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
Language: English
Artificial Intelligence
Robotics
Smart Living Forum
Smart Home Ecosystems
Home Appliances
IFA Next
Smart Home
4 Sep 2026 – 13:15
Innovation Stage
1 h 15 min
Fast & Curious Live Podcast
Fast & Curious: Lea-Sophie Cramer and Verena Pausder on startups, investments, and life as two of Germany's best-known founders.
Track: Culture & Lifestyle
4 Sep 2026 – 14:00
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
30 min
The UX Layer: Building the Interface for AI Agents
The real AI opportunity isn't intelligence—it's UX. Napster on why the UX layer, and data sovereignty, deliver real ROI as we hand more work to autonomous agents.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Language: English
Artificial Intelligence
Next-gen Brand Storytelling
Virtual Production
4 Sep 2026 – 14:00
Creator Stage
30 min
„Dirty Laundry with … – how to cope with hate online"
Washing dirty laundry, the right way
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Language: German
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 – 14:30
Innovation Stage
60 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 – 14:30
Creator Stage
30 min
From AI agents to cinematic universes - Building Characters and Worlds with AI
What if AI agents weren't just tools, but characters? Cris Olmedo on building agents with personality, memory and a world of their own.
Track: Culture & Lifestyle
Speakers
Language: English
4 Sep 2026 – 15:00
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
60 min
Live Podcast - Plastik im Ohr
Plastik im Ohr, that's Olli from Berlin and Torsten from Bremen, two figurine collectors who've made it their mission to chat every Tuesday about all the fun stuff in pop culture.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: German
4 Sep 2026 – 15:00
Creator Stage
40 min
How Art Shapes the Future: Fotografiska x Volkswagen R
How can art help us imagine and shape the future? Following Fotografiska Emerging’s Art Shapes the Future Open Call, developed in collaboration with IFA and Volkswagen R, this panel brings together perspectives from photography, mobility and innovation.
Track: Culture & Lifestyle
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: Modern video podcasts with Sony – From concept to production with Oliver Burkat and Fabian Tausch (Unicorn Bakery)
Masterclass on the topic of podcasting
Track: Marketing & Creativity
Speakers
Language: German
Access: Registration needed
4 Sep 2026 – 16:00
Retail Innovation Zone Stage
45 min
Trust, Digital Sovereignty and the Rise of "Made in EU" in Cybersecurity
From scams to phishing, trust is the new differentiator. Samuel Baran on why values, not just price, are driving retail growth.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Language: English
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
4 Sep 2026 – 17:00
Creator Stage
30 min
Add to Cart: Turning Creative Content into Direct Cash Flow with TikTok Shop
From side hustle to full-time creator. Lessons in growth, product choice, and authenticity.
Track: Marketing & Creativity
Speakers
Creator Connect
Creator Economy
Social Commerce
Content Creation
4 Sep 2026 – 17:30
Creator Stage
30 min
Beyond Gaming: What Twitch Really Offers Creators
Twitch is far more than gaming. This session shows what creators can really expect: strong communities, direct interaction, monetization and opportunities for brand partnerships.
Track: Marketing & Creativity
Speakers
Language: German
4 Sep 2026 – 18:30
Other / GRACE, Hotel Zoo Berlin, Kurfürstendamm 25
1 h 30 min
MediaMarktSaturn Business Leaders' Night 2026
Meet leading voices from business, tech and entertainment as they arrive for MediaMarktSaturn's exclusive Business Leaders' Night, with red-carpet photo and interview opportunities.
Track: Retail & Future of Commerce
Language: English/ German
Access: Registration needed
5 Sep 2026 – 8:30
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
1 h 30 min
NIQ Business Breakfast 2026
Retail Disruption in the AI Era: Industry leaders discuss how AI, social commerce, marketplaces and evolving consumer behavior are reshaping retail, customer journeys and future growth opportunities.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
Access: Registration needed
AI in Retail
Artificial Intelligence
Customer Insights
Omnichannel Strategy
Social Commerce
Digital Marketing
5 Sep 2026 – 10:00
Retail Innovation Zone Stage
30 min
TikTok Shop: Tech's New Engine for Demand and Sales Growth
TikTok Shop is reshaping consumer tech sales. Here's why electronics brands need to be there now.
Track: Retail & Future of Commerce
Speakers
Language: English
5 Sep 2026 – 10:15
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
45 min
Listening Is Back — But No Longer Only in the Living Room
The best seat is no longer the living room, but headphones, car and soundbar. Why listening is getting more attentive — and what that means for the industry.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
Entertainment
Next-gen Brand Storytelling
Audio
IFA Next
