Innovators
Take the Stage – Discover IFA’s Programme
Innovators Take the Stage – Discover IFA’s Programme
IFA’s content programme is more than a schedule – it’s the heartbeat of the industry. Across four dynamic stages, global thought leaders, bold innovators and rising voices explore the questions shaping tomorrow. Expect visionary keynotes, trend-defining panels and intimate meet-and-greet sessions that bring you closer to the people and ideas redefining tech, business and culture.
Innovation Stage – City Cube
Innovation Stage: Ideas That Change the Game
Here, the most influential names unpack the forces shaping entire industries from AI to sustainability and the future of the connected home.
Serving the Consumer by Preserving the Planet
Topic: Sustainability
Presented by: Yannick Fierling, President & CEO, Electrolux Group
5 Sept, 14:15–14:45
From ‘Future Dreams’ to the New Normal: How AI and Smart Home Appliances Are Changing Our Homes
Topic: AI
Presented by: Dr. Markus Miele,
Executive Director and
Co-Proprietor, Miele & Cie. KG
5 Sept, 15:00–15:30
Pitchlympics & IFA Pitch Battle Finale
Topic: IFA Next
7 Sept, 16:30–18:00
Ulike: The Future of Beauty Tech is Hom
Topic: Beauty Tech
Presented by: Wanfen Xia, CMO & MD Ulike Europe
8 Sept, 12:30–13:00
Fireside Chat with Dr. Baas
Topics: Innovation, Policy
Presented by: Dr. Jens Baas, CEO TK
9 Sept, 11:00–11:30
How Circular Consumer Tech Becomes Part of the Solution
Topic: Sustainability
Presented by: Cradle to Cradle NGO Topic: Sustainability
9 Sept, 11:30–12:30
Dream Stage – Hall 25
Dream Stage: The Future Comes Alive
This is where visionary brands introduce products, cultural shifts and future consumer trends – all on one stage.
MediaMarktSaturn Takes Over the Dream Stage
Topics: Retail, AI, e-Commerce, Gaming
5 Sept, 10:00–18:00
Inspiring Presentation by Neura Robotics
Topic: Robotics
Presented by: David Reger,
CEO Neura Robotics
6 Sept, 11:45–12:30
How Immersive Experiences and AI are Fueling the Future Web
Topics: AI, XR
Presented by: Karina Kogan, President & CMO, Napster
6 Sept, 12:30–13:00
Future of Fitness & Wellness
Topics: Digital Health, Wearables
Presented by: Erik Jäger &
Katharina Isele
7 Sept, 11:00–12:15
Realbotix — Robots for Human Interaction
Topic: Robotics
Presented by: Andrew Kiguel,
CEO Realbotix
7 Sept, 12:15–13:00
Creator Stage – Palais
Creator Stage: Where Culture Meets Commerce
The Creator Stage hands the mic to digital voices, trend forecasters and creative disruptors – revealing how communities shape brands and ideas in real time.
Binary Hearts: When Algorithms Become Companions
Topic: Robotics
Presented by: Experts from Neura Robotics, Oliver Wyman, GFU, BMWiE, N Robotics
5 Sept, 13:00–14:00
Creator Connect
Topics: Content Creation, AI, Audio
Presented by: TikTok, Nvidia, Everbloom, LTK, OpusClip
6 Sept, 11:15–15:00
From the First Shot to the Campaign – My Journey into Street Photography
Topic: Content Creation
Presented by: Thomas Kakareko, Sony Ambassador
7 Sept, 14:00–15:00
Winning Strategies for Consumer Tech by WGSN
Topics: AI, Audio, Content Creation, Digital Health, Home & Entertainment, Smart Home, Sustainability
Presented by: Carol Aquino,
Head of Consumer Tech
7 Sept, 13:15–14:00
TK Takeover: Serious Games & E-Sports
Topics: Sustainability, Gaming
Presented by: Techniker Krankenkasse
9 Sept, 11:30–14:45
