The IFA in Berlin is the world’s leading trade show for the general public and the CE industry’s number one venue for doing business. All of the major Consumer Electronics brands present themselves at this unique business event. A showcase for innovation and the technology of tomorrow – coupled with a spectacular programme of entertainment events –IFA fascinates yearly thousands of visitors from around the world.
Get a general overview of the market, meet industry experts and let yourself be inspired by current topics and trends.
Welcome to IFA 2008.
Product trends at IFA 2008
As the world’s leading CE trade show IFA 2008 will showcase the complete array of fascinating news from a dynamic and innovative market. From the gigantic flat TV screens down to the minute TV mobile phones, from mobile media gadgets up to the complete sets of home cinema devices – IFA will present the highlights from all areas of entertainment. In addition, and for the first time this year, the leading brands of Home Appliances will be present at IFA. This adds up to the key-features of guaranteed future, acceptance and economic growth.
Flat TV in sensational size: IFA will show a large number of LC displays that are only 1,5 inch (3,8 cm) deep. And this is just the beginning. Prototypes demonstrate that even thinner displays are feasible: 0,4 inch (1 cm) is the next step in the evolution of flat TV.
High-Definition on many platforms: Just another category of high-definition media will have its breakthrough in Berlin at IFA 2008: HD entertainment on Blu-ray disc.
Spectacular sound with gigantic pictures: The trend to extremely flat TV sets has inspired manufacturers of audio equipment to produce an opulence of innovative audio solutions. Compact and small at the same time, brilliant and esthetically perfect as well, that will be the solutions shown at IFA.
Mobility the mega-trend: Mobile devices for entertainment, navigation and communication are the driving growth factors in CE industry.
Health and Lifestyle – the focus for home appliances: Induction cooktops, for instance, high-speed ovens or multifunctional washing machines conquer the modern household while more and more personal care and beauty appliances find their way into modern bathrooms.
If you want to know more about the IFA, or want to visit it, check www.ifa-berlin.de.
