The presence of Indian companies and startups continues to expand at CES, the world’s largest technology showcase, according to a senior executive at the global event. The growing participation highlights India’s rising role in the global technology and innovation ecosystem.
Speaking at a press conference, CES Vice President and Show Director John Kelley said, “The Indian presence continues to grow at CES. I think you’re starting to see more and more Indian startups show up and participate at CES. And of course, we welcome broad Indian participation in the years to come.” He made the remarks while responding to a question from a news agency.
Kelley pointed to Bengaluru based wearables and technology company Ultrahuman as one of the Indian participants this year. “We’re really excited to welcome to the show this year,” he said. Ultrahuman’s portfolio includes the world’s lightest sleep tracking wearable, a continuous glucose monitoring platform, and a preventive blood testing platform.
He added that CES 2026 is expected to see participation from around 150 countries, with nearly 40 percent of attendees and exhibitors coming from outside the United States.
CES 2026 began on Tuesday and will run until January 9. The event brings together global companies, startups, industry leaders, and government representatives to showcase technology aimed at solving global challenges. More than 4,100 exhibitors are presenting innovations across areas such as artificial intelligence, digital health, energy, mobility, robotics, immersive entertainment, and quantum technology.
The Consumer Technology Association, which owns and produces CES, said the event covers every segment of the technology sector. This year, it has also launched a partnership program with investors to help connect them with startups exhibiting at the show.
CTA Executive Chair and CEO Gary Shapiro said the event features over 4,000 exhibitors, more than 1,300 speakers, and over 400 sessions. “CES is where innovators show up, business accelerates, partnerships ignite, and technology transforms real world challenges into bold opportunities,” he said. “We’re thrilled to see global innovators show up and unveil the breakthroughs that will shape the future.”
Several Indian companies and trade bodies are participating at CES 2026, including AI driven health technology firm aabo, Bhopal based pseudo reality startup ArvyaX Technologies, the CMAI Association of India, smartwatch brand Noise, automotive technology company Sona Comstar, and global technology partner Zoondia.
Noise Vice President for product devices Hamish Patel said the company is “very proud” to showcase at CES, adding that it now designs and manufactures most of its products in India and aims to compete at a global level.
ArvyaX Technologies is showcasing its innovation at Eureka Park, the CES platform for emerging startups. Founder and CEO Shalabh Bhatnagar said, “It is a very big moment because we are not just representing our company at CES but we feel we are representing India in the world.” He added that ArvyaX is “not just made in India but innovated in India.”
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