The fintech world is paying close attention to CES 2026, as AMD Chair and CEO Dr. Lisa Su is set to deliver a keynote that promises to highlight how AI-driven high-performance computing is transforming industries — from cloud to enterprise, edge, and gaming devices to the future of financial technology.
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) confirmed Dr. Su’s keynote for Monday, January 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Palazzo Ballroom at The Venetian, ahead of CES (January 6–9).
CES registration is now open, with keynote programming expanding to include global leaders like AMD and Lenovo. AI is transforming every aspect of our lives, and AMD is uniquely positioned to deliver the performance and flexibility required to drive this transformation.
Fintech meets AMD’s high-performance AI
While CES is known as the proving ground for consumer tech, Dr. Su’s keynote will touch on how AMD’s AI portfolio — spanning CPUs, GPUs, adaptive computing, and software — is increasingly critical to fintech.
AMD EPYC processors are already deployed in financial data centers to power real-time fraud detection, AI credit scoring, and high-frequency trading algorithms. AMD Instinct GPUs, meanwhile, are accelerating workloads for blockchain verification, predictive analytics, and AI-driven wealth management platforms.
Dr. Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD
“As technology rapidly transforms every industry, CES remains the premier stage to showcase breakthrough solutions,” said Dr. Su.
She also emphasized AMD’s broader mission, stating, “At AMD, our mission is clear: deliver the computing power and AI innovation the world needs to tackle its most complex problems. From the largest supercomputers to the smallest edge devices, we are building the technologies that help advance what’s possible.”
For fintech firms under pressure to process transactions faster, personalize services, and secure digital payments against fraud, AMD’s roadmap could provide a crucial backbone.
From gaming graphics to digital finance
AMD’s latest release, Software: Adrenalin Edition 25.9.1, demonstrates how gaming innovations spill over into fintech. The update supports Borderlands 4 and Hell Is Us, while enabling FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) 4across more than 85 games that previously supported FSR 3.1 with DirectX 12.
Why should fintech care? Because the same real-time rendering and AI optimization engines used in gaming are powering digital payment experiences, metaverse commerce, and GameFi ecosystems. Just as gamers demand smoother, faster graphics, today’s digital-first consumers expect seamless, secure, and instant financial transactions.
This convergence of gaming-grade technology and fintech infrastructure signals a future where the boundaries between virtual entertainment economies and traditional finance continue to blur.
Recognition for a visionary leader
Dr. Su has been widely recognized for her leadership, named TIME’s 2024 CEO of the Year and one of Fortune’s 100 Most Powerful People in Business. Under her guidance, AMD has embraced open collaboration with application developers and financial partners, helping deliver solutions that are not only faster and smarter but also transformative for banking and payments.
Gary Shapiro, CTA CEO, highlighted the significance of Su’s return to CES: “Dr. Su is a tech visionary who transformed AMD into a global powerhouse in high-performance computing. As a passionate advocate for innovation-driven progress, she charted the course for the semiconductor industry and the broader technology ecosystem.”
“Dr. Su’s keynote at CES 2026 will help set the agenda for the future of high-performance computing and how AI will change the world,” he added.
Key takeaways
As fintech continues to scale AI adoption, from generative AI for customer engagement to real-time regulatory compliance monitoring, the demand for robust, flexible computing infrastructure is growing. AMD’s innovations — whether through AI PCs, supercomputers, or gaming-inspired optimization software — are shaping how digital finance will evolve.
For fintech leaders attending CES, the message is clear: future-ready finance depends on future-ready computing.
CES 2026 registration now open
CES 2026 will take place from January 6 to 9 in Las Vegas, bringing together over 130,000 attendees from 150+ countries. Registration is now open, just click on this link.
With AMD and Lenovo among the keynote speakers, the event is set to spotlight how AI, gaming, and high-performance computing are redefining industries — fintech included.
