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CES 2025: The Convergence of Innovation, Media, and Technology

Choozle January 15,2025

Attending CES isn’t just about seeing the latest tech; it’s about being part of something bigger. It’s a global convergence of innovation, media, culture, and technology. At its core, CES is a community where brilliant, forward-thinking people come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and shape the future. CES 2025 once again delivered on its reputation as the place where industries collide, connections are forged, and the next big ideas are born.
On a personal level, it’s always amazing to start the year by talking to some of the smartest people I know. CES feels like a reunion, bringing together an entire community where I catch up with friends and make new connections. It’s an event that draws people from brands, agencies, technology partners, and many others. Every conversation inspires something new. There’s so much more to uncover about CES 2025, let’s dive in.

A Global Networking Hotspot

CES isn’t just about what’s on the show floor—it’s about the people walking it.

While CES is packed with great content and amazing sessions, the real value lies in the connections you make and the conversations you have. From chance encounters walking the halls to planned meet-ups, CES is the epicenter for forging meaningful relationships. You never know who you’ll meet, whether it’s a CMO eager to collaborate, a founder pitching their next big idea, or even a venture capitalist looking for the next unicorn. CES fosters the kind of serendipitous moments that fuel progress.

For our team at Choozle, this event is an opportunity to build relationships with tech experts, data partners, and media leaders shaping digital advertising. These connections help enhance our platform and managed services to deliver greater impact for our clients.

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The Tech for Good Movement

This year’s event reminded me of something often overlooked: the cultural impact of technology. This isn’t just about hardware and software; it’s about how these innovations are woven into the fabric of our daily lives, shaping how we work, play, and interact.

CES has evolved beyond its “gadget fair” reputation, becoming a global platform for technology that addresses real-world challenges. This year, digital health breakthroughs took center stage. The summit focused on AI-driven healthcare, smart wearables, and cutting-edge diagnostics, all aimed at reshaping patient care. From remote health monitoring to personalized medicine, CES demonstrated that the intersection of health and tech is only beginning to scratch the surface of its potential.

Sustainability also became a key narrative. With AI-enhanced precision agriculture, fully autonomous tractors that optimize chemical usage, and predictive tools that identify crop diseases, technology is making farming smarter and more sustainable. Kubota showcased AI-driven systems that precisely detect crop diseases and pests, enabling targeted treatments to reduce pesticide use and minimize environmental impact.

This push aligns with global goals to combat climate change and ensure food security for generations. 

It went well beyond agriculture, with Gradient showcasing its Window Air Conditioner and Cold-Climate Heat Pump and the automotive industry sharing significant strides with electric vehicles (EVs) and sustainable transport advancements. 

Throughout the show, exhibitors presented solar-powered products and solutions such as AI-enhanced waste management systems, which wowed attendees. The new Energy Transition conference track explored how emerging technologies both drive and address the hurdles of the energy transition, focusing on shaping a sustainable future while overcoming technical and scalability barriers.

Beyond Tech: A Cultural Experience

For me, what sets CES apart from other industry conferences is that it brings together more than technologists. From entertainment giants to educators, CES 2025 created a space for diverse voices. Hollywood filmmakers explored the potential of extended reality (XR) for immersive storytelling. Fashion industry leaders discussed wearable tech trends while educators looked at AI’s role in reshaping learning environments. NGOs highlighted how tech can bridge access gaps in underserved communities.

This fusion of people and ideas makes CES not just a tech event but a cultural touchstone. It underscores how technology doesn’t exist in isolation but intertwines with every aspect of modern life.

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More Highlights from CES 2025

Here are a  few more standouts from this year’s event:

  • The Future of AI: With AI becoming central to how we work, CES hosted discussions on ethics, creativity, and the future of work.
  • Digital Advertising Trends: From dynamic content generation to predictive analytics guiding creative choices, AI is redefining how brands engage with audiences. Brands and agencies also came together to redefine audience targeting in a post-cookie world, leveraging first-party data and machine learning for precision and impact. Here’s an Adweek article highlighting the top ten takeaways from CES for advertising executives that further outlines these trends.
  • Quantum Development: A new half-day conference, in partnership with the Quantum World Congress, highlighted progress in quantum mechanics. From hardware and software to AI-powered applications, quantum technologies are driving progress in security, sensing, and computing, paving the way for groundbreaking ingenuity.
  • Mobility: CES brought together the entire ecosystem of mobility, from passenger and autonomous cars to construction, agriculture, marine tech, and advanced air travel.

Why CES Matters

CES 2025 proved something I’ve always believed: innovation isn’t just about the next great tech product. It’s about how technology, when used with purpose and vision, can solve real-world problems, bring people together, and shape a better tomorrow. As I reflect on everything I saw and heard, one thing is certain: the possibilities are endless.

This year’s CES also underscored a vital truth for the advertising world: the need to cut through the noise, prioritize actionable insights, and harness the potential of technology to deliver real value. From AI-driven audience strategies to redefining engagement in a post-cookie world, the event highlighted how  innovation in advertising can transform industries and elevate brands.

At Choozle, we’re committed to simplifying the complexities of digital advertising by combining innovative technology with a human touch. Just like CES inspires action, we help agencies and brands navigate the complex world of digital advertising, turning bold ideas into measurable outcomes.

Ready to bring this innovation to your campaigns? Connect with  us today and discover how Choozle can help you stay ahead in the ever-changing advertising landscape.

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Adam Woods

Adam Woods is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and held two other roles at Choozle — Chief Client Officer and Chief Technology Officer. Throughout his tenure at Choozle, he has been improving the way that advertisers buy media through the Choozle platform. He has led initiatives to ensure that Choozle leads the space in terms of being a consultative partner that helps ensure the effective deployment of media through a combination of omni-channel planning, targeting best practices, upfront goal setting, and effective measurement.

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