June 17, 2026
IFA is awarded: Best International Show and Best International Marketing Campaign

IFA Berlin, the world's largest home & consumer tech event, was recognised twice at the AEO Excellence Awards 2026, winning in the categories “Best International Show – Europe” and “International Marketing Campaign of the Year – Trade”. The AEO Excellence Awards were held on Friday, in London and celebrate outstanding achievements across the international events industry.
June 11, 2026
IFA Berlin × Metropole Agency: Partnership for Rave the Planet
IFA Berlin, the world’s largest event for home and consumer tech, and Metropole Agency are announcing their partnership for Rave the Planet today. The Rave the Planet Parade will wind its way through Berlin for the fifth time on August 15, 2026, serving as a demonstration for peace, diversity, and humanity. The non-profit organization Rave the Planet is dedicated, among other things, to promoting and preserving techno culture as well as raising the social visibility of electronic music culture.
June 8, 2026
Opening tour with Federal Minister Dr. Wildberger
Dr. Karsten Wildberger, Federal Minister for Digital Affairs and State Modernisation, will open the IFA 2026 on 4 September 2026 with the traditional tour of the exhibition. As in previous years, Kai Wegner, Governing Mayor of Berlin, and Franziska Giffey, Berlin’s Senator for Economic Affairs, will also lead the delegation.
June 3, 2026
Volkswagen at IFA 2026
This year, IFA Berlin, the world’s largest event for home and consumer tech, welcomes the Volkswagen brand to the Messe Berlin exhibition grounds. In doing so, IFA brings one of the world’s best-known car manufacturers to the fore and demonstrates how mobility and technology are becoming increasingly intertwined in everyday life.
June 1, 2026
IFA Innovation Awards 2026: Applications are now open
IFA Berlin, the world’s largest event for home and consumer tech, today announces the return of its global awards programme: the IFA Innovation Awards 2026. Following a successful inaugural edition in 2025, which attracted more than 500 submissions from manufacturers, start-ups and technology companies around the world, the second edition will once again place outstanding innovation and market impact centre stage.
May 20, 2026
‘Art Shapes The Future’ – IFA, Fotografiska and Volkswagen R launch Open Call for Emerging Artists
IFA Berlin, Fotografiska Berlin, and Volkswagen R are entering into a new strategic partnership in 2026: Building on the successful collaboration between IFA and Fotografiska last year, the three partners are joining forces to strengthen the intersection of technology, art, and cultural discourse. The goal is to foster creative perspectives and bring innovation and artistic expression to life on a shared platform. 
May 18, 2026
IFA 2026: Ikkimel & Friends live at IFA Sommergarten
IFA 2026 expands the Sommergarten line-up with another major act: “Ikkimel & Friends Open Air” will once again perform live on the Sommergarten stage on Friday, 5 September 2026. Following BUNT. and Luciano, IFA announces its third music act. After her acclaimed performance in 2025, the Berlin-based artist returns to the exhibition grounds with her high-energy blend of trap and techno.
May 12, 2026
IFA 2026: Visitor tickets available now
IFA Berlin, the world’s largest event for home and consumer tech, opens ticket sales to visitors today. Under the theme “The future is now,” IFA will once again bring global brands, innovative technologies and inspiring experiences to the Messe Berlin exhibition grounds from 4 to 8 September 2026. Tickets are available now at https://www.ifa-berlin.com/visit.
May 7, 2026
IFA 2026: New impulses and exclusive formats for the specialist retail sector
IFA Berlin, the world’s leading platform for home and consumer tech, is systematically expanding its commitment to the specialist retail sector in 2026. With new formats, curated experience zones and exclusive services, IFA is creating an expanded offering for specialist retailers from around the world – with a clear focus on innovation, exchange and concrete business opportunities.
April 16, 2026
IFA 2026: Ticket sales for trade visitors start today
Ticket sales for trade visitors of IFA 2026 start today. Trade visitors can now book tickets for IFA Berlin. IFA Berlin, the world’s largest event for home and consumer tech, will take place from 4 to 8 September at the Messe Berlin exhibition grounds and will once again bring the international technology industry together.
March 2, 2026
Fachhandel bleibt Schlüsselpartner: IFA Berlin setzt auf Dialog bei der KOOP
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February 17, 2026
IFA Berlin revamps stage program and calls for session proposals until 27 March 2026
IFA Berlin, the world's largest event for home and consumer tech, is reorganizing its stage program for 2026. With five clearly defined content tracks, IFA is focusing on a curated program that addresses key topics at the intersection of technology, business, culture and society. Session proposals can be submitted until 27 March 2026.
January 8, 2026
IFA Berlin in Las Vegas: At the heart of international tech trends
IFA Berlin will once again be represented at CES in Las Vegas in 2026. The focus of the visit will be on exchanges with existing and potential IFA partners and exhibitors, as well as international market players and media representatives. In addition, IFA will focus on targeted tech scouting to identify innovations and trends early, which will be relevant to trade, industry and consumers in 2026. In this way, IFA will strengthen international dialogue and its role as a strategic hub for the global tech industry...
December 18, 2025
Second act confirmed for IFA Sommergarten 2026: BUNT. live in Berlin
IFA Berlin, the world's largest event for home and consumer tech, announces the second act for the IFA Summer Garden 2026: BUNT. 
November 21, 2025
IFA 2026: Rapper Luciano live at the IFA Sommergarten

IFA Berlin, the world's largest event for home and consumer tech, announces the first artist for the IFA Sommergarten 2026: Rapper Luciano, presented by Fritz (rbb).
The Berlin-based rapper Luciano will perform live at the IFA Sommergarten on 4 September 2026 - with a mix of rap, trap and hip-hop. The performance also marks the finale of his Summer Open Air Tour 2026 with eight shows across Germany...
November 19, 2025
IFA Berlin looks back on a strong 2025 – and focuses on diverse formats and strong networking in 2026
With over 1,900 exhibitors from 49 countries, around 220,000 visitors from 140 countries and a global media reach of over 301 billion, IFA Berlin can look back on a successful 2025. This year, the trade show once again confirmed...
September 9, 2025
IFA 2025 draws a successful conclusion: more innovation, more new products, more content, more visitors
After two Media Days and five intensive days at the trade show, IFA Berlin, the world's largest event for home and consumer tech, draws a thoroughly positive conclusion. With over 1,900 exhibitors from 49 countries and 220,000 visitors, IFA has once again impressively confirmed its role as the leading global trade show...
September 8, 2025
Business meets consumer: Innovation for everyday life
On the fourth day of the trade fair, IFA Berlin, the world's largest event for home and consumer technology, impressively demonstrates how closely business and consumers are linked in today's tech industry. IFA is the only trade show in the world where B2B and B2C meet in one place. Here, exhibitors, trade visitors and end consumers can exchange ideas and information. This direct contact between suppliers and users provides valuable feedback, new ideas and business opportunities...
September 7, 2025
IFA 2025: Focus on innovation and internationality
Innovations from around the world, international collaborations and young start ups are continuing shaping the picture today at IFA, the largest event for home and consumer tech. With IFA Next and IFA Global Markets, IFA Berlin is underlining its commitment to driving innovation and new business models...
September 6, 2025
Tech meets culture and lifestyle: IFA Berlin 2025
IFA Berlin 2025 focuses on the interconnection of technology, culture and lifestyle. Visitors can see and experience the latest technologies and trends up close, both indoors and outdoors. The IFA Sommergarten invites you to concerts...