Separate Side Events

Side events around the CVC | Open Innovation Summit

A number of additional events will take place around the CVC | Open Innovation Summit in Berlin. These gatherings complement the official Summit programme and offer further opportunities for networking, discussion and exchange across the wider innovation ecosystem.

Please note that side events are organised separately. Access, capacity and registration requirements may vary by event.

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Open Innovation meetup

15:00–17:00
Berlin (must register to see address)

Hosted by GlassDollar GmbH

This is a pre-event to the CVC and Open Innovation Summit. Join fellow innovators and catch up with people who actually get what you do all day, compare notes on where things are heading, and talk through what's actually hard about building innovation. Drinks and snacks included.

Registration required

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Friday, September 4, 2026

IFA Lab Coffee Break

14:00–16:00
Hall 25, IFA Berlin.

Hosted by IFA, in partnership with Sesamers

Robotics. Physical AI. Smart home. Health tech. Sustainability. The IFA Next Coffee Break for Innovation puts you in the room with investors backing these categories. Confirmed participants get a complimentary Investor Ticket to IFA Berlin.

Registration required

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AsiaBerlin Community Event – Gateway Series: Bridging Berlin and the East Asia Region

18:00–21:00
betahaus Kreuzberg, 1st Floor – Innovation Space Rudi-Dutschke-Straße 23, 10969 Berlin

Hosted by AsiaBerlin and betahausX

An evening bringing together founders, investors, corporates and ecosystem leaders to explore opportunities across East Asia. The programme will include expert insights, keynote contributions, a panel discussion, startup demonstrations and networking, with a focus on building successful partnerships between Berlin and East Asian innovation ecosystems.

Registration required

View event details and register here