Tech Events in Berlin

Rise of AI Conference 2026 | Meet the AI Ecosystem in Berlin & virtual | Connecting leading minds in AI since 2014

The annual gathering of the key players shaping the future of artificial intelligence – Rise of AI is a curated conference for everyone who actively drives, builds, funds, researches, and implements AI.

Every year, Rise of AI brings together Europe’s and the world’s most relevant minds in AI: leading scientists, pioneering startups, top investors, policy shapers, enterprise innovators, and bold decision-makers from mid-sized and large corporations. This is the place where the AI ecosystem meets face-to-face – to exchange ideas, forge partnerships, and stay ahead of the curve.

If AI is part of your professional reality – as a founder, researcher, policymaker, buyer, or builder – then Rise of AI is your conference.

Why attend?

• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and breakthroughs in AI
• Connect with industry leaders and rising stars across all sectors
• Engage in meaningful discussions about the future of society, work, and innovation
• Become part of a trusted and growing network of AI professionals

Our speakers are more than experts – they are the architects of tomorrow’s AI systems. They bring insights from deep research, policy debates, startup trenches, corporate boardrooms, and international institutions.

****This is not just an event.****It’s an exclusive chance to:

• gain deep, actionable knowledge
• meet the people behind the breakthroughs
• and become part of the Rise of AI alumni network: https://riseof.ai/our-rise-of-ai-alumni
  

We started in 2014 as a dinner among twelve people wondering about the Singularity. Since then, Rise of AI has grown into Europe’s most influential platform for the artificial intelligence ecosystem.

Our mission remains clear: to strengthen Europe’s role in the global AI landscape, and to champion a future in which AI serves humanity – responsibly, sustainably, and for the benefit of all. Welcome to the future of AI – shaped by those who live and breathe it, every single day.

The language of the event is English. Please check our event terms: AGB für Teilnehmer/-innen.

Where can I find the event agenda?
You can access the most up-to-date version of the Rise of AI Conference 2026 agenda at any time via our live digital program: View Latest Agenda Here.

Will the program change? Maybe. In the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence, we work on the program daily to ensure the highest quality and relevance. Please note that the final agenda is subject to updates as speakers confirm and new technological breakthroughs emerge. We recommend checking the live link above regularly, as static PDF files become outdated quickly.

Which sessions are available for virtual attendees? We are live-streaming the high-level strategic keynotes and panels from our main stages (Meta Stage and Applied AI Stage). However, to foster genuine human interaction and "eye contact," specialized formats like the Cognitive Lab, Topic Tables, and the PIABO Media Lounge are kept offline and are exclusive to our 300 guests joining us in person in Berlin.

THE FOUNDING TEAM

In pursuit of this goal, we organize the annual Rise of AI Conference, hosted Rise of AI Virtual Chats, and run the Rise of AI Summit. Beyond these events, we also invest in the budding AI industry, providing education, raising awareness, and offering advisory services.

Our CEO, Fabian Westerheide, is an internationally renowned strategist in Artificial Intelligence. He has successfully merged his childhood passion for science fiction with his entrepreneurial spirit to drive forward the mission of Rise of AI.

Our COO, Veronika Westerheide, brings extensive experience in planning high-quality, engaging tech and AI events to her roles at Pandora Events Berlin and Rise of AI Conference. Veronika has cultivated relationships with key AI companies, associations, and stakeholders. She is dedicated to bolstering the European AI ecosystem with her passion for AI.

Kickstart your morning at BreakfastinMotion—where startups, entrepreneurs, and creatives come together to connect, share, and grow.

Join us for a morning of inspiring talks, live demos, coffee, pastries and open networking with the MotionLab.Berlin community. This week, our speakers are three of our Tech Talent teams—a great opportunity to learn about their work and the program itself:

DiaMonTech
Building non-invasive blood testing technology to revolutionize healthcare monitoring

Alcemy
Creating IoT devices for concrete that capture and save CO2 emissions

UCANEO
Developing immersive Direct Air Capture pavilions that make climate technology tangible and engaging for everyone

Come and connect with Berlin's deeptech talent and discover the future of innovation

Women & Workflows: Automation Night with Needle x Femella

Shicklerstraße 5, Berlin (near Jannowitzbrücke)
May 6, 2026
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Technology is reshaping how we work.

Women in AI is an evening designed for women in Berlin who want to build practical AI and automation skills, expand their networks, and position themselves for the future of work.

Hosted by Needle and Femella, and Know Your Needs this event brings together ambitious women who are curious about AI tools, workflow automation, and the systems that power modern businesses. Whether you’re building a career, launching projects, freelancing, or exploring new opportunities, understanding how to use these tools is quickly becoming a powerful advantage.

You don’t need a technical background to start. What matters is curiosity, ambition, and a willingness to learn quickly.

This session combines clear explanations, hands-on experimentation, and conversations with other women who are actively building careers and skills in a rapidly changing landscape.

✨ What you’ll learn

• What automation actually is, and why it’s becoming essential across industries
• How AI tools can streamline workflows and improve productivity
• Real examples of automations used by founders and operators
• How to build a simple automation yourself during the session

The goal is not just to learn about automation, but to leave with a new skill you can apply immediately.

Event Schedule

6:00 – 6:30 PM
Arrival & networking

6.30 PM - 7 PM
Know Your Needs presented by Otti Hart

7:00 pm – 7:30 PM
Introduction to automations

7:30 PM
Open Q&A

7:30 – 8:30 PM
Build your own automation (guided session)

8:30 – 9:00 PM
Automation demos

9:00 – 10:00 PM
Networking & conversations

👩 Who should attend

• Women interested in AI tools and automation
• Students and early-career professionals building digital skills
• Founders, freelancers, operators, and creatives
• Women looking to work more efficiently and stay competitive in the modern workplace

No technical background required.

Bring your laptop, curiosity, and ambition.

We’re excited to bring together women in Berlin who want to build skills, share knowledge, and shape the future of work together.

About Know Your Needs:

Know Your Needs helps organisations create environments where people can truly thrive. Where emotional intelligence, care, and meaning are part of how work gets done, not something added on afterward.

The work began with simple observation: across hundreds of conversations with employees, founders, and creative leaders, the same patterns appeared. What people needed most at work rarely came down to perks or productivity; it was about feeling recognised, supported, and able to grow without losing themselves in the process.

Founded by Ottoline, Know Your Needs brings together decades of curiosity about what helps humans flourish. Her path has blended philosophy, psychology, and lived experience: studying linguistics and Sanskrit philosophy at Oxford, working in Berlin’s fast‑paced tech world, and working for the past 5 years as a humanistic and integrative psychotherapist.

This blend of perspectives shapes an approach grounded in both depth and practicality; one that connects the inner world of people with the outer systems they inhabit.

At its heart, Know Your Needs is about creating workplaces that meet our core human needs for purpose, belonging, and growth. When those needs are met, people don’t just perform better, they feel alive in what they do and connected to the people they do it with.

🌍 ABOUT THIS EVENT
Join us for our next Berlin AI Builders Meetup, organized by GDG Berlin and hosted at Ojin AIxHaus.

This session is all about hands-on learning and real-world experimentation. We’re bringing together developers, engineers, and AI builders for a practical deep dive into multimodal AI — with live demos, guided exercises, and plenty of room to build.

Whether you're exploring multimodal systems, working with modern AI stacks, or just curious to get your hands dirty, this one is designed for you.

📍 EVENT DETAILS
• Location: Ojin AIxHaus — Chausseestraße 36, 10115 Berlin
• Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
• Time: 18:00 – 21:30 (GMT+1)

⚠️ CAPACITY
• Limited spots available ~ 50
🚨  IMPORTANT 🚨
• Entry is first come, first served — arriving early is recommended

🎤 AGENDA

18:00 – Doors Open
Get settled, grab a drink, and meet fellow builders

18:30 – 18:40 — GDG Berlin Welcome

18:40 – 18:55 — Ojin Introduction & Platform Demo

18:55 – 21:00 — Workshop : Hands-on Introduction to Multimodality. By Antonio Rueda-Toicen — Senior Developer Relations Manager @ NVIDIA

🌇 Rooftop Networking from 21:00 onwards

🥨🍹 FOOD & DRINKS
Drinks and snacks will be provided
(No warm food for this event)

☁️ GOOGLE CLOUD CREDITS
We’re planning to offer Google Cloud credits to attendees so you can explore and experiment on GCP after the event.
Activation details and instructions will be shared on-site.

🏢 ABOUT THE VENUE
Ojin AIxHaus — The Human AI Company, a collaborative community space in Berlin Mitte where scientists, machine learning engineers, founders, creators, and AI enthusiasts come together to build the future of AI.

Ojin AIxHaus is free to join and is currently curating its 2026 events calendar.
Have an idea for a meetup, workshop, or hackathon? Bring your fire — they bring the space 🔥
👉 https://ojin.ai/community

🙏 THANKS & CREDITS
A big thank you to Ojin AIxHaus for hosting and supporting the Berlin AI community

And a huge thanks to everyone helping make these events possible 💙

Welcome to the future! Join us at the 42 Berlin campus to celebrate the official launch of "Mai ist für AI 2026". Let's talk AI.

Berlin’s most critical exploration of the AI age is back.

After last year's massive success, 42 Berlin is proud to kick off Mai ist für AI 2026: a month-long collision of code, art, and ethics designed to challenge the paradigm shifts defining our tech-driven future.

This opening event is designed to look beyond the hype. We are bringing together developers, artists, industry leaders, and the 42 community not just to celebrate what is possible, but to ground the conversation in critical thought.

Agenda:

18:00 – Doors Open

18:30 – Welcome: The mAI Manifesto

18:40 – The Integrity Stack: Aligning Research, Policy, and Deployment for Reliable AI

• Carmen Loew - Founder and COO of Sapper Intelligence
• Dat Daryl Ngo - AI Architect and VP of Strategy at Arize AI
• Dei Vilkinsons - Founder at HASH
• Michael Bornholdt - Senior AI Solutions Architect Public Sector at Merantix Momentum
• Monika Kwiatkowski - Doctoral Researcher in Machine Learning at Technical University Berlin

19:20 – mAI Programme Outlook

19:30 – Networking

20:00 – Performance & Dance

22:00 – End of Event

Whether you are actively coding the future or simply curious about the intersection of human and machine, join us on campus to connect with Berlin's brightest tech minds.

We host the opening Event with Neo4j as offical Community Partner.

Space is limited. Secure your spot now and be part of the conversation.

Amazon Aurora DSQL is a groundbreaking technology that has a potential to re-define the entire DBMS solutions. Yet there are lots to uncover, lots to learn on the resource!

Therefore, we are inviting you experts on Aurora DSQL with an engaging hands-on workshop to experiment uses of Aurora DSQL, and also learn on the topic.

Build a Multi-Region, Active-active Rewards App with Aurora DSQL
In this workshop, get hands-on experience with Amazon Aurora DSQL, a serverless distributed SQL database that delivers active-active high availability.

Learn how to build a retail rewards points application with active-active resiliency across multiple Availability Zones and two Regions. Explore how ACID transactions and active-active replication work in Aurora DSQL. Discover best practices for data model and application design and more. You must bring a laptop to participate.

This is a hands-on workshop with a practical deep dive into Amazon Aurora DSQL. You work through independent tasks that you need to complete, with support of AWS Facilitators.

The event will also begin with an expert talk: "The Evolution of Resilience - Lessons Learned from 25 Years of Infrastructure Architecture" - further details ahead!

When? 7th of May, Thursday,| 12:30 - 18:00
Where? AWS Office - BER 21 - Tamara-Danz-Str. 13, 10243 Berlin.
How? Fill out this form to apply. Limited seats are available. You can only participate in the workshop if you receive a confirmation mail from us (kadir@berlinawsug.de).
You need to bring your own laptop to this workshop.

❗Registration - Read Carefully❗
Participation is free of charge. Your workshop resource usage is also covered. You will be provided a sandbox AWS account. Therefore, you won't need an AWS account!

❗Please register with your full name by filling out this form: Registration Form
❗You need to bring your own laptop to this workshop. Make sure AWS CLI is installed. Contact us if you're not sure how.
❗A confirmation e-mail from Meetup is not relevant. You can participate only if you receive a confirmation from us: kadir@berlinawsug.de

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Additional Information

This event is wheelchair friendly. Help us spread the word, and invite your friends & colleagues! If you're attending with wheelchair and need assistance, please mail us: organisers@berlinawsug.de for further details.

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Here we go again! The OWASP Berlin organizing team is happy to welcome you to the Wolt office at Stralauer Allee this time.

Join us for an evening of knowledge sharing, networking, and discussions on all things IT Security. Whether you’re a seasoned security professional or just starting out in the field, this is a great opportunity to connect with the community and learn from experts.

The Talks

• When Git History Lies: Commit-Date Spoofing as Malware Cover, Sarthak Taneja
• From Prompts to Production: Finding Business Logic Failures in AI-Generated Applications at Scale, Nohé Hinniger-Foray, Escape
• Having fun with Domains: ccTLDs, gTLDs, sTLDs, eTLDs ..., Tim Philipp Schäfers, Mint Secure

Explore how Generative AI is reshaping society and workplaces, enhancing productivity and innovation.

Welcome to Generative AI for Society and Workplace!

Dive into the transformative world of Generative AI with this workshop, designed to empower professionals to harness the latest AI technologies for both societal and workplace innovation. Through a series of engaging modules, participants will explore foundational concepts, and advanced applications, with real-world use cases.

This workshop will provide the tools and knowledge needed to effectively integrate Generative AI into various business processes, navigate ethical considerations, and lead AI-driven initiatives. Join us to become a pivotal force in shaping the future of your industry with Generative AI.

Claim a 5% Discount on this workshop, click here to access!

Why Learn About Generative AI

Generative AI stands at the forefront of technological innovation, reshaping industries by enabling new ways to create content, automate processes, and analyze data.

This knowledge empowers professionals to lead in the adoption of cutting-edge tools that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency, prepare for future challenges, and drive sustainable growth in an increasingly AI-integrated world.

01) Innovation and Creativity

Generative AI opens new avenues for creativity and innovation, allowing for the generation of novel ideas, designs, and solutions that can transform industries.

02) Efficiency and Automation

It significantly enhances efficiency, automating routine tasks and analyzing complex data sets quickly, freeing up human resources for more strategic activities.

03) Competitive Advantage

Understanding and implementing Generative AI technologies provides a significant competitive edge, helping organizations stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

What You'll Gain from this Workshop 01) Comprehensive Skill Development

Develop a deep understanding of Generative AI, mastering foundational concepts, and advanced applications to implement AI solutions effectively in their organizations.

02) Practical Application and Automation Strategies

Gain practical insights and experience through real-world use cases and exercises, learning to integrate Generative AI into business processes to boost efficiency and drive innovation.

03) Ethical Understanding and Risk Management

Explore AI's ethical implications, understand potential risks, and learn strategies for responsible deployment to meet industry standards.

04) Leadership and Innovation Preparation

Learn how to lead AI-driven projects and foster innovation within their teams, positioning themselves as forward-thinking leaders in their respective fields.

Who Should Attend 01) Business Leaders & Executives

Senior professionals exploring strategic AI integrations for operational and competitive advancements.

02) HR Professionals and Policy Makers

Ideal for those keen to navigate the ethical, regulatory, and workforce challenges presented by AI technologies.

03) Innovators and Technologists

Entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts seeking to leverage AI for new business solutions and societal impact.

We will be hosting our May Meetup.

Thanks to Amazon for sponsoring us. Please note that you have to show sign up with your real name and show a Photo ID to the building security before entering the building. Every visitor will have their photo taken that will be printed on their paper visitor badge. This is a requirement from the building security. If you are not ok with that, please do not sign up. You can not bring a +1, everyone needs to sign up.
Please only sign up if you plan to come, we will keep notes.

Excited to announce our talks:

pg_lake: Unifying transactional and analytical data with Postgres
by Celeste Horgan, Sr. OSS Developer Advocate at Snowflake.

The common wisdom goes: data is either transactional or analytical, and workloads are OLTP and OLAP-shaped to match. The reality of generating and using data is different, and often we need a bit of both. The pg_lake extension brings OLAP workloads to OLTP Postgres.

This talk will explore the pg_lake extension, including how to build it, and demos of using it with modern data workloads in object storage like Amazon S3. We’ll create simple data pipelines with no ETL and high performance analytics.

I Didn't Know Postgres Could Do That!
by Robert Treat, Principal Database Engineer at AWS and PostgreSQL Major Contributor.

PostgreSQL is often thought of as "The Database for DBAs", but what more and more developers are finding out is that what makes Postgres "The Worlds Most Advanced Open Source Database" is its wide array of features, many of which are really geared towards engineers building applications on top of Postgres. In this talk, we'll look at some of the features in Postgres you may not have seen in other database systems, and talk about how you can make use of those features in your applications. Queries, indexing, data types, and more will all be up for discussion as we show you examples of just what Postgres can do.

We're gonna have another Game Creators Hangout!
The Hangout is a place where those who create games or are interested in it meet up and talk about whatever they like. Its a place for the community, but also to connect people from different communities. It does not matter whether you're a veteran game dev, just started school or just dabble in creating games in your free time - all of you are welcome here.

Accessibility: There is a small step at the entrance. Seating is available inside as well as outside. Some tables are only accessible via a few steps. For this evening, the bar is smoke free, but usually it is a smoker bar.
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Es ist Zeit für einen Game Creators Hangout!
Der Hangout ist ein Ort, an dem sich diejenigen, die Spiele machen oder daran interessiert sind, treffen und über alles sprechen, was sie möchten. Es ist ein Ort für die Community, aber es geht auch darum, Menschen aus verschiedenen Communities zu vernetzen. Es spielt keine Rolle, ob du ein*e erfahrene Spieleentwickler*Inn bist, gerade die Schule angefangen hast oder nur in deiner Freizeit gerne Spiele erstellst - alle sind hier willkommen.

Barrierefreiheit: Am Eingang der Bar befindet sich eine kleine Stufe. Es gibt Sitzmöglichkeiten drinnen und draussen. Einige der Tische und Stühle sind nur über 2 Treppenstufen erreichbar. Die bar ist an diesem Abend rauchfrei, aber normalerweise eine Raucherbar.

Dear VRBLN Members,
Our next event is coming up.
Enjoy listening to interesting speakers, trying out the latest XR hardware and demos, meeting old and new XR folks.

Speakers:

1. Cyberdelic Nexus, a global ecosystem designing humane technologies, immersive experiences, and cultural frameworks that help people turn altered states of consciousness into lasting traits like greater clarity, metacognition, creativity, and relational depth
   Mars Kairos Founder & Steward Cyberdelic Society Berlin
2. IMMERSIVE X, Gobal XR Festvial in VR
   Thomas Zorbach, Organizer and Curator of IMMERSIVE X

Demos:

1. Selection of Cyberdelic Experiences, Quest 3
2. Live AR, Breakpoint One GmbH
3. VR Chat, Stream Diffusion, VRBLN

Affiliate Links:
bHaptics offers a discount for VRBLN Members.
Contact affiliate@vrbln.de for details.

Free Drinks & Networking:
Location Sponsor: mdh Mediadesign Hochschule
Drinks & Insurance Sponsor: EDFVR e.V.
Cheers,
VRBLN

When you attend the event, you agree to this code of conduct:
http://berlincodeofconduct.org/
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Meetup: https://www.vrbln.de

Wir sind Ohana is back! Your Dreamin' event for the German and European Salesforce Community.

Wir sind Ohana 2026 - A German community conference for the Salesforce Ohana.

Wir sind Ohana will bring a platform for knowledge exchange and for building a professional network to the DACH region.

By offering content in English and German we will be able to bring in international experts while also offering German sessions for people who do not feel comfortable in a second language.

Founded by the Trailblazer Community Groups in Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Trier and Munich, Wir sind Ohana is an officially endorsed Salesforce Community Event that is run not-for-profit by by volunteers from German Trailblazer Community groups.

A full-day hands-on workshop with Ingo Eichhorst (IONOS) exploring how AI is changing software development in practice.

Move beyond the chatbot and start building.

On May 8, 2026****, as part of our month-long**** mAI ist für AI series, 42 Berlin is hosting an intensive full-day workshop focused on the practical use of Artificial Intelligence in software development.

In this workshop, we will use modern AI coding tools to build small applications from idea to working result within just a few hours.

After a compact introduction to the current state of programming with AI, we will move straight into practice: setting up the tools, working with OpenCode and a coding LLM, and developing our first applications step by step in the browser.

The workshop is hands-on, beginner-friendly, and at the same time gives participants a practical understanding of how AI can already be integrated into real development workflows today.

The Agenda

10:00 | Keynote: Programming with AI
An exploration of the past, present, and future of AI in the developer workflow.

11:00 | Setting the Foundation
A hands-on session focusing on setting up OpenCode and Coding-LLMs, covering configuration and the fundamentals of coding with models.

12:30 | Lunch Break
Fuel up and connect with fellow participants.

13:30 | Build: A Personalized Jump & Run
Apply your skills to build a functional Jump and Run game directly in the browser.

15:00 | Build: Your AI-Powered Portfolio
Create a tailored CV landing page designed to stand out in the modern tech market.

16:00 | Q&A and Wrap-up
A final dive into specific challenges and a roadmap for the future.

Note: We will ask you to re-confirm your attendance 3 days before the event as we face strict limitations on the workshop participant capacity.

Ingo Eichhorst is an AI Architect, CTO, and tech trainer working at the intersection of AI-assisted software development, coding agents, and modern software architecture. In workshops, talks, and trainings, he shows how teams can integrate AI into their engineering workflows in practical and effective ways to move faster from idea to product.

This workshop is ideal for developers, aspiring engineers, and anyone interested in understanding how AI can be applied meaningfully in real software projects.

Join us at our TECH MIXER AND SOCIAL for afterwork drinks, networking with tech / IT workers in and connect with others in tech

Whether you're a seasoned tech veteran or just starting out, let's create the ideal afterwork place to meet and chill with other workers in tech - find that new job, expand your network, share ideas, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends in the industry. Let's inspire, innovate, and shape the future of technology in Berlin!

Tech, AI, Data, IT, and more ~

Event Details

💰 Cost: Free

🍺🥃 Afterwork drinks and social

📍 Belushi's Berlin (Alexanderplatz) (Inside, or ask for Tech Social) - Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 41

🕕 6:00pm onwards every Friday

Or RSVP on the website for our Discord / WhatsApp communities, and to see who else is going and what their backgrounds/seniority/interests are:

🔗 Link to Website

If you cannot find us, ask staff about Tech Social, or ask in the WhatsApp community above.

Who Should Attend?

Perfect for Berlin tech professionals including:

• Software Developers & Engineers (Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, React, Node.js)
• Data Scientists & Analysts (Machine Learning, AI, Data Visualization, SQL)
• Cybersecurity Professionals (InfoSec, Ethical Hacking, Cloud Security)
• Product Managers & Tech Entrepreneurs
• Students & Tech Graduates looking to break into tech
• Career Changers entering tech industry
• Remote Workers & Digital Nomads in Berlin
• Startup Employees & Entrepreneurs
• Digital Marketing & Product Professionals
• Senior Engineers looking to mentor and network

What You'll Experience

• 🤝 Network with Berlin tech community
• 💼 Job opportunities and referrals from peers
• 🚀 Career acceleration through peer networking
• 🎯 Skill sharing and tech discussions
• 🧠 Knowledge sharing on latest tech trends
• 🎉 Social activities and games
• 🧠 Learn from peers about real-world challenges
• 🚀 Collaborate on projects and ideas
• 🎯 Mentorship connections (both ways!)
• 🍻 Fun, casual atmosphere - no matter your seniority level

Event Guidelines

• Support the venue by purchasing drinks/food (no outside items allowed)
• Maintain appropriate behavior and respect for all attendees
• Bring physical ID if required by venue (call ahead to confirm)

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Berlin rooftop. The people building the future of food. Must-know trend insights (Algae, hybrid products & GLP-1) and expert networking.

Must-know Food Trends 2026

Some trends you read about. Others you talk through with the right people in the room.

On May 11, Food Campus Berlin, FoodTech Experts and FoodLabs are hosting an intimate community rooftop meetup, overlooking the city, built for (aspiring) founders, investors, scientists and corporate leaders who want to understand what's actually shaping food in 2026.

The afternoon focuses on three trends worth your attention to in 2026:

↳ Algae

↳ Hybrid Products

↳ GLP-1

Expect short, sharp trend deepdives followed by real networking time including FoodTech bingo cards to break the ice.

If you want the room where these conversations happen before they become mainstream, this is it.

Spots are limited.

The Hosts

Food Campus Berlin is building a leading European center for food innovation in the heart of Berlin. It brings together founders, scientists, corporates, and investors shaping the future of food. Already supported by a digital community of more than 12,000 food innovators, it connects people, ideas, and technologies to accelerate the next generation of food solutions.

Food Tech Experts by Bright Green Partners, is an expert sourcing service, giving you fast, flexible access to 2,500+ vetted professionals across 60+ countries. From startup founders to ex-corporate leaders and academics. These experts bring deep experience across all fields of agtech and foodtech. FTE not only connects you to the right expert(s) but also acts as your procurement and payment partner.

FoodLabs is a globally active Early Stage VC investor and venture studio, assisting the bold in building iconic companies committed to planetary and human health. Founded in 2016, FoodLabs has built and invested in more than 80 early-stage companies, including the most seminal, fastest-growing European startups such as Infinite Roots, Formo, Meatable, and Klim.

A new month means a new moment to pause, connect, and exchange ideas.

Join us on May 12th for our Monthly Meetup at St Oberholz, Kreuzberg. Whether you’re in the middle of building something new, reflecting on what’s been unfolding, or simply craving good company and meaningful chats, this meetup is for you.

Come as you are, bring what’s on your mind, and let the conversations take their own shape. Coffee, community, and that ever-present Silicon Allee energy guaranteed. ☕✨

Date & Time
May 12th
⌚️ 9:00 – 11:00

Where?
At St. Oberholz Café, Oranienstraße 10-11. Centrally located between Kottbusser Tor ( U1, U3, U8) and Görlitzer Bahnhof ( U1 & U3).
To access the event, enter the café through the main entrance found in the Innenhof. Look out for the Silicon Allee poster at the Innenhof and café entrance.

THE SPACE
As usual, we’ve got the entire St. Oberholz Kreuzberg space to ourselves, perfect for a warm winter gathering! ❄️☕ Whether you're diving into deep chats, catching up with familiar faces, or just staying cozy with a hot drink, there’s plenty of room for you.
Feel free to roam: we’ve got standing and seating areas if you’re settling in for longer convos. And if you’re craving some fresh Berlin winter air, the terrace is open too—just bundle up!

FREE TO ATTEND!
Easy-going flow - there's no agenda. It's all about meeting and connecting with entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, investors, business coaches, experts, and folks from the Silicon Allee team.
Tech lovers - are you curious about technologies and how we can use them to improve our lives? Lover of tech looking for a job in tech? Things get even more exiting for you if they go deeper into technologies such as AI, Machine Learing, Robots, Sensors, Lasers and everything that could be achived through deep tech? This is the right place for you!
Community spirit - we're ready to help navigate your journey in Berlin's tech startup community. Learn about our stratup scene, receive insider tips and engage in hot topics of conversation. There is always someone interesting in the room :)
☕️ St. Oberholz is hosting our community for this event and whoever would like to buy coffee and snacks at the Café is welcome to :)

Who is Silicon Allee?
We are Berlin’s innovation network. Since 2011, we’ve been supporting the ecosystem as the city’s first English-language startup news site. Today, we fund and scale high-growth companies like Vaayu, Kittl, and Finmid.
In 2023, we joined forces with the Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz Institut to help deep tech founders turn groundbreaking research into market-ready products.
Our unique model supports founders working in AI, Wireless Communications, Photonics, Quantum, and Video/Image Technologies by providing:

• World-Class Resources: Access to Fraunhofer’s elite research, patents, and cutting-edge facilities.
• Product Development: Hands-on support to refine and build your core technology.
• Financial Runway: We hire your core team of three and provide full-time salaries for 12 months.

Ready to scale? Visit our founders page for more info!

By attending this event, you agree to the Berlin Code of Conduct and consent to being photographed for media and promotional purposes.
Got any questions, please email events@siliconallee.com

Dear Community,

Another month with an interesting talk right before Hamburg Summit, and we would like to hear your thoughts for the rest of the year and after. Will be pleased to have you with us on the evening! We have limited seats - 50 only - first come first served!
Our dearest thanks to Lightspeed for hosting us on the evening!

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18:30 - Warming up and networking chat
18:45 - Intro by AWS UG Berlin
19:00 - 19:40 - Elias Abud // Delegated Access Management at Scale with AWS IAM Identity Center

This talk presents a delegation architecture that enables project owners and security stakeholders to manage their own users, groups, accounts, and permission sets while maintaining central governance. The solution introduces a unified API layer that can operate across multiple Identity Center instances and enforces organizational policies and quotas. It also applies the Backpressure Pattern to control request rates and protect Identity Center from overload.
Participants will learn how to implement delegated identity management at scale while balancing autonomy for teams with centralized security oversight.

19:40 - 20:00 - Networking break with food, snacks and drinks

20:00 - 20:40 - AWS User Group - Ask Me Anything

We would like to dedicate the time and stage to you, our dearest community members to ask your questions, share your thoughts and ideas, provide feedback. This can be technical, or community related. Everyone is welcome, and we aim to address your input in the upcoming AWS Summit and more.

20:40 - 20:45 - Closing & Final Remarks

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Very Important: Only 50 seats are available for this event. If you want to make sure you can attend:
Register yourself with your "full name" here at meetup.com
Arrive on time - seats are first come, first served.

As soon as there are seats available, you are welcome to join with your registration. In case there are no more seats available, we won't be able to let you join us this time. We thank you very much for your understanding!

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Additional Information

This event is wheelchair friendly. Help us spread the word, and invite your friends & colleagues! If you're attending with wheelchair and need assistance, please mail us: organisers@berlinawsug.de for further details.

Would you like to host AWS UG Berlin events at your company? Register here
Would you like to speak at AWS UG Berlin sessions? Submit your talk here

Hello Gophers,

Welcome back for another year of Go talks and networking!

Would your company like to host our meetup? Let us know!

If you'd like to give a talk - submit your proposals here: http://goo.gl/forms/54YvJT223F
All talk formats work: short talks (5-10 min) as well as regular length (25 min).

If you have more ideas - talk to us at the Gophers slack: https://invite.slack.gobridge.org/ in the #berlin channel, and follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/gdgberlingo

Join in person at:

Talon.One

Wiener Str. 10, 10999 Berlin

https://maps.app.goo.gl/8eMjgWes1E4TBA3c7

or virtually at: https://www.youtube.com/live/qh__TQ1bMF0?is=hw21pk0ZE3HGyaaT

This is a hybrid event. Join the event virtually at https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-berlin-golang-presents-hybrid-may-golang-meetup-1/
or in person at

Talon.One - 10 Wiener Straße, Berlin 10999

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Agenda

10:49 PM: Networking

Networking over drinks and food

7:30 PM: Welcome

Welcome words from the organizers

7:35 PM: Talk 1: Go-ing Against the Chaos: Deterministic LLM Workflows / Daniel Peralta Madriz (Backend developer) & Simon Schulte (Techlead of Webhooks and Notifications) @ Talon.One

LLMs are powerful, but “it works most of the time” isn’t good enough for production. In this talk, we’ll walk through how to design deterministic workflows around non-deterministic models using Go. From structured iteration loops to validation steps and guardrails, you’ll learn how to move beyond prompting and start engineering reliable LLM-powered systems

8:10 PM: Announcements and break

Announcements, HR lost & found, open mic

8:30 PM: Talk 2: TBD

9:05 PM: Networking

Networking over drinks and food

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Hosted By

Natalie Pistunovich, Organizer

Ole Bulbuk, Organizer

Tim Scheuermann, Organizer

Anderson Queiroz, Organizer

Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-berlin-golang-presents-hybrid-may-golang-meetup-1/.

Women in Big Data Berlin supports AgentCon Berlin 2026 as a community partner.

AgentCon Berlinis a community-driven conference focused on the future of AI agents and autonomous systems, taking place on May 19, 2026 at CODE University in Berlin.

As part of the global AgentCon World Tour, the event connects local developer communities with a worldwide network of builders shaping the next generation of intelligent software — from autonomous agents to multi-agent systems.
Bringing together 200+ developers, startups, researchers, and tech enthusiasts, AgentCon Berlin offers a platform to explore real-world applications, architectures, and tools powering agent-based systems today.

Highlights

• Keynotes from Microsoft & Neo4j
• Expert talks (Qdrant, MemVerge, Reply, and more)
• Real-world demos and hands-on agent frameworks
• 200+ developers, startups, and tech leaders (Berlin-focused)

What to Expect

• Practical insights into AI agents & multi-agent systems
• Technical talks and hands-on workshops
• A developer-first, community-driven atmosphere

This is a free, in-person event, designed for builders who want to move beyond hype and gain hands-on insights into designing and deploying intelligent systems.

Register here:
https://globalai.community/chapters/berlin/events/agentcon-berlin-2026/

Join us in Berlin and be part of a growing global movement shaping the future of AI.

Networking beim Businessfrühstück // Führende Köpfe der Digitalwirtschaft starten gemeinsam in den Tag

SIBB und BITMi laden gemeinsam zum Businessfrühstück ein - für Unternehmer:innen, Gründer:innen und Gestalter:innen der IT- und Tech-Wirtschaft. Gastgeber ist das SIBB-Mitglied TBO.

TBO ist eine Berliner Design- und Tech-Agentur für digitale Produkte, Apps, Web, Data und Conversational AI und zählt zu den führenden Digitalagenturen Deutschlands.

Dich erwarten…

// Networking mit Tech-Unternehmer:innen und Gründer:innen der Region

// Frühstück – wir sorgen für dein leibliches Wohl

// Austausch auf Augenhöhe – kein Sales, keine Slides, nur echte Gespräche

Ob etabliertes Unternehmen oder aufstrebendes Startup: Das Businessfrühstück bietet ein kompaktes und persönliches Setting, um Kooperationen anzubahnen, neue Impulse zu setzen und die Tech-Unternehmenslandschaft Berlin-Brandenburgs hautnah zu erleben.

Die Plätze sind limitiert – jetzt anmelden und dabei sein.

Join fellow founders to explore how AI can turbocharge your ClimateTech startup’s growth and impact.

AI is everywhere. The real question is whether it can help climate tech scale in ways that are actually useful.

On May 19****, join us at**** 42 Berlin for a focused breakfast session on what AI can really do for ClimateTech founders — beyond pitch decks, buzzwords, and generic automation.

Co-hosted by Urban Impact****,**** Enjins****, and**** 42 Berlin as part of the mAI ist für AI 2026 series, this event brings together founders, implementation experts, ecosystem builders, and engineering talent to discuss how AI can support real climate execution.

For early-stage and growing ClimateTech companies, AI often comes with a difficult trade-off: the pressure to innovate fast while managing cost, complexity, infrastructure, and access to the right technical talent. This session is built around that tension.

This is a space for practical conversation, grounded examples, and honest exchange among people building in the field.

The Agenda

• 09:15 | Welcome & Coffee Grab breakfast and get settled.

• 09:30 |Panel Discussion (30 Min) A rapid-fire, debate-style deep dive featuring one expert from each partner network. We will tackle the biggest AI myths in the climate sector, debate the realities of implementation, and leave you with one concrete piece of advice to make your startup AI-ready by tomorrow. Speakers are:

• Dominik Campanella, Concular

• Harriet von Kügelgen, Dauri

• Maximilian Kraft, AI Product Manager

• 10:00 | Peer-to-Peer Networking (60 Min) Curated networking. We will have visual matching systems so you can easily find and exchange ideas with fellow founders facing the exact same scaling challenges.

• 11:00 | Wrap-up

The Partners

• Urban Impact: The Ecosystem Catalyst: Europe’s leading urban tech advisory. They act as the vital bridge between cities, startups, and investors, cutting through the noise to turn complex sustainability challenges into scalable, real-world solutions. They will be there as part of their flagship program, Berlin Future Hub.
• Enjins: The AI Engineering Partner: Specialized AI implementation experts who turn machine learning and Agentic AI into production-ready business value. They don’t chase AI hype but build robust, scalable data systems & ML/LLM Ops architecture for growing Energy, ClimateTech and Mobility start-ups & scale-ups.

We are excited to feature Christopher Summerfield, who is currently a Professor at University of Oxford and will discuss "AI and Human Agency", lasting approximately 45 minutes. After the talk, seize the opportunity to connect with fellow AI enthusiasts to share ideas and questions while enjoying free drinks and pizza. Door close by 7.15pm, so please come early! Also, "attend"ing (RSVP) here on Meetup is strictly necessary to be guaranteed entry.
Please note that Meetup has recently been quite keen on promoting its Plus program. However, you are not obligated to purchase it, as both our events and the platform remain free.

Who is this event for?
This event is open to everyone interested in state-of-the-art AI research. We especially design it for students, PhD candidates, academic researchers, and industry professionals with a research focus in machine learning.

Abstract: TBA

Bio: TBA

We are BLISS e.V., the AI organization in Berlin that connects like-minded individuals who share great interest and passion for the field of machine learning. This summer 2026, we will, again, host an exciting speaker series on site in Berlin, featuring excellent researchers from cohere, ETH Zürich, University of Oxford, HuggingFace, and Stanford University.
Website: https://bliss.berlin
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bliss.ev.berlin

Disclaimer: By attending this event you agree to be photographed.

Deep Tech Nexus is an informal meetup series connecting researchers, founders, investors, and builders across Berlin’s deep tech ecosystem.

For our second 2026 edition, Deep Tech Nexus #11 lands at MotionLab.Berlin, Berlin's leading Deep Tech Hub. Join us directly the night before the Deep Tech Momentum conference starts in this unique setting where academia, startups, and industry collide to explore the frontiers of deep tech collaboration.

💡 What is Deep Tech Nexus?

Deep Tech Nexus is an informal meetup series connecting researchers, founders, investors, and builders across Berlin’s deep tech ecosystem — spanning AI, quantum, biotech, smart manufacturing, energy, and robotics. No logos. No formalities. Just raw conversations, unfinished ideas, and real people solving complex challenges.

🤝 Who’s Behind It?

This meetup is co-hosted and supported by a growing alliance of Berlin’s universities, incubators, research hubs, and innovation communities.

AGENDA
TBA

A curated Berlin gathering for founders, investors, and corporate builders working on real Deep Tech and hardware ventures

Hard Tech Factory Talks: "From Lab to €100M Business"

Most Deep Tech ventures do not fail because the technology is weak. They fail because scaling hardware, science-based products, and physical-world systems is brutally difficult.

The first Hard Tech Factory Talks in Berlin brings together a curated group of founders, investors, and corporate decision-makers for a direct conversation on what stops Deep Tech ventures from scaling and what it takes to fix it.

Hosted by nFrontier by Creative Dock, Marvelous DeepTech Fund, and REFLEX Aerospace, the evening is designed for people actively building, funding, or backing hard technology ventures.

What to expect

The session will include a short welcome from nFrontier, a clear point of view on the realities of scaling Deep Tech, and a fireside conversation with Walter Ballheimer, CEO of REFLEX Aerospace, on what it takes to scale hardware from technical promise to commercial momentum.

We will also explore what investors are really looking for, what still struggles to get funded, and how corporates can work more effectively with Deep Tech ventures. Guests will also get a closer look at nFrontier’s Hardware Lab and XR/VR Spatial Computing team.

The evening will close with drinks, networking, and curated introductions between founders, investors, and corporate leaders.

Who should attend

This event is for:

• Deep Tech and hardware founders
• investors backing science-based and industrial ventures
• corporate venture, strategy, and innovation leaders
• selected operators from the wider Deep Tech ecosystem

Important note

Attendance is FREE, but limited and curated. Registering interest does not guarantee a place. We are keeping the room small to make the discussion and introductions genuinely valuable.

The talk will be held in English to accommodate our international guests.

More about Deep Tech from nFrontier by Creative Dock: https://www.creativedock.com/industry/deep-tech

Cyber Security ist so allgegenwärtig wie abstrakt und wird zurecht immer mehr zu einer Aufgabe des Managements. Diskutieren wir Lösungswege.

Von der grundsätzlichen Notwendigkeit erhöhter Sicherheit über konkrete Maßnahmen bis hin zu Themen wie Datenschutz oder versicherungstechnische Absicherung: integrate-it bringt Expertinnen und Experten zusammen, um ein integriertes Gesamtbild über den technologiscnen Aspekt von Cyber Security zu zeigen. Wir laden Sie herzlich ein, sich am Kompetenztransfer zu beteiligen.

24 hours. Four tracks. Build something real on Needle's platform. Part of Mai ist für AI 2026 at 42 Berlin.

Build What Works.

No demos for the sake of demos. In 24 hours, you build something real on Needle's platform. Something that runs. Something you can show. Something that solves an actual problem. The best build wins.

About the Hackathon

This May, as part of Mai ist für AI 2026, 42 Berlin is partnering with Needle, a Berlin-based AI platform built for teams that actually have to ship, to host a hands-on hackathon open to 42 Berlin students and the wider Berlin tech community.

You'll spend 24 hours building features and integrations directly within the Needle platform, across four challenge tracks. The Needle team will be on-site for the entire event to mentor and support participants. A 42 Berlin alumna with industry software engineering experience will also be available throughout.

You ship something. You demo it. A jury decides who built the best thing.

Over €500 in prizes to win, food, drinks, and a direct line into Needle’s team for anyone who impresses them. Winners will be considered for fast-track interviews.

Some coding experience required. Curiosity about AI tools and automation: mandatory.

Teams will form on-site at the start of Day 1. Participants can of course come with a team already in mind, but it’s not required.

Participants should bring their own laptop. We’ll have external monitors to connect to, but please bring your own USB-C adaptor, if needed.

About Needle

Needle is a Berlin and San Francisco-based AI platform for enterprise search, agent development, and workflow automation. Founded in 2024 by Jan Heimes and Onur Eken, the platform unifies data across tools like Confluence, Slack, Gmail, GitHub, and Dropbox, and uses retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to power accurate, context-aware AI agents and applications.

Backed by 468 Capital and Presight Capital, Needle works with teams who care about security, precision, and shipping real AI systems into production. Its platform, APIs, and MCP support make it one of the most builder-friendly AI infrastructures coming out of Berlin right now.

Challenge Tracks

Pick one of four tracks to build in:

UX/UI and Page Design — Build or redesign interfaces within the Needle platform.

Workflows and Collections — Create automated workflows and structured data collections.

Build Using APIs — Develop integrations and extensions using Needle's API.

Build MCP Servers — Build Model Context Protocol servers that connect to the Needle application.

Agenda

Day 1 – May 21

09:00 · Doors open, coffee, settle in

10:00 · Official kickoff: welcome from 42 Berlin and intro from Needle

10:30 · Challenge briefing: tracks, tools, and Q&A

11:00 · Hacking begins

13:00 · Lunch

18:00 · Informal check-in with mentors

20:00 · Dinner

21:00 · Campus closes, continue building off-site

Day 2 – May 22

09:00 · Campus reopens

14:00 · Submissions close

14:30 · Team presentations and demos

16:00 · Jury deliberation

16:30 · Winners announced and prizes awarded

17:00 · Networking and drinks

Who Should Come

• 42 Berlin students ready to ship something real
• Developers and builders from the Berlin tech community
• Anyone curious about AI infrastructure, RAG, MCP, and agent development
• Engineers who'd rather build than sit through another keynote

What You Get

• Focused building on a production-grade AI platform
• On-site mentorship from the Needle team and a 42 Berlin alumna
• Meals, drinks, and a place to work through the night
• Prizes for the strongest builds
• Fast-track consideration for interviews at Needle for standout participants

Requirements

Some coding experience. Bring your laptop, your charger, and a willingness to build. We'll handle the rest.

📍 42 Berlin Campus, Harzerstraße 42, 12059 Berlin

Connecting Berlin’s Telecommunications Community During Deep Tech Week and Beyond.

xG-Afterwork

Welcome to the leading networking event for Berlin’s telecommunications community.

Whether you're pioneering 6G technologies, launching an IoT startup, or exploring the growing telecom ecosystem — xG-Afterwork is your place to connect, collaborate, and make things happen.

WHY COME?

• Researchers – Find partners who can take your work from the lab to the market.
• Founders – Connect with technical talent, research collaborators, and early adopters.
• Industry Professionals – Stay ahead of trends, share insights, and spot new opportunities.
• Aspiring Entrepreneurs – Pressure-test your ideas and meet potential co-founders.
• New Graduates – Step into the industry and meet your next employer.

WHAT’S IN STORE?

• Present your product, research, or startup to a room of experts.
• Enjoy inspiring keynotes from industry leaders and entrepreneurs.
• Become part of the Berlin Telecommunications Community.
• Enjoy food, drinks, and great conversation********s.
• Share your ideas, needs, and offers on our Opportunities Wall.
• Grow your network and explore collaboration opportunities.

There are plenty of reasons to attend xG-Afterwork — but don’t just take our word for it. See what past attendees had to say!

Please note:

• Registration is required to attend the event so we can prepare your name badge and ensure sufficient catering. You will need to show your ticket at the entrance.
• Photos and videos will be taken during the event for marketing purposes, including use on social media, newsletters, and our website. By participating, you consent to the possible use of this material. If you do not wish to appear in photos or videos, please inform us upon arrival.

Are you a FLINTA* techie or ally? Join us for an evening of networking, connection and exchange!

ABOUT THE AFTERWORKS

Many of you will know the Unicorns in Tech Afterwork, our montly networking event for the LGBTIQ+ Tech community. We are expanding our events agenda to focus on our FLINTA* community members and their allies with this FLINTA* edition Afterwork. So join us for an evening of chats and networking in a relaxed and open atmosphere.

On the program: meet, get to know each other, and share a drink all together. 🤝

Come and meet your future new friends, colleagues, and maybe partner! 👀

Are you in? Then book your free ticket. It helps us estimate how many people will join and make the reservation for the group!

See you there! ❤️

WHAT DOES FLINTA* MEAN?

This German acronym stands for women, lesbians, inter, non-binary, trans and agender people. The * is meant to include all people who do not identify with the terms mentioned, but are patriarchally discriminated against because of their gender. (definition from www.uni-potsdam.de)

ABOUT US

Unicorns in Tech is the community for LGBTIQ+ people in tech, founded in 2014 in Berlin. We connect 4000+ techies from all backgrounds, whether they're industry professionals or casual enthusiasts. On a monthly basis, we bring our community together around networking events of all kinds.

Website :: Become a Unicorns in Tech member

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Learn how to spin and ply conductive yarns, we will be working with spinning roving, and also making preexisting threads like yarn.

E-textile materials are hard to source reliably for projects, this workshop will show participants how to make their own conductive yarn, as well as modify preexisting conductive yarns to fit your project’s aesthetic and design. We will be covering spindle spinning, plying, core spinning, and supercoil methods.