Past events

Get ready for an exciting event at SF #TechWeek – Berlin X San Francisco: Creative Tech for Inclusive Communities on October 9, 2024, at 5:30 PM at Gray Area/Grand Theater. This dynamic panel discussion will feature industry leaders exploring how creativity and technology intersect to build inclusive communities.

Organized by the Berlin Business Office USA in collaboration with Gray Area, and the Goethe-Institut San Francisco, we’ll dive into recent practices that leverage AI, ML, and XR to foster diverse community collaborations, showcasing successful partnerships between technology companies, creatives, and cultural organizations.

Don’t miss this opportunity to network and learn from compelling case studies that highlight the impact of these alliances on accessibility, diversity, and sustainability.

Join us for an evening of insights and connections as we shape the future of creative tech communities. We look forward to seeing you there! More Information here.

Engage in various tech communities, explore opportunities, and support inclusion and diversity in tech at the WOMEN + IN DATA AND AI tech summer festival at Radialsystem, Berlin. WOMEN + IN DATA AND AI’s goal is inclusivity and diversity across tech communities through the organization of their tech summer festival.

Join fellow tech enthusiasts at an event packed with opportunities to connect, learn, and have a great time! Engage in inspiring talks covering data engineering, data science, ML, and MLOps alongside non-technical workshops and networking sessions. Cultivate opportunities for technical, professional, and non-technical dialogues within a nurturing and encouraging atmosphere.

The festival can be attended by anyone regardless of gender identity, or technical background.

More information and tickets can be found here.

InnoTrans is the leading international trade fair for rail transport technology and takes places every two years in Berlin. Subdivided into the five trade fair segments Railway Technology, Railway Infrastructure, Public Transport, Interiors and Tunnel Construction, InnoTrans occupies all 42 halls available at Berlin Exhibition Grounds. The InnoTrans Convention, the event’s top-level supporting program, complements the trade fair and will be streamed live. A unique feature of InnoTrans is its outdoor and track display area, where everything from tank wagons to high-speed trains are displayed on 3 500 meters of track. In addition, InnoTrans offers vehicle manufacturers the possibility to demonstrate busses on a static Bus Display area and the adjacent Demonstration Course. More information here.

Experience the works from designers at Berlin Fashion week. Berlin emphasizes forward-thinking, (sub)cultural movements,  and trends that bring together fashion, art, design, along with the vibrant club and music scenes unlike any other city. Berlin Fashion Week brings these characteristics to life and emphasizes important themes like sustainability, inclusivity, innovation, and fostering talent.

More information about the event, designers, and registration can be found here.

Berlin Blockchain Week is a decentralized community-organized initiative. There is no single owner. It is an agnostic movement based on the premise that self-organization is the backbone of the ecosystem. We invite projects, individuals and anyone interested in fruitful and educational discussions to join us in Berlin in May. We are committed to reduce the noise from the market and focus on education, in order to push mass adoption by providing first-hand information about the industry. More information here.

Today Rise of AI is Europe’s influential platform for the growing Artificial Intelligence industry. It started with 10 people discussing the Singularity in 2014. Its mission is to build a thriving European ecosystem. Rise of AI aims for AIs, which serve us and all human benefit with a longer and happier life. They educate, create awareness, advise and invest within the young but growing AI ecosystem.

Further information and registration: Rise of AI | Building an European AI Ecosystem

The Pitch Night will take place on 17 April, 2024, at 6pm in Manhattan, New York City. We invite professionals from the fashion and tech scene to attend the event to experience inspiring pitches, make valuable contacts and be inspired by the convergence of Berlins fashion and tech ecosystems.

As part of the Fashion Forward Network’s internationalization project, the Fashion Council Germany and Sqetch are initiating a second delegation trip to New York City in April. The delegation will include emerging fashion designers and fashion tech founders from Berlin, as well as Berlin’s State Secretary for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises, Michael Biel. During the trip, the pitch night will be organized where the participating designers and founders will pitch their business concepts to a panel of investors. After the pitches, all guests will have the opportunity to network. Further information and registration here.

The Fashion Forward Network (FFN) is an initiative to support sustainable business partnerships in the fashion industry between Berlin and the USA. In various formats, participating brands have the opportunity to make new key contacts in the USA, strengthen their knowledge about market entry in the USA and establish themselves in the US market in the long term. Further information on the initiative can be found on the project website.

From June 3 to 7, 2024 we are inviting US organizations and individuals to join a delegation trip to Berlin.  Prepare to immerse yourself in unparalleled networking opportunities, forging enduring connections with handpicked brands, scale-ups, and key players in their respective fields. 

Fashion Forward Network is funded by a state program, which is financed by ERDF funds and funds from the State of Berlin. The project is supported by the DWIH New York, Venture Out and the Berlin Business Office USA.

Berlin is a thriving hub for the games industry in Germany, with approximately 350 games companies, central associations, institutions, and specialized educational facilities. Its strong developer community, international studios, and diverse ecosystem make it a prime location for game development and innovation. Meet us at the Games Developers Conference in San Francisco – Learn more about the games industry in Berlin! Further information: Info | Gamescapital Berlin

Ready to expand your business to Europe? Explore the potential of Berlin’s vibrant ecosystem at CES Las Vegas. Connect with Berlin based companies at LLVCC, North Hall, Booth #9863 (East Tech). Make sure to talk to Franziska Ehrhardt about your business opportunities in Berlin. The booth is organized by Berlin Partner for Business and Technology