The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 took place in Las Vegas, USA, from January 6–9, 2026.
This year, Akool joined forces with Agora to bring something especially exciting to the show floor: Akool’s AI Avatar technology, showcased inside Agora’s booth at the Venetian Expo.
Where we showcased Akool’s Avatar technology
During CES 2026, you could find the Akool demo experience at:
- Venue: Venetian Expo (Venetian Campus)
- Halls: A–D
- Booth: 51226 (Agora’s booth)
At the booth, Akool and Agora highlighted how AI Avatars can create more immersive, engaging interactive experiences—the kind of experience that feels more natural than a traditional chat window and more scalable than a fully human-staffed interaction model.
What we demonstrated (and why attendees cared)
CES is packed with impressive hardware and product launches—but what consistently stands out are experiences that make people stop, watch, and interact.
That’s why AI Avatars are having a moment: they’re a shift in interface design.
Instead of asking users to adapt to an app, menu, or knowledge base, AI Avatars help deliver information and guidance through a more human-style presence ideal for:
- Live demos and product explainers
- Interactive brand experiences
- Virtual greeters and event assistants
- Customer support entry points
- Education and training walkthroughs
In short: avatars can help turn “information” into an experience people actually remember.
Why Akool + Agora at CES makes sense
CES is all about what’s next, and real-time engagement is a big part of that story. Agora is known for real-time engagement infrastructure, and Akool adds the missing layer of presence: a visual, interactive AI Avatar experience that can increase attention, clarity, and engagement during live interactions.
This combination points toward a future where:
- conversational experiences aren’t just voice or text,
- brand experiences aren’t static displays,
- and digital assistants don’t feel like “bots”—they feel like interactive guides.
Building on proven, real-time Avatar experiences
Akool’s CES presence builds on a broader pattern: bringing real-time avatars into high-traffic, real-world environments.
For example, in Akool’s case study with Google Cloud at NVIDIA GTC, Akool showcased an interactive avatar experience designed for live engagement—highlighting elements like natural dialogue, realistic gestures, voice synchronization, and multi-language support, along with the ability to operate in demanding event settings.
While CES and GTC are different events and environments, the takeaway is consistent: real-time avatars are ready for real audiences—and they unlock new ways to scale interactive experiences without losing the human feel.
Key takeaways from CES 2026
CES 2026 reinforced a few trends we think matter for any team building customer-facing AI experiences:
1) “Interactive” beats “informational”
People don’t just want to read—they want to engage, ask, explore, and respond in the moment.
2) Presence changes perception
When information is delivered through a face-to-face style interface, the interaction can feel more intuitive and more memorable than text-only experiences.
3) The future is real-time
From demos to support to live brand activations, the experiences that win attention are the ones that feel immediate and responsive.
Missed us at CES? Let’s still connect
CES may be over, but the work (and the momentum) continues.
If you’d like to learn more about how Akool’s AI Avatar technology can fit into your product, brand experience, customer support flow, training program, or event activation, this is a great time to reach out to the team at info@akool.com for a walkthrough and use-case discussion.
