7 Sep 2026 – 11:20
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
30 min
How Tech Will Transform Food, Health, and Longevity at Home
The connected home is evolving into a powerful platform for healthier living. As smart appliances, wearable devices and digital health technologies become increasingly connected, new opportunities are emerging to support better nutrition, encourage healthier habits and enable longer, more independent lives. This panel explores how data driven insights can empower consumers while respecting privacy, examining the role of smart living technologies in shaping the future of health and wellbeing at home.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
Artificial Intelligence
Robotics
Smart Home Ecosystems
Ecodesign
Sustainable Materials
Wearables
Smart Living Forum
Home Appliances
IFA Next
Smart Home
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 – 12:10
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.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
Smart Living Forum
Robotics
Smart Home Ecosystems
Ecodesign
Artificial Intelligence
Generated Design
Sustainable Materials
Home Appliances
Home & Entertainment
IFA Next
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 – 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.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
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 – 14:00
Expert Talks (Hall 26c)
60 min
AI in CE Retail: From Hype to the High Street
AI is rapidly reshaping consumer technology, from smarter devices and personalised experiences to new ways of selling and engaging shoppers. This panel brings together retailers to explore how AI is changing the consumer tech retail landscape, where the biggest opportunities lie, and what retailers and manufacturers need to do now to stay competitive.
Track: Retail & Future of Commerce
Speakers
Language: English
Access: Trade Visitors Only
AI in Retail
Artificial Intelligence
Customer Insights
IFA Global Markets
7 Sep 2026 – 14:30
Dream Stage (Hall 25) / Dream Stage, IFA Next
60 min
2026 Tuya Global Developer Summit Europe
Discover how AI, smart energy, robotics and connected devices are transforming the way we live, work and interact with technology.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
Artificial Intelligence
Robotics
Smart Home Ecosystems
Retail Innovation Zone
Home Appliances
IFA Next
Smart Home
7 Sep 2026 – 16:00
Creator Stage
60 min
AI: Magic, Myth and Marketing
Between magic and machinery: how do we talk about artificial intelligence, and what lies behind it? While Isabelle Rogat explores the cultural narratives surrounding AI and its magical connotations, Karine Gromada demystifies our perception of AI agents. They will then jointly answer questions from the audience.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Language: German
Artificial Intelligence
7 Sep 2026 – 16:30
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
30 min
Who Controls the Customer Journey? Retail, Platforms or AI?
AI and search are reshaping purchase decisions. This session reveals where demand starts, how the digital shelf captures it, and how manufacturers can regain influence across the customer journey.
Track: Retail & Future of Commerce
Speakers
Language: English
Access: Trade Visitors Only
AI in Retail
Artificial Intelligence
Home Appliances
IFA Next
8 Sep 2026 – 13:00
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
45 min
Designing Conversational AI for Business Operations
How do you design conversational AI that actually works inside a business? A practical look at voice, agents, memory, software and real operational use cases.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
Artificial Intelligence
Future of Work
Next-gen Brand Storytelling
Computing & Gaming
IFA Next
Communication & Connectivity
