- CIC’s newest Innovation Campus is opening its doors to the community for an extraordinary evening of innovation, connection, and creativity
- The event also marks the first Venture Café Berlin Thursday Gathering event, kicking off a monthly event series through 2024
On October 10, CIC Berlin, the newly launched innovation campus featuring shared workspace, programming and event space at the historic Lohmühlenstraße 65 factory, is set to open its doors to the local community for an exciting day of events and activities focused on connection, exploration, and innovation. This event will also mark the inaugural Venture Café Berlin Thursday Gathering, kicking off a monthly series that will continue through 2024.
The theme of the event, ampli’FIND – from local groundbreakers to global shakers, centers around the idea of breaking down barriers and creating meaningful connections in the context of Berlin’s dynamic tech and innovation scene. The day will feature a robust lineup of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, all aimed at tackling some of the biggest topics in tech and innovation today. Regardless of your primary area of focus – from AI to climate tech, food tech, life sciences, or another, CIC Berlin is building a community to bring together the amazing Berlin community of innovators.
Event Highlights:
- Keynote Speakers: Thought leaders and innovators from various industries will take the stage to share insights on the future of technology, the importance of collaboration, and the power of innovation in shaping our world.
- Speakers include: Christoph Raethke, Cephas Ndubueze, Klaus G. Kammermeier, Maren Lesche, Sama Siddiqui, Gianni Giacomelli, Jean Arnaud, Michaela Jamelska, Neil Metzler, Sam Rowe, Tobias Szarowicz
- Panel Discussions: Dive deep into the most pressing issues in the tech world with panels that bring together experts from diverse fields. Highlights include:
- Berlin’s Startup Scene: From 2017’s Boom to 2024’s Future – What’s Next?
- AI – Where are we headed and how can we build the future responsibly?
- New kid on the block! Get to know Venture Café and get involved
- Beats & Business: The Art of Mixing Creativity with Commerce
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with other innovators, entrepreneurs, and professionals during dedicated networking sessions. This will include interactive pitch sessions, demo tables from some of the leading AI startups, and more.
- Other Activities: Enjoy amazing DJ sets from Lloyd Keene, Kevin Keene, Benjamin Olayinka, and Emo Rugene to keep the energy high throughout the night!
“By providing a space where ideas and people can come together, CIC Berlin aims to create a vibrant ecosystem of entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals who are passionate about shaping the future,” said Jakub Jozwicki, General Manager, CIC Berlin. “We are excited to welcome the local community for this event and to celebrate the incredible innovation happening in Berlin and beyond.”
CIC Berlin is CIC’s newest innovation campus featuring shared workspace, programming and event space dedicated to fostering collaboration and growth within the local innovation community. Since it was established in 1999, CIC has created the largest startup hubs in the United States, The Netherlands, Poland, and Japan and has been home to more than 11.000 clients around the world across its Innovation Campuses
This event will also serve as the inaugural Venture Café Berlin Thursday Gathering, a weekly public event designed to foster community building, facilitate connections, and provide valuable resources to startups, investors, universities, research institutions, students, and other stakeholders.
“We are thrilled to bring Venture Café to Berlin, one of the most dynamic cities in the world for innovation and creativity. Our goal is to create a platform where innovators can connect, exchange ideas and make a tangible impact on the future of technology, sustainability and social good,” said Ewa Geresz, Interim Director of Venture Café Berlin. “At Venture Café, we believe that innovation is for everyone and we are excited to see what the incredible talent in Berlin can accomplish together.”
In 2023, the Venture Café global network welcomed nearly 100,000 visits at 460 events featuring 2,800 speakers at these events.
About CIC
CIC builds and operates a global network of innovation campuses where startups, scale-ups, corporations and public entities connect, work, and grow. Founded in 1999, CIC manages 125.000 square meters of innovation-focused workspace, laboratories, and event space across North America, Europe and Asia. Additionally, CIC develops bespoke programming, builds and enables industry clusters, and provides world-class district consulting—all focused on advancing innovation.
Learn more about CIC’s innovation campuses featuring workspace & labs, programming, and events at CIC.com. Follow along on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
About Venture Cafe
Established as a non-profit by CIC in 2009 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Venture Café’s mission is to connect innovators to make things happen. Today, Venture Café operates independently with 15 locations around the world with more in development, including an upcoming launch in Fukuoka, Japan.
