IFA 2026: The world's largest tech show for consumer electronics, home appliances, and future tech reports record-breaking results

IFA 2026 surpasses previous year's figures and brings future technologies to life – more visitors, more exhibitors, more AI, and more robotics than ever before 

Berlin, 8 September 2026 – IFA Berlin, the world’s largest event for consumer electronics, home appliances, and future tech, reports a successful outcome. With 240,000 visitors from 155 countries and over 2,000 exhibitors, IFA 2026 surpassed the previous year’s figures and strengthened its position as a global platform for technology, trade, media, culture, and politics. Over the course of five days, IFA brought key technology trends and innovations to life at the Berlin exhibition grounds. 

"IFA 2026 was bigger and more international than ever before. Even more exhibitors and visitors, a greater presence of media and content creators, a significantly expanded program, and new immersive experience zones demonstrated just how dynamic and diverse IFA Berlin is. Artificial intelligence and robotics are playing a role in an increasing number of product segments and were present in almost all show areas. At the same time, the expansion of our exhibition areas allowed us to reach many new visitors. IFA brings together an extraordinary variety of people—global brands, the retail and industrial sectors, start-ups and the research community, media, creators, consumers, and policymakers. From smart home appliances and humanoid robots to new solutions in mobility, beauty, and entertainment, IFA showcased the broad scope of modern innovation. IFA is thus far more than just a product showcase; it is a hub for exchange, inspiration, and new ideas—and an international stage that reveals how technology will shape the lives of tomorrow," says Leif Lindner, CEO of IFA Management GmbH.  

"IFA 2026 has once again demonstrated that it is the premier platform for bringing together industry and the retail sector. It is a place where customer relationships are strengthened, new contacts are forged, and products are not merely showcased but made tangible through direct experience. In an increasingly digital world, personal interaction and the direct product experience are irreplaceable. This is precisely what makes IFA the world’s leading platform for consumer electronics, home appliances, and future tech. It is clear that specialist retailers are at the heart of IFA. That is why we are making targeted investments to further expand our offerings and formats for both domestic and international retailers. At the same time, we have created new formats that strengthen the dialogue between the business community and policymakers. In this way, IFA brings together key players, fosters exchange, and actively shapes the future of the home and consumer industries," says Carine Chardon, Managing Director of GFU GmbH, the brand owner and shareholder of IFA.