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CES Unveiled Amsterdam

September 14, 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Schedule

Time  Session Session Details 
14:30 - 14:40  CTA Opening Address 

Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)
 Welcome remaks by Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®.
14:45 - 15:05 CES Teach Trends Presentation 

Brian Comiskey, Staff Vice President, Innovation and Trends, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)
 Explore the emerging technologies and trends shaping the year ahead and the road to CES® 2027.
15:05 - 15:10 Q&A
15:15 - 15:40 Panel: Beyond the Booth: Using CES as your Gateway to Global Growth

Kaylee Hakkel, COO, MantiSpectra
Leonard Moonen, Founder & CEO, Praxa Sense
Moderator: Janenne Remondino, Senior Director, Global Programs, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)
Additional speakers to be announced

 Explore how Dutch companies can leverage CES as a strategic stepping stone for international expansion, with a particular focus on entering the US market. Drawing on the perspectives of founders, C-level executives and ecosystem experts, the panel will offer practical insights into preparing for CES, building meaningful connections and turning a week in Las Vegas into lasting business opportunities.
15:50 - 16:20 Panel: From CES to Series A: What Makes Investors Lean In?

Andy Lurling, Founding Partner, LUMO Labs
Joris Casterman, Founder & CEO, Whispp
Moderator: Lize Hong, Co-Founder * Chief Messaging, OSÉ 
Explore how founders can turn international exposure at CES into long-term commercial growth, strategic partnerships and investment. Through the conversation between a founder and investor, attendees gain insight into what it takes to build momentum beyond the event itself.

This session brings together two perspectives from the same growth story: the founder building the company and the investor backing its journey.
16:20 - 16:45 Afternoon Break
16:45 - 17:45 Startup Pitch Competition

Pitch Jury:
Andy Lurling, Founding Partner, LUMO Labs
Additional jury members to be announced
Ilknur Donmez, Director of Economic Affairs and Culture, City of Amsterdam
Lucien Burm, President, Dutch Startup Association

Moderator: Rebecca Lind, Specialist, Global Programs, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)


 Pitch Competition exclusively for the CES 2027 Netherlands Delegation of exhibitors heading to CES. Judged by investors and influential business leaders, this is a chance for select startups to take their business to the next level.
17:45 -18:00 Closing and Pitch Winner Announcement
18:00 - 20:00 Networking Reception 

Speakers

  • Joris Castermans

    Founder and CEO, Whispp

  • Brian Comiskey

    Staff VP, Innovation and Trends, Market Research, CTA

  • Kaylee Hakkel

    COO, MantiSpectra

  • Lize Hong

    Co-Founder and Chief Messaging, OSÉ

  • Rebecca Lind

    Specialist, Global Programs, CTA

  • Andy Lürling

    Founding Partner, LUMO Labs

  • Leonard Moonen

    Founder and CEO, Praxa Sense

  • Janenne Remondino

    Sr. Director, Global Programs, CTA

  • Gary Shapiro

    Executive Chair, CTA

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