The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) is welcoming back Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta, as a keynote speaker for CES 2025. This will be Delta’s third CES appearance following the conference’s first keynote remarks by an airline in 2020, and 2023 when Delta announced fast, free onboard Wi-Fi across its fleet for SkyMiles Members.
Bastian will take the stage at 5 p.m. PT on January 7 at Sphere to deliver the first CES keynote ever hosted at the groundbreaking venue.
“Technology is a powerful tool, but it’s people that make true innovation possible,” said Ed Bastian, Delta CEO. “We’re on the brink of a new era, and I can’t think of a better way to demonstrate how the Delta team will leverage cutting-edge advancements to propel our next century of flight.”
“After celebrating CTA’s centennial year, we recognize what a pivotal time this can be for an organization and we are thrilled Delta is sharing part of this special moment with us at CES,” said Gary Shapiro, CEO, CTA. “We know Delta has the vision to continue disrupting how we travel by leaning into technology and I can’t wait to see how they bring that to life at Sphere. The sky is the limit.”
Throughout the presentation, Delta will employ Sphere’s next-generation technologies, including its globally-recognized exterior – the “Exosphere” – the world’s largest LED screen; the interior display plane – the world’s highest-resolution LED screen; and the world’s most advanced audio system, Sphere Immersive Sound, powered by HOLOPLOT.
“Sphere is a powerful platform for brands to connect with key audiences, leveraging next-generation technologies to boldly deliver a one-of-a-kind experience and amplify their message,” said Jennifer Koester, President and COO, Sphere. “The teams at Sphere, Delta, and CES share a passion for innovation and storytelling, and this keynote is going to be unlike anything this audience has ever experienced before.”
The keynote at Sphere is only open to credentialed CES attendees, and a separate ticket will be required to access the keynote. CES 2025 takes place from January 7-10 in Las Vegas. Registration for CES 2025 is open now.
Learn more at CES.tech.
About CES
CES is the most powerful tech event in the world – the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the world’s biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, CES features every aspect of the tech sector. CES 2025 takes place Jan. 7-10, 2025, in Las Vegas.
About Delta
Through exceptional service and the power of innovation, Delta Air Lines never stops looking for ways to make every trip feel tailored to every customer. There are 100,000 Delta people leading the way to deliver a world-class customer experience on over 4,000 daily flights to more than 290 destinations on six continents, connecting people to places and to each other. We remain committed to ensuring that the future of travel is connected, personalized and enjoyable. Our people’s genuine and enduring motivation is to make every customer feel welcomed and cared for across every point of their journey with us.
About Sphere
Sphere is a next-generation entertainment medium that is redefining the future of live entertainment. A venue where the foremost artists, creators, and technologists create extraordinary experiences that take storytelling to a new level and transport audiences to places both real and imagined. More information is available at thesphere.com.
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