Exhibit at IFA Next 2026
Join a global innovation hub where top brands, startups, and institutions redefine what's possible. Connect with pioneers, explore visionary ideas, and experience breakthrough solutions from the world’s leading tech community. Discover exclusive opportunities to exhibit, sponsor, showcase your innovations at IFA Next, and stand alongside the most influential names in tech.
Meet investors & decision-makers
IFA Next connects startups with VCs, corporate partners and industry leaders – all looking for the next big idea.
Sales & growth
Meet buyers, retailers and trade visitors ready to take your product to market.
Speak & get noticed
Showcase your vision on stage, from live demos to expert panels – and grab the attention of those who matter.
Media exposure
With 4,500+ journalists and global reach, IFA helps you tell your story and build momentum.
Product showcasing
Put your tech in front of real users and decision-makers. Test, learn, connect.
Long-term success
Startups come back because IFA Next delivers. With hands-on support and real opportunities to grow.
Why brands choose IFA
Brands share why IFA matters to them – from ideas and innovation to connections that last beyond the event. Find out why IFA matters for your business.
Exhibitors of 2025
From game-changing launches to future-defining ideas, IFA 2025 brought together brands rewriting the rules of what’s possible – and paving the way for what’s to come in 2026.
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Discover
- AI technologies
- AR VR XR experiences
- Robotics & humanoids
- Future mobility concepts
- Green tech & sustainability
- MedTech & health innovation
- Computer vision
- Holograms & spatial tech
- Avatars & digital identities
- 3D printing
- Data driven retail
- Smart sensors & RLT devices
- Future interfaces & design
- VTOL & air mobility
- Concept products & prototypes
Impressions & insights
What makes IFA truly special? Let the exhibitors and attendees tell you themselves! Get inspired by their experiences, hear firsthand insights about groundbreaking innovations, and see how IFA brings together brands, industry leaders, and tech enthusiasts from around the world. Discover why IFA is the place to be for technology and innovation.
Built for business impact
Beyond products and presence, IFA creates platforms for leadership and recognition. The IFA Retail Leaders Summit and the IFA Innovation Awards connect brands with decision-makers, insights and industry credibility.
IFA Retail Leaders Summit
The IFA Retail Leaders Summit brings senior retail and tech decision-makers together for focused exchange and strategic insight. Curated content, peer discussion and targeted 1:1 meetings create real business impact. Stay tuned for the 2026 edition.
Recognition that matters.
The IFA Innovation Awards highlight outstanding design and engineering in consumer and home tech. Judged independently, they give brands a strong platform for visibility and industry recognition. Stay tuned for 2026.
Turning ideas into impact
IFA Next brings innovation to life with two unique spaces: The Dream Stage inspires with visionary keynotes and high-energy pitch battles, while the IFA Lab fosters hands-on experimentation, collaboration, and creative exchange. This is where the future takes shape!
Dream Stage
Where bold ideas meet the future. The Dream Stage brings together visionaries, industry pioneers, and world-class product developers to showcase groundbreaking innovations in consumer tech. Expect inspiring keynotes, visionary panels, pitch battles, and exclusive masterclasses designed to shape what’s next plus the chance to spot the next unicorn before it takes off.
IFA Lab
The IFA Lab is an exclusive space for exhibitors, investors, and B2B professionals to connect, collaborate, and drive innovation forward. It’s the interactive testing ground for startups and pioneers to refine their ideas, engage with industry experts, and push new technologies ahead. From live demos, workshops, and experimental showcases to investor matchmaking and product testing, this is where the future takes shape, one breakthrough at a time.
Navigate IFA
Find your way around IFA 2026 and the entire Messe Berlin grounds with our detailed venue map of all show areas.
Trending topics
- Artificial intelligence & autonomy
- AR VR XR experiences
- Robotics & humanoids
- Game changing future tech
- Concept products & prototypes
- MedTech & deep tech innovation
- Computer vision systems
- Holograms & spatial interfaces
- Avatars & digital identities
- 3D printing & advanced manufacturing
- VTOL & air mobility
- Data driven retail
- Green tech & sustainability
Partners & sponsors 2025
IFA works with industry leaders, innovators and forward-thinking partners who shape the tech landscape. Explore the brands that helped define IFA 2025 and discover partnership opportunities for 2026.
Sony
Warsteiner
Meta
YouTube
Arspura
Flaconi
Sky Deutschland
Microsoft
NVIDIA
FINN
Peloton
Kleinanzeigen PRO
EBAY GmbH
Zahnheld
Pure Electric
Google
Tukas EV
UGREEN
Techniker Krankenkasse
AmorePacific
ELECTROLUX APPLIANCES AB
NIPA
Narwal
IFA Next – Frequently asked questions
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What is IFA Next at IFA 2026 about?
IFA Next is the innovation platform within IFA that brings together start-ups, scale-ups, established brands and innovation units. It focuses on future technologies, new business models and visionary ideas shaping how people live, work and interact with technology.
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Which topics and technologies are central to IFA Next?
IFA Next covers areas such as artificial intelligence, immersive technologies, robotics, digital health, sustainability, green tech, data-driven solutions and future-oriented consumer technologies. The focus is on innovation, experimentation and forward-looking concepts.
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What role do start-ups and scale-ups play at IFA and IFA Next?
Start-ups and scale-ups are at the core of IFA. IFA Next gives young companies visibility, access to industry networks and the opportunity to connect with corporate partners, investors, media and international decision-makers.
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What are the Pitch Battles and how do they fit into IFA Next?
The Pitch Battles are a key element of IFA Next, offering start-ups a stage to present their ideas, products and business models. They highlight innovation, entrepreneurial thinking and emerging technologies within the IFA ecosystem.
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What is the IFA Lab and what is it used for?
The IFA Lab is part of IFA Next and serves as a central meeting point for innovation-driven exchange. It supports dialogue between start-ups, investors, corporates and institutions, with a focus on collaboration, partnerships and future business opportunities.