60 min
Latest products and innovations for consumers, gamers, and professionals.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: Englisch
Computing & Gaming
Press Conference
60 min
IFA 2026 Opening Press Conference
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
3 Sep 2026 – 8:45
Creator Stage
9 h 15 min
Retail Leaders Summit
At the IFA Retail Leaders Summit, the movers and shakers of the global retail industry come together with senior executives from the world’s leading home & consumer tech brands. They’re joined by respected industry analysts and pioneering technology leaders – all ready to share insights, spark ideas, and shape the future of connected commerce.
Track: Retail & Future of Commerce
Language: English
Access: Invitation Only
Delivery, Logistics and Fulfilment
Omnichannel Strategy
Supply Chain Innovations
Press Conference
45 min
Shokz and NielsenIQ will present findings from a global consumer study, revealing how listening habits are evolving, what consumers expect from next-generation audio devices, and the key trends shaping the future of the global open-ear headphone market.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
Access: Registration needed
Wearables
Press Conference
45 min
Discover the Future of Movement
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
Access: Limited capacity. RSVP required.
Artificial Intelligence
Diversity and Inclusion
Future of Work
Robotics
Wearables
Beauty Tech & Wellbeing
Press Conference
Information will follow
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
4 Sep 2026 – 11:00
Innovation Stage
45 min
The Era of Personal AI: Future of Imagination
Information will follow
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
4 Sep 2026 – 12:45
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
30 min
How Air, Connectivity and Intelligence Bridge the Last Mile of Home Wellness
Connectivity and AI have transformed the smart home, making it responsive to almost everything except the one thing people can't see but feel constantly: the air around them. DREO and industry leaders debate whether intelligent air is the smart home's newest unfinished business.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
Smart Home Ecosystems
Wearables
Smart Home
4 Sep 2026 – 13:00
Creator Stage
45 min
How Peloton is Building the Connected Wellness Community of the Future
Beyond the Bike: How Peloton is Building the Connected Wellness Community of the Future
Peloton built its brand on breathing life, community and passion into a formerly singular industry. But now, Peloton is building something far bigger. Not just something you own, but a connected wellness platform that knows you, moves with you, and connects you to something bigger than yourself. The magic happens when world-class content, instructors and experiences are so compelling that they don't just entertain, they inspire. This is wellness technology not just for every body, but for you.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Language: English
Artificial Intelligence
Entertainment
4 Sep 2026 – 13:15
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
45 min
Robots in the Kitchen and Home: From Task-Specific Tools to Humanoids
Exploration of emerging robotics form factors in the home: purpose-built systems for cooking and cleaning, integrated appliances with robotic capabilities, mobile assistants, and humanoids.
How robotics can support aging in place: assistance with daily food prep, monitoring, and household tasks while maintaining dignity and independence.
Risks and opportunities surrounding trust, safety, and acceptance as more physical automation enters intimate spaces, such as the kitchen.
How robotics can support aging in place: assistance with daily food prep, monitoring, and household tasks while maintaining dignity and independence.
Risks and opportunities surrounding trust, safety, and acceptance as more physical automation enters intimate spaces, such as the kitchen.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Language: English
Artificial Intelligence
Robotics
4 Sep 2026 – 14:00
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
30 min
The UX Layer: Building the Interface for AI Agents
More information will follow
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Language: English
Artificial Intelligence
Next-gen Brand Storytelling
Virtual Production
4 Sep 2026 – 14:30
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
30 min
From the Dot-Com Boom to an AI Bubble? Why Data Literacy Is Becoming a Question
What if AI is the next big bubble?
The comparison with the dot-com era reveals what is real progress, what is merely hype and why we need to understand data before simply trusting the answers.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Language: German
Artificial Intelligence
IFA Next
4 Sep 2026 – 14:45
Innovation Stage
45 min
Innovation Awards
Celebrate the innovations defining the future of consumer technology at the IFA Innovation Awards Ceremony. Discover this year's winning products and brands as an independent international jury recognises excellence in innovation, design and engineering, culminating in the presentation of the prestigious Best of IFA, Best Tech Innovation and Best Brand awards.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
4 Sep 2026 – 15:40
Creator Stage
20 min
The Glow You’re Missing: Why Pleasure Is the Ultimate Beauty Tech
Join Verena Singmann, Womanizer's head of Global Public Relations and Elisabeth, Womanizer's Head of User Research as they discuss how pleasure is the ultimate beauty tech.
Track: Culture & Lifestyle
Speakers
Language: English
4 Sep 2026 – 16:00
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
40 min
The car as the third habitat: The future of in-car entertainment
In-car entertainment is becoming a key differentiator, for automotive manufacturers as well as for content providers. As vehicles become increasingly connected and automated, demand is growing for high-quality, robust, and personalized entertainment solutions. The car as a third living space opens up new business models and target groups, from streaming services and interactive formats to applications for mobile office and gaming.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Language: German
Entertainment
4 Sep 2026 – 16:00
Creator Stage
60 min
Sony @ IFA: Moderne Video-Podcasts - Von der Idee bis zur Produktion
MASTERCLASS: Moderne Video-Podcasts mit Sony - Von der Idee bis zur Produktion mit Oliver Burkat und Fabian Tausch (Unicorn Bakery)
Masterclass rund um das Thema Podcast
Track: Marketing & Creativity
Language: German
Access: Registration needed
4 Sep 2026 – 16:30
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
1 h 30 min
Pitch Battle Semifinals 1
Discover the next generation of hardware innovation as selected startups pitch breakthrough technologies to a panel of expert judges. The strongest teams will earn their place in the Pitch Battle Final.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
5 Sep 2026 – 11:00
Innovation Stage
30 min
The End of Housework Is in Sight: Innovating in the Age of AI
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Information will follow
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
5 Sep 2026 – 11:00
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
45 min
From e-waste to value: Creating value beyond the first sale
Repair and refurbishment are becoming strategic business drivers. Discover how longer product and parts lifecycles can create value across the appliance industry.
Track: Smart & Sustainable Living
Speakers
Language: English
Circular Economy
Right to Repair
Home Appliances
IFA Next
5 Sep 2026 – 13:15
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
45 min
Robots That Can't Walk – What the Humanoid Industry Will Really Sell Us in 2026
Between Musk's trillion-dollar promise and China's 140 manufacturers, the loudest tech hype since the AI boom is emerging – but the robots on the stages are usually remote-controlled and damage more goods in everyday warehouse life than they stack. Sascha Pallenberg separates Physical AI from Physical Bullshit and shows why the actual race does not take place on the exhibition stage, but in Shenzhen's supply chains. If you ask how many backflips a robot can do, you've missed the point.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Robotics
