August 27, 2026
Get in, arrive, experience IFA: Travel to the trade show and around Berlin easily and affordably with IFA Mobility Partners
Visitors to IFA 2026, will not only be able to discover new technologies at the exhibition grounds but also get around the city with exceptional flexibility. In partnership with Bolt, Dott, emmy, Free2move, FreeNow, and Voi, IFA is once again offering its visitors and exhibitors exclusive mobility deals and discounts during the IFA event.
August 25, 2026
Reseller Park is growing to Europe’s leading B2B marketplace for CE and ICT distribution
The Reseller Park will bring more than 200 exhibitors and around 15,000 trade visitors to IFA Berlin, the world’s largest event for consumer electronics, home appliances and future tech, thereby establishing itself as Europe’s leading B2B marketplace for distributors in the consumer electronics sector. This year, the IFA Reseller Park will occupy the entire Hall 27. From 2027, the Reseller Park will move to Hall 26, where it will be able to accommodate up to 260 exhibitors.
August 25, 2026
Cradle to Cradle unveils new Electronics Initiative
August 24, 2026
Visionary Voices: IFA brings the future of technology to the stage
Which technologies will be the next to transform our everyday lives? How is artificial intelligence blurring the boundaries between humans and machines, brands and customers, creativity and automation? And how must businesses, the retail sector and society respond to these changes? IFA, the world’s largest event for consumer electronics, home appliances and future tech, brings these key questions to the fore.
August 21, 2026
IFA Global Markets 2026 brings experts to the stage
IFA Global Markets, Europe’s leading B2B sourcing platform for OEM, ODM and OBM products, is once again presenting the “EXPERT TALKS” at IFA Berlin – the industry gathering for buyers, distributors and developers in the tech sector. Over three days, IFA Global Markets will not only bring together international suppliers, buyers and sales executives to discuss the key changes in global supply chains, but will also showcase the finest selection of components, spare parts, sensor technology and semiconductors.
August 21, 2026
Take off your headphones and dive into the live experience – the IFA Podcast Days bring Germany’s podcast stars to the stage
With the IFA Podcast Days 2026 IFA is bringing some of the best-known voices from the German podcast scene to Berlin live. Business and start-ups meet true crime, pop culture meets science, and health meets artificial intelligence. Live shows such as Fast & Curious, Plastik im Ohr, Healthwise, PietSmiet, KI-Updatet, Mord auf Ex and Bit-Rausch will be spread across several stages at the exhibition centre. The highlight will be Podcast Sunday on 6 September in the IFA Sommergarten.
August 20, 2026
NEURA Robotics brings Physical AI to Berlin
For over a century, IFA has showcased innovations that transform everyday life. A new era of technology begins when artificial intelligence engages with the physical world, acts according to the situation, and collaborates directly with humans. NEURA Robotics is playing a pivotal role in shaping this transformation; at IFA, the company is presenting its vision of a future where cognitive robots do not merely follow programmed sequences but can see, hear, learn, and work safely alongside humans.
August 19, 2026
The future begins at home and extends into the garden
The home is becoming smarter, more sustainable, and more connected. At IFA visitors experience how technology is reshaping every aspect of daily life. In the Home Appliance Show Area, smart kitchens, connected appliances, and AI-powered home care solutions meet the latest innovations for the outdoors and the garden. In doing so, IFA showcases the modern vision of living: seamless, convenient, and fluid – extending effortlessly from the living room to the garden.
August 17, 2026
At IFA, technology becomes an experience
Touch, try out, get involved: IFA 2026 is placing greater emphasis on formats that allow visitors not only to see innovation, but to experience it for themselves. IFA Moments curates the most exciting experiences at IFA. This year’s programme includes, amongst other things, IFA Live experiences with humanoid robots, sessions on smart homes and the circular economy, the IFA Pitch Battles and the Creator Hub.
August 13, 2026
IFA Global Markets 2026 brings together manufacturers and suppliers from around the world
IFA Berlin connects international manufacturers and suppliers with buyers and decision-makers from the retail and industrial sectors through IFA Global Markets. This dedicated B2B event will take place from September 5 to 7, 2026, at the Berlin exhibition grounds. Suppliers from more than 20 countries will showcase components, manufacturing solutions, and production expertise for consumer electronics and home appliances. For the first time, Egypt will be represented with its own joint pavilion.
August 7, 2026
IFA creates more space for creators
IFA Berlin, the world’s largest event for consumer electronics, home appliances, and future tech, is significantly expanding its content creation show area for 2026. The exhibition space is growing by 70 percent and, for the first time, will span two halls. A key feature of the show area is the Creator Hub at the Palais am Funkturm.
August 5, 2026
High performance meets innovation: AMD returns to IFA
AMD is back on the IFA stage. From 4 to 8 September 2026, the high-performance computing leader will once again be taking part in the world’s largest event for consumer electronics, home appliances and future tech. With this move, IFA welcomes back one of the world’s leading players in high-performance computing, as AMD delivers full-stack AI solutions that provide the performance and scalability needed for the personal AI era of intelligent computing.
August 4, 2026
5G, AI, and IoT are shaping digital communication
The IFA Show Area Communication & Connectivity brings everything to do with smartphones and mobile devices to Berlin. From 4 to 8 September 2026, companies including Belkin, Proove, Ugreen, Blackview, Baseus, Holdit and Ideal of Sweden will be showcasing new products relating to smartphones, mobile devices, accessories and connectivity at the Berlin Exhibition Centre.
August 4, 2026
Building bridges between business and politics: GFU and ZVEI launch the IFA Leaders & Policy Dialogue
GFU Consumer & Home Electronics GmbH and ZVEI are launching a new economic policy initiative at IFA, the leading trade fair and global platform for consumer technology: the IFA Leaders & Policy Dialogue brings together decision-makers from the home and consumer tech industries with high-ranking representatives from national and European politics.
July 30, 2026
IFA 2026 in your pocket: The official IFA app is available now
The official IFA 2026 app is now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Serving as a digital companion, it helps trade visitors, exhibitors, media representatives, and tech enthusiasts optimally prepare for their time at the Berlin exhibition grounds and efficiently experience the world’s largest event for consumer electronics, home appliances, and future tech, taking place from September 4 to 8.
July 28, 2026
IFA 2026: IFA Audio grows bigger, more international and more diverse
IFA Berlin, the world’s largest event for consumer electronics, home appliances and future tech, is significantly expanding its audio segment in 2026. The show area will grow and IFA is making it considerably larger than last year. From 4 to 8 September, international brands will present new headphones, speakers, soundbars, DJ equipment and audio products spanning sport, design and lifestyle at the Berlin exhibition grounds. New exhibitors include Edifier, AIWA Europe, TDM, Moondrop, NGS and Ultimea.
July 27, 2026
IFA Next is bringing more humanoid robots to Berlin than ever before
IFA Berlin, the world’s largest event for consumer electronics, home appliances and future tech, is turning its innovation zone, IFA Next 2026, into the biggest showcase to date for humanoid robots. From 4 to 8 September 2026, IFA will be demonstrating at the Berlin Exhibition Centre how humanoid robots and robotic applications are moving closer to practical use in everyday life, the workplace and industry. Around 300 exhibitors are expected in the IFA Next Show Area. The focus on robotics will be complemented by innovations from the fields of smart glasses, AI wearables, PetTech and smart living. Federal Minister Dorothee Bär is the patron of IFA Next.
July 23, 2026
IFA Berlin will host the CVC | Open Innovation Summit Europe 2026
IFA Berlin, the world’s largest tech event connecting consumer electronics, home appliances and future tech, will host the CVC | Open Innovation Summit Europe 2026. From 2 to 4 September, around 80 executives from Europe, the US and Asia will gather at the Messe Berlin exhibition centre.
July 20, 2026
Live podcasts, Creator Connect, Innovation Awards and more: these are the new IFA Moments 2026
Live podcasts in the IFA Summer Garden, new formats for the creator economy, international product launches and an expanded range of accessibility features: with ‘IFA Moments’, IFA 2026 is creating additional opportunities not just to see technology, but to experience it together. This is where captivating brand stories, product highlights and shared experiences come to life, making innovation tangible and technology accessible to all. In September, Berlin will once again become the meeting place for industry, retail, the media, content creators and tech-savvy visitors.
July 15, 2026
IFA 2026: Federal Minister Dorothee Bär is the patron of IFA Next
Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister for Research, Technology and Space, is taking on the role of patron of IFA Next this year. In doing so, she is lending her support to the Future Tech Zone at IFA and, at the same time, emphasising the great importance of this exhibition area at the trade fair.
