If you're excited about the next big thing in the world of AI or CPUs, you're going to want to tune into AMD's CES 2026 keynote presentation later today.
It's where the company will lay the foundation for the reveals scattered throughout the rest of the world's biggest tech event, as AMD focuses on delivering consumer and commercial AI-based technologies.
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There's also always a distinct possibility that the AMD keynote will unveil new Ryzen chip technology in addition to any AI announcements, shaking up the internal specs on some of the latest and greatest computers.
AMD's keynote will come hours after rivals Nvidia and Intel have shared their new CPU and AI plans at CES 2026, so the reception to these announcements will no doubt be colored by what happens earlier in the day. Here's everything you need to know about AMD's keynote, including when it starts, how to watch it and what you can expect to hear about during the speech.
When is AMD's keynote livestream at CES 2026?
AMD CEO Lisa Su will take the stage at the Palazzo Ballroom in the Venetian hotel in Las Vegas to close out the press day. The presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. PT on Monday, Jan. 5.
If you're in a different time zone and you're not sure when the AMD keynote starts in your time zone, we've got your back. Here's when Su's speech will start:
ET: Jan 5. At 9:30 p.m.
CT: Jan. 5 at 8:30 p.m.
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