3 Sep 2026 – 13:00
Shokz Press Conference
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
45 min
Shokz and NielsenIQ will present findings from a global consumer study, revealing how listening habits are evolving, what consumers expect from next-generation audio devices, and the key trends shaping the future of the global open-ear headphone market.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
Access: Registration needed
Wearables
3 Sep 2026 – 14:15
Hypershell Press Conference
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
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 – 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
5 Sep 2026 – 15:30
Expert Talks (Hall 26c)
30 min
Is This the PCpocalypse? Rethinking Personal Computing in the AI Era
As multimodal AI, natural voice interfaces, and ambient hardware mature, the PC's screen-and-keyboard paradigm faces its true existential shift. Can it survive?  If personal computing, components and accessories are part of your product mix, you won't want to miss this session.
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Bob Snyder
Editor-in-Chief, Channel Media Europe
Language: English
Access: Trade Visitors Only
Artificial Intelligence
Future of Work
Wearables
Quantum Computing
Computing & Gaming
IFA Global Markets
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
Bob Snyder
Editor-in-Chief, Channel Media Europe
Language: English
Access: Trade Visitors Only
Artificial Intelligence
Circular Economy
Robotics
Wearables
IFA Global Markets
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 – 14:45
Creator Stage
60 min
Smart Glasses – Next Big Thing or Privacy Nightmare?
The new generation of smart glasses is here. What was once the stuff of science fiction is now ready for everyday use. But what new features do they offer, and what risks do they pose to data protection and privacy?
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Speakers
Thomas Riedel
Journalist
Jasmin Ehbauer
Editor, Zentrum für Digitalrechte und Demokratie
Josephine Ballon
CEO, HateAid
Julia Miosga
(Moderator)
Managing Director, Die DigitalLandschaftsGärtnerin
Language: German
Wearables