2 Sep 2024

IFA Next 2024: Unveiling the future of how we live, work and play

IFA Next is always one of the most anticipated spaces at the show, providing an innovation platform for the world’s leading brands, startups, and institutions to redefine the possibilities of the future. This year the space will feature some of the top solutions and forward-looking perspectives from across the global tech innovation community.

Alongside today’s core themes of AI and Sustainability, IFA Next 2024 is showcasing innovations that inspire how we live, work and play, with products ranging from wearables and home office solutions through to home entertainment.

IFA Next content and business programmes will take place on the Dream Stage and in The Lounge, which each have their own programme and raison d’être:

Dream Stage
Shape the future

The Dream stage brings together futurists, industry evangelists and world-class product development specialists in consumer tech in order to present ideas and address cutting-edge innovations that are coming to market. Visitors can expect keynotes, vision panels, global perspectives, finding unicorns, pitch battles, workshops and masterclasses among other exciting content programmes.

The Lounge
Build the future

The Lounge at IFA Next is exclusively dedicated to supporting trade visitors, investors and exhibitors, helping them discover and develop partnerships. It is the go-to place for breakthrough opportunities and for taking brands and products to the next level. Visitors can expect networking and matchmaking in this area.

Introducing the Innovation Jungle
This year, IFA is also thrilled to launch the Innovation Jungle in partnership with GlassDollar, a leading platform for corporate-startup collaboration. The Innovation Jungle offers an immersive experience of corporate-startup collaboration and a thriving ecosystem of new technologies, ground-breaking ideas, and the next generation of innovators. Visitors can expect a curated startup exhibit, masterclasses about corporate-startup collaboration, exclusive networking events, dedicated meeting spaces and a GlassDollar x Venture Clienting Base Camp.

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