PHOENIX — A delegation of city of Phoenix officials and representatives from local companies will be heading to the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas next week.
According to the city, CES is the world’s largest technology conference and brings together personnel and leadership from tech companies of all sizes as well as tech influencers, public officials, policymakers and the media.
“Phoenix continues to show the world what a modern innovative city looks like,” Mayor Kate Gallego said in an announcement. “CES gives our companies a global stage to showcase their ideas, attract investment and build partnerships that support good jobs and long-term economic growth here at home.”
What Phoenix officials and companies will be attending CES in Las Vegas?
The Phoenix-based companies heading to CES as part of the delegation are from a number of different industries, such as health technology, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, clean energy, robotics and venture capital.
Some of the organizations going to Las Vegas include AI facial recognition company AlgoFace, digital health and AI solutions company MiiHealth, smart pet door systems creator Pawport and Räkkhaus, the local architecture studio designing the .
“Pawport is very excited to be featured again with the city of Phoenix at CES 2026,” Pawport CEO Martin Diamond said. “With our recent launch behind us, we are proud to be showcased among the robust and growing Phoenix technology sector at this important global consumer tech event.”
A more comprehensive list of the participating businesses can be found online.
As far as Phoenix officials go, Vice Mayor Ann O’Brien will be representing District 1 — which is home to TSMC Arizona and other companies supporting the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing supply chain — at CES.
“Phoenix’s approach to economic development is intentional and results-driven,” O’Brien, who is also chair of Phoenix’s Economic Development Subcommittee, said. “CES gives us the opportunity to highlight Phoenix’s strengths in advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies, while building partnerships that create pathways to quality jobs and workforce readiness for our residents.”
The tech conference, which runs from Jan. 6 through Jan. 9, features thousands of exhibitors who will display next-generation technologies. It also brings in more than 130,000 attendees from more than 150 countries.
“CES is where technology, capital and talent intersect,” Phoenix’s Community and Economic Development Department Director Ryan Touhill said. “This delegation highlights the depth of Phoenix’s innovation ecosystem and our commitment to helping local companies scale, compete and connect on a global level.”
