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CES 2023: Lead at the speed of life

JANUARY 05–08, 2023 | LAS VEGAS, NV

#CES2023

Change happens now. Faster than ever. At CES 2023, we showcased how to innovate and adapt—at the speed of life.

Highlights from CES 2023

At CES 2023, Accenture commanded a major presence. Over the course of this 3-day event, the Accenture Innovation Hub welcomed global visitors, featured experiential demonstrations, and housed engaging content sessions with industry luminaries, Accenture subject-matter experts and ecosystem partners.

Read on to discover groundbreaking technology that is transforming businesses and catch up on all the great discussions from our platform stage. With the world moving at a breakneck and escalating pace, this is where you can learn how your business can innovate and adapt—at the speed of life.

Our dynamic venue: The Accenture Innovation Hub

Our Innovation Hub contained three integrated areas to participate in lively networking sessions, engage in immersive and groundbreaking technology experiences and escape the crowds.

Our platform stage featured daily panel sessions of Accenture experts, ecosystem partners, and top business leaders to discuss the ever-changing and important topics of the metaverse, total enterprise reinvention, sustainability and talent.

Panelists featured executives from the world’s biggest companies and brands, including Adobe, Dell, ESPN, Google, Meta, Napster, Universal, Microsoft, Roku, Volkswagen, and more.

In our experiential playground, visitors had the opportunity to interact with these new and groundbreaking technologies:

Broadcast into VR instantly with volumetric capture

Using volumetric cameras to capture images of real-world spaces, users were transported across virtual locations wherever needed, in real-time. Utilizing an array of cameras shooting from every angle and graphics processors stitching the images into a 3D mesh, visitors were recorded and instantly broadcast into VR and AR worlds or IRL through mixed reality headsets.

Watch volumetric video capture in action

Experience the Hyperloop Cabin-1

Step into the year 2028 and take a seat in a fully functional, life-size segment of the Hardt hyperloop Cabin-1. By combining creativity with technology, Accenture’s Metaverse experts made it possible to digitally experience the future of sustainable travel in mixed reality. Using a HoloLens, visitors took a self-guided 3-minute adventure from Amsterdam to Berlin while enjoying the Northern Lights on a curved LED skylight, sat in a comfortable and adapted seat specifically for the hyperloop, and played with the first-of-its-kind infotainment panel to catch real-time travel info and weather conditions.

See how we brought the experience to life

Read about our work with Hardt

Accenture’s Hyperloop demo is featured in Forbes Ultimate CES 2023 guide to the hottest parties, panels and robots in Las Vegas

Merchandising in the metaverse

Accenture is reimagining how companies engage with their customers using Web3 technology. Visitors attended a virtual fashion show in the metaverse and saw NPC models walking down the catwalk adorned in digital garments. If they liked what they saw, they had the chance to purchase the NFT or physical version of the garments in the adjacent eStore.

Watch how we're reimagining customer engagement using Web3 technology

Tour Walt Disney’s iconic office in VR

Thanks to Accenture and the Walt Disney Studios’ StudioLAB, visitors could explore a digital twin of Walt Disney’s iconic office. Virtual reality allows anyone to visit the site of Walt’s innovations and even handle and examine various objects to learn about their history. Read more on Walt Disney Studios' StudioLAB and Accenture's partnership to support the next generation of filmmaking.

Our parlor was an area reserved for informal meetings and conversations, where guests met with Accenture executives, colleagues and peers, sipped refreshments and enjoyed a relaxing reprieve from the show floor’s hustle and bustle.

Accenture sessions on the Metaverse

LinkedIn Live from CES 2023 Day 1

We jumped into the metaverse using volumetric capture & discussed the value it can offer brands, consumers & creators.

Where is the metaverse NOW
Accenture, ESPN & Meta

The metaverse is shifting consumer behavior & pushing us to solve complex business problems.
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The creator economy
Accenture, Adobe, Meta, Napster & SuperWorld

With a $1 trillion opportunity, brands must collab with the creator economy to reach the masses.
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Value in the metaverse
Accenture, LPGA, MQDC & Universal

Experimenting in the metaverse now will provide more freedom to learn from the customer & find the most value. 
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A more responsible metaverse
Accenture, Atlantic Council & the XR Association 

Global approaches to build inclusive, accessible, sustainable & responsible tech experiences.
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Taking the metaverse to main street 
Accenture, Microsoft & Teladoc

The metaverse has many uses in the healthcare industry from training to extending medical reach.
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Accenture sessions on Total Enterprise Reinvention

Instagram Live from CES 2023 Day 2
Accenture & Meta

How people are leading happier, healthier & more productive lives with better access to tech.

The media & comms revolution
Accenture, Microsoft & Roku

Tips for a successful reinvention from transformation moments of a hardware company, employee onboarding & digital events.
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Colliding Worlds of Content, Commerce & Culture
Accenture

The keys to capitalizing on the growing connection of content, culture and commerce.

The Journey to Autonomous Operations
Accenture, Nvidia & Siemens

How companies are adapting their manufacturing operations in response to global changes.

Reinventing Mobility
Accenture, Gatik, Microsoft & Volkswagen

Opportunities & challenges the mobility sector faces as it transforms to a transport-as-a-service model.
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Harnessing Data & AI to Accelerate Growth
Accenture, Dell & Google

How companies are successfully using data & AI to support the needs of small and medium sized businesses.

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Accenture sessions on Sustainability & Talent

Smart Home & Workspaces
Accenture, Johnson Controls & Qualcomm

Pivotal roles that 5G, cloud and edge computing have in enabling a more sustainable future.

The Journey to Circular Car
Accenture & Honda

How a circular business model could create a sustainable ecosystem of hardware, software & renewable energy.
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Making Sustainability More Human
Accenture

Understand the "Relevancy Gap" between how people and orgs approach sustainability.

Talent and Technology transforming the future of work
Accenture & Meta

What technology CEOs should be focused on to make informed decisions and transform the future of work.
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Sustainability as a Growth Driver
Accenture, Planet Labs & Salesforce

How sustainability must be part of every business’ DNA to create growth beyond expectations.

The Future of Sustainable Mobility
Accenture, Broward MPO, Ford, Microsoft, Oregon DOT, SAE Int. & Xcel Energy

What is fueling the digital infrastructure and sustainable mobility revolution.
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Accenture on the CES Main Stage

In addition to our exclusive sessions held in our Accenture Innovation Hub, we led panels on the CES Main Stage. These panels offered our perspective on major topics centering around the future of technology and how it can help people solve the world’s most pressing problems.

Wed, Jan 4 | 11:00 – 11:45 am
Accenture Host: Mary Hamilton, Technology Innovation Lead

Digital Hollywood: The platform for commerce

Opportunities that NFTs, XR, sports, Hollywood, and the metaverse offer media, sports and entertainment industries in today’s evolving world. Learn more.

Thurs, Jan 5 | 10:00 - 10:40 am
Accenture Host: Joseph Lui, Global Autonomous Robotic Systems Lead, Industry X

Industrial transformation: Robots powered by AI

Long an integral part of industrial operations, we discussed how robotics, when combined with automated intelligence, can transform industry. Learn more.

Thurs, Jan 5 | 1:00 - 1:40 pm
Accenture Host: Jefferson Wang, Technology Cloud First, Global 5G and Networks, Lead

Hardware enabling the future of connectivity

How 5G connectivity is changing the world, with its ultra-high speed (up to 100X faster than 4G), ultra-low latency and vast network capacity. Learn more.

Thurs, Jan 5 | 2:00 - 2:40 PM
Accenture host: Monika Minarcin, Alliance Insights and Mgmt Sr Manager

Digital disruptors

The diversity of AI and ML applications and how they can disrupt to develop a better class of transportation. Learn more.

 

THURS, JAN 5 | 4:00 - 4:40 PM
ACCENTURE HOST: Jacqueline Madison, Director of Product Accessibility, Digital Experience

Building an Inclusive Web 3.0

How to create principles & practices to ensure the equity and democratization of Web3–-from NFTs and crypto economies, to social networks and DAOs. Learn more.

FRI, JAN 6 | 1:00 - 1:40 PM
ACCENTURE HOST: MARK CURTIS, METAVERSE CONTINUUM CO-LEAD AND ACCENTURE SONG SUSTAINABILITY LEAD

The next era of connection

The early movers that are shaping the metaverse ecosystem, from leveraging VR to building immersive experiences. Learn more.

Fri, Jan 6 | 3:00 - 3:40 pm
Accenture Host: Megan Vesely, Managing Director

Welcome to the neighborhood: Smart cities in health

While most smart city models don’t make health a focus, they have the potential to improve residents’ health and change the health field landscape. Learn more.

FRI, JAN 6 | 4:00 - 4:30 PM
ACCENTURE HOSTS: DAN GUENTHER, MANAGING DIRECTOR – GO TO MARKET AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP LEAD AND TIFFANY A. LIN, MANAGEMENT CONSULTING MANAGER

AgeTech in the Metaverse: Digital worlds that make aging easier

Creative use cases where digital worlds are helping real people age in the real world. Learn more.

SAT, JAN 7 | 11:00 - 11:40 AM
ACCENTURE HOST: DAVID TREAT, SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, GLOBAL METAVERSE LEAD

The changing Metaverse landscape

Current shifts in crypto and the larger Metaverse landscape, and how this period can be used as an opportunity to innovate and build. Learn more.

Accenture Roundtables

During these private luncheons, Accenture leaders shared our latest global consumer research and trends, straight from the field.

Thurs, Jan 5 | 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Accenture Host: Syed Alam, Global High Tech Lead

High Tech: The industry that transforms the world

Thoughts, trends and the challenges of innovations across the High Tech Industry and how to transform the industry that is transforming the world. See what 4 segments offer the greatest growth potential.

Fri, Jan 6 | 11:45 – 1:15 pm
Accenture Host: John Peters, Media & Entertainment Lead

Content never sleeps: Global M&E consumer trends

Leveraging insights from our latest research, Reinventing for growth in a changing media landscape, we discussed redefined business strategies, immersive technologies and monetization opportunities.

Accenture featured speakers

Get to know our lineup of Accenture visionaries, thought leaders, and tech experts who gathered at CES to discuss important topics on the CES Main Stage and at the Accenture Innovation Hub.

Dan Guenther

Managing Director – Go To Market and Thought Leadership Lead

Nikki Mendonça

Managing Director – Accenture Song, Software & Platforms, Global

Jefferson Wang

Senior Managing Director – Global Technology Convergence Lead

Louise Barrere

Managing Director – Artificial Intelligence, Solutions.AI for B2B Growth Lead

Katie Burke

Global Thought Leadership Lead – Accenture Song

Emma Cochrane

Managing Director – Global Lead Metaverse Studios

Kevin Collins

Managing Director – Software & Platforms, Innovation & Offerings, Global

Mark Curtis

Global Sustainability and Thought Leadership Lead – Accenture Song

Mukund Ghangurde

Managing Director – North America AMBG Industry X

Stephanie Gorski

Managing Director – Accenture Strategy, Software & Platforms

Rahul Gupta

Managing Director – Consulting, Cities, Transport and Infrastructure, North America

Alexander Holst

Managing Director – Accenture Strategy, Sustainability

Nick Law

Creative Chairman – Accenture Song

Tiffany A. Lin

Management Consulting Manager

Joe Lui

Managing Director – Global Robotics Practice Lead, Industry X

Jacqueline Madison

Director of Product Accessibility – Digital Experience

Monika Minarcin

Senior Manager – Alliance Insights

John Peters

Managing Director – Media & Entertainment, United States, West

Juergen Reers

Senior Managing Director – Global Industry Sector Lead, Automotive

Kaveh Safavi, MD, JD

Senior Managing Director – Consulting Global Health

Christie Smith

Lead – Talent & Organization/Human Potential

Vikalp Tandon

Managing Director – North America Lead, Commerce, Accenture Song

David Treat

Global Metaverse Co-Lead and Innovation Incubation Group Lead

Vikrant Viniak

Senior Managing Director – Sustainability Services & Strategy, North America Lead

Jason Warnke

Senior Managing Director – Global IT, Digital Experiences Lead

Denise Zheng

Managing Director – Metaverse Continuum Business Group & Global Lead for Responsible Metaverse

Guest speakers

Meet the industry luminaries, innovators, and leaders who joined us on stage for important discussions at CES 2023.

Ade Ajayi

Head of Global Sales, B2B, Reality Labs – Meta

Bob Bejan

CVP Global Events and Studios – Microsoft

Maureen Bock

Chief Innovation Officer – Oregon DOT

Daryl Butler

VP of Marketing, Devices and Services – Google

Denise Collela

VP, Digital Strategy Group – Adobe

Chris Crayner

Executive Vice President, Chief Digital & Technology Officer – Universal Parks & Resorts

Erik Day

Senior Vice President, Global Small Business – Dell

Dave Dugan

VP of Global Agency and Consulting Firm partnerships – Meta

Kirti Gupta

Chief Economist – Qualcomm

Brittan Heller

Senior Fellow, Democracy and Technology – Atlantic Council

Rob Holmes

VP of Programming – Roku

Claus T. Jenson

Chief Innovation Officer – Teladoc Health

Smita Khare

SVP Global Engineering – Johnson Controls

Jay Joseph

Vice President, CASE & Energy – American Honda Motor Co.

Sebastian Lasek

Head of Vehicle & Systems, MaaS & TaaS Autonomous Driving – Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft

Kevin Lopes

Vice President, Sports Business Development & Innovation – ESPN

Hrish Lotlikar

Co-founder & CEO – Superworld

Nadia El Mallakh

Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Clean Transportation – Xcel Energy

Frank Menchaca

Sustainable Mobility Solutions President – SAE International

Kelly Monahan

Director of Future of Work – Meta

Mark Mozena

VP of Government Affairs – Planet Labs

Gautam Narang

CEO and Co-founder – Gatik

Joan O’Hara

Senior Director of Public Policy – XR Association

Frank Palase

Vice President Industry Solutions – Salesforce

Parut Penpayap

Project Director, MQDC Metaverse – MQDC

Alan Porter

VP, Electronics and Semiconductor – Siemens

Sanjay Ravi

General Manager – Automotive, Mobility & Transportation Industry – Microsoft

David Rhew

CMO – Microsoft

Mollie Marcoux Samaan

Commissioner – Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)

W. Celeste Stragand

Head of Smart City Engagements – Ford Motor Company

Greg Stuart

Chief Executive Director – Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization

Deepu Talla

VP & GM Embedded & Edge Computing – Nvidia

Bhak Tanta-Nanta

CEO – Group Deputy; CEO – T&B Media Global; and T&B World Artists – MQDC

Jon Vlassopulos

Co-Founder and CEO – Napster

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