Project Athena is an Intel innovation program introduced at CES 2019. Its goal is to define and help bring to market a new class of advanced laptops that better match how people work and live today.

These laptops are designed to help users:

• Focus – by delivering consistent, responsive performance for everyday tasks and demanding workloads.
• Adapt to multiple roles – supporting work, personal, and on‑the‑go use in a single device.
• Always be ready – with fast wake, reliable connectivity, and long battery life.

In short, Project Athena is Intel’s way to reimagine what a modern laptop should be, combining performance, mobility, and usability in a more intentional way.

Project Athena laptops are built around a specific set of experience-focused goals rather than just raw specs. They aim to:

• Deliver world-class performance for productivity and everyday multitasking.
• Offer long battery life so users can stay productive away from power outlets.
• Provide strong connectivity, helping people stay online and collaborative wherever they are.
• Come in sleek, attractive designs that are easy to carry and use on the go.

By combining these elements, Intel is working with partners to reshape expectations for laptops so they better support modern, mobile workstyles.

According to Intel’s CES 2019 announcement, the first Project Athena laptops are expected to be available in the second half of 2019.

They will be offered across major platforms, including:

• Windows-based laptops
• Chrome-based laptops (Chromebooks)

This means users will be able to choose Project Athena designs in the operating system environment that best fits their needs, while still benefiting from the program’s focus on performance, battery life, and connectivity.