Connecting Startup Ecosystems for Intelligent Transformation
November 25 - 29 | Rotes Rathaus & Partners' Locations
November 25 - 29 | Rotes Rathaus & Partners' Locations
connecting investors and startups between the Innovation Hub Berlin and Asia’s thriving tech ecosystems
some you may know
some may know you
Senator for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises
is a strong supporter of innovation and economic development. She will engage with international stakeholders, reinforcing Berlin’s bridging role between Asian markets and the city's thriving startup scene.
German State Secretary for Digital and Transport
is as State Secretary in the Ministry for Digital and Transport a dedicated supporter of the tech and digital sectors. The ministry is funding various start-up programs, as well as advocating digital dialogues with numerous foreign partners, including those from Asia.
Non Executive Director
Airbus Group
is a renowned AI expert, having held key roles at major institutions like SAP and Lenovo, where she focused on advancing AI and machine learning technologies. Her work has been instrumental in shaping AI strategies.
Chief Data Officer @ GCash
is the Chief Data Officer at GCash, leads its data strategy with over 24 years of experience in telecom, financial services, and the public sector. She has held leadership roles across Southeast Asia, driving analytics and data science initiatives. An advocate for ethical data use, she fosters data-driven cultures to create organizational value.
Governor of Tokyo
as Governor of Tokyo she is dedicated to advancing tech and innovation. She has championed initiatives to position Tokyo as a global tech hub, supporting smart city, GreenTech, and digital transformation. She integrates sustainability and tech innovation to drive Tokyo’s growth and global competitiveness.
Managing Director,
High-Tech Gründerfonds
is Managing Director of the High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), responsible for software and life science investments. At HTGF he successfully raised four funds with very significant private and public commitment, established HTGF as the leading seed investor in Germany, significantly outperforming the initial goals of the fund.
CEO @ Techsauce
is the CEO and Co-founder of Techsauce, the leading technology and innovation ecosystem builder in Southeast Asia. Techsauce also hosts the largest technology conference in the region, the Techsauce Global Summit (https://summit.techsauce.co/). She is recognized as one of the pioneers in building the Thai tech startup ecosystem.
General Director @ HICOOL China
is the Vice President and Secretary General of the Beijing Overseas Talents Association, and the General Manager of Beijing Hycore Innovation Technology Service Co., Ltd. Since 2020, Wu Yi has been responsible for the execution of the HICOOL Global Entrepreneur Summit and Entrepreneurship Competition.
Director & Head @ The Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, India Office.
has been working in the field of collaborative Technology and Innovation in the Indo-European corridor for the last more than 20 years. She is a member of the Indo German Expert Group on Digitalisation set up by the two Heads of Government.
Startup Consultant @ FuturaHeal & Innovation Manager at ZEISS
is a medical doctor with a post-doctorate in Neuro-ENT and an MBA, consults startups on patient centricity, product development, and clinical strategy. She is the Innovation Manager for Clinical AI at ZEISS Innohub, Dresden. Previously, she led the Health stream at Creative Destruction Lab, Berlin.
Senior VP @ SAP
Global Head of SAP Labs
is leading the management and operation of 22 SAP labs across the globe. At present, he serves as Chairperson of the German Chamber of Commerce East China, the Vice Chairman of the Board in the East Asian Association (OAV), and other Board Member positions.
Deputy Director Investments @ Ideaspace Ventures
began his career in Europe, focusing on strategy and operations improvement in corporate roles. In 2014, he moved to Asia and transitioned to startups and innovation, working as a founder, mentor, and venture investor. Currently, he is Deputy Director of Ideaspace Ventures, a leading pre-seed VC in the Philippines.
Even though the AsiaBerlin Summit is sector agnostic, we selected certain focus topics for 2024
HealthTech
BioTech
FinTech
InsurTech
GreenTech
Energy
A.I.
Quantum
Mobility
Transport
The Rotes Rathaus is the town hall of Berlin, located in the Mitte district near Alexanderplatz. It is the home to the governing mayor and the government of the state of Berlin. The name of the landmark building dates from the façade design with red clinker bricks. It is undoubtably Berlin's most prestigious location.
Inspired by German city centre markets we give you the opportunity to connect over your products and services on a vibrant and buzzling Marktplatz*. An open room for ideas and business to flow freely.
*Marktplatz is German for marketplace.
This year we split the Marktplatz into three areas
Startups
for attendees, corporates, investors, and everybody else to connect
Berlin Ecosystem Builder
for Asian startups to learn about Berlin's support and innovation spaces
Asian Ecosystem Builder
for Berlin startups to connect for possible internationalisation
(without the need of travelling to Asia)
If you are travelling from Asia, or are part of a delegation, you can participate in our tours through the Berlin Innovation Ecosystem on Wednesday the 27th of November. You will be able to choose one sector and hop on a bus that stops at the relevant Innovation Spaces in the respective sector.
All busses leave the Rote Rathaus on Wednesday morning 9am.
The tours last till about 1pm or 2pm, just in time to participate in the first Satellite Events.
At AsiaBerlin we do not have the KPI to become the biggest startup conference in Europe. Instead, we are known for creating the best Connection Quality in the industry. The Summit is designed with lots of interactions in mind, while maintaining the number of participants at 500-600 daily. Our goal is not that you get home with a huge stack of business cards; we want that you meet relevant people a few times in different situation over the course of the Summit week, so that connections deepen, trust builds, and you bond enough to start your business.
Driving this strategy over years has created a robust and open community that most of us call Family. If you are not yet part of it, we can't wait to get to know you!
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Official Organisers and main Sponsor
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Senator for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises
is a strong supporter of innovation and economic development. She will engage with international stakeholders, reinforcing Berlin’s bridging role between Asian markets and the city's thriving startup scene.
German State Secretary for Digital and Transport
is as State Secretary in the Ministry for Digital and Transport a dedicated supporter of the tech and digital sectors. The ministry is funding various start-up programs, as well as advocating digital dialogues with numerous foreign partners, including those from Asia.
Non Executive Director
Airbus Group
is a renowned AI expert, having held key roles at major institutions like SAP and Lenovo, where she focused on advancing AI and machine learning technologies. Her work has been instrumental in shaping AI strategies.
Chief Data Officer @ GCash
is the Chief Data Officer at GCash, leads its data strategy with over 24 years of experience in telecom, financial services, and the public sector. She has held leadership roles across Southeast Asia, driving analytics and data science initiatives. An advocate for ethical data use, she fosters data-driven cultures to create organizational value.
Governor of Tokyo
as Governor of Tokyo she is dedicated to advancing tech and innovation. She has championed initiatives to position Tokyo as a global tech hub, supporting smart city, GreenTech, and digital transformation. She integrates sustainability and tech innovation to drive Tokyo’s growth and global competitiveness.
Managing Director,
High-Tech Gründerfonds
is Managing Director of the High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), responsible for software and life science investments. At HTGF he successfully raised four funds with very significant private and public commitment, established HTGF as the leading seed investor in Germany, significantly outperforming the initial goals of the fund.
CEO @ Techsauce
is the CEO and Co-founder of Techsauce, the leading technology and innovation ecosystem builder in Southeast Asia. Techsauce also hosts the largest technology conference in the region, the Techsauce Global Summit. She is recognized as one of the pioneers in the Thai tech ecosystem.
General Director @ HICOOL China
is the Vice President and Secretary General of the Beijing Overseas Talents Association, and the General Manager of Beijing Hycore Innovation Technology Service Co., Ltd. Since 2020, Wu Yi has been responsible for the execution of the HICOOL Global Entrepreneur Summit and Entrepreneurship Competition.
Director & Head @ The Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, India Office.
has been working in the field of collaborative Technology and Innovation in the Indo-European corridor for the last more than 20 years. She is a member of the Indo German Expert Group on Digitalisation set up by the two Heads of Government.
Chief Scientist & Co-founder @ AI startup Nyonic
Scientific Director at German Research Center for AI (DFKI) in Berlin and emeritus professor, serial AI entrepreneur and enterprise consultant
Startup Consultant @ FuturaHeal & Innovation Manager at ZEISS
is a medical doctor with a post-doctorate in Neuro-ENT and an MBA, consults startups on patient centricity, product development, and clinical strategy. She is the Innovation Manager for Clinical AI at ZEISS Innohub, Dresden. Previously, she led the Health stream at Creative Destruction Lab, Berlin.
Senior VP @ SAP
Global Head of SAP Labs
is leading the management and operation of 22 SAP labs across the globe. At present, he serves as Chairperson of the German Chamber of Commerce East China, the Vice Chairman of the Board in the East Asian Association (OAV), and other Board Member positions.
Deputy Director Investments @ Ideaspace Ventures
began his career in Europe, focusing on strategy and operations improvement in corporate roles. In 2014, he moved to Asia and transitioned to startups and innovation, working as a founder, mentor, and venture investor. Currently, he is Deputy Director of Ideaspace Ventures, a leading pre-seed VC in the Philippines.
Head of Unit International Affairs
Senate Chancellery of
has over 27 years of experience in international cooperation. He founded AsiaBerlin in 1997, fostering partnerships between Berlin and Asia. An expert in global networking, he focuses on connecting Berlin’s startup ecosystem with international markets.
CEO & Co-Founder
WHub & AngelHub
is a prominent advocate for startup growth and investment across Asia. As an entrepreneur and investor she is known for her expertise in scaling and fostering entrepreneurial ecosystems, especially in the Greater Bay Area.
Associate General Counsel Aleph Alpha
currently works at Aleph Alpha, a company focusing on Generative AI solutions. He is responsible for IP/IT and regulatory matters.
He studied law in Germany, Spain, and the US and worked at different law firms and institutions in Germany, U.K., India, and the U.S.
CEO & Founder
The Drivery
With The Drivery, he leads one of Berlin's premier innovation hubs focused on mobility. Under his leadership, The Drivery fosters a vibrant ecosystem for startups, corporates, and investors, in Berlin, China, Japan and Korea.
CEO
Paytm Services
is a leading figure in digital payments and fintech innovation. He brings valuable insights into the evolving landscape of financial services and market opportunities between Asia and Europe.
Chief Fusionist I VP
Future Hub - SAP SE
leads innovation by fostering collaborations between SAP, customers, and partners. He helps businesses and startups scale using SAP technology, design thinking and future-making techniques to guide companies in staying future-ready.
CEO
WLOUNGE
As Board Member at the European Innovation Council (EIC), she promotes opportunities for startups and female entrepreneurs and diversity. Through WLOUNGE, she fosters a global network connecting startups, investors, and innovators in the tech ecosystem.
Managing Partner
Unifier Ventures
specializes in venture capital and fostering cross-border investments. With a focus on connecting startups from emerging markets to global opportunities, he drives communities and growth through strategic investments and partnerships.
Venture Builder
Le Pont
focuses on scaling startups and fostering innovation through strategic partnerships. With a background in venture clienting, he helps corporates to grow and expand innovation across markets, leveraging his expertise in venture building and cross-border collaborations.
Chief Executive Officer at Gravity Ventures
is entrepreneur and investor with a portfolio of over 45 global companies, ranging from seed to post-IPO stages. She has extensive experience in scaling ventures and navigating both Nasdaq and Kosdaq IPOs. Jessy is passionate about cross-border synergies.
Founding Partner
Leanox Impact Capital
is a leading impact investor, founding partner of Leanox VC fund, and oversees investments at a family office. A strong advocate for female empowerment, she is recognized among the TOP100 most influential women in Europe's VC scene and TOP10 investors in Germany.
Early Stage Investor
Angel Invest
leads early-stage funding rounds and guides startups to Series A. As former Managing Director of TechStars Berlin, he has built and exited multiple companies. Through entrepreneurship, marketing, and political strategy, he co-authored the bestseller "Message Machine".
Co-Founder
Hi Incubator
advises the Indonesian government on building startup ecosystems and mentors startups through both government and corporate incubation programs. He also plays a key role in facilitating German-Indonesian collaboration in the innovation and startup space.
COO
New Energy Nexus
founded Africa's largest energy access accelerator, ENVenture, and has worked at Facebook and advised Fortune 200 companies on net-zero goals. Aneri played a key role in creating UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 and is a recognized leader.
Founder
Alive
is a tech product builder and former lead for Entrepreneur First's $158M fund in India. He co-founded a leading Indian startup accelerator, helping 100+ startups secure funding and global clients. He has built a strong VC and angel network and currently builds an AR startup.
Founder
Myhejo
as creator of the Myhejo Method, he transforms fear into a tool for growth through storytelling, technology, and emotional development. His method helps individuals and organizations turn fear into a catalyst for creativity and innovation, supported by AI and a global community.
Global Business Development Consultant @ The Human Factor
is a global expert and keynote speaker on business relationships, personal branding, and global business development. She owns ‘The Human Factor’ a consultancy firm serving startups, Fortune 500 companies, and universities.
CEO
U-Path
is an innovation leader with 20+ years of experience for Fortune 500s and startups, building venture units and driving global growth with U-Path.
China Training Coordinator @ Humboldt-Universität
leads the China Competence Training Center at Humboldt-Universität, organizing training, workshops, and events for China-focused research collaborations. She also consults for Humboldt-Innovation GmbH. Previously, she held roles at Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung, FH Potsdam, and TU Darmstadt.
Professor
Tongji University
is a professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Tongji University, Shanghai, holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from TU Braunschweig and a Ph.D. from St. Gallen. He teaches EMBA programs globally and advises Fortune Global 500 companies, “Hidden Champions,” and startups on strategy.
Chief Representative China @ Berlin Office Bejing
is the Chief Representative of Berlin in China, holds an MBA from the University of Mannheim and 17 years of experience in Germany. She connects Berlin and Chinese companies, promoting cross-border collaboration and economic partnerships.
Managing Director
Innovation Network for Advanced Materials e.V.
is the Managing Director of the Innovation Network for Advanced Materials e.V., supporting global high-tech startups and academic spin-offs. With experience in political consulting (London, Brussels, Berlin) and an MBA (ESMT), he mentors startups and drives internationalization projects, especially in Asia.
Founder
GameDev Summit Asia
is the Business Development Director at GameOps, leads strategic growth and market expansion. She advances the Philippine game development industry as Director at the Game Developers Association, founded GameDev Summit Asia, and mentors indie studios through MEE Games.
Co-founder
Carlsquare GmbH
is a founder of Carlsquare, studied liberal arts in Michigan and economics and law in Germany. He worked at Treuhandanstalt on restructuring investments and served as a corporate finance consultant at Doertenbach & Co., specializing in acquisitions and divestitures.
Co-founder and Group CEO
Epicenter
is the co-founder and Group CEO of Epicenter, leads this Nordic digital innovation hub supporting scale-ups and corporates. Previously CEO of consultancy Result, he advises global organizations like Santander and the Egyptian Central Bank and serves on Altera’s board.
International Partnership Director
S-Tron
is an advocate for innovation and entrepreneurship, connecting Asia and Europe. Based in Berlin, she fosters cross-cultural collaboration with stakeholders across China, Germany, France, South Korea, and beyond, creating opportunities that empower startups and drive growth.
Head
Berlin Partner for Business and Technology
as a
Key Account Manager,
initially focused on promoting Berlin as a vibrant creative hub and supporting companies in the creative industries.
Since 2021, Nadine has led the division Digital Business and Startups at Berlin Partner.
CEO,Sinnvoll Global Strategy GmbH & Beijing Sinnvoll Consulting Ltd.,
is the founder of Sinnvoll Consulting and Think Tank, an advisory team in Beijing, Tokyo, and Berlin specializing in East Asian global expansion. Previously a Policy Advisor at the European Parliament, Xin has lived across Eurasia.
COO & Co-Founder Bitwala
is leading the major cryptocurrency platform BITWALA, based in Berlin. Jan has also co-founded ventures like Transistor Coworking and the Bitcoin Startup Incubator, bringing extensive experience in tech and blockchain.
Director Investments & Innovation Programs @ The Drivery GmbH
was a successful founder and investor himself before he joined The Drivery. He wants to challenge status quo and believes that B2B startups need exposure to corporate clients as early as possible and run projects in an well facilitated environment.
Marketing and operation manager @ The Drivery Shanghai
is the Marketing Director at The Drivery Shanghai, focuses on building the brand and driving innovation in mobility. Previously an Investment Manager at HELLA Fast Forward Shanghai, she brings extensive industry expertise. Max is passionate about supporting female entrepreneurship and strengthening The Drivery's impact in China.
Chief Client Officer and Managing Director @ Fintech Raisin
is Chief Client Officer and Managing Director at fintech Raisin, overseeing communications, operations, and customer service. With over 15 years in finance, she has driven Raisin’s success, including its European expansion. She also serves as a Non-Executive Director at VEF AB, a Swedish fintech investment company.
Director for Innovation Strategy @ EMEA, JETRO London
As Director for Innovation Strategy in EMEA at JETRO London, he connects Japanese innovation offices with European initiatives, fostering business alliances. Previously, as Senior Economist at JETRO Bangkok, he facilitated dialogue between ASEAN’s Secretary-General and Japanese companies. His work focuses on bridging innovation and economic collaboration.
Chief Strategy Officer @ Staex GmbH
is an Award-winning entrepreneur and executive leader, 15+ years in tech, incl. IPO. Operates at the intersection of humanity and technology, across 4 continents.
CEO @ FORMATION GmbH
is the founder and CEO of FluidUI.com and FORMATION GmbH, combining over two decades of expertise in product design and UX to create innovative, user-focused solutions. With a passion for making spaces more usable—both digitally and in the physical world he specializes in crafting seamless experiences that bridge technology and real-world interactions.
EVP - Event Management @ Dubai World Trade Centre
heads Middle East and Africa’s largest events organizing company and is the organizer of the world’s largest tech and startup event brand, GITEX. GITEX Europe shall debut in Berlin May 2025, in strategic partnership with the Berlin State Government.
General Manager @ CIC Berlin
An experienced strategic operations leader with a track record of managing global teams and driving large-scale projects. As General Manager of CIC Berlin, oversees CIC's innovation hub next to Görlitzer Park. Before coming to Berlin, he was part of the founding team of CIC Warsaw and has overseen operations across the Dutch, Polish and Japanese markets.
CPO @ betahausX, Expansion Director AsiaBerlin
has been at the forefront of Berlin's tech ecosystem for over a decade. As the CPO at betahausX, the innovations agency of Europe’s first coworking space betahaus, she is creating innovative formats that have helped launch and grow over 800 startups. She now applies her expertise to foster connections between European and Asian innovation ecosystems as the Director of AsiaBerlin Expansion Lab.
Principal, Ideactio x Co-founder @ School of MetaSkills
is on a quest to bring clarity to complexity. This pursuit finds expression in his experiments at School of MetaSkills, designing tools to master skills that will matter most to humans in post-AI world. He has worked extensively with government and private sector organisations in designing change and culture of innovation.
Interim CEO @ AsiaBerlin Forum
is the CEO of AsiaBerlin Forum e.V., leads efforts to connect Berlin and Asia’s startup ecosystems through events like the AsiaBerlin Summit and delegation trips. A serial entrepreneur, he specializes in venture building and international collaboration. Marten focuses on fostering innovative opportunities across global markets.
Chief Representative, German Industry and Commerce Ltd.
is leading GIC Hong Kong since 2022, promotes German business interests and trade in Greater China. He also serves on the Board of the German Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong, with prior experience at AHK Moscow.
Managing Director @ MotionLab.Ventures
is an early-stage hardtech investor and advisor specializing in robotics, clean energy, and industrial innovation. A leader at MotionLab.Berlin, Tyla mentors founders and supports impactful ventures. Passionate about technology, Tyla helps startups bring their visions to life.
Repeat Founder @ Niterra Ventures Lab
is a seasoned entrepreneur with fails & exits; and early stage generalist combining business, strategy and product knowledge.
Senior Research and Intelligence Analyst @ Lufthansa Innovation Hub
with a professional background in finance, she specializes in decoding investment trends in Travel and Mobility Tech and explores the emergence of FinTech, including Web3, NFTs, and more recently, the Metaverse and immersive tech. Her role involves analyzing market trends to identify new business opportunities within the travel industry.
Futurist Art Director @ Futuring Now EHQ
with a professional background in finance, she specializes in decoding investment trends in Travel and Mobility Tech and explores the emergence of FinTech, including Web3, NFTs, and more recently, the Metaverse and immersive tech. Her role involves analyzing market trends to identify new business opportunities within the travel industry.
Managing Director @ GIIC
is the Managing director of the German Indian Innovation Corridor, Angel Investor in emerging markets, EU - India innovation bridge builder and innovation consultant to the German Government
Public Policy Manager @ Namma Yatra
a passionate policy researcher on Urban Mobility, Urban Local Self Governance and Indian Constitution
Founder and Managing Partner @ Saint Clair Advisory & Capital
is the founder and managing partner of Saint Clair Advisory & Capital, supporting LPs, Investors and Family Offices. He created the “Saint Clair Asia Investment Framework” facilitating relationships and common investment projects between the European and Asian Investor Ecosystems.
Deputy Head of Business and Talent Attraction @ Invest Hong Kong
he has more than 12 years of experience in strategy consulting, foreign trade and investment and startup ecosystem building. He has engaged in strategy projects, foreign market representation and FDI lead generation for >20 investment promotion agencies in North America, Europe, Middle East, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific.
CEO @ House of Finance & Tech Berlin
is an experienced entrepreneur and ecosystem builder. As former Managing Director of TechQuartier, he helped establish Frankfurt as a global innovation hub. He also lectures and advises startups as a business angel and co-founder.
Director @ House of Finance & Tech Berlin
is the Director of House of Finance & Tech Berlin, leading efforts to foster innovation and collaboration in Berlin's financial and technology sectors. He specializes in building networks and supporting startups and established companies. Martin is dedicated to positioning Berlin as a global hub for finance and technology innovation.
Neurosurgeon at Charité University Hospital
born in China and raised in Germany, pursued her medical studies at Heidelberg University and Johns Hopkins University. She then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Following her neurosurgery residency at Charité, she now serves as an attending neurosurgeon and clinician-scientist at Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin.
Project Lead @ PD Innovation Centers, Tegel Projekt GmbH
he specializes in strategic development in urban tech and smart cities, focusing on sustainable, technology-driven solutions. He collaborates with stakeholders to create frameworks that drive innovation and growth. Simon’s expertise lies in blending technology with urban infrastructure for meaningful social impact.
Head @ Hyundai CRADLE Berlin
he leads Hyundai Motor’s open innovation initiatives in Europe. With a PhD in Chemical Engineering, he contributed to hydrogen fuel cell projects like NEXO and Tucson ix. He also has experience investing in energy startups through Hyundai’s Corporate Venture Capital Team.
Managing Partner @ Blue Future Partners
he spent 5 years at a EU Family Office investing in VC and Real Estate, prior to starting BFP in 2015. He also gained entrepreneurial experience as Co-Founder and CEO of Open Publishing, one of Germany’s leading digital publishing software companies.
EMEA Marketing Manager @ Tecloman
she is empowering the Global Energy Transition with Tecloman
Founder @ H2 Power 'n' Heat GmbH
With more than 15 years of experience in product development, he has a proven track record in medium and large B2B development projects in the automotive industry. he has a high level of reliability, systematicity and a high level of cost awareness. As an inquisitive and creative person, he work towards innovative solutions.
Sales Director Financial Services DACH @ IDnow GmbH
is the Sales Director at IDnow, specializes in go-to-market strategies and key account management for financial institutions. With experience at Solaris SE and IBM, she focuses on strategic development and innovative solutions in the financial services sector.
Co-Founder & CEO @ Startbereit
With over 10 years of experience in technology consulting, strategy, and venture development, I am passionate about startups and technology. I focus on driving meaningful change and fostering innovation to help businesses succeed, particularly through my latest project, startbereit, where we simplify German bureaucracy and enable entrepreneurs to start a company with just a few clicks.
Leiter Personal Banking Region @ Deutsche Bank AG
with over 30 years at Deutsche Bank, oversees Personal Banking in Eastern Germany and is part of the regional management team, focusing on onboarding diverse customers and colleagues.
Vice President Innovation & Research Centre @ Maruti Suzuki India limited
leads the Innovation Centre of Excellence at Maruti Suzuki, driving open innovation through startup collaborations and heading the Accelerator, Incubator, and Innovation Fund. With experience engaging over 2000 startups, they specialize in emerging technologies like AI, ML, and Quantum Computing to foster organizational growth through strategic investments.
Founder of FINAP @ Fintech Asia Pacific Lanka Pvt Ltd
is a fintech innovator and founder of Fintechnology Asia Pacific (FINAP), driving financial inclusion with products like ECORU, FirstMicro, MULA, and CIXOR. With over two decades of leadership in global banking and as the founder of a commercial bank in the Pacific, he has led transformative growth across the region.
Manager @ German Industry and Commerce Ltd.
manages business development and operations at German Industry and Commerce Ltd. (Hong Kong), helping German SMEs enter the Hong Kong market. With over four years of experience in Asia and a background in Business Administration and Chinese Studies, she is a trusted adviser on cross-border expansion.
Head of Startup Affairs @ Berlin Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises
has been creating enabling environments in cities like Berlin and Johannesburg, focusing on startup affairs at Berlin's Senate Department for Economics since 2017. With experience at the Berlin Institute of Technology, eBay, and others, he is passionate about connecting with and supporting the startup ecosystem.
Founder and CEO @ Smart Factory Bangladesh
is a highly adaptable and culturally aware individual. Having experience in electronics and web technology across diverse regions of world, who strongly feel the responsibility to create a sustainable tech-friendly world for young and unprivileged communities and more focused on making a meaningful impact for people rather than pursuing profit.
Start2 Group Representative
is a highly adaptable and culturally aware individual. Having experience in electronics and web technology across diverse regions of world, who strongly feel the responsibility to create a sustainable tech-friendly world for young and unprivileged communities and more focused on making a meaningful impact for people rather than pursuing profit.
Managing Partner International Business @ KPMG
has specialized in auditing international subsidiaries in Germany, particularly from Japan, Europe, and the USA, while advising German multinationals on global market activities. Since 2015, he has served as the Managing Partner of KPMG Germany’s International Business market segment and is a certified public auditor and tax advisor.
AVP - Head of Revenue Stage Incubation, NSRCEL- IIM Bengaluru
with over 14 years of experience in the startup ecosystem from working in a venture backed startup to being a founder, he currently heads the Revenue stage Incubation Program at NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore’s Startup Hub. He focuses on nurturing ventures across sectors, with specialized incubation programs in emerging areas.
Project Manager @ GIZ GmbH
As an Cultural Anthropologist she love using innovative agile approaches for supporting social transformation processes, fostering innovation and enabling Startup Ecosystem Networks. She has a strong focus on gender topics, supporting female entrepreneurs and the implementation of feminist development policy for sustainable development.
CEO of Planet Pulse - Sri Lanka
is an AsiaBerlin Ambassador and former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Germany and other European nations. With 25+ years in tech leadership roles at IBM, SAP, and Oracle, she has also served on Sri Lankan government tech boards and supported SMEs entering European markets through consultancy for Germany's Import Promotion Desk.
Director for Global Promotion for Toyko Metropolitan Government
is the Director for Global Promotion of the Office for Startup and Global Financial City Strategy, the office in Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) responsible for planning and implementing strategies to develop Tokyo as an International and Innovative Startup Hub and a Global Financial City.
Head of Startup-Hub Commerzbank AG
is the Head of Startup-Hub at Commerzbank AG, where he supports startups with tailored financial solutions and strategic guidance. With a focus on fostering innovation, he connects emerging businesses with the resources needed to scale and succeed.
Founder and Managing Partner @ IvyCap Ventures
specializes in supporting professional entrepreneurs through investments, fund raising, and strategic planning. Expertise includes venture capital, risk management, value creation, and business transformation, with a focus on healthcare and business process innovation.
CRO @ Hawk
is Chief Risk Officer at HAWK:AI, a leading provider of anti-financial crime software. At HAWK:AI Max oversees the risk and regulatory functions, including legal and information security.
Co-Founder & CPO @NepTune
leads an innovative startup that uses AI and gamified learning techniques to transform music education for children. NepTune makes learning instruments fun and interactive, helping children enjoy their lessons while achieving better results.
Research Fellow @ Global Public Policy Institute
is a research fellow at the Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi) in Berlin. His work looks at how power and security considerations are reshaping the global economy, especially in terms of competition and collaboration on critical and emerging technologies. He previously worked as a strategy consultant with clients in both the private and the public sector.
Co-Founder & CTO/CPO of Ucaneo
is working at the intersection of climate tech and synthetic biology to capture 1% of the global CO2 emissions by 2035
"Accelerator Manager
K.I.E.Z.
is the Accelerator Manager at K.I.E.Z. Künstliche Intelligenz Entrepreneurship Zentrum, where he supports AI-focused startups in their growth and innovation journeys. With expertise in entrepreneurship and artificial intelligence, he fosters collaboration between startups, industry, and academia to drive technological advancements.
Design Engineer @ OM Hydrogen Propulsions
with a background in mechanical and aerospace engineering, is a founding team member of Pocket Reform, a circular economy-focused electronic device. Active in Berlin's startup ecosystem, she develops sustainable technologies and mentors businesses to scale impactful, user-centered solutions.
Co-Founder & Managing Director @ MotionLab.Berlin
is building a hardtech ecosystem to drive carbon neutrality by 2050. He led the FaSTTUBe racing team at TU Berlin and gained expertise in innovation as a product trainer at Samsung Electronics.
CEO & Co Founder @ Inspigo
is an experienced entrepreneur and business mentor with over 12 years of expertise in technology, UX, and product design, specializing in creating meaningful products that enrich people's lives.
Lola Volonakis-Opera singer and Artist feat Dj Charly Briede
is an opera singer and artist. With her music and art performances, her work is a perpetual exploration bridging the gap between tradition and future, between humanity and technology.
CEO & Founder, Red Onion & TEDxBerlin
s a thought leader in cultural and technological business innovation, focusing on digital transformation, new leadership, and disruptive change. As CEO and creative consultant for over 20 years, he introduced TEDx and the Singularity University Summit to Germany, hosting around 80 conferences and numerous keynotes.
