4 Sep 2026 – 12:45
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
30 min
How Air, Connectivity and Intelligence Bridge the Last Mile of Home Wellness
Connectivity and AI have transformed the smart home, making it responsive to almost everything except the one thing people can't see but feel constantly: the air around them. DREO and industry leaders debate whether intelligent air is the smart home's newest unfinished business.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Anna Heim
(Moderator)
Freelance Journalist & Moderator, TechCrunch
Tobin Richardson
President and CEO of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, Connectivity Standards Alliance
Martin Müller
Germany General Manager & Sales Director, DREO
Spiros Andreou
Head of Global Industry & Technology Partnerships, Polar
Language: English
Smart Home Ecosystems
Wearables
Smart Home
4 Sep 2026 – 12:45
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
30 min
How Air, Connectivity and Intelligence Bridge the Last Mile of Home Wellness
Connectivity and AI have transformed the smart home, making it responsive to almost everything except the one thing people can't see but feel constantly: the air around them. DREO and industry leaders debate whether intelligent air is the smart home's newest unfinished business.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Anna Heim
(Moderator)
Freelance Journalist & Moderator, TechCrunch
Tobin Richardson
President and CEO of the Connectivity Standards Alliance, Connectivity Standards Alliance
Martin Müller
Germany General Manager & Sales Director, DREO
Language: English
Smart Home Ecosystems
Wearables
Smart Home
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.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Senior Reviewer, Smart Home, The Verge
Raghav Gupta
Co-founder & CEO, Posha
Michael Wolf
Editor and Founder, The Spoon
William Shi
President - Europe, AGIBOT
Dr. Glenn Mathijssen
Managing Director Alberts Products, Circus Group
Language: English
Artificial Intelligence
Robotics
Smart Living Forum
Smart Home Ecosystems
Home Appliances
IFA Next
Smart Home
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
Marco Bulgheroni
Chief Technology Officer, Electrolux
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
Speakers
Dr. Stefan Breit
Executive Director Technology, Miele & Cie. KG
Dr. Victoria Spadaro-Grant
Chief Science & Innovation Officer, Tate & Lyle
Surj Patel
(Moderator)
Technologist, The Spoon
Eelco Lammertink
Head of Home Connect Growth & Ecosystem Partnerships , BSH Home Appliances Group
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
Speakers
Alexandre Bastos
Head of Front End Innovation, Ventures & Competitive Intelligence, Givaudan
Michael Wolf
Editor and Founder, The Spoon
Bhuvan Srinivasan
Chief Business Officer & Board Member, Ultrahuman
Karan Sarin
CEO, Mmimetika
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
Rick Dumont
Director Business Development Wireless Power Promotion Team, Philips
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
Speakers
Jonathan Blutinger
Senior Design Engineer, Smart Design
Niels Munksgaard
Global Head of Consumer Experience & Innovation, Kitchen appliances, Electrolux Group
Surj Patel
Technologist, The Spoon
Jay Lee
Founder / CEO, Springhouse Technologies Inc.
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 – 12:40
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
Speakers
Arne Herkelmann
Senior Product Manager, Europe , EcoFlow
Weldon Kennedy
Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer, Copper
Michael Wolf
Editor and Founder, The Spoon
Rick Dumont
Director Business Development Wireless Power Promotion Team, Philips
Language: English
Smart Home Ecosystems
Smart Living Forum
Ecodesign
Home Appliances
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
Ben Harris
CEO & Co-founder, Fresco
Yoon Ho Choi
President & Board Chair, Home Connectivity Alliance
Michael Wolf
(Moderator)
Editor and Founder, The Spoon
Jürgen Pollich
Global Head of IoT Data & Ecosystem GSI 10, Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG
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
Speakers
Gemma Riberti
Director of CMF, 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 – 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
Speakers
Alex Yang
Director, Co-founder, Chief Operation Officer, Tuya Smart
Tina Yu
General Manager of Eurasia, Tuya Smart
Thomas Chen
Director of Product Department, GIA Group
Belinda Gan
Director of BU, Olinkgo
Nugzar George Kachukhashvili
Founder & Executive Chairman, Axiom
Language: English
Artificial Intelligence
Robotics
Smart Home Ecosystems
Retail Innovation Zone
Home Appliances
IFA Next
Smart Home
7 Sep 2026 – 17:00
Creator Stage
2 h 30 min
AI Monday Berlin@IFA: Human-Centered AI for the Home of Tomorrow
Join AI Monday Berlin to explore how AI is shaping the future of the home, supporting better living, ageing, and energy efficiency.
Track: Smart & Sustainable Living
Speakers
Prof. Dr. Hossein Sagheby
Professor of Sustainable Smart Buildings and Data Analytics
Prof. Dr. Charmayne Mary Lee Hughes
Professor of Age-Appropriate Human-Machine Systems
Arne Rajchowski
Head of the DigiWoh Competence Centre for Digitalisation in the Housing Industry
Cornelius Stiegler-Duwe
Head of AI Applications
Language: English
Access: Trade Visitors Only
Smart Home Ecosystems
Home Appliances
Smart Home