AsiaBerlin Summit 2025 successfully concluded its two-day main program at Rotes Rathaus, bringing together global leaders, innovators, founders, investors, and ecosystem builders from across Asia and Europe.
This year’s Summit welcomed 1,375 attendees, featured 93 speakers across key innovation sectors, showcased 123 exhibiting companies, and was complemented by 31 satellite events hosted across Berlin. With participants representing more than 60 countries, the Summit demonstrated the strength, diversity, and global relevance of the Asia–Berlin innovation corridor.
We extend our sincere thanks to every delegate, speaker, exhibitor, partner, and volunteer whose contributions made this Summit impactful, collaborative, and truly international. Day 1 opened with a cultural performance by Côr Lumina, welcoming international delegates to Rotes Rathaus. The Opening Impulses featured:
• Kai Wegner, Governing Mayor of Berlin
• Dr. Ir. Pramono Anung Wibowo, MM, Governor of Jakarta
• Dr. Bärbel Kofler, Parliamentary State Secretary, BMZ
Their remarks reinforced Berlin’s role as a global innovation bridge and underlined the importance of cross-border cooperation between Asia and Europe. A keynote by Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, Chief Advisor to the President of Sri Lanka on Digital Economy, set the direction for discussions on emerging markets, digital transformation, and ecosystem development.
The day concluded with the AsiaBerlin Startup Pitch, where founders presented solutions with global relevance, followed by closing remarks from Senator Franziska Giffey. Day 2 opened with welcoming remarks from Rainer Seider, Marten Rauschenberg, and State Secretary Michael Biel, setting the tone for a day focused on global collaboration and ecosystem connectivity.
A central highlight was UNBOXING The Future, a live conversation featuring ecosystem leaders from Germany, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Japan, China, Bangladesh, and Cambodia, offering diverse perspectives on cross-border innovation. One of the standout moments was the Pitchlympics Finale, led by Christoph Sollich, bringing fast thinking, storytelling, and founder creativity to the main stage.
Day 2 concluded with The Good Times 2025 at the Indonesian Embassy, celebrating the Germany–Indonesia innovation partnership. Alongside the main Summit, Berlin’s innovation community hosted 30+ satellite events throughout the week, from embassy receptions and tech dialogues to demo days, country showcases, and deep-tech meetups.
We thank all partner organisations, including embassies, accelerators, corporates, and community networks, for contributing to a successful and vibrant AsiaBerlin Summit 2025.
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In 2024, Tokyo and Berlin celebrate the 30th anniversary of their Sister City friendship. As we commemorate this milestone, “AsiaBerlin Summit in Tokyo: The Next Smart Society” invites you to explore the future of our cities, society, and environment. This event goes beyond smart cities and super cities, envisioning a “Smart Society” that prioritizes human well-being and sustainability specially supported by Takenaka Corporation and other co-organisers and supportors.
Join top experts from Japan and Germany in fields like city’s urban development, transportation, environment, and culture. We’ll explore the potential and challenges of co-creating an eco-centric future, merging insights from both countries to envision the society we aim to create.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to shape the future by engaging in thought-provoking discussions at this groundbreaking event, celebrating the special bond between Tokyo and Berlin.
Event Overview
Date & Time: Wednesday, 15th May, 2024, 16:30-19:45
Location: NEXs Tokyo (4th floor, Shin-Tokyo Building, 3-1, Marunouchi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo)
Admission: Free (Pre-registration required via Peatix)
Language: English
Organized by: CROSSBIE GmbH, Asia Berlin Forum e.V.
Co-Organizer: TAKENAKA CORPORATION, IHK Berlin, Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., AHK Japan, DWIH Tokyo
Supported by: The Senate of Berlin, The European Regional Development Fund, Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., The Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Enterprises, SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Event Agenda (TBD)
16:30 Venue opens
16:58 Opening
17:00 Keynote : Berlin and Future Society Concept
17:12 Keynote : Next Smart Society by Japanese Construction Company
17:30 Panel Discussion: Co-creating a Comfortable Society Through Innovation
17:55 Keynote 3: Co-creation success cases
18:10 Startup pitches
18:40 Keynote
18:45 Award Ceremony and Networking
19:45 Closing
Speakers (TBD)
* We’re finalizing an exciting lineup of speakers!
Kai Wegner (Governing Mayor of Berlin)
Sebastian Stietzel (President, IHK Berlin)
Frank Wolters (CEO, Tegel Projekt GmbH)
Chika Yamamoto (CEO, CROSSBIE GmbH)
Marten Rauschenberg (AsiaBerlin Forum e.V CEO)
Success Story: AsiaBerlin Delegation Trip to Shanghai
The AsiaBerlin Night Shanghai event took place on Thursday, September 25, offering an exclusive evening of networking, ideas, and inspiration. The event strengthened ties between Berlin and Shanghai, bringing together founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders from both regions.This event was co-hosted by @AsiaBerlin, @puzzled.inno, and @China Tech Fellowship, showcasing the best of Berlin and Shanghai’s startup scenes.Stay tuned for more updates on our global initiatives!
On September 5, 2025, we successfully brought together Berlin and Korea’s startup ecosystems for an unforgettable evening of rapid-fire pitches, meaningful connections, and cross-continental collaboration during IFA Berlin Week.
A big thank you to our partners – 123 Factory, KISED (Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development), KIC Europe (Korea Innovation Center Europe), Ministry of SMEs and Startups, Republic of Korea, and K-Startup Center – for making this inspiring night possible.
🌏 This is Just the Beginning
Be part of the global stage at AsiaBerlin Summit 2025!
Get ready — AsiaBerlin Delegations 2025 are officially back and better than ever! You’re invited to join Berlin’s top innovation leaders across Asia’s most dynamic startup ecosystems.
Bangkok 🇹🇭 | Colombo 🇱🇰 | Shanghai 🇨🇳
Be among the first to join — space is limited!
👉 First stop: Bangkok!
🗓️ Deadline to apply: June 29, 2025
Apply for Bangkok Here
🔗 Limited slots available for other destinations too — apply now!
📍Apply for Shanghai Here
📍Apply for Colombo Here
🌐Explore all 2025 AsiaBerlin Delegation trips Here
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Note: satellite events take place at various addresses
To apply, send us an email with an introduction about your organization and relevant links to
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We want to deepen our focus on the Berlin and Asia startup ecosystems and hence we are initiating community partnerships with ecosystem players in both regions. The idea is to support each other for cross-promotion on various communication channels and generally establish a relationship for long term collaboration so our existing AsiaBerlin community can be of help to our community partners in Asia as well.
What we expect
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Our Community Partners over the years
