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IFA 2025: Berlin’s biggest tech event is a sell-out success
BERLIN: Two days before the official opening of IFA Berlin, the doors have opened for the traditional Media Days, giving international journalists a sneak peek at the world’s largest home and consumer technology event. Over seven days, the trade show will present product launches and press conferences from leading global firms, revealing the latest innovations in the home and consumer tech industry.
IFA 2025 is a resounding success, with 1,900 exhibitors from 49 countries filling the entire 190,000 square metres of exhibition space. Berlin will once again serve as the international hub for innovation, inspiration and exchange. IFA Management GmbH chief executive officer Leif Lindner said, “Berlin is becoming a stage for technology, culture and community these days. Together with our partners and exhibitors, we are creating a place where home and consumer tech can be experienced in all its range.”
GFU Consumer & Home Electronics GmbH managing director Sara Warneke added, “IFA is a unique meeting place for the global tech industry—here, trade visitors and end consumers can marvel at the innovations that will shape our everyday lives in the coming years.”
This year’s event promises a wealth of new features alongside established sectors like home entertainment, appliances and smart homes. New formats include the Beauty Hub, Outdoor Cooking & Gardening, and The Mobility Track. The Creator Hub at the Palais provides a new platform for influencers and digital communities, while Games Ground x IFA highlights Berlin’s thriving indie gaming scene.
The IFA Global Markets in Hall 26, taking place from 7 to 9 September, will be a sourcing platform for original equipment manufacturers and retailers. Meanwhile, IFA Next in Hall 25 will serve as a launchpad for startups and disruptive technologies. In a new partnership with the Cradle to Cradle NGO, IFA is also focusing on sustainability and a circular economy for the tech industry.
For the media, the event offers exclusive access to press conferences and new product demonstrations before the general public. The festival-like atmosphere extends to the IFA Sommergarten, which will feature a vibrant musical lineup, including performances by Jan Böhmermann and Olli Schulz on 7 September.
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
