The Experiential Design Authority is proud to unveil the finalists for its CES 2026 BOSS (Best of Show Stand) Awards. The BOSS Awards celebrate the best examples of experiential design on the show floor of the annual tech extravaganza. A panel of preliminary judges evaluated all stands seeking for those that offered exciting experiences, immersive environments, impactful demos and displays, and/or eye-catching design.
The following exhibitors have been chosen as finalists.
Abbott – Booth #8713
AgeTech Collaborative from AARP – Booth #54123/53423
Bosch – Booth #16203
Brunswick Corp. – Booth #5041
Caterpillar Inc. – Booth #5019
Ceragem – Booth #54132
Changhong – Booth #16625
Clarios – Booth #6019
Doosan – Booth #5840
Dreame Innovation Technology – Booth #17726
Echo Water – Booth #53800
Geely Auto Group – Booth #6201
Hisense – Booth #17704
Hyundai Motor Group – Booth #5319
Insulet – Booth #54412
John Deere – Booth #4718
Korean Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) – Booth #9843
LG Electronics – Booth #15004
Mammotion Technology – Booth #51632
Navee – Booth #10548
Neura Robotics – Booth #8331
Oshkosh Corp. – Booth #4418
Panasonic – Booth #16605
Roborock – Booth #52632
Segway – Booth #9615
Siemens – Booth #8725
Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (Afeela) – Booth #20800
TCL Corp. – Booth #18604
Waymo – Booth #4600
Yuwell – Booth #55923
This year’s finalists showcase a diverse range of industries, from cutting-edge automotive technology and robotics to revolutionary advancements in consumer electronics and healthcare. In the weeks ahead, a new panel of judges from The Experiential Design Authority’s U.S. and International Advisory Boards will score and rank the 30 finalists.
“The Experiential Design Authority is thrilled to honor these exciting exhibits for their innovative work and immersive designs,” said Travis Stanton, Executive Director of The Experiential Design Authority and Director of Strategy at Storylink Creative. “The BOSS Awards spotlight how experiential design is shaping the future of exhibit marketing, and these finalists represent the best of the best from CES 2026.”
All 30 finalists will be honored during a special event in Feburary, hosted by Exhibit City News. At the event, the top 10 winners will be revealed, along with the People’s Choice Award winner (chosen by popular vote on ECN’s website).
To cast your vote in the People’s Choice Award category, visit www.exhibitcitynews.com/boss-awards/, and for more information about the BOSS Awards, please visit www.ExperientialDesignAuthority.com.
About The Experiential Design Authority: Comprising a collective of industry leaders and champions of experiential marketing and design, The Experiential Design Authority serves as a governing body overseeing a number of international competitions, including the BOSS Awards, ExSys Awards, and World Expolympics. The organization is committed to fairness and transparency, as well as the value of professional competition and the goal of giving back to the next generation of experiential design professionals. For more information, visit www.theexperientialdesignauthority.com.
Contact: info@experientialdesignauthority.com
