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Dr. Ina Nordsiek is a leading expert in corporate innovation and intrapreneurship. As the Director of Intrapreneurship at Miele, she empowers teams to create new business models and drive growth. Ina also serves as Managing Director of Pioneering GmbH, Miele's business incubator. With a Ph.D. in Strategic Knowledge Management from Freie Universität Berlin an…

Dr. Stefan Breit, born 1967, has been Executive Director responsible for technology with the Miele Group since December 1, 2016. He began his career in industry in 1999 with the electronics and mechatronics specialist Kostal in Lüdenscheid, where he most recently headed the tooling and production equipment department. Previously, Dr. Breit studied Mechanical…

Dr. Reinhard Chr. Zinkann, born in 1959, is together with Dr. Markus Miele a fourth-generation Executive Director and Co-Proprietor of the Miele Group. Alongside his corporate role, Dr. Zinkann is, among his other duties, vice president of the Brand Association, spokesman for the domestic appliance industry on the board of ZVEI, the association representing …

…identity until 2004, when the company was sold to TPG and Credit Suisse.Since 2005, he and his team have been responsible for the product design and user experience (UX/UI) of the Miele brand. As Vice President Design, he leads the Miele Design Center and its 50-member team, which is now regarded as one of the world’s leading in-house design units.Andreas En…

Christoph Wendker has been working for Miele since 1988 and has since assumed numerous responsibilities. Among other things, he worked as a project engineer in the laundry care division and was head of development for tumble dryers. From 2012 to 2020, the mechanical engineer was responsible for the Technical Product Management and the Environmental Office. S…

…ban mobility. Find the Mobility Track between Halls 6.2 and 7.2c.Outdoor Cooking & GardeningThis open-air space brings outdoor innovation to life. With live demos from brands like Miele, EcoFlow and Mammotion, it’s where smart BBQs, sustainable gardening and next-level lifestyle tech come together. Find Outdoor Cooking & Gardening in the Sommergarten.Outdoor…

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…sodes, the two will welcome Leif Lindner, Managing Director of IFA Management GmbH, Peter Zyprian, IFA Retail Ambassador and Dr Axel Kniehl, Managing Director Marketing and Sales, Miele."Viva la IFA" will cover topics such as innovations, future prospects and developments. Listeners can expect a mixture of relaxed conversations and in-depth interviews with v…

… garden. In doing so, IFA showcases the modern vision of living: seamless, convenient, and fluid – extending effortlessly from the living room to the garden.Leading brands such as Miele, Bosch, Siemens, Electrolux, Liebherr, Haier, Midea, Jura, Kärcher, Dreame, MOVA, and many others are presenting the technologies, products, and ideas that will shape the hom…

…ment Group, Gracenote, CARIAD, 3SS, ARD Audio Lab and Dolby- “Turning e-waste into value: How new opportunities arise after the sale” with Rebecca Steinhage (Executive Director at Miele), Carine Chardon (Managing Director of GFU Home & Consumer Electronics GmbH), Brendan Lenane (COO of EURONICS), Dr Lennart Osthoff (Managing Director of Repartly) and Tim Jan…

…StageOn friday the policy session featuring Dr. Karsten Wildberger, Federal Minister for Digital Affairs and State Modernization, and Dr. Reinhard Zinkann, Managing Partner of the Miele Group, takes place, moderated by journalist and TV presenter Pinar Atalay.Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Innovation StageWith Christine Wolburg, Chief Brand Officer at Volkswag…

…nclude GFU Insights & Trends on the potential of health tech, insights into Berlin as a trade fair venue, and keynotes and talks from companies such as BSH, ElevenLabs, HD+, Meta, Miele, NielsenIQ, Philips, Samsung, TikTok Shop, Xiaomi and others. Topics such as AI wearables, discovery commerce, the future of the entertainment industry and AI-supported human…

…ic Affairs, will also lead the delegation.Dr Karsten Wildberger will then open the IFA Keynote Programme with a high-level discussion with Dr Reinhard Zinkann, Managing Partner of Miele & Cie. KG, moderated by Pinar Atalay. Further details will be announced shortly.Save the dates now Opening tour on Friday, 4 September at 9 am Dr. Karsten Wildberger, Federal…

…utomatic coffee machine from JURA Elektrogeräte Vertriebs-GmbHThe new French door freezer combination from Liebherr-Hausgeräte GmbHThe new sensor-based M Sense cooking system from Miele & Cie. KGThe new RCW 4 glass cleaning robot from Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KGThe world's first steam drawer from SIEMENSThe intelligent Cookit food processor from BoschThe worl…

…ommendations directly to your smartphone.Keynotes and top speakersThis year's keynote and panel programme starts today and features top international speakers, including Dr Markus Miele, Managing Partner of Miele; Yannick Fierling, President and CEO of Electrolux Group; and Jack Shuai Li, Senior Vice President of JD Group and CEO of JD Worldwide, who will pr…

… IFA 2025The winners represent a wide range of global technology leaders and innovative companies. Notable brands recognized in the inaugural program include Samsung, LG, Hisense, Miele, Anker, and TCL, alongside numerous other industry pioneers who are driving breakthrough innovations across consumer technology and home appliances.‘Today marks a defining mo…

…iance industry – Yannick Fierling, Electrolux Group15:00: From ‘dreams of the future’ to the ‘new normal’: How AI and smart household appliances are changing our homes – Dr Markus Miele, Miele15:45: Shaping the future of retail together with our partners – Jack Shuai Li, JD.com About IFA BerlinIFA Berlin is the world's leading event for home and consumer tec…

…urce-efficient manufacturing to responsible end-of-life management, sustainable progress can only be achieved through cross-industry collaboration.A voice with weight – Dr. Markus Miele talks about AI and innovationOne further highlight will be the keynote speech by Dr. Markus Miele, Managing Partner of Miele & Cie. KG.Under the title ‘From “future dreams” t…

…Produktinnovationen und spannende Vertriebskonzepte erwiesen.Den positiven Spirit und den großen Enthusiasmus der HEPT nehmen AEG, Beurer, Jura, Jura Gastro, Kärcher, Liebherr und Miele nun mit und freuen sich daher auch bereits auf ihre Teilnahme an der IFA 2025.IFA zeigt Präsenz auf der HEPTEbenso wie für beteiligten Unternehmen, bot die HEPT dieses Jahr a…