Samsung Announces CES 2026 Tech Forums on AI and Innovation

Samsung has announced that it will host a series of panel discussions at CES 2026. Dubbed Tech Forums, the panel will feature experts to explore the latest trends in AI, home appliances, services, and design. The discussions will take place from January 5 to 6 at the company’s exhibition space in the Latour Ballroom at the Wynn Las Vegas.

Samsung’s CES 2026 Tech Forums focus on AI, privacy, streaming, and design trends

Samsung will host four moderated panels, with company executives, industry analysts, academics, and media participating. The first panel, “When Everything Clicks: How Open Ecosystems Deliver Impactful AI,” will take place on January 5 at 9:00 AM. Yoonho Choi, from Samsung’s Digital Appliances Business, will lead the discussion. The panel will discuss the necessity of cross-industry partnerships to create smart home technology.

The second panel, “In Tech We Trust? Rethinking Security & Privacy in the AI Age,” will begin on January 5 at 2:00 PM. Led by Shin Baik, group head of Samsung’s AI Platform Center, this session will focus on system security that can drive meaningful change in AI adoption.

On January 5 at 4:00 PM, Samsung will host “FAST Forward: How Streaming’s Next Wave is Redefining Television.” Salek Brodsky, executive vice president of Samsung’s Visual Display Business, will lead the session. The panel will explore changes in future streaming, including free ad-supported streaming (FAST), hybrid models, and creator-led channels.

Finally, Samsung will host “The Human Side of Tech: Designing a Future Worth Loving” on January 6 at 1:00 PM. Led by Mauro Porcini, Samsung’s Chief Design Officer, the panel will explore human-centered design and how new materials, AI, and creativity can shape technology.

Meanwhile, Samsung is gearing up to showcase its latest home technology innovations at CES 2026. The company says Tech Forums will serve as a complement to these innovations. In addition, the firm confirmed that the next-gen kitchen appliances will feature Google Gemini-powered vision AI.