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
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
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
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
Speakers
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
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
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 – 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 – 16:30
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
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
60 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
Access: Limited capacity. RSVP required.
Circular Economy
Right to Repair
Home Appliances
IFA Next
5 Sep 2026 – 16:00
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
30 min
A Love Letter to the Machine: How Designing Emotions is Central to the Human Experience
In the future, products must go beyond mere functionality and connect with users on a human level. Expect insights on how emotional design principles can help brands create meaningful, engaging and memorable user experiences that transform ordinary interactions into significant moments.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Language: English
Robotics
Artificial Intelligence
Computing & Gaming
Home Appliances
Smart Home
5 Sep 2026 – 16:30
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
1 h 30 min
Pitch Battle Semifinals 2
From AI driven platforms to game changing digital solutions, leading software startups take the stage to compete for a place in the Pitch Battle Final. Discover the ideas shaping tomorrow's digital world.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
6 Sep 2026 – 11:20
Creator Stage
40 min
The Creator Economy: A Survival Guide
A grounded look at the creator economy today - contracts, monetization, platform diversification - and the skills creators need to build a sustainable, long-term career.
Track: Marketing & Creativity
Speakers
Language: English
Content Creation
6 Sep 2026 – 12:45
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
45 min
The Sensory Intelligent Home: Designing Future Living Experiences
Global consumer trend forecaster WGSN and consumer tech giant TCL join forces to reveal how sensory intelligence, AI and emotional design are turning smart houses into seamless, human-centered ecosystems.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
Artificial Intelligence
Robotics
Audio
Computing & Gaming
Home Appliances
Home & Entertainment
Mobility
Communication & Connectivity
Smart Home
6 Sep 2026 – 13:00
Creator Stage
40 min
Lights, Camera, Create: The Content Creator Tech Toolkit
From cameras to editing tools, get practical insight into the gear and tech powering top creators - so you can build a setup that delivers pro-quality content.
Track: Marketing & Creativity
Speakers
Language: English
Content Creation
6 Sep 2026 – 13:40
Creator Stage
40 min
Beyond the Feed: Emerging Social Media Formats
From microdramas to live commerce, discover how creators are pioneering new content formats and staying ahead of platform trends to keep audiences hooked.
Track: Marketing & Creativity
Speakers
Language: English
Content Creation
Content Creation
6 Sep 2026 – 14:20
Creator Stage
40 min
AI Tools Powering the Next Generation of Content Creation
See how creators are using AI to streamline production, enhance storytelling, and create high-quality content faster with practical tools for ideation, editing, optimization, and production.
Track: Marketing & Creativity
Speakers
Language: English
Content Creation
Artificial Intelligence
Content Creation
6 Sep 2026 – 17:00
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
60 min
Pitch Battle Finale
The journey ends here. After two intense semifinal rounds, the finalists return to the stage to pitch one last time. Who will emerge as the IFA Pitch Battle Winner 2026?
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
