2 Sep 2026 – 11:00
Acer Global Press Conference
Innovation Stage
60 min
Latest products and innovations for consumers, gamers, and professionals.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Mr Jason Chen
Chairman and CEO, Acer Inc
Language: Englisch
Computing & Gaming
2 Sep 2026 – 13:30
IFA Opening Press Conference
Innovation Stage
60 min
IFA 2026 Opening Press Conference
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Leif Lindner
CEO, IFA Management
Carine Chardon
Managing Director, GFU Home & Consumer Electronics GmbH
2 Sep 2026 – 18:00
Other / Kurfürstendamm 229, 10719 Berlin
Berlin New Media Week Opening Night

The Opening Night brings together artists, curators, technologists and creative businesses shaping Berlin’s digital scene.

Track: Culture & Lifestyle
3 Sep 2026 – 8:45
Creator Stage
9 h 15 min
Retail Leaders Summit
At the IFA Retail Leaders Summit, the movers and shakers of the global retail industry come together with senior executives from the world’s leading home & consumer tech brands. They’re joined by respected industry analysts and pioneering technology leaders – all ready to share insights, spark ideas, and shape the future of connected commerce.
Track: Retail & Future of Commerce
Language: English
Access: Invitation Only
Delivery, Logistics and Fulfilment
Omnichannel Strategy
Supply Chain Innovations
3 Sep 2026 – 10:30
Xiaomi Press Conference
Hall 6.2
101
30 min
Discover Xiaomi's latest achievements and "Human x Car x Home" smart ecosystem. Meet Mijia in Europe and step into a smarter, more connected future.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
Artificial Intelligence
Next-gen Brand Storytelling
Smart Home Ecosystems
Home & Entertainment
3 Sep 2026 – 13:00
Shokz Press Conference
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
45 min
Shokz and NielsenIQ will present findings from a global consumer study, revealing how listening habits are evolving, what consumers expect from next-generation audio devices, and the key trends shaping the future of the global open-ear headphone market.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
Access: Registration needed
Wearables
3 Sep 2026 – 14:15
Hypershell Press Conference
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
45 min
Discover the Future of Movement
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
Access: Limited capacity. RSVP required.
Artificial Intelligence
Diversity and Inclusion
Future of Work
Robotics
Wearables
Beauty Tech & Wellbeing
60 min
As AI continues to reshape the way people experience their homes, Hisense is bringing intelligence closer to everyday life. At the heart of this event is AI ecosystem, connecting TVs and home appliances through a more intuitive
and seamless ecosystem, while the AI Companion Suite takes personalization and interaction even further. From smarter living to more immersive entertainment, Hisense will also unveil its latest laser innovations, showcasing new possibilities for the big-screen
experience. And as technology brings people closer to the moments they love, a new sports partnership will mark another exciting chapter in Hisense’s journey to make life brighter.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Denis Oštir
Senior Director, VIDAA
Hanson Han
President of Hisense Europe
Dr. Boštjan Pečnik
Vice President of Hisense Europe
Language: English
3 Sep 2026 – 17:00
LG Booth Tour
Hall 18
101
45 min
Guided booth tour of the LG stand: Discover the latest products and innovations across all business units and experience how LG solutions are shaping the home of tomorrow.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: German
Access: Registration needed
Smart Home Ecosystems
Artificial Intelligence
Home Appliances
Home & Entertainment
3 Sep 2026 – 19:00
Sommergarten Stage
3 h
BUNT. - In the Round Open Air 2026
BUNT. brings his emotional electronic sound to IFA Sommergarten for the open-air finale of his “In The Round Open Air 2026” tour — a summer night full of energy, connection and pure euphoria.
Track: Culture & Lifestyle
4 Sep 2026 – 11:00
Innovation Stage
45 min
The Era of Personal AI: Future of Imagination
Computing is becoming personal. Jack Huynh (AMD) on the era of Personal AI, where technology understands you and helps turn imagination into action.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Jack Huynh
SVP & GM, Computing & Graphics Group, AMD
Language: English
4 Sep 2026 – 12:00
Innovation Stage
45 min
Digital Policy Put to the Test
What Germany needs for innovation and competitiveness
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Dr. Karsten Wildberger
Federal Minister for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation, Bundesministeriums für Digitales und Staatsmodernisierung
Dr. Reinhard Christian Zinkann
Executive Director and Co-Proprietor, Miele
Pinar Atalay
TV Host & Journalist
Language: German
4 Sep 2026 – 12:00
Hall 2.1 / Booth 101
3 h
Culinary Experience with Nilam Farooq
Favourite dish or Kitchen SOS, Nilam rises to the challenge: spontaneous ideas, surprising twists, real love of experimenting.
Track: Culture & Lifestyle
Language: German
Entertainment
Home & Entertainment
4 Sep 2026 – 13:00
Creator Stage
45 min
Beyond the Bike: How Peloton is Building the Connected Wellness Community of the Future
Peloton built its brand on breathing life, community and passion into a formerly singular industry. Now it's building something far bigger: a connected wellness platform that knows you, moves with you, and connects you to something bigger than yourself. The magic happens when world-class content, instructors and experiences don't just entertain, they inspire. This is wellness technology not just for every body, but for you.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Sarah Robb O'Hagan
Chief Content and Member Development Officer, Peloton Interactive
Nick Caldwell
Chief Product Officer, Peloton Interactive
Matt Wilpers
Instructor and Training Specialist, Peloton
Language: English
Artificial Intelligence
Entertainment
4 Sep 2026 – 13:15
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
45 min
Robots in the Kitchen and Home: From Task-Specific Tools to Humanoids
Exploration of emerging robotics form factors in the home: purpose-built systems for cooking and cleaning, integrated appliances with robotic capabilities, mobile assistants, and humanoids.
How robotics can support aging in place: assistance with daily food prep, monitoring, and household tasks while maintaining dignity and independence.
Risks and opportunities surrounding trust, safety, and acceptance as more physical automation enters intimate spaces, such as the kitchen.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Senior Reviewer, Smart Home, The Verge
Raghav Gupta
Co-founder & CEO, Posha
Michael Wolf
Editor and Founder, The Spoon
William Shi
President - Europe, AGIBOT
Dr. Glenn Mathijssen
Managing Director Alberts Products, Circus Group
Language: English
Artificial Intelligence
Robotics
Smart Living Forum
Smart Home Ecosystems
Home Appliances
IFA Next
Smart Home
4 Sep 2026 – 14:00
Hall 2.2 / 101 - Anker Booth
60 min
Guided Booth Tour with Shane Starnes
Explore everything Anker makes with Shane Starnes, from charging and audio to cleaning and home security.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
Smart Home
4 Sep 2026 – 14:00
Creator Stage
30 min
Samsung Panel Talk
More Information will follow
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
4 Sep 2026 – 14:30
Hall 3.1 / Stand 101, Hall 3.1
60 min
Living Better with Martina Hingis: Wellness & Sport
Meet tennis legend Martina Hingis at the Haier Main Stage for a live conversation exploring wellness, performance and the everyday foundations of living better.
Track: Culture & Lifestyle
Language: English
Access: Trade Visitors Only
Home Appliances
4 Sep 2026 – 15:00
Creator Stage
40 min
How Art Shapes the Future - Panel Talk x Fotografiska & Volkswagen R
How can art help us imagine and shape the future? Following Fotografiska Emerging’s Art Shapes the Future Open Call, developed in collaboration with IFA and Volkswagen R, this panel brings together perspectives from photography, mobility and innovation.
Track: Culture & Lifestyle
Speakers
Ina Marie Knabe
Brand & Partnerships Director, IFA
Andreas Mindt
Head of Volkswagen Group Design, Volkswagen AG
Sophia Emmerich
(Moderator)
Lead Editor Fotografiska Emerging  , Fotografiska Berlin
Maximilian Neretin
Photographer & Art Director, Winning Artist of Open Call
Language: English
4 Sep 2026 – 15:40
Creator Stage
20 min
The Glow You’re Missing: Why Pleasure Is the Ultimate Beauty Tech
Join Verena Singmann, Womanizer's head of Global Public Relations and Elisabeth, Womanizer's Head of User Research as they discuss how pleasure is the ultimate beauty tech. 
Track: Culture & Lifestyle
Speakers
Elisabeth Neumann
Head of User Research , Womanizer
Verena Singmann
Head of Global Public Relations, Womanizer
Language: English