Delta to host first of its kind CES keynote experience at Sphere in Las Vegas

Delta will kick off its 100-year anniversary at CES® 2025 with an immersive keynote experience at Sphere in Las Vegas, hosted by Delta CEO Ed Bastian.

The keynote on Jan. 7, 2025, will honor Delta's legacy of innovation over the past century, while looking at the airline's vision for using technology to enrich human experiences today, tomorrow and for the next 100 years.

"Technology is a powerful tool, but it's people that make true innovation possible," Bastian said. "We're on the brink of a new era, and I can't think of a better way to demonstrate how the Delta team will leverage cutting-edge advancements to propel our next century of flight."

This will be Delta's third appearance at CES and its second mainstage keynote following a historic debut in 2020 when Bastian delivered the conference's first keynote remarks by an airline, as well as in 2023 when Delta announced fast, free onboard Wi-Fi across its fleet for SkyMiles Members.

"After celebrating CTA's centennial year, we recognize what a pivotal time this can be for an organization and we are thrilled Delta is sharing part of this special moment with us at CES," said Gary Shapiro, CEO, CTA. "We know Delta has the vision to continue disrupting how we travel by leaning into technology, and I can't wait to see how they bring that to life at Sphere. The sky is the limit."

On Jan. 7, Delta will share its vision for the future of travel, delivering the first CES keynote ever hosted at Sphere. Delta will engage CES attendees and beyond using the venue's next-generation technologies including: its globally-recognized exterior - the "Exosphere" - the world's largest LED screen; the interior display plane - the world's highest-resolution LED screen; and the world's most advanced audio system, Sphere Immersive Sound, powered by HOLOPLOT - to ignite the audiences' senses and take storytelling to a new level.

"Sphere is a powerful platform for brands to connect with key audiences, leveraging next-generation technologies to boldly deliver a one-of-a-kind experience and amplify their message," said Jennifer Koester, President and COO, Sphere. "The teams at Sphere, Delta, and CES share a passion for innovation and storytelling, and this keynote is going to be unlike anything this audience has ever experienced before."

Delta will also offer expedited CES badging for SkyMiles Members at the Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) from Jan. 5-7. Additional details about Delta's CES 2025 presence will be available soon.

Traveling to CES with Delta

Additionally, Delta is expanding its network to Las Vegas to accommodate travelers attending CES. From Jan. 4-11, 2025, Delta will provide additional service from 18 U.S. cities and four international hubs, offering nearly 365 inbound and outbound flights and approximately 12,000 extra seats. This robust schedule represents a more than 20% increase over the regular January schedule. 

The expansion includes new flights from Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Miami, and San Jose, California. Delta will also introduce twice-daily service from Orange County and enhance service from Sacramento with an increase to two daily flights, which will become part of the airline's regular schedule. Additionally, international customers can fly directly to Las Vegas from Amsterdam, Paris, London Heathrow, and Seoul - Incheon.