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CES 2026 wasn’t just another stop on the global tech tour — it felt more like a full-scale preview of how brands will connect with audiences for the next decade. Beyond the headlines about AI, robotics, and next-gen hardware, the real story unfolded on the show floor itself, where experiences were carefully engineered to inform, immerse, and persuade. For exhibit and event professionals, CES has become less about spotting gadgets and more about decoding the strategies, spatia

The Experiential Design Authority presented the 2026 BOSS (Best of Show Stand) Awards during a ceremony in Las Vegas, recognizing 30 outstanding exhibits that defined the CES 2026 show floor. This year’s awards celebrated the most compelling, immersive, and human-centered brand experiences, highlighting the power of experiential design to create memorable moments and resonant narratives. "CES 2026 was a masterclass in how brands can translate technology into meaningful, human

The Experiential Design Authority is proud to unveil the finalists for its CES 2026 BOSS (Best of Show Stand) Awards. The BOSS Awards celebrate the best examples of experiential design on the show floor of the annual tech extravaganza. A panel of preliminary judges evaluated all stands seeking for those that offered exciting experiences, immersive environments, impactful demos and displays, and/or eye-catching design. The following 30 exhibits have been chosen as finalists.

The Experiential Design Authority (TEDA) is honored to unveil the distinguished professionals who will serve as judges for the 2026 ExSys Awards. These individuals, each a respected leader in experiential design, marketing, and/or brand strategy, will lend their expertise to evaluate entries across categories, celebrating the most innovative and effective system-based exhibits of the year. Elemental Panel This year's elemental categories will be judged by a select group of in

Awards Honor System-Based Trade Show Exhibits The Experiential Design Authority is excited to issue a call for entries in its second annual ExSys Awards competition. Celebrating the most innovative and effective system-based exhibits, the ExSys Awards honor exceptional design, functionality, and guest experience in exhibits that utilize systems to create dynamic and engaging environments for trade show and event attendees. The ExSys Awards recognize the integration of technol

The Experiential Design Authority (EDA) is proud to unveil the esteemed final judging panel for the CES 2026 BOSS (Best of Show & Strategy) Awards. The BOSS Awards celebrate groundbreaking innovation, creativity, and excellence in experiential design, recognizing the most impactful projects showcased at CES each year. This distinguished group of industry leaders will evaluate entries based on their innovation, execution, and the ability to transform the audience experience. T