​For 9 years, ​FOUNDERS & FRIENDS has been igniting conversations between hardware industry leaders, innovators and builders who are making transformative impact with technology.

​This one-night incubator and networking event is unlike any other during CES. For 2026, we're looking towards a blue sky future, and you won't want to miss what we have in store.

​As always, ​FOUNDERS & FRIENDS is a invitation-only experience. You must have an access code in order to register.

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​What to expect?

​This year there will be two bars and multiple catered food arrays—ensuring nobody leaves the event hungry or thirsty 🍸🍤

​We'll also have:

• ​​A multi-room event filled with experiential activations

• ​Showcases by 2025 HardTech Award winners Near Space Labs, Pila Energy, Kalogon and Aurea Technologies

• ​Live demos from Canadian startups Miru and Haply Robotics

• ​A live musical performance by human jukebox and looping wizard Mark Woodyard

​More details to be added in the coming months.

​​Take a look at the 2025 photo gallery to see what it's all about.

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​You'll need a code to register 🎟️

​​'I Have A Code'

​​Enter your partner's access code when registering for this ticket option (see screenshot below).

​If you don't enter an access code with this ticket option, your request will be rejected.

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​If you don't have a code

​​'Request an Invite'

​Use this ticket option if you don't have an access code.

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​2026 Partners

​​This event is presented by MistyWest and made possible thanks to our co-host Solidworks, Gold partners Intent and SEACOMP, and Silver partners Nordic Semiconductor and Boast AI.

​More partners are to be added soon!