CES 2018 Announces Celebrity Lineup

An all-star array of speakers and appearances from big names in sports, music, movies, TV technology and more 

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced today an extensive list of celebrities slated to appear at CES® 2018 in Las Vegas. 

Entertainers and other figures from sports, music, movies, TV, and technology will appear throughout the week celebrating technology through speaking engagements, signing autographs, and meeting conference attendees. 

"We're bringing the stars to Vegas," said Karen Chupka, senior vice president, CES and corporate business strategy. "What makes it even more special is that nearly all of these entertainers and other celebrities are involved in some of the most interesting technology efforts out there. So it's exciting to have star power on hand - we always do - but it's also exciting to get the unique insight of these folks on how they're partnering in cutting-edge projects." 

Celebrity speakers and appearances include, but are not limited to:

Singer and actor Ray J - Raycon Global Inc. booth (11239) - Everyday 12-4 PM, special performances at 1:30 PM

Professional stock car driver Cassie Gannis - Mizco booth (31129)

Rapper Iggy Azalea, rock musician Joe Perry, celebrity fisherman Peter Millerand gamer Johnathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel - Monster booth (16006)Monday, January 8

Actor Neil Patrick Harris - C Space Storyteller: Samba TV - Monday, Jan. 8, 2-2:30 PMTuesday, January 9

Guitarist Tommy Shaw - Gibson tent - Tuesday, Jan. 9 12-12:30 PM

Olympic medalist Nastia Liukin - The Future of Fan Engagement - Tuesday, Jan. 9, 1:45-2:30 PM

Rock band STYX - Universal Music Group booth (14735) - Tuesday, Jan. 9 - 2 PM

Musician Slash - Gibson tent - Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2 PM

Olympic medalist Usain Bolt - Gibson tent - Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2:30 PM

North America Scrabble Champion Will Anderson - ITRI booth (25611) - Tuesday, Jan. 9, 3 PMWednesday, January 10

Digital influencer and star Gigi Gorgeous - Stealing the Show - Best in Brand Storytelling - Wednesday, Jan. 10 - 11:30 AM-12:10 PM

Hip-hop artist Delyric Oracle - Ningbo Makon Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. booth (35775) - Wednesday, Jan. 10, 12 PM

Former NBA star Baron Davis - The New Age of Hitmaking - Wednesday, Jan. 10, 12:10-12:50 PM

Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal - Ring booth (42525) - Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1 PM

R&B singer Akon - Up In The Lab booth (31816) - Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1-4 PM

Professional squash athlete Miguel A. Rodriguez - Coollang booth (45431) - Tuesday, Jan. 9, 11 AM-12 PM, and Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1:30-3 PM

Actor Norman Reedus - Headline Conversation: The Walking Dead - Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1:50-2:25 PM

Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal and former WWE star Natalie Eva Marie - ELEAGUE Street Fighter® V Celebrity Showdown Live - Wednesday, Jan. 10, 3:30-6 PMThursday, January 11

Mehmet Oz, M.D. - SleepScore Labs booth (43726) - Thursday, Jan. 11

Actor Neil Patrick Harris and Former NFL star Terrell Owens - Samba TV booth (ARIA - CS-10) - Thursday, Jan. 11, 10 AM-2 PM

Players Only - featuring former NBA stars Chris Webber, Baron Davis, Dennis Scott, Isiah Thomas and WNBA player Elena Delle Donne - Thursday, Jan. 11, 12-12:45 PM

ELLE USA Editor-in-Chief Nina Garcia - The Female Equation: A Global Dialogue of Connection + Support - Thursday, Jan. 11, 2:15-3:15 PM

Country singer Clare Dunn - Universal Music Group booth (14735) - Thursday, Jan. 11 - 3 PMFriday, January 12

WPP CEO Sir Martin Sorrell - Conversation: Sir Martin Sorrell - Friday, Jan. 12, 10-11 AM

MLB pitcher Trevor May - Between Sports and Esports - Friday, Jan. 12, 11-11:45 AM

Owned and produced by CTA, CES 2018 will run January 9-12, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

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