How a Tech Company Reached CES Decision-Makers Amid Fragmented Exhibitor Data

CES Exhibitor Data

When a mid-sized technology company wanted to plan targeted outreach ahead of CES 2026, they faced a critical problem: identifying and connecting with C-Level decision-makers from exhibitors across multiple tech sectors. Attempting this manually was slow, incomplete, and prone to error. By partnering with Exhibitors Data, they received a curated, verified, ready-to-use dataset, allowing the team to focus on engagement rather than chasing missing contacts.

Client Profile

CES 2026 is the world’s largest technology trade show, showcasing innovations across AI, Smart Mobility, IoT, Robotics, HealthTech, Smart Home, and Consumer Electronics.

The client, a global technology firm, wanted to reach CEOs, CTOs, and other senior executives from exhibitors to:

• Plan targeted pre-event campaigns
• Schedule meetings with relevant companies
• Identify high-value business opportunities

They required complete contact details including emails, phone numbers, LinkedIn profiles, and firmographic data that’s verified and compliant with GDPR and CCPA regulations.

Challenge

The client’s challenge was very specific:

• Incomplete exhibitor lists: Official CES directories and online sources provided only partial contact info. Many entries were missing email addresses or direct phone numbers, leaving outreach campaigns half-baked.
• High volume, short timeline: With over 4,100 exhibitors across 80+ countries, manually finding decision-makers would take weeks they didn’t have before CES.
• Sector-specific targeting: The client wanted only AI, IoT, Smart Mobility, and Robotics exhibitors, but official lists didn’t include industry tags consistently.
• Decision-maker access: Publicly listed contacts were mostly mid-level staff; the client needed CEOs, CTOs, and VPs to make pre-event engagement meaningful.

In short, the client risked missing key meetings and wasting marketing effort if they relied on existing public data.

Solution

Exhibitors Data solved this with a precise, structured approach:

1. Pre-Purchase Sample Review
   • Shared a sample dataset of CES 2026 exhibitors for verification.
   • Confirmed coverage, accuracy, and sector-specific targeting.
2. Curated & Verified Dataset
   • Delivered 4,102 exhibitors with 2,051 verified C-Level contacts.
   • Verified emails, phone numbers, LinkedIn profiles, and company info.
   • Segmented by industry (AI, IoT, Smart Mobility, Robotics, HealthTech), company size, location, and booth number.
3. Ongoing Accuracy & Support
   • 98%+ deliverability guarantee, with replacements for bounced emails.
   • Dedicated support from inquiry to post-delivery.
   • Fully GDPR and CCPA compliant, ready for immediate outreach.

Results

• Delivered a ready-to-use dataset of verified CES 2026 exhibitors.
• Enabled targeted pre-event campaigns to high-value decision-makers.
• Saved weeks of manual research and verification.
• Increased confidence that every contact was accurate, relevant, and compliant.

Key Takeaways

• Verified, event-specific C-Level contacts allow companies to focus on engagement instead of research.
• Pre-sales sample validation builds trust and ensures accurate targeting.
• Segmentation by industry, geography, and company size maximises ROI.
• Dedicated support ensures campaigns run smoothly from start to finish.

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