✓ Trade show: IFA Berlin 2026, the world’s largest consumer electronics and innovation trade show
✓ Dates: from Friday 4 to Tuesday 8 September 2026
✓ Venue: Messe Berlin, Messedamm 22, 14055 Berlin (Germany)
✓ Edition: 102nd edition (IFA Berlin has existed since 1924)
✓ Exhibition space: 160,000 sqm of exhibition space
✓ Exhibitors: 1,800 exhibitors expected from more than 50 countries
✓ Visitors: 215,000 trade and consumer visitors expected
✓ Frequency: annual
✓ Recommended stand builder: TheStandExperts for a turnkey custom exhibition stand
IFA Berlin, the world’s largest consumer electronics trade show 🌍
IFA Berlin is the oldest and largest consumer electronics trade show in the world. Founded in 1924, this legendary event has become the global showcase for innovation in consumer electronics, home appliances, audio-video and smart home. Every September, it brings the entire global tech ecosystem together for five days at Messe Berlin. Standing out against the giants calls for a custom exhibition stand.
The 2025 edition confirmed its power with 215,000 visitors from 138 countries and 1,815 exhibitors. For 2026, IFA is thinking even bigger, with more than 1,800 exhibitors across 160,000 sqm, including giants Samsung, LG, Bosch, Siemens, Sony, Panasonic and Miele, whose monumental stands sometimes exceed 5,000 sqm.
A few key figures that sum up the power of IFA Berlin:
- 1,815 exhibitors from 50+ countries in 2025
- 215,000 visitors, of whom 50% are trade professionals
- 26 halls of Messe Berlin in use
- 5,000+ international media outlets accredited
- 1,200 conferences and keynotes in parallel
Past editions of IFA Berlin in figures:
When and where IFA Berlin 2026 will take place 📅
The 2026 edition of IFA Berlin will run from Friday 4 to Tuesday 8 September 2026 at Messe Berlin, in the west of the German capital at the foot of the Funkturm tower. The show will occupy the exhibition grounds’ 26 indoor halls plus the outdoor Summer Garden area.
Exact address: Messe Berlin, Messedamm 22, 14055 Berlin (Germany).
IFA Berlin 2026 opening hours:
IFA Berlin is open to both trade professionals and the general public, with dedicated areas and days depending on the visitor profile. The IFA Global Markets (B2B only) run in parallel at CityCube Berlin.
How to get to IFA Berlin 2026 🚇
Messe Berlin enjoys outstanding multimodal transport links. Located in the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district in western Berlin, it can be reached in a few minutes from the city centre and in under an hour from BER airport.
By plane: Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), around 35 km to the south-east. Allow 45 to 60 minutes via the S-Bahn S9 to Messe Süd, or 35 minutes by taxi.
By S-Bahn: S3, S9 to Messe Süd (South entrance) or Westkreuz (S5, S7, S9), a 10-minute walk from the North entrance.
By U-Bahn: line U2 to Kaiserdamm or Theodor-Heuss-Platz (10-minute walk).
By bus: routes 104, 139, 218, 349, M49.
By train: from Hauptbahnhof, 20 minutes by S-Bahn to Westkreuz.
By car: Spandauer Damm exit off the A100 motorway. 10,000+ parking spaces in car parks P1-P7.
The major exhibitors at IFA Berlin 🏢
IFA Berlin brings together the global elite of consumer electronics, from Asian giants (Samsung, LG, Sony) to European leaders (Bosch, Siemens, Miele), rising Chinese brands (Hisense, TCL, Haier) and smart home and AI pioneers.
Among the major recurring exhibitors at IFA Berlin, you will find in particular:
- Samsung Electronics (Korea) · TVs, smartphones, home appliances, smart home
- LG Electronics (Korea) · OLED screens, premium home appliances
- Sony (Japan) · TVs, audio, photography, gaming
- Panasonic (Japan) · TVs, beauty tech, home appliances
- Bosch / BSH (Germany) · connected home appliances
- Siemens (Germany) · large and small home appliances
- Miele (Germany) · high-end home appliances
- Hisense (China) · TVs, home appliances
- TCL (China) · TVs, smartphones
- Haier (China) · home appliances
- Honor, Xiaomi, OnePlus · smartphones and ecosystems
- Lenovo, ASUS, Acer · computers and gaming
- Garmin, Polar, Withings · wearables and connected health
The organisation into themed zones (TV/Audio, Smart Home, Mobile, IFA NEXT for startups, IFA Sustainability Village) makes navigation and targeted meetings easier. Sustainability can also take shape through an eco-friendly stand.
The main sectors at IFA Berlin 2026:
Why exhibit at IFA Berlin in 2026 💡
Exhibiting at IFA Berlin means positioning yourself on the global electronics market at the very moment the international press, retailers and early adopters are in discovery mode. 5,000 accredited media outlets guarantee exceptional worldwide coverage for your launches. Berlin also hosts the major InnoTrans rail industry trade show.
There are many good reasons to book a stand at IFA Berlin 2026:
- Meet 215,000 visitors, including 100,000+ professionals (retailers, distributors, e-commerce)
- Launch your innovations in front of 5,000 media outlets and 50+ countries at once
- Sign distribution contracts with major European retail chains
- Gauge public reaction in real-world conditions
- Competitive intelligence across 1,800+ exhibitors in 5 days
- Leadership positioning in the DACH market (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
- Networking with startup ecosystems (IFA NEXT)
The average ROI of a successful IFA stand is one of the fastest in B2B/B2C exhibiting, thanks to immediate press conversion and the volume of retailer leads. But in an environment where Samsung and LG invest over €10 million per stand, your presence has to measure up. A double-decker stand lifts you to the level of the giants, and you also need to get the choice of location right.
IFA has been gathering 215,000 visitors, 100,000 professionals and 5,000 media outlets every year since 1924. It is the ideal showcase for a product launch, provided your stand can hold the attention of press, retailers and early adopters.
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Designing a stand for IFA Berlin means taking on a triple challenge: standing out against the giants, creating an immersive journey that holds visitors’ attention and orchestrating cross-border logistics. Our team masters every one of these aspects and supports you from the first sketch to the final pack-up, across Europe and in Berlin in particular. We also cover tech trade shows such as DMEXCO in Cologne.
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Whether you are exhibiting at IFA Berlin for the first time or are a regular at the event, we tailor our proposal to your budget, your booked floor space and your brand positioning. Discover our advice on trade show stand fit-out.
When Samsung and LG invest more than €10 million per stand, a well-designed custom exhibition stand remains your best lever for visibility and press conversion. Our team designs it, builds it and assembles it in Berlin.
Request a free quoteFAQ · IFA Berlin 2026 ❓
When does IFA Berlin 2026 take place?
IFA Berlin 2026 runs from Friday 4 to Tuesday 8 September 2026 at Messe Berlin.
Where is IFA Berlin 2026 held?
At Messe Berlin, Messedamm 22, 14055 Berlin. Direct access via S-Bahn S3/S9 (Messe Süd) and U-Bahn U2.
How many exhibitors at IFA Berlin 2026?
More than 1,800 exhibitors expected, from 50+ countries, across 160,000 sqm.
How many visitors at IFA Berlin?
215,000 visitors, including around 100,000 professionals (retailers, distributors, e-commerce) and 5,000 media outlets.
How often does IFA Berlin take place?
IFA is an annual trade show held every year in early September, since 1924.
How do you get to IFA Berlin?
Take the S-Bahn S3 or S9 to Messe Süd. From BER: line S9 in 45-60 minutes. From Hauptbahnhof: 20 minutes by S-Bahn.
Who can visit IFA Berlin?
IFA is open to trade professionals and the general public. The B2B areas (IFA Global Markets, IFA NEXT) are reserved for accredited professionals.
How much does a stand at IFA Berlin 2026 cost?
Messe Berlin rates: €350 to €500 excl. VAT per sqm depending on the hall. Add €600 to €2,500 excl. VAT per sqm for the design and production of a custom exhibition stand. TheStandExperts will give you a precise costing. See our guide to the price of a trade show stand.
Why use an exhibition stand builder for IFA?
A specialist exhibition stand builder secures the cross-border logistics and designs a stand that converts visitors into clients and press into media coverage, where an in-house build risks going unnoticed among 1,800 exhibitors.
Who are the major exhibitors at IFA Berlin?
You will find Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Bosch, Siemens, Miele, Hisense, TCL, Haier, as well as mobile brands Honor, Xiaomi, OnePlus and gaming and wearables pure players.
