Being a first-time attendee at the world’s largest consumer electronics show can be a lot to handle. And the fact that it's held in Las Vegas makes it all the more overwhelming.
Luckily, conference veterans have plenty of tips for packing, getting around Sin City and surviving the chaos that is CES.
In the video, above, Mashable's staff members share things they've learned over the years, as well as advice they wish they had known before their first trip.
Fellow newbies, it's true this is a huge extravaganza. But as long as you plan ahead and pace yourself, you'll get the most out of your time at CES.