7 Sep 2026 – 12:00
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
30 min
Smart Power & Electrification in the Kitchen
As homes become increasingly electrified, the kitchen is emerging as a central hub 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.
Language: English
7 Sep 2026 – 12:30
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
30 min
Design for a Human-Centered Smart Home
As technology becomes ever more integrated into everyday life, designing smart homes that people genuinely trust is becoming just as important as the technology itself. Designers, UX leaders and industry experts explore how to create intuitive, sustainable and human centered experiences, examining the balance between convenience, transparency and user control. From connected appliances to ambient intelligence, this panel discusses what it takes to build smart living solutions that feel empowering rather than intrusive.
Language: English
7 Sep 2026 – 12:30
30 min
Creator Economy Live: Move Fast or Miss It: Capitalising on Cultural Moments
Cultural moments don't wait for sign-off. In consumer tech, a single teardown video or unexpected product sighting can ignite a news cycle overnight - and by the time most brands get approval, the moment has passed. This session explores what it actually takes to capitalise on culture in real time: the infrastructure, the creator relationships, and the instincts that separate brands who own a moment from those who arrive three days too late.
7 Sep 2026 – 13:00
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
30 min
Are We Ready for 2036?
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.
Language: English
7 Sep 2026 – 14:00
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
30 min
The Kitchen that Knows You: How AI, Design and Food Converge in 2030
Discover how the kitchen is becoming a symbiotic space where technology, interiors and food innovation work together to support the realities of everyday life. 
Speakers
Gemma Riberti
Director of Interiors, WGSN
Jennifer Creevy
Director of Food & Drink, WGSN
Lisa Yong
Director of Consumer Tech, WGSN
Carol Aquino
Head of Consumer Tech, WGSN
Language: English
Customer Insights
Diversity and Inclusion
Future of Work
Smart Home Ecosystems
Artificial Intelligence
Generated Design
Ecodesign
Home Appliances
Home & Entertainment
IFA Next
Smart Home
7 Sep 2026 – 16:30
30 min
Who Controls the Customer Journey? Retail, Platforms or AI?
More information will follow soon
Speakers
Tobias Grote
Founder & CEO, terraalpine AG
Sebastian Klumpp
Solution Business Director at Similarweb & CEO at XPLN, Similarweb