The world of tech descended upon Las Vegas for CES 2025, the global stage where groundbreaking innovations and future-defining ideas took the spotlight. Over 141,000 attendees from more than 150 countries explored transformative technologies presented by 4,500 exhibitors, including 1,400 startups. From artificial intelligence to sustainability, CES 2025 connected technology’s potential to humanity’s biggest challenges.
For General Assembly, CES is more than a showcase of innovation—it’s a reflection of the evolving skills and disciplines shaping the workforce. With core tech training and talent solutions in data, software engineering, UX design, and more, we’re committed to preparing the next generation of tech innovators to meet the demands of this rapidly advancing landscape.
Let’s take a few moments to unpack some of the highlights from CES 2025.
AI: A transformative force
Artificial intelligence dominated CES 2025, demonstrating its potential to reshape industries and improve lives. From real-time AI assistants to medical diagnostics, AI was integrated into nearly every sector.
NVIDIA’s keynote stood out as CEO Jensen Huang unveiled the GeForce RTX 50, which surpasses its predecessors in performance, and introduced Agentic AI, a tool designed to streamline workflows in real time. Huang also announced partnerships with Toyota for next-gen autonomous vehicles and showcased the Cosmos World Foundation Model, advancing robotics navigation.
For our current and future students, this ramped-up focus on AI highlights the critical need for AI skills and expertise across all industries and disciplines. From predictive analytics to machine learning algorithms, software engineering to UX design, our courses empower learners to understand, leverage, and build the AI-driven systems that were featured so prominently at CES.
Digital health: Redefining wellness
Digital health innovations also took center stage at CES 2025, featuring everything from advances in telehealth and biotechnology to the wellness space.
Companies like Abbott and Withings demonstrated products that improve patient care and longevity, while emerging startups unveiled smart wearable devices capable of monitoring everything from heart health to mental well-being.
UX design, a cornerstone of our training programs, plays a critical role in the success of these innovations. Effective user interfaces can make the difference between a product that empowers patients and one that confuses them. Our focus on human-centered design ensures that healthcare technology (and all tech) not only functions seamlessly, but also meets the emotional and practical needs of users.
Sustainability and the energy transition
Sustainability was a recurring theme at CES 2025, with exhibitors highlighting advancements in renewable energy, battery technologies, and sustainable materials. Panasonic unveiled graphene-based batteries, while Hydrific showcased bioplastics and off-grid energy solutions. These innovations align with global efforts to reduce carbon footprints and adopt eco-friendly practices.
For professionals in software engineering, opportunities abound in the development of energy management systems and IoT platforms that optimize resource consumption. Our coding bootcamps equip aspiring engineers with the skills needed to build applications that support smart grids, renewable energy tracking, and efficient data analytics.
Mobility: Moving forward
Mobility took a leap into the future with breakthroughs in electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous driving, and even advanced air travel. Companies like Waymo and Mobileye highlighted advancements in autonomous ride-hailing services, while Delta Air Lines wowed attendees with innovations in seamless travel and partnerships with Uber and Airbus. Self-driving tractors from John Deere and construction automation tools from Caterpillar showcased how mobility tech is transforming industries beyond transportation.
The intersection of data and mobility underscores the importance of software engineering and data analytics in enabling these technologies. Our curriculum focuses on equipping learners with the skills to work on cutting-edge mobility solutions, from coding complex algorithms for vehicle automation to designing user-friendly interfaces for fleet management.
Quantum computing: The next frontier
Quantum technologies captured the imagination of CES attendees, offering glimpses into a future where quantum mechanics revolutionizes industries. Exhibitors like IonQ and IBM showcased how quantum computing can solve problems in finance, materials science, and logistics. The pairing of quantum computing with AI promises unprecedented breakthroughs, creating opportunities for entirely new fields of study and application.
For data professionals and engineers alike, this means understanding the principles of quantum algorithms and their integration with existing systems. Our data science programs provide a foundation in computational thinking and data modeling—essential skills for leveraging quantum technologies as they become mainstream.
Startups and Eureka Park: Innovation at its core
Eureka Park, the vibrant startup hub of CES, was packed with 1,400 companies from 39 countries. This was the place to see innovation at its most daring, with startups presenting cutting-edge solutions in AI, sustainability, digital health, and more. The energy in Eureka Park underscored the importance of agile development, rapid prototyping, and cross-disciplinary collaboration—all skills taught and honed in by our award-winning tech training programs.
More CES 2025 highlights and insights
CES 2025 offered over 300 conference sessions featuring 1,200-plus speakers. Highlights included:
- C Space at ARIA: Focused on marketing, media, and branding, with insights from Microsoft and NBCUniversal on using technology to engage consumers.
- Digital Health Summit: Explored how technology transforms medicine and wellness.
- Quantum Means Business: Brought together quantum pioneers to discuss the industry’s future.
- Innovation for All: Emphasized diversity and inclusion in tech development.
General Assembly: Bridging the talent gap
As CES 2025 demonstrated, the future belongs to those who can adapt, innovate, and collaborate. Our tech training programs are uniquely positioned to prepare learners for this reality. Whether it’s developing the next AI assistant, designing accessible healthcare apps, or coding sustainable energy solutions, GA grads are at the forefront of tech progress.
CES 2025 was a powerful reminder of technology’s potential to address humanity’s greatest challenges. With the right skills and training, today’s learners can become tomorrow’s innovators—ready to shape a brighter, more connected, and more sustainable world.
Stay ahead of the curve by exploring how our tech talent and training solutions can help individuals and enterprises harness the innovations spotlighted at CES.