When was the event founded?

The first edition of IFA Berlin was held in 1924

Who is the organizer of IFA?

gfu Consumer & Home Electronics GmbH

IFA Berlin

Name: IFA Berlin
Start: 2021-09-03
End: 2021-09-07
Location: Messe Berlin

Sep 3, 2021 - Sep 7, 2021

Messe Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Messedamm 22

The global technological community will reunite at IFA Berlin 2021 for one of its most important annual meetings. After a shortened and revised format was implemented for its 2020 edition due to the COVID-19 pandemic, IFA 2021 will return in its full glory with a five-day showcase on 3 – 7 September.

Open to tens of thousands of trade professionals and members of the public, the IFA exhibition sets the standard for the consumer and home electronics market. Over 2,000 exhibitors show off their latest products in a dynamic and expertly curated showcase that covers everything from electric appliances to entertainment and lifestyle electronics. IFA Berlin 2021 will focus on cutting-edge topics like Smart Cities and future mobility, AI, robotics and VR. Nowhere will there be a higher concentration of innovations than at the IFA NEXT showcase, where the most forward-thinking businesses, start-ups and researchers will be in the spotlight.

The show floor at Messe Berlin becomes an outstanding business hub during the IFA Berlin dates. Exhibitors have the opportunity to network with industry leaders, generate sales and establish beneficial contacts. The fair also hosts IFA Global Markets – one of the leading large-scale B2B sourcing platforms in the sector. This section of the fair could not be held in 2020 and its upcoming 2021 edition is highly anticipated.

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Information

IFA Berlin is an internationally acclaimed trade fair for consumer and home electronics. During IFA Berlin 2018, 1814 companies from around the globe presented innovative technologies. Approximately 245,000 visitors placed orders and gained new connections and information regarding the upcoming trends. Held in Messe Berlin, IFA 2020 will take place on 3-5 September 2020. The upcoming edition will reveal the novelties in the world of consumer electronics and home appliances. Manufacturers, buyers, retailers, industry experts, journalists and consumers will partake in the trade show.

Past editions

IFA Berlin 2018

Aug, 31 - Sep, 5

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	1,814	364	1,450
Visitors	244,055	-	-

IFA Berlin 2019

Sep, 6 - Sep, 11

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	1,939	349	1,590
Visitors	238,721	-	-

IFA Berlin 2020

Sep, 3 - Sep, 5

	Total	Domestic	Foreign
Exhibitors	-	-	-
Visitors	-	-	-

What makes it special

IFA Next - the dialogue platform for start-ups, market leaders and R&D experts - is among the unmissable features of IFA Berlin. Besides highlighting innovations, it includes talks, lectures and demonstrations, plus the IFA+ Summit and IFA Keynotes. The newly introduced interdisciplinary convention Shift AUTOMOTIVE connects the world of consumer electronics and the dynamic automotive sector.
It is also noteworthy that since its premiere in 2016, IFA Global Markets has grown into Europe's B2B largest sourcing platform for consumer electronics and home appliances.

What is new for IFA 2021

In response to the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, IFA Berlin has been converted into a three-day event with a tight schedule and a limit on the number of attendees. The new dates for IFA Berlin 2020 are 3 - 5 September and will not be open to the public, instead running as an invitation-only event. The show programme will consist of effectively stand-alone events with no more than 1,000 attendees admitted at each of them per day. The events are: the IFA Global Press Conference, IFA Business, Retail & Meeting Lounges and a combined event for IFA NEXT and SHIFT Mobility. A Virtual IFA Experience will also be offered for those who cannot attend in person.

quick info

Organiser:	gfu Consumer & Home Electronics GmbH
Also called:	IFA 2021
Founded:	1924
Frequency:	every year
Next Edition:	IFA Berlin 2022
Sectors:	Consumer electronics
Website:	IFA Berlin
Visitors:	Tickets for IFA Berlin
Exhibitors:	Exhibitor registration