Consumer Electronics Show 2026
CES is the global stage for innovation. Showcasing companies including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more, CES is where innovators show up. Meet new partners, see the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs, and create partnerships that spark real growth.
Stop by the Accessibility Stage in the Venetian Expo, presented by Verizon Accessibility with accessibility services provided by Microsoft and Auracast™ broadcast audio presented by the Bluetooth SIG.
Bluetooth session at the Accessibility Stage
From promise to progress: How Auracast™ is delivering inclusive audio at scale
Date & time:
Wednesday, 7 January | 10:50am Pacific
Presenters:
Henry Wong, Director, market development | Bluetooth SIG
Wayne Whiteley, PM manager | Listen Technologies
Luke Westin, Sr. global product manager | Williams AV
2025 will be remembered as the year Auracast™ broadcast audio moved from promise to practice, fundamentally changing the accessibility landscape. This session reviews the deployment of Auracast™ in public infrastructure, and the growth of compatible hearing aids and consumer and assistive listening devices. We’ll share key milestones and user stories that demonstrate how this technology has reduced barriers, granting unprecedented audio independence to people with hearing loss. Discover how a focus on accessibility from the outset drove consumer adoption and created a more inclusive world for all.
Related resources:
Auracast™ Broadcast Audio Resources
