GFU – Home of IFA

Global meeting place for the industry

Where the future of Home & Consumer Tech is written.

IFA Berlin has been the leading international trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances for over 100 years. GFU is the owner of the IFA Berlin brand. Every September, the show brings together more than 220,000 visitors from 140 countries, over 1,900 exhibitors, and the key decision-makers of the global Home & Consumer Tech industry in Berlin.

IFA is more than a trade show — it is the place where innovations celebrate their world premieres, where industry and retail come together, and where the trends that will shape our everyday lives tomorrow are created. From smart home and AI to fitness & digital health: IFA Berlin sets the agenda for the entire industry.

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IFA Berlin 2025 in figures

The 2025 trade show results

  • +1,900 — Exhibitors from 49 countries

  • 65% — Internationale Händler

  • 80% — Decision-makers among trade visitors

  • 220K — Visitors from 140 countries

IFA Speaker Formats 2026

Where visions meet audiences.

IFA brings together the people shaping the technology and society of tomorrow – from global brands and retailers to media, creators, and communities. All formats are aligned with the five content tracks for IFA 2026: World of AI & Future of Tech, Retail & Future of Commerce, Marketing & Creativity, Culture & Lifestyle, and Smart & Sustainable Living.

  • IFA Keynotes

    IFA Keynotes

    IFA’s largest stage — with up to 900 participants. For founders and C-level executives with a clear perspective and the ambition to help shape debates.

  • Press Conferences

    Press Conferences

    Direct access to national and international journalists and creators. For companies with a current story and the ambition to generate targeted media coverage.

  • Stage Sessions

    Stage Sessions

    Panels, talks, workshops, and masterclasses — curated, interactive, with clear takeaways. For everyone who wants to contribute new perspectives to the program with expertise and strong ideas.

IFA Show Areas 2026

Eleven themed areas. One trade show.

IFA 2026 brings together the entire spectrum of Home & Consumer Tech in eleven themed areas:
Audio, Communication & Connectivity, Computing & Gaming, Fitness & Digital Health, Home Appliances, Home & Entertainment, Mobility, Photo, Video & Content Creation, and Smart Home.

In addition, IFA Next serves as a platform for disruptive innovations and start-ups, while IFA Global Markets — the leading B2B sourcing platform for OEM and ODM solutions — brings together international suppliers and decision-makers for global partnerships as an independent event from September 5–7, 2026.

Leading companies, visionary start-ups, and tech experts present the latest trends and innovations here — from smart homes and AI applications to sustainable technology solutions.

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United in the industry hub. 12 companies. One shared voice.