Exclusive insights, open discussions and hands-on experiences - experience the official launch of IFA 2026 with us.
30 JUNE 2026 | FUTURIUM, BERLIN
IFA Kick-Off 2026
The future is now.
The IFA Kick-Off 2026 is the first major media highlight in the run-up to IFA Berlin 2026. On 30 June, media, content creators, bloggers and leading tech brands will come together to experience innovations and to visualise and classify trends, technologies and perspectives of the upcoming IFA.
With interactive exhibitions, inspiring dialogue formats and visionary architecture, Futurium Berlin is the ideal venue to kick off IFA 2026.
Be there - with keynotes, hands-on experiences, exclusive insights, real dialogue and discover what's moving IFA 2026. We look forward to welcoming brands such as Agibot, AMD, BSH, Beurer, Miele, Meta, Jura, Hisense, HD+, Neura Robotics, Nielsen IQ, TikTok Shop and many more.
IFA Kick-Off 2026 programme
Preliminary agenda. Details are subject to change.
An overview of the Kick-Off
A day packed with insights, encounters and memorable moments. The programme will be conducted in German.
Industry Insights Track
[ Morning]
What’s currently driving the tech industry? GFU Insights, keynotes and panel discussions featuring leading industry figures provide the context – with strategic insights that really matter.
Networking & Hands-on Experiences
[ Midday]
This is where people chat, experiment and get stuck in. Experience selected products and prototypes first-hand and meet the brands, media outlets and creators who really have something to say.
Experience Track
[ Afternoon]
Technology you can experience, touch and share. Creator sessions, immersive experiences and storytelling that moves you – with content that flows directly into stories, posts and articles.
Networking
[ Evening]
The perfect way to round off a long day – with good conversation, new connections and the energy that comes from the right people coming together.
Who is the Kick-Off for?
The event is aimed at press and media representatives, content creators and bloggers as well as invited exhibitors and industry partners.
Media & Press
The story begins here. Exclusive interviews, first-hand insights and trends that no one else knows about yet – everything you need for the most comprehensive coverage of IFA 2026.
Content Creators & Blogger
As a creator, you will gain access to brands, products and moments before they go viral - for content that offers real added value. The programme items in the afternoon are likely to be exciting for you. Of course, you are also welcome to join us earlier.
Brands & Industry
First impressions count. Direct contact with the media, creators and decision-makers – for maximum visibility when attention is at its peak.
That’s why it’s worth coming along
"The future is now, and it begins with the IFA Kick-Off"! Before we open the IFA doors at the Berlin Exhibition Centre in September, we will ring in the IFA season with the Kick-Off. This is where we bring together brands, media, creators and relevant industry players to visualise the topics, trends and innovations for IFA 2026. Insights, hands-on experiences, exhibitor demos and activating brand moments make up this year's Kick-Off!
Envision the future. Experience innovation.
Visionary technologies and current trends show how ideas become reality. Discover how the world of tomorrow is already taking shape today.
Targeted networking
Direct interaction with media representatives, creators and decision-makers from leading companies – for connections that really matter.
The future is now.
Last year, we asked people to dream up possibilities. To picture what could be. In 2026,
we take the next step: The future is now.
This isn't a promise; it’s a reality. Technology is no longer waiting around the corner –
it is already here. In our homes, our work, and our everyday decisions. The ideas shaping
tomorrow are being built, tested, and shared right now. And they are happening at IFA.
we take the next step: The future is now.
This isn't a promise; it’s a reality. Technology is no longer waiting around the corner –
it is already here. In our homes, our work, and our everyday decisions. The ideas shaping
tomorrow are being built, tested, and shared right now. And they are happening at IFA.
30 JUNE 2026 | FUTURIUM, BERLIN
Keynotes, power briefings & hands-on experiences
Leading figures in the industry bring concrete developments, ideas, and applications to life. First-hand insights and real-world use cases demonstrate what technologies are already capable of today and the direction in which they are heading.
IFA Media Night
A way to round off the day in a special atmosphere – with conversations, new contacts and ideas that will continue to have an impact long after the evening is over.
Travel & Accomodation
Just arrive and check in at your leisure – so you can focus on the Kick-Off. We’ve put together suitable travel and accommodation options for you.
IFA Kick-Off 2026 – Frequently asked questions
- What is the IFA Kick-Off?
The IFA Kick-Off heralds the start of the IFA season. Even before IFA opens its doors in September under the motto "The future is now", the kick-off brings together brands, media, creators and relevant industry players to visualise the topics, trends and innovations for IFA 2026 at an early stage. The Kick-Off is about more than just information and manufacturer keynotes. We create experiences with strategic insights, hands-on experiences, exhibitor demos and activating brand moments.
- Who can take part?The event is aimed at members of the press and media, content creators and blogger, as well as invited exhibitors and industry partners.
- How do I sign up?You haven't received an invitation? Please contact us at: press@ifa-management.com Please note that places are limited.
- Where is the IFA Kick-Off taking place?The IFA Kick-Off 2026 will take place at Futurium Berlin, centrally located at Alexanderufer 2, 10117 Berlin. We will publish the detailed schedule here on this page shortly before the event.
- Will the event be streamed live?Selected sessions will be available online after the event. Further details will follow shortly.