CONNECTIONS Summit at CES

Overview

CONNECTIONS Summit at CES is an annual executive event hosted by Parks Associates during CES in Las Vegas. It features research insights and discussions from leaders in smart home, security, energy, connectivity, and related sectors, with sessions on AI impact, interoperability, and industry trends. The event, now in its 20th year as of 2026, serves as a forum for networking and thought leadership among tech professionals.

History

Launched by Parks Associates around 2007, the CONNECTIONS Summit at CES has been held annually during CES in Las Vegas. It reached its 20th edition on January 6, 2026, at The Venetian. The summit has evolved to cover emerging topics like AI in smart homes, grid integration, and next-gen connectivity, aligning with Parks Associates' 40 years of research in connected ecosystems.

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Manufacturing

As an event and conference series, CONNECTIONS Summit at CES does not manufacture physical products; it is organized and hosted by Parks Associates in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Notable Products

• 20th Annual CONNECTIONS Summit at CES - January 6, 2026 event featuring panels on AI, smart energy, and interoperability at The Venetian, Las Vegas.
• Smart Home Platforms Session - Sponsored discussion on partnerships and interoperability challenges for mass-market smart home adoption.
• Evening Networking Reception - Post-panel reception sponsored by companies like Johnson Controls for industry networking.

Reputation

Professionals view CONNECTIONS Summit at CES as a key CES-side event for targeted insights into smart home and IoT ecosystems, valued for Parks Associates' data-driven research and high-level speakers. It is praised for fostering connections among operators, manufacturers, and utilities but criticized by some for its niche focus and limited scale compared to main CES programming. Attendance is selective for executives, enhancing its reputation for quality over quantity.