Producer of CES®

Fall Forum

September 29, 2026–October 1, 2026
San Francisco, CA

Tuesday, September 29

8 AM-5 PM
Registration
8-10 AM
Continental Breakfast
9 AM-Noon 
WAVE Workshop
9-10:30 AM
R11 WG  18 Heart Rate Variability 
10-30 AM-Noon
R11 WG 19 Fall Detection Tech
Noon-1:30 PM 
Lunch
T&S Annual Awards Program
1:30-2:30 PM
R4 Audio & Video Systems Committee
1:30-2:30 PM
National Security, Supply Chains, and the FCC: The Next Phase of the Covered List
To strengthen national security and supply chain resilience, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under the Trump Administration has advanced measures to restrict broad product categories, including "foreign-made routers," deemed to pose security risks. Join CTA's David Grossman and Michael Bergman for an update on recent developments, the policy objectives driving these actions, and what CTA members should expect next. This interactive session will provide an opportunity for audience questions and discussion. 
(CTA members only)
1:30-3 PM
R11 WG17 Women’s Health 
1:30-4 PM
Technology Council
(Invitation Only)
2:30-3:30 PM
TVMC
(Invitation Only)
3-3:30 PM
Break
3-4 PM
R14 Cybersecurity and Privacy Management
3:30-5 PM
Communication Committee (Invitation Only)
4-5 PM
Audio & Video Standards: Stakeholder Roundtable
This one-hour roundtable will bring together key stakeholders from across the audio and video ecosystem to assess current industry needs, identify emerging opportunities, and discuss potential future standards initiatives. The session will provide a venue for open dialogue on where standards can continue to deliver value and how CTA can best support industry collaboration moving forward. 
5:30-7:30 PM 
Networking Reception

Wednesday, September 30

8 AM-5 PM
Registration
8-10 AM
Continental Breakfast
9 AM-Noon
ATSC TG 3
(Invitation Only)
9 AM-3 PM
Wireless Division
(Invitation Only)
9:30-10 AM
AI Day at Fall Forum
From Disruption to Design: Building the AI-Enabled Workforce  
It is time to move beyond narratives of disruption to focus on how organizations can intentionally design an AI-enabled workforce—redefining roles, workflows, and skill development to unlock human and machine collaboration. This session highlights practical strategies leaders can use to build resilient talent pipelines and drive productivity in an AI-driven economy.
10-10:40 AM
AI Day at Fall Forum
Driving the Future: AI, Mobility, and San Francisco as a Living Lab
This panel will explore how AI is reshaping urban mobility—from autonomous vehicles to intelligent traffic systems—with San Francisco serving as a real-world testing ground for innovation. Panelists will discuss lessons from the city’s rapid deployment of AI-driven solutions, including regulatory challenges, public trust, and what it means for scaling the future of transportation globally.
11-11:40 AM
AI Day at Fall Forum
Backing the Builders: AI Startups and the Future of Investment
This panel will examine how investors are identifying and backing the most promising AI startups amid rapid technological change and market competition. Panelists will share insights on funding trends, scaling challenges, and what it takes for founders to stand out in a fast-growing AI landscape.
Noon-1:30 PM
Lunch 

AI Day at Fall Forum
At the Table: California’s Take on AI Regulation
This lunch conversation will feature a candid discussion with a California government official on the state’s approach to AI policy, innovation, and regulation. Attendees will gain insight into how California is balancing technological advancement with public trust, accountability, and economic opportunity.
1:30-3 PM
AI Day at Fall Forum
Powering the Future: AI’s Role in Next-Gen Energy 
This facilitated conversation will explore how innovations in AI, automation, and digital infrastructure are transforming the energy sector—enhancing efficiency, optimizing grid management, and enabling new, sustainable business models. Experts will discuss the opportunities, challenges, and standards needed to ensure reliability, resilience, and scalability as AI becomes embedded in the future of energy systems. 
(Invitation Only) 
1:30-3 PM
R11 WG20 Wearable Performance and Trust
1:30-5 PM
ATSC Board 
(Invitation Only)
2:30-3 PM
Break
3:30-5 PM
R11 Health, Fitness and Wellness
3:30-5 PM
AI Policy WG/AI Council Joint Meeting 
(CTA Members Only)
5:30-7:30 PM
Networking Reception

Thursday, October 1

8 AM-5 PM
Registration
8-10 AM
Continental Breakfast
8 AM-2 PM
Video Board 
(Invitation Only)
9-10:30 AM
R13 WG3 General Principles of AI/ML
9:30 AM-3 PM
Audio Board 
(Invitation Only)
10:30-Noon
R13 WG1 AI in HealthCare
Noon-1:30 PM
Lunch
1:30-3 PM
R13 Artificial Intelligence
3-3:30 PM
Break

Schedule Subject to Change

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