What is IFA?

IFA is Europe's largest annual technology exhibition and one of the largest technology exhibitions in the world.

IFA is Europe's largest annual technology exhibition and one of the largest technology exhibitions in the world. IFA always focuses on consumer technology and household appliances, providing a comprehensive overview of the international market.

Here, businesses from more than 100 countries will introduce their latest products, innovations and services, from smartphones, smart speakers, televisions, home cinema, camcorders, news devices. Study, laptop, professional communication equipment, cables, IP and Net solutions . to large and small household appliances.

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IFA 2019 takes place in Berlin, Germany from September 6 to September 11, 2019, opening to journalists, consumers and anyone interested in the latest trends in technology.

The nearly 100-year history of the IFA technology exhibition

IFA Exhibition was first held in Berlin under the name 'Grosse Deutsche Funk-Ausstellung - German Broadcasting Exhibition' on December 4, 1924. This activity kicked off the annual device event. radio in Germany and has been adding radio equipment since 1928.

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In 1933, during the 10th IFA exhibition, Goebbels introduced the first radio receiver for Nazi propaganda.

In 1939 World War II broke out, causing the technology exhibition in Germany to be interrupted for a long time. It was not until 1950 that the exhibition was reorganized and gradually expanded with the participation of technology powers in the world. So far, IFA has become the world's leading consumer electronics exhibition.

At the 27th IFA, color TV was introduced, followed by the appearance of dramas, video news, CD - Compact Disc storage technology.

In 1987, video conferencing, satellite receivers, multi-format TV sets, video program systems (VPS), digital recorders, video formats * .DAT were born with big-screen TVs, Radio Data System (RDS) was introduced at IFA 36. This exhibition has opened the door for high-tech platform to flourish in the late 20th century.

At IFA 37, mobile phones appeared for the first time with a more friendly appearance.

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After the 39th exhibition ended, laser TVs became a new technology trend around the world.

In 1995, IFA 40 made the format of 16:09, PALPlus, TV-PCs and flat screen TVs popular and popular.

In 1997, digital television receivers, videophones, DVD players and digital cameras were first introduced at IFA 41.

At the 42nd exhibition in 1999, Flatscreen Plasma TV, MP3 player, mobile phone with Internet access were launched.

2001 (IFA 43) marked the emergence of digital terrestrial broadcasting (DVB-T) technology, DVD recorders, especially GPRS / Bluetooth technology on mobile phones.

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