The Next Acer Event 2026: Dates, News, Rumors, and Announcements

Find out what’s coming next from the hardware company

Updated on January 25, 2026 01:56PM EST

Acer makes desktop computers, laptops, monitors, and related hardware accessories for work and home. While it usually launches products all year long, it also does hold an annual press event called Next@Acer.

When Will Next@Acer Be Held?

Acer’s 2026 event will likely be in September, but we don’t have a specific date yet.

The last event was September 3, 2025, and you can watch it below.

Which Products Will Be Announced?

Acer’s typical announcements at these events are new laptops running the latest chips, but we’ll know more once we get closer to the next one.

The most recent briefing focused on powerful new devices and AI-forward hardware, including:

Swift Air 16: Acer introduced the Swift Air 16 Copilot+ laptop that focuses on on-device AI using AMD Ryzen AI platforms.
TravelMate X4 14 AI: This Copilot+ business laptop is designed for SMBs and hybrid work with Intel Core Ultra processors.
Predator Gaming Lineup: Targeting hybrid gaming and productivity workloads, the company refreshed its high-end gaming hardware with the Predator Helios 18P AI laptop and new Predator Orion desktops.
Veriton GN100 AI Mini Workstation: The Veriton GN100 is a compact AI workstation built on NVIDIA’s Grace Blackwell Superchip for running large AI models locally.
Chromebook Plus and Chromebox Devices: Acer launched its first Chromebook Plus powered by MediaTek’s Kompanio Ultra processor, plus new Chromebox models.
Tablets, Monitors, and Networking Devices: The company also expanded its ecosystem with new Iconia tablets, OLED monitors, and a Wi-Fi 7 mesh router.