2026 CES Download – Tom Coughlin and Avery Lu, March 5th, 2026

This is the annual IEEE SFBA Consumer Technology Society (CTSoc) event providing a summary of the latest and unique tech innovations from the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. This event has proven to be very popular as many people working in related industries do not get to attend CES. CES's focus has expanded beyond consumer electronic devices to many (https://enotice.mmsend.com/link.cfm?r=cFleWUFWIsM33LkMon_yTw~~&pe=XwNKhr_rkpKFUXqht9NlzJ7kOw6VNNWXNwS2oFqZ7CECeGvkGC2UUG7Cam3zBie0rIlacembRyUD8qCyLvR6fA~~&t=CTGW-TcFkgpRC22cZfnx6Q~~) including wearables, smart homes, robotics, drones, medical and healthcare devices, etc.
2024 IEEE President, Tom Coughlin, and 2025 SCV Chair, Avery Lu, both are also past chairs of SFBA CTSoc will share highlights of the unique tech solutions at CES that may not have been covered by the mainstream media. This will be an in-person event, and the room has limited capacity. Register early, do not miss this event to get a glance into the future of consumer technologies. Previous CES Download and other meeting slides and recordings are available for viewing at https://site.ieee.org/scv-ces/recent-events/.
This is a FREE event for IEEE members who provide their IEEE membership # when registering, and $10 for non-IEEE members (no refunds).
Speakers:
Tom Coughlin: President, Coughlin Associates
2024 IEEE President & IEEE Fellow, Tom is a world-renowned digital storage expert and industry analyst. Having served as the global leader of IEEE, he brings unparalleled insight into the hardware and infrastructure driving the latest consumer trends.
Avery Lu: Partner & Head of Business Development, Aventurine Capital Group
2025-2026 Chair of the IEEE Santa Clara Valley Section
Avery is a seasoned venture capitalist and deep-tech executive. His expertise in semiconductors and AI allows him to identify the startups and technologies with the highest potential for commercial success and market disruption.
Registration Details
This is an in-person event with limited room capacity. We strongly recommend registering early to secure your spot.
IEEE Members: FREE (Must provide IEEE membership # during registration)
Non-Members: $10 (No refunds)
Don't miss this opportunity to get a first-hand glance into the future of consumer technology from two of Silicon Valley's most respected voices.
Location
Building: Plug and Play Tech Center, Sunnyvale, San Francisco Room
440 N. Wolfe Road, Suite 71, Sunnyvale, California, United States 94085
Agenda:
5:30 – 6:00 pm: Check-in, networking, food and drinks
6:00 – 7:30 pm: Presentations by Tom Coughlin and Avery Lu
7:30 – 8:00 pm: Q&A and Networking
440 N. Wolfe Road, Suite 71, , Sunnyvale,, California, United States, 94085