From the AI House to the Eureka Park: ACT at CES 2026

Ivy Ide Reynolds

Jan 26, 2026

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Artificial intelligence boom or bust? Across the AI ecosystem, the biggest risk isn’t what AI might do someday; it’s what happens when policymakers ignore how startups and small tech businesses are using AI to compete, scale, and deliver real value. At CES 2026, ACT | The App Association partnered with Modev to sponsor the AI House , where ACT President Morgan Reed joined a candid discussion on AI and risk and underscored a simple point: AI rules should focus on real-world use, clear expectations, and proportional obligations that don’t force smaller teams into defensive overcompliance. Read more on the state of AI at CES from our own Kedhar Sankararaman.

That policy conversation came to life at Eureka Park, CES’s startup floor packed with early-stage teams building practical AI-enabled tools, connected health devices, and other breakthrough tech. We spent the week meeting founders, recruiting new members, and reconnecting with member companies who returned to CES with bigger booths and even bigger turnouts. On the Healthcare 2035 panel, Dr. Lucienne Ide, CEO of member company Rimidi, highlighted how AI and continuous remote patient monitoring can support clinicians and patients alike, enabling earlier intervention, smarter prevention, and life-saving breakthroughs.

CES is also about the connections made beyond the show floor. A night at a Las Vegas Golden Knights game created space for members to unwind and build relationships across borders. Friends and founders alike from Korea, Japan, and Finland came together, reinforcing the strength of ACT’s global community. We’re grateful for the opportunity to reconnect with our members and to witness firsthand the ideas and technologies shaping the year ahead. Check out our CES 2026 highlight reel below for more highlights!