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
Carine Chardon
Managing Director, GFU Home & Consumer Electronics GmbH
Nora Sophie Griefahn
(Moderator)
Co-Founder and Executive Director, Cradle to Cradle NGO
Maria Mack
Head of Global Communications & Brand Management, Liebherr-Hausgeräte GmbH
Tim Janßen
Co-Founder and Executive Director, Cradle to Cradle NGO
Carsten Waldeck
CEO and Founder, Shift GmbH
Emanuel Stanoiu
Founders Associate, MAGNOTHERM Solutions GmbH
Tom Lange
Partner, Boston Consulting Group
Language: English
Circular Economy
Right to Repair
Sustainable Materials
Supply Chain Innovations
Regenerative Tech
Ecodesign
IFA Next
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