Events
Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026
Join the Alliance at the world’s most influential tech event— CES —where global brands and leading innovators come together to shape the future, forge partnerships, and showcase technologies solving the world’s biggest challenges. From product launches to visionary discussions, this is where the industry connects and business gets done.
Alliance Sessions:
Parks Associates CONNECTIONS Summit at CES
Why Interoperability Matters Now
This session features Jon Harros, Head of Certification & Testing Programs at the Connectivity Standards Alliance, as a panelist discussing the critical role of interoperability in reducing friction, driving adoption, and enabling thriving IoT ecosystems.
DATE | Tuesday, January 6, 2026
TIME | 2:00 PM PT
LOCATION | Venetian, Level 4, Lando 4304
Tuya Developer Day – Interoperability for the AI-Native Era
Jon Harros, Alliance Head of Certification & Testing, will join leading industry experts to explore the technical, ecosystem, and market foundations shaping the AI-native era – where devices, agents, and smart spaces interoperate seamlessly across standards, platforms, and form factors.
DATE | Wednesday, January 7
TIME | 3:10 PM
LOCATION | Tuya Booth-16838, Central Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center
Alliance Hosted Sessions – Interoperability in Action: AI, Standards & Scalable Innovation
Explore how open standards like Matter are key to unlocking innovation that create more connected, adaptable, and impactful solutions across the IoT ecosystem.
The Expanding Matter Ecosystem: Progress and Possibilities
Explore the evolving Matter ecosystem as experts unpack real-world adoption, certification progress, and how the standard is enabling a more open, connected future.
MODERATOR: Jennifer Tuohy, The Verge
PANELISTS: Ben McInnis from Amazon, Cathy You from Aqara, Val Zinchenko from SmartThings, Matt Van Der Staay from Google, and David Granath from IKEA
DATE | Thursday, January 8
TIME | 10:00-10:40 AM
LOCATION | Venetian Hotel, Level 4, Lando 4304
Smarter Together: How Standards Power the AI-Driven Smart Home
Explore how Matter is driving cross-compatibility and empowering AI with richer data to enable smarter, more personalized, and predictive smart home experiences.
MODERATOR: Jon Reed, CNET
PANELISTS: Phoebe Hung from SmartThings, Michael Venus from BSH Home Appliances, George Yianni from Signify, and Tim Both from Eve Systems
DATE | Thursday, January 8
TIME | 11:00-11:40 AM
LOCATION | Venetian Hotel, Level 4, Lando 4304
