The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced that Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X Corp, will be a keynote speaker at CES 2025. Yaccarino, recognized for her transformative leadership, will take the stage alongside Emmy Award-winning journalist Catherine Herridge for a dynamic conversation on Tuesday, January 7, at 1:30 PM in the Palazzo Ballroom at the Venetian.
As CEO of X Corp, the world’s leading social networking and news platform, Yaccarino has been pivotal in shaping the future of digital communication. Under her guidance, X has evolved into a vibrant platform, connecting global audiences, creators, and brands. “X is the global newsroom in your pocket. It’s the only real place for free dialogue between everyone—the public and the powerful,” Yaccarino stated. She emphasized that CES provides the ideal venue to showcase the company’s groundbreaking work in reshaping the digital ecosystem.
Gary Shapiro, CEO of CTA, expressed his excitement about Yaccarino’s participation, saying, “Linda’s career exemplifies the spirit of CES—innovation, resilience, and vision. Her leadership and contributions to the media and tech world makes her uniquely suited to inspire and challenge our audience to think boldly about the future.”
Kinsey Fabrizio, President of CTA, added, “Linda is a trailblazer and her keynote at CES 2025 will undoubtedly spark meaningful conversations about the evolving landscape of content creation, social platforms, and how technology empowers creators and communities to thrive.”
Catherine Herridge, an independent journalist with a strong presence on X, will lead the conversation. With a career rooted in investigative journalism, Herridge has long advocated for free speech and the First Amendment.
The CES keynote featuring Yaccarino will be streamed across multiple platforms, including Live.CES.Tech, X, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Yaccarino joins an esteemed lineup of keynote speakers, including representatives from Panasonic Holdings, NVIDIA, Accenture, Volvo Group, Delta, and Waymo.
For more information and to register for CES 2025, visit CES.tech.