CES® 2026 opens in nine days, and for the thirteenth year, the Shelly Palmer Innovation Series Breakfast will bring together C-suite executives from the world’s most influential media, marketing, and technology companies. This year’s lineup reflects the questions keeping senior leaders awake: how AI is reshaping marketing economics, where media investment is heading, and what operational changes matter most in 2026.
The breakfast will feature leaders including Shakir Moin (Coca-Cola NA), Esi Eggleston Bracey (Unilever), Benoit Vatere (Liquid Death), Lisa Coffey (iHeartMedia), Suzy Deering (Publicis Sports), Doug Rozen (Cadent), and Harry Kargman (Kargo), alongside Michael Kassan and me. The conversation will focus on actionable strategies through the lens of AI, which has become the organizing principle for every major business decision this year.
The event will take place on Jan. 7 at the ARIA. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. and the program starts at 8 a.m. sharp. You can request an invitation here. Seating is limited. Confirmed guests must also have valid CES credentials.
For executives who want to go deeper, we also offer private Tech Briefings and Floor Tours throughout the week. These sessions cut through the noise and help leadership teams identify the technologies, partnerships, and trends that will matter most to their businesses in the year ahead. Details and booking information are available at the same link.
CES remains the best place to see what’s coming and to have the conversations that shape strategy. I hope to see you there.
Author’s note: This is not a sponsored post. I am the author of this article and it expresses my own opinions. I am not, nor is my company, receiving compensation for it. This work was created with the assistance of various generative AI models.