6 Sep 2026 – 16:00
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
60 min
Unboxing The Future of Beauty Tech and Wellness: Everything as a Score and You Are the Data
Beauty and wellness are becoming quantifiable. But do more figures mean better care or more pressure? This interactive session explores how personal data is changing the way we understand, treat and judge ourselves.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
6 Sep 2026 – 17:00
Sommergarten Stage
4 h
Wine Wednesday & Mord auf Ex - live!
An open-air evening with two podcasts: first, Jani and Alina of "Wine Wednesday" pour a glass of wine and dive into honest conversations about relationships, growing up, and wild weekends. Then Leonie and Linn take you into real criminal cases with "Mord auf Ex", gripping, thoroughly researched, and full of unfiltered behind-the-scenes moments. Your chance to experience both podcasts live.
Track: Culture & Lifestyle
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
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
7 Sep 2026 – 9:00
Retail Innovation Zone Stage
60 min
Digital sovereignty: Why ‘Made in the EU’ is suddenly becoming a competitive advantage
Digital sovereignty is now a competitive factor, not just a political buzzword. Stefan Heitkamp and Bundestag member Joachim Ebmeyer discuss trust, transparency, and Europe's digital future.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Language: German
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 – 10:00
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
7 Sep 2026 – 10:30
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
20 min
The Next Decade of Kitchens, Food, and Home
How will technology transform the way we cook, eat and live over the next decade? This session sets the stage for the Smart Living Forum, exploring the forces shaping the future of the connected home. From AI powered appliances and intelligent automation to healthier lifestyles, sustainability and the evolving role of data, industry leaders examine the innovations redefining the kitchen, while highlighting the importance of trust, privacy and a distinctly European approach to the smart home.
Track: Smart & Sustainable Living
Speakers
Artificial Intelligence
Robotics
Smart Home Ecosystems
Smart Living Forum
Home Appliances
IFA Next
Smart Home
7 Sep 2026 – 10:30
Expert Talks (Hall 26c)
60 min
Looking in the Crystal Ball: What You Will See at IFA 2030
Join us as we try to predict the future of consumer electronics and home appliances. We'll pick the industry's most important product categories, examine the technology coming along, and show you what you might see on display at IFA -- in 2030!
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
Access: Trade Visitors Only
Artificial Intelligence
Circular Economy
Customer Insights
Ecodesign
Quantum Computing
Right to Repair
IFA Global Markets
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
Retail Innovation Zone Stage
45 min
From Seoul to Stockholm: The Next Generation of CE Retail
From AI-powered shopping journeys and connected retail experiences to service-led engagement and sustainable store design, consumer electronics retail is evolving at different speeds across the world.
Track: Retail & Future of Commerce
Speakers
Language: English
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 – 11:30
Expert Talks (Hall 26c)
60 min
How Circularity Sells in CE and Sport
In this Fireside Chat, Liam McSherry, Founder of flocq, explores how consumer electronics (CE) brands and sports organizations are transforming circularity, eco-innovation, and responsible messaging into scalable sales strategies.
Track: Smart & Sustainable Living
Speakers
Language: English
Access: Trade Visitors Only
Circular Economy
Ecodesign
Right to Repair
IFA Global Markets
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 – 12:10
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 – 12:30
Expert Talks (Hall 26c)
30 min
Understanding German Market Trends in CE/HA
What's hot (and what's not) in the German CE/HA retail market? One of the leading experts on omni-channel & supply chain management in the industry shares his latest analysis direct from the retailers in the German channel.
Track: Retail & Future of Commerce
Speakers
Language: English
Access: Trade Visitors Only
AI in Retail
Customer Insights
Omnichannel Strategy
IFA Global Markets
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
