Press Conference
45 min
Discover the Future of Movement
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
Access: Limited capacity. RSVP required.
Artificial Intelligence
Diversity and Inclusion
Future of Work
Robotics
Wearables
Beauty Tech & Wellbeing
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
5 Sep 2026 – 13:15
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
45 min
Robots That Can't Walk – What the Humanoid Industry Will Really Sell Us in 2026
Between Musk's trillion-dollar promise and China's 140 manufacturers, the loudest tech hype since the AI boom is emerging – but the robots on the stages are usually remote-controlled and damage more goods in everyday warehouse life than they stack. Sascha Pallenberg separates Physical AI from Physical Bullshit and shows why the actual race does not take place on the exhibition stage, but in Shenzhen's supply chains. If you ask how many backflips a robot can do, you've missed the point.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Robotics
5 Sep 2026 – 16:00
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
30 min
A Love Letter to the Machine: How Designing Emotions is Central to the Human Experience
In the future, products must go beyond mere functionality and connect with users on a human level. Expect insights on how emotional design principles can help brands create meaningful, engaging and memorable user experiences that transform ordinary interactions into significant moments.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Language: English
Robotics
Artificial Intelligence
Computing & Gaming
Home Appliances
Smart Home
6 Sep 2026 – 12:30
Expert Talks (Hall 26c)
60 min
The Post-Connected Era: Hardware, Agents, and Sustainable Tech at IFA 2026
What have you seen at IFA 2026? This fast-paced, entertaining, high-impact presentation from a veteran industry editor breaks down the standout product launches, design shifts, and commercial breakthroughs unveiled at IFA Berlin 2026.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Language: English
Access: Trade Visitors Only
Artificial Intelligence
Circular Economy
Robotics
Wearables
IFA Global Markets
6 Sep 2026 – 12:45
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
45 min
The Sensory Intelligent Home: Designing Future Living Experiences
Global consumer trend forecaster WGSN and consumer tech giant TCL join forces to reveal how sensory intelligence, AI and emotional design are turning smart houses into seamless, human-centered ecosystems.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
Artificial Intelligence
Robotics
Audio
Computing & Gaming
Home Appliances
Home & Entertainment
Mobility
Communication & Connectivity
Smart Home
6 Sep 2026 – 14:30
Expert Talks (Hall 26c)
30 min
Marketing in a New Era: Signals from China, Opportunities for Europe
This session unpacks China's most effective consumer engagement strategies, delivering a playbook of innovative digital marketing tactics, branding frameworks, and creative campaign models designed to unlock significant growth. A perfect talk for European marketers, brand strategists, business development specialists, investors, and business owners.
Track: Marketing & Creativity
Speakers
Language: English
Access: Trade Visitors Only
Artificial Intelligence
Customer Insights
Digital Marketing
Robotics
IFA Global Markets
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 – 10:50
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 – 11:20
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 – 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 – 14:30
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