Your early touchpoints matter. From startup meetups to career talks and learning experiences. For newcomers who want to meet people quickly and feel part of Berlin’s rhythm.
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12/05.
TUE
17:00-19:00hrs
📍 Impact Hub Berlin | Rollbergstraße 28A, 12053 Berlin | FREE
Why go: This fast-paced, fun format starts with guided speed-networking icebreakers for lightning introductions, then lets you linger for relaxed mingling. You’ll connect with founders, freelancers, job seekers, and students in a dynamic and inclusive setting.
12/05.
TUE
19:00-21:00hrs
Why go: Join this free Zoom meetup for expat freelancers. Pitch your projects, forge collaborations, and grow your network, all from home.
13/05.
WED
13:00-13:45hrs
👤 Amelia Sordell | ONLINE | FREE
Why go: Join Amelia Sordell’s free live training to get real LinkedIn profile audits, unfiltered personal-branding advice, and high-impact hacks you can use right away.
13/05.
WED
18:30-21:30hrs
📍ESCP Business School | Heubnerweg 8-10, 14059 Berlin | FREE
Why go: Structured co-founder matchmaking with guided networking, team challenges, and startup discussions over drinks and snacks at START Berlin, designed to help founders and operators find strong long-term startup partners.
14/05.
THU
09:30-17:00hrs
📍 beyond Quartier | Heidestraße 34, 10557 Berlin, | FREE
Why go: Focused coworking day with founders, feedback, and collaboration over coffee, plus shared lunch and optional drinks at Berlin Founders Hub, designed for real work, meaningful conversations, and building alongside peers.
14/05.
THU
18:00-21:00hrs
📍 WomenTech Network | To be announced | FREE
Why go: Connect with women driving diversity in tech, meet industry leaders and mentors, explore career paths, share stories, and build meaningful professional relationships in Berlin’s tech community.
14/05.
THU
19:00-21:00hrs
📍 The Social Hub Berlin | Alexanderstraße 40, 10179 Berlin | FREE
Why go: Tap into the Founder Institute network, meet early-stage builders and advisors, and use a low-pressure setting to spark collaborations, feedback, or your next co-founder connection.
16/05.
SAT
12:30-16:30hrs
📍 Life Sciences Tech | Address disclosed upon registration | 15.00€ – 25.00€
Why go: High-intensity speed networking with curated 1:1s over drinks, connecting founders, pharma, and AI operators at LSTN to drive partnerships, share real use cases, and build meaningful industry connections fast.
17/05.
SUN
11:00-13:30hrs
📍 Lucy’s The Deli | Torstraße 116, 10119 Berlin | 5.00€
Why go: Cozy brunch with designers and creatives sharing ideas, projects, and challenges over coffee, food, and drinks, in a small curated group designed for real connection, feedback, and community building.
19/05.
TUE
18:00-21:00hrs
📍 MotionLab.Berlin | Bouchéstraße 12, 12435 Berlin | FREE
Why go: Informal meetup at MotionLab.Berlin connecting researchers, founders, and investors over drinks, sparking candid conversations on AI, biotech, robotics, and collaboration across Berlin’s deep tech ecosystem the night before Deep Tech Momentum.
19/05.
TUE
18:30-21:30hrs
📍 Reel2Reel Studio | Flottenstraße 50-53, 13407 Berlin | 20.00€ – 25.00€
Why go: Structured founder conversation on strategic partnerships and co-branding, with guided interactions instead of stage talks, focused on building revenue-generating collaborations through real-time partnership labs.
20/05.
WED
13:00-13:45hrs
👤 Amelia Sordell | ONLINE | FREE
Why go: Join Amelia Sordell’s free live training to get real LinkedIn profile audits, unfiltered personal-branding advice, and high-impact hacks you can use right away.
20/05.
WED
18:30-22:30hrs
📍 Antler | Jägerstraße 32, 10117 Berlin | FREE
Why go: Curated co-founder matching for deep tech builders with founder intros, networking over food and drinks, and insights from Fran Infante Aguirre, connecting researchers, operators, and startup teams during Deep Tech Week.
21/05.
THU
17:00-20:00hrs
📍 Venture Café Berlin | Lohmühlenstraße 65, 12435 Berlin | FREE
Why go: Join this after-work event designed to spark innovation, connection, and collaboration across Berlin’s diverse entrepreneurial and creative communities.
21/05.
THU
17:00-20:00hrs
📍 Venture Café Berlin | Lohmühlenstraße 65, 12435 Berlin | FREE
Why go: Get first-hand information on how to get the best out of our platform and services. For internationals and professionals new in Berlin.
21/05.
THU
17:00-20:00hrs
📍 Science Tech Space @ Lanolinfabrik | Salzufer 15/16, 10587 Berlin | FREE
Why go: Join xG‑Incubator’s leading telecom networking night. Connect researchers, founders, engineers and industry pros, spark collaborations, and grow your community while enjoying food, drinks and great conversations.
21/05.
THU
18:45-22:00hrs
📍 workish.berlin | Harzer Straße 39, 12059 Berlin | FREE
Why go: Conversations over food and drinks with freelancers and founders sharing real creative processes, career paths, and client work at Workish, hosted by Hey Designerin with insights from speakers like Henrike Ott and Penny Blackmore.
23/05.
SAT
15:00-18:00hrs
📍 The Barn Café | Friedrichstraße 215, 10969 Berlin | FREE
Why go: Curated founder meetup with networking, live pitch feedback, and a session on standing out as a founder in the AI era. Designed for intentional connections and actionable feedback.
26/05.
TUE
10:00-11:30hrs
📍 Bettermile | Rudower Chaussee 29, 12489 Berlin | FREE
Why go: Start your day with Berlin’s Quantum and tech community at a monthly breakfast. Pitch projects, connect with founders and innovators, and enjoy coffee, breakfast snacks, and conversations that spark ideas and collaboration.
26/05.
TUE
18:30-22:00hrs
📍 Founda Met | Address disclosed upon register | FREE
Why go: Attend this curated co-founder matching with live idea pitches and targeted 1:1 connections, designed to help you find the right partner fast, in a small high-quality room
27/05.
WED
13:00-13:45hrs
👤 Amelia Sordell | ONLINE | FREE
Why go: Join Amelia Sordell’s free live training to get real LinkedIn profile audits, unfiltered personal-branding advice, and high-impact hacks you can use right away.
27/05.
WED
18:30-22:00hrs
📍 Avomind | Schwedter Straße 263, 10119 Berlin | 17.17€ – 86.41€
Why go: Founder stories on international expansion with food, drinks, and curated networking at Founders & Friends Berlin, connecting operators and growth leaders sharing practical insights on scaling, partnerships, and positioning across markets.
29/05.
FRI
19:00-22:00hrs
📍 Impact Hub Berlin | Rollbergstraße 28A, 12053 Berlin | 19.50€ – 37.50€
Why go: Storytelling event on love and business failures with games, networking, and drinks at Fuckup Nights, bringing singles and curious attendees together for honest stories, connections, and a fun, social evening.
30/05.
SAT
10:00-17:00hrs
📍 Estrel hotel | Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin | FREE
Why go: Connect with 70+ companies, get advice on work, housing and paperwork, and network with other expats while enjoying free workshops and career opportunities at IamExpat Fair Berlin 2026, all in one day.
02/06.
TUE
09:00-11:00hrs
📍 St. Oberholz | Oranienstraße 10-11, 10997 Berlin | FREE
Why go: Connect with Berlin’s startup and tech community over coffee. Meet founders, operators and innovators, share insights, and build meaningful relationships that can fuel your next project or career step.
09/06.
TUE
17:00-19:00hrs
📍 Impact Hub Berlin | Rollbergstraße 28A, 12053 Berlin | FREE
Why go: This fast-paced, fun format starts with guided speed-networking icebreakers for lightning introductions, then lets you linger for relaxed mingling. You’ll connect with founders, freelancers, job seekers, and students in a dynamic and inclusive setting.
10/06.
WED
18:00-22:30hrs
📍idealo internet GmbH | Zimmerstraße 50, 10117 Berlin | FREE
Why go: Check SEO and AI insights, panel discussion, and networking over food and drinks at Berlin SEO & Content Club with experts from idealo, sharing real use cases and strategies.
11-12/06.
THU-FRI
09:00-17:00hrs
📍 Colosseum Berlin | Gleimstraße 31, 10437 Berlin | 149.00€ – 179.00€
Why go: Two days of practical talks and workshops for freelancers and solopreneurs on how to get clients, raise rates, and scale your business. Real networking, actionable growth strategies, and direct access to people already earning a living from independent work.
17/06.
WED
18:00-21:00hrs
📍 Studio Chérie | Hobrechtstrasse 65/66, 12047 Berlin | FREE
Why go: Evening networking with 200+ tech professionals and companies, focused on direct hiring conversations over drinks. No panels, just real connections. Hosted by TechMeetups at Berlin Tech Job Fair. Featuring a stand from WelcomeBerlin.
12/06.
FRI
18:00-22:00hrs
📍 Belushi’s Berlin | Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 41, 10178 Berlin | 6.61€
Why go: Wind down your Friday with creative professionals over drinks and informal networking—whether you’re into marketing, branding, UX/UI, content, or design. Connect, exchange ideas, and get inspired by fellow digital creatives from Berlin and beyond.
30/06.
TUE
10:00-11:30hrs
📍 Bettermile | Rudower Chaussee 29, 12489 Berlin | FREE
Why go: Start your day with Berlin’s Quantum and tech community at a monthly breakfast. Pitch projects, connect with founders and innovators, and enjoy coffee, breakfast snacks, and conversations that spark ideas and collaboration.
15/09
TUE
09:00-21:30hrs
📍 Festsaal Kreuzberg | Am Flutgraben 2, 12435 Berlin | 149.00€ – 299.00€
Why go: Real AI case studies, workshops, and networking over drinks with 500+ operators, founders, and tech leaders at Berlin AI Day, focused on practical automation, product, growth, and transformation strategies without the hype.
22-23/09.
TUE-WED
09:00-18:00hrs
📍 bcc Berlin Congress Center | Alexanderstraße 11, 10178 Berlin | FREE
Why go: Meet Europe’s AI, data, and quantum leaders in Berlin. Learn from real-world use cases, policy perspectives, and technical insights, connect with decision-makers, and understand how emerging technologies are shaping business, research, and society globally.
15/10.
THU
18:00-22:00hrs
📍 SPACE SHACK | Akazienstraße 3A, 10823 Berlin | 35.70€
Why go: Evening networking with drinks, panel discussions, and curated audience Q&A alongside business and tech leaders, hosted by Startup Network Europe with speakers including Anu Aggarwal, then continued networking.
