IFA Paper – The Intro Edition

Perspectives from Retail Leaders

An event bringing together the brightest minds to tackle the toughest questions in retail.

What do C-level executives talk about before the doors open? The economic shifts that will shape 2026. The rise of AI and emerging tech. The future of sustainability and the circular economy. Brand storytelling that cuts through the noise. And the quiet but urgent question on everyone’s mind: “What does the consumer of tomorrow really want?” The IFA Retail Leaders Summit is where decision-makers from retail and industry move past the buzzwords and have real conversations. On 4 September, more than 100 senior leaders from global retail and consumer tech powerhouses will gather for what could be the most influential summit in the industry.

From MediaMarktSaturn, JD, Reliance Digital Retail, Expert, Euronics, and Coolblue to AMD, Microsoft, Meta, and Cradle to Cradle, the stage will be shared with top analysts from NiQ, WGSN and Oliver Wyman, unpacking the forces transforming commerce.

 

IFA RETAIL LEADERS SUMMIT

4. Sept / 08:00–18:30 / Palais

Speakers from: 

Euronics EP / Expert / TikTok / Meta

Organised by Connexa. 
INVITE-ONLY!

To express interest in attending email: VIP@ifa-management.com

 

Key Sessions  

  • Unlocking Growth – Getting Ahead of Economic Trends and Consumer Demand
  • How AI Innovation is Transforming Retail and OEM Opportunities
  • Mastering Omni-Channel: Balancing In-Store, e-commerce and DTC
  • Designing a Circular Future for Home and Consumer Electronics
  • Know Your Future Customer: How To Stay Relevant And Anticipate Change

Perspectives from 
Retail Leaders

»IFA is always a highlight – this year more than ever. In a challenging market, retail needs strong impulses and innovation. That’s exactly what our retailers find in Berlin: it's practical, inspiring and offers real added value for their day-to-day business.«

 

Jochen Pohle

Chief Retail Officer, EK Retail

»IFA is the industry’s most important event of the year. Especially in challenging times, it’s invaluable to come together, exchange ideas and find solutions.«

 

Udo Knauf

Managing Director, Telering 

»IFA is a unique symbiosis of innovation showcase, global manufacturer presence and retail excellence.«

 

Benedict Kober

Spokesperson of the Board,
Euronics Germany

»Nowhere else do we experience such a concen-tration of innovations, presented live by manufacturers and generating genuine enthusiasm. As the leading international trade fair in our industry, IFA offers the ideal platform to discover the latest electronic products and engage in direct, focused exchanges with our industry partners.«

 

Dr. Stefan Müller

CEO,
Expert SE

»For us as a buying group, IFA is so important because, like no other event, it builds a bridge between industry and specialist retail right on our doorstep. Our members benefit from the wealth of concentrated information, from personal interactions and direct access to the most important brands and decision-makers in the industry.«

 

Friedrich Sobol

Board Member, ElectronicPartner