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
6 Sep 2026 – 17:00
Sommergarten Stage
3 h 30 min
Live Podcast Open Air
Two live podcasts, one open-air evening: Mord auf Ex and Wine Wednesday take over the Sommergarten stage.
Track: Culture & Lifestyle
6 Sep 2026 – 17:00
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
60 min
Pitch Battles
On IFA's Dream Stage, the IFA Pitch Battle brings together the next generation of startups. A dynamic competition where founders pitch their ideas, showcase their innovation, and compete for recognition before an expert jury and a live audience.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
6 Sep 2026 – 17:00
Creator Stage
60 min
PietSmiet Live Podcast
Every Friday, the five content creators, Peter, Dennis, Chris, Sep and Jay, gather in the virtual podcast studio and give a rundown of what their daily lives are currently like.
Track: Culture & Lifestyle
Language: German
6–8 Sep 2026
Sommergarten Outdoor Spaces
Full-Day
Where smart mobility meets the perfect cup of coffee.
Track: Smart & Sustainable Living
7 Sep 2026 – 10:00
IFA Next Lounge
45 min
Accessibility Masterclass (EAA Readiness) by Sozialhelden e.V.
A hands-on master class with Raúl Krauthausen and Holger Dieterich on the European Accessibility Act.
Track: Smart & Sustainable Living
Language: English
7 Sep 2026 – 10:00
Creator Stage
60 min
Reimagine Electronics. Circular by Design.
Circular economy only works together. Discover how the Cradle to Cradle Electronics Initiative brings pioneers of the electronics industry together.
Track: Smart & Sustainable Living
Speakers
Language: English
Circular Economy
Right to Repair
Sustainable Materials
Supply Chain Innovations
Regenerative Tech
Ecodesign
IFA Next
7 Sep 2026 – 10:50
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
30 min
AI in the Kitchen: Helpful, Hype, or Harmful?
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of the modern kitchen, from smarter cooking guidance and food recognition to personalised recipes and automated appliances. But where does AI genuinely improve the cooking experience, and where does it risk becoming more intrusive than helpful? Industry leaders explore how AI is reshaping the kitchen, discussing the balance between convenience, privacy, personalisation and consumer trust, and what it will take for intelligent cooking to become an everyday reality.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
Artificial Intelligence
Smart Home Ecosystems
Robotics
Smart Living Forum
Home Appliances
Home & Entertainment
IFA Next
Smart Home
7 Sep 2026 – 11:00
Creator Stage
45 min
Creator Economy Live: Behind the Feed: Signal vs. Noise in the Creator Economy
The creator economy doesn't sit still for long and 2026 has already reshaped how content gets discovered, how creators get paid, and how much brands can trust what they're seeing.
In this fireside chat, Kaya Yurieff unpacks what's really coming: where platforms are placing their bets, the creator behaviors she's tracking up close, and what it all means for brands trying to reach highly informed, research-driven audiences.
Track: Marketing & Creativity
Language: English
Communication & Connectivity
7 Sep 2026 – 11:00
Hall 2.1 / 104 (Liebherr stand)
30 min
Liebherr Freshness Challenge
How long does freshness really last?
One lettuce, 12 days in a sealed BioFresh drawer: join us on 7 September at 11am for the live reveal at our stand and taste the results for yourself.
One lettuce, 12 days in a sealed BioFresh drawer: join us on 7 September at 11am for the live reveal at our stand and taste the results for yourself.
Track: Smart & Sustainable Living
Language: English
Home Appliances
7 Sep 2026 – 11:30
Hall 25 / H25-161
60 min
Cradle to Cradle Electronics: Best Practices and Networking with Experts
From vision to collaboration: Join experts at the Cradle to Cradle NGO and SHIFT booth for strategic discussions to drive the circular transformation forward.
Track: Smart & Sustainable Living
Language: English & German
Circular Economy
Regenerative Tech
Right to Repair
Robotics
Sustainable Materials
Supply Chain Innovations
IFA Next
7 Sep 2026 – 11:45
Creator Stage
45 min
Creator Economy Live: From Content to Conversion: Creators Across the Full Path to Purchase
Creators are no longer just a campaign tactic - they're infrastructure. In consumer tech, they're shaping purchase decisions long before a customer reaches a store, and increasingly, they're the reason that customer shows up at all. This session explores how smart brands are building creator ecosystems that connect online discovery to real-world purchase - and what it takes to make creators work across the full path to purchase.
Track: Marketing & Creativity
Speakers
Language: English
7 Sep 2026 – 11:50
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
20 min
Spotlight Case Study : Wireless Power and Future of Smart Kitchens
A century of wired kitchens. Now wireless power is rewriting the rules, from flexible countertops to effortless charging.
Track: Smart & Sustainable Living
Speakers
Language: English
Smart Living Forum
Smart Home Ecosystems
Ecodesign
Artificial Intelligence
Sustainable Materials
Home Appliances
IFA Next
Smart Home
7 Sep 2026 – 12:00
Creator Stage / PAF113
2 h
Find Out Your Coffee Personality with Paul Ripke
Paul Ripke shows you how with nunc. anyone can become a barista!
Track: Culture & Lifestyle
Customer Insights
7 Sep 2026 – 12:40
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
30 min
Electrification & the Smart Home of the Future
As homes become increasingly electrified, the smart home and smart kitchen are emerging as central hubs for smarter energy management. From next generation induction cooking and intelligent power management to integrated battery systems and connected home energy solutions, this case study explores how innovation is improving efficiency, flexibility and sustainability. Discover how appliance manufacturers are rethinking the kitchen to meet the demands of an increasingly electrified future.
Track: Smart & Sustainable Living
Language: English
Smart Home Ecosystems
Smart Living Forum
Ecodesign
Home Appliances
Smart Home
7 Sep 2026 – 13:10
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
30 min
Future Home 2036: A Look at the Future of Smart Living
What will it take to prepare for the home of 2036? Bringing together perspectives from the appliance, retail and technology sectors, this closing conversation explores the trends shaping the next decade and the strategic decisions that will define it. From innovation priorities to evolving consumer expectations, the discussion examines how businesses can turn long term vision into meaningful action.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Language: English
Smart Living Forum
Robotics
Smart Home Ecosystems
Artificial Intelligence
Home Appliances
IFA Next
Smart Home
7 Sep 2026 – 16:30
Hall 7.2a / Booth 116
2 h 30 min
UltraView AG IFA Stand Party – Networking & Drinks
Join UltraView AG for a relaxed evening of networking, drinks and finger food at our IFA stand. Meet our team, connect with industry partners and exchange ideas in a casual atmosphere.
Language: German, English
Access: Invitation Only
7 Sep 2026 – 17:00
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
60 min
heiseshow live
At IFA 2026 in Berlin, heiseshow will be covering an event live on site for the first time since its relaunch. This edition therefore focuses on the most important new products at IFA – the team assesses what really matters at the trade fair and which trends and products will shape this autumn’s tech scene.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
7–8 Sep 2026
Palais
Sony Creator Seeding
Sony presents WH-1000XM4C with Apache 207. Premium sound, perfect noise cancelling and exclusive Apache 207 sound profile. Test the product and share it with your community.
Track: Marketing & Creativity
Language: Deutsch
8 Sep 2026 – 11:30
Creator Stage
60 min
Inclusion as Innovation
Digital solutions for the workplace of tomorrow
The workshop demonstrates how cognitive accessibility and participatory technology development can become drivers of innovation for the workplace of tomorrow.
Track: Culture & Lifestyle
Language: German
