IFA Innovation Awards Winners Announced

The inaugural IFA Innovation Awards winners were announced live on the Innovation Stage by Leif Lindner, CEO of IFA Management. The global awards program, which launched this year, has successfully identified and celebrated standout products shaping the future of consumer technology.

The announcement ceremony marked the culmination of a rigorous evaluation process conducted by an independent panel of international technology journalists and industry experts, who assessed submissions across multiple specialized categories. Over 200 members of the media were invited to attend the announcement.

The winners represent a wide range of global technology leaders and innovative companies. Notable brands recognized in the inaugural program include Samsung, LG, Hisense, Miele, Anker, and TCL, alongside numerous other industry pioneers who are driving breakthrough innovations across consumer technology and home appliances.

“ Today marks a defining moment for recognising innovation in our industry, “ said Lindner. “The IFA Innovation Awards have spotlighted technologies that are set to transform how we live, work, and connect. Seeing these breakthrough products recognised on our Innovation Stage underlines IFA’s continued commitment to championing the innovations that matter most.“ 

“The caliber of innovation we've seen in this inaugural program has been extraordinary. These winners represent the pinnacle of design excellence, engineering achievement, and market impact. They truly embody the spirit of innovation that has driven IFA for over a century, “ commented Helena Stone, Editor-in-Chief at GEEKSPIN and judge at the IFA Innovation Awards.

Following the keynote announcement, attendees can experience many of the winning innovations firsthand at the Innovation Awards Zone at IFA Next, in Hall 25. This unique exhibition experience allows industry professionals, media, and technology enthusiasts to explore the winning innovations. The IFA Innovation Awards recognized excellence across multiple categories, including Home Appliances, Sustainability & Environment, Next-Gen Technology, AI Innovation, Smart Home Technology, Health & Wellness, Audio Innovation, and many others. Winners were selected based on criteria focusing on engineering and functionality, design and aesthetics, and uniqueness and innovation.