, enhance safety and make faster, smarter decisions across their operations.
AI Insights Lab: Visitors to the exhibit can take an up-close look at how Caterpillar is using AI to turn operational data into actionable insights for customers globally.
From first to future in autonomy: Caterpillar will highlight a vision for an autonomous future based on its 30+ year legacy of leadership in the industry. The company will showcase how its solutions are helping define the future job site. The experience highlights Caterpillar’s proven track record and forward-thinking approach to autonomy in real world operations.
Innovation Theater: An immersive theater will showcase connected job sites of the future, where AI anticipates needs, guides machines, and coordinates operations in real time, while autonomy transforms worksite safety, productivity, and efficiency.
Tech Talk with WM
Caterpillar Digital, Technology & Distribution Group President Bob De Lange will host customer WM for a tech talk to discuss how the two companies are working together to bring autonomy to landfills with technology designed to enhance safety and performance.
The WM Tech Talk begins on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 2:00 p.m. PST in Caterpillar’s Innovation Theater.
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