Collaborating with the best visionaries, businesses, and creatives from the greater TOA community, we offer a selection of inspiring talks, workshops and memorable meetups across the city during the event.
The timetable is subject to changes.
All relevant aspects of artificial intelligence for marketers are covered in this workshop + networking session.
RSVP HERETest your skills along with your colleagues in ‘Breaking Through Impossible – The Escape Game’ by Leaps by Bayer.
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and Yamaha Corporation join forces with Dr. Mark Changizi and the Shinsuke Shimojo Lab at California Institute of Technology to put on an experiential installation (an interactive artwork) called "e-plegona" with the goal of exploring the experience of Kando - a sensation familiar to the corporate philosophies of both Yamahas and how to further clarify the essences of the experience itself through science and art as well as how it can be reproduced. Come experience the Kando with Yamaha.
There are two Tiny Spaces located on-site at TOA23 for a retreat for interviews and important conversations. One of the Tiny Spaces can even be reserved for recording your Podcast. Cue Podcasts, a full-service podcasting agency, will have the Tiny Space set up with recording equipment and support staff. Book your slots now!
Measure your deep relaxation and win 1 of 3 exclusive Oura smart rings. The 3 most relaxed minds win. Oura is the most accurate smart ring. The health tracker you wear on your finger. Capture your sleep, activity and recovery data - but in style.
Bright Moments is pleased to exhibit the "Tokyo Collection" at TOA Berlin: a selection of works by 11 leading on-chain generative artists, minted in a traditional Japanese house in May 2023 as part of the Bright Moments Tokyo event. Generative Art employs algorithms to incorporate controlled randomness into the creation process, while "on-chain" art refers to the practice of storing both the contract and the unique identifiers for each unique artwork directly on the Ethereum blockchain.
Rolf took his travel site Trivago from a small startup to a global player listed on Nasdaq. He will share how to navigate startup "turbulence" with investor savvy. Discover how to thrive amidst chaos, cultivate resilience, and embody enduring leadership.
RSVP HERECompliance & cyber security is hard to achieve and often underestimated in HealthTech. How can startups navigate the rocky road to success when working together?
RSVP HEREGet insights into the evolving human-AI relationship from Michal Pěchouček, CTO of Gen ($11 billion market cap) in conversation with Tagesspiegel editor Lina Rusch. They discuss the origins of AI in the 1990s to its current status as the hottest trend in tech.
RSVP HEREA presentation which will focus on how photorealistic digital humans can be used in culture, with an industry insight into the current and future AI technologies.
RSVP HERECevat, the brain behind global gaming successes such as Far Cry meets one of Europe's most prolific managers, Josef. Together they explore how the power of reality can serve both people and planet as we transition to the internet’s next generation. Does a new approach to sustainable profits hold the key to fighting access inequality in tech?
RSVP HEREJust over 2 months ago, the European Union states approved the world's first comprehensive set of rules to regulate cryptoassets. Is Europe then ahead of everyone, when it comes to regulation?
RSVP HERELearn why AI requires provenance guarantees and how the world is moving towards a post-UI default setting from Sebastian Campos Groth, the COO of Arweave. Arweave is a permanent and decentralized storage system on an open ledger with a market cap of $196 million.
RSVP HEREA short presentation on SPRIN-D, the German Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation responsible for identifying and supporting innovators with radical ideas (and a billion Euro budget), followed by thoughts on Sargassum seaweed. How can it be used to produce bio-feedstocks for the chemical industry and help defossilize the chemical industry?
RSVP HERETOA Founder Niko Woischnik explores India's future trajectory with Honorable Ritesh Pandey, focusing on the imperative for India to take proactive measures. The interview delves into Mr. Pandey's role in shaping India's policies concerning Artificial Intelligence and Climate Change, shedding light on the country's direction and the call for action.
RSVP HEREInsecure identities online still remain a massive problem. Navigate cyber and comprehend why being safe online is equally important as offline.
RSVP HERETremendous advances in longevity science might allow us to live much, much longer in the future. This talk will discuss what's possible now, soon and in the years to come.
RSVP HEREWhat does one do when the $10 billion valuation is brewing? That, and more fundraising stories, will be covered by Marc Christ.
RSVP HEREAs the 1st Government startup in the world, e-Residency empowers location-independent entrepreneurs to create and run their legal EU-based company fully online and remotely. Join us to hear inspirational founder stories about how to test out new business ideas whilst skipping bureaucracy as well as saving a lot of time and money.
RSVP HEREDive straight into 2100 as we decode frontier tech, examine emerging verticals, and explore the uncharted wealth of the new-age asset class.
RSVP HERESarah Mardini, Syrian refugee and the subject of the acclaimed Netflix film The Swimmers, chats about swimming towards freedom, activism, and doing refugee aid right.
RSVP HEREHow do we combine the UX of Web 2 with the possibilities of Web 3? What is the current state on tokenization of products and loyalty programs, and what is the overall impact on e-commerce?
RSVP HERELearn how Deutsche Bahn, the national railway company of Germany with over 324,00 employees, uses this one miracle super-drug, called AI, to "microdose" the railway system and its customers.
RSVP HEREDecentralized Finance (DeFi) and the blockchain industry has grown tremendously, with over $35 billion raised. This talk is an overview about the different verticals, the state of the infrastructure and what's missing for mass adoption.
RSVP HEREFuture cityscapes and green transport's evolution - the triumphs, the trials, and the untold climate tech narrative amid regulatory hurdles.
RSVP HEREOn-chain payments: why they haven't caught on yet, despite the fact that this was literally the very first use case posited for Web3?
RSVP HEREBacked by billionaire investor Peter Thiel, Compass' founder George Goldsmith will discuss the state of life sciences & mental health.
RSVP HEREQuality journalism has given way to sensationalism and fake news, with readers stuck in filter bubbles curated by opaque website algorithms. This is endangering our democracy. How does the news have to reinvent itself to uphold the quality and trust it once stood for?
RSVP HEREDon't understand quantum computing? Marissa Giustina, of Google, will translate the language of quantum to English.
RSVP HEREJoin DVS1, a global techno maestro, as he explores the crucial role of technology in sculpting a more equitable music ecosystem.
RSVP HEREWorkshop: KPMG Law and KPMG Tax will guide you case-based through examples of good and poor exit preparation and the relevant stages of the M&A process. Participants gain insights in the latest startup exit and M&A trends both from a sell- and buy-side perspective.
RSVP HEREMost recently on the Lex Fridman podcast, Astronomer Anna Frebel gives her insights on unlocking secrets of the universe (& science).
RSVP HEREDelve into the social networks of the future - and how those are connected to science, society & privacy.
RSVP HEREThe “ZK Revolution” aims to reshape the internet — realizing the vision of a blockchain network designed for scale and privacy, that will form the backbone of the Internet of Value. The co-creator of zkSync (an a16z, USV, and Ethereum Foundation backed project) discusses the generational opportunity for entrepreneurs and businesses.
RSVP HEREPrivate markets have had a difficult year, but not for logistics. How do we disrupt a typically "traditional" sector and grow in today’s challenging market environment?
RSVP HEREHear the founder of one of Europe's most successful companies let his guard down in an intimate interview with TOA Founder, Niko Woischnik.
RSVP HEREExplore cellular science, which is reshaping our understanding of aging and discover the power of healthspan, evolutionary findings on NAD precursors and their role in combating age-related diseases.
RSVP HEREWhat are the updates on our Berlin's sister startup ecosystem, and the EU in general? This talk provides a birds eye view of what the emergent trends are within the EU startup ecosystem based on early data points.
RSVP HEREDr. Anna Christmann is a member of the German Bundestag and Commissioner for the Digital Economy and Startups. Together with TOA Founder Niko Woischnik, they will discuss whether Europe can finally enter the stage of global tech and what to do to speed it up.
RSVP HEREOur three experts from science, startups and investing will discuss real world examples of how biology solves the most pressing challenges of our time, here on earth and out in space.
RSVP HEREA new form of exploring consciousness: PSYCHEDELIC BREATH® is a dynamic breathwork ritual, designed to let you explore who you are and how to live your purpose. A session which combines ancient breathing techniques backed up with the knowledge of contemporary science and the art of electronic music.
RSVP HEREAn immersive workshop led by award-winning immersive director Michael Ronen. Gain strategic advantage by exploring the transition from the experience economy to the play economy, where consumers actively participate and create value in brand worlds. Discover how immersive technologies, web3, and social play can revolutionize business.
RSVP HEREIt is time to shine a light on early-stage female founders who no one talks about.
RSVP HEREWe invite you to our to Geeny.io Networking Satellite-Event to TOA 2023.
RSVP HEREThe event is a workshop where we will start off by giving an overview of what tokens and NFTs are being used for.
RSVP HEREIn this event Start-Ups and SMEs can get first hand expertise on the alternative financing method that Crowd-Investing offers.
RSVP HERETest your skills along with your colleagues in ‘Breaking Through Impossible – The Escape Game’ by Leaps by Bayer.
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. and Yamaha Corporation join forces with Dr. Mark Changizi and the Shinsuke Shimojo Lab at California Institute of Technology to put on an experiential installation (an interactive artwork) called "e-plegona" with the goal of exploring the experience of Kando - a sensation familiar to the corporate philosophies of both Yamahas and how to further clarify the essences of the experience itself through science and art as well as how it can be reproduced. Come experience the Kando with Yamaha.
There are two Tiny Spaces located on-site at TOA23 for a retreat for interviews and important conversations. One of the Tiny Spaces can even be reserved for recording your Podcast. Cue Podcasts, a full-service podcasting agency, will have the Tiny Space set up with recording equipment and support staff. Book your slots now!
Measure your deep relaxation and win 1 of 3 exclusive Oura smart rings. The 3 most relaxed minds win. Oura is the most accurate smart ring. The health tracker you wear on your finger. Capture your sleep, activity and recovery data - but in style.
Bright Moments is pleased to exhibit the "Tokyo Collection" at TOA Berlin: a selection of works by 11 leading on-chain generative artists, minted in a traditional Japanese house in May 2023 as part of the Bright Moments Tokyo event. Generative Art employs algorithms to incorporate controlled randomness into the creation process, while "on-chain" art refers to the practice of storing both the contract and the unique identifiers for each unique artwork directly on the Ethereum blockchain.
Generative AI is everywhere, with numerous applications supporting artists, while others fall short. How can artists truly leverage its benefits, and what kind of solutions does it offer?
RSVP HEREWhat do connected devices tell us about German water drinking habits? And what about single-used bottles - have we let go of them yet?
RSVP HEREDeSci is a global, open alternative to the current scientific system. Paul will explain liquid singularity, as well as how autonomous organisations can be build in the synthetic biology world.
RSVP HEREThink about Earth Day, then think about Web3. What is Regenerative Finance, and how can this new economic paradigm flow value back into the communities?
RSVP HEREIn the past decade, many big corporations set up innovation hubs, with Mercedes-Benz.io as a prime example, to drive external transformation of their enterprise. Join us in this talk as we go through the impact and challenges a digital hub has within a corporate context, and to understand how to drive real change in corporate giants.
RSVP HEREA talk on practitioner responsibility, storytelling in new frontiers, and the required duty of care.
RSVP HERE4 prominent founders in the carbon removal and direct air capture space space discuss their groundbreaking methods for reversing climate change, new innovations as well as their startups personal journey to net zero.
RSVP HEREHaving done business in LATAM, the Middle East and South-East Asia, seasoned entrepreneur Ralf Wenzel talks markets, unicorns, and more, drawing on his experience building multi-billion dollar companies and leading Softbank’s expansion in Latin America.
RSVP HEREDid you know that your brain hates the future? But it loves stories! Scenona Cards are a panopticon of mini future scenarios to navigate future trends and to kickstart meaningful conversations about different futures. Join our pop-up workshops to get ahead in team building and strategic work with creative futuring.
RSVP HEREA talk on the e-bike revolution, design ethos which focuses on the human, not the tech, and how the power of partnerships and savvy software will take e-bikes to their 'mobile phone' moment.
RSVP HEREAmanda spreads some insights on the future of Web3 marketing - advice that has been taken by Sotheby's, CAA and even the Milwaukee Bucks!
RSVP HEREJoin the former Co-Founder of GitHub as he explores the future of programming and open source in the age of Large Language Models (LLMs), where text editors may become as extinct as the dodo. Imagine a world where software development is more like a casual chat with a clever AI assistant than a tedious typing marathon.
RSVP HEREBiotech companies can also be built by those haven't majored in science. But how? In this fireside, Rafa (Formo Bio) explains.
RSVP HERESay hello to the world's least boring networking event. NMN is a new, out-of-the-box & creative 'networking' experience designed for you to connect with TOA attendees in the most seriously playful way possible. Come curious, leave connected! Hosted by Stefano Sacchi from EPIC LLAMA. 🦙 PLEASE register to the event.
RSVP HEREPlant genetic diversity is massive: did you know the biggest genome in the world is a flower? A talk on plant genetic diversity, how to unlock this diversity and what the future holds.
RSVP HEREWhy did Vivaldi become the first company to build support for Mastodon in their web browser? Can we disturb big tech with such initiatives? Industry pioneer and privacy proponent Jon von Tetzchner answers these questions and more.
RSVP HEREBioprinting sounds like sci-fi, but the technology is being developed right now. We are young enough to see it enter the medical canon. How does the technology look like and how does it work right now. What are the challenges? How might it be used in the future?
RSVP HERENew communities, new currencies and different business structures. The time for DAOs is already ripe.
RSVP HEREAs more developers and small businesses join the AI race and begin competing with big tech, how can they ensure that they can scale successfully? Malte can share how developers and small businesses can better build and grow their AI application on the Web with need-to-know methodologies.
RSVP HERELit Protocol is a distributed network for key management and serverless compute that adds more interoperability, utility, and useably to blockchains and storage networks, and their app developers and end users. Come and learn about how to build the next internet!
RSVP HEREWhat can we say about the cultural and commercial shift from consumers spending more on experiences rather than stuff? Tao Tao, Co-Founder and COO at GetYourGuide (nearly $2 billion valuation), explains.
RSVP HEREIs it really possible to combine purpose and profit in today's business landscape? What are the challenges that arise when seeking to unify these seemingly divergent forces?
RSVP HEREHave we gotten to understand our biological clocks? What role does data play in that? Diving deeper into this topic are Co-CEOs Audrey & Carrie from Clue, the #1 doctor-recommended period & cycle tracking app with more than 10 million active users and over $55 million raised.
RSVP HEREJoin to hear more insights on why we are in the "stone age" of the new digital age, where web3 and AI are a match made in digital heaven.
RSVP HEREFermentation is super hot - and it's en route to creating the new generation of sustainable foods. Will our next happy meal be based on biotech?
RSVP HEREUsers need to get familiar with digital assets on the platforms and communities they already belong to: and that's where Web 2.5 comes in.
RSVP HEREIngmar, who created the initial technology used in RNA vaccines, will talk about where this technology is going in a post-pandemic world.
RSVP HEREWhat comes to mind when thinking of the chemical industry? Which are the possibilities to innovate with chemistry, a space not so popular yet within the world of tech?
RSVP HERETwo seasoned VC's, Jenny & Sheel, chat with Techcrunch's Mike Butcher about the season that tech is currently stuck in, in Europe: winter.
RSVP HEREWeb3 builders: it's time for customer obsession! How can Web3 founders create friendlier experiences for the people who use the applications?
RSVP HEREBuzz words aside, modernizing brand stories is hard. 4 experts will share their view on how brands won't be shaken, how digitisation has been key to modernising our stories, and how Web3 & the metaverse are the go-to tech for next-gen brands.
RSVP HEREWhat is the state of AI-powered health services today? And what sort of future are we striving towards? What are the risks, especially considering ‘off label’ usage of LLMs like GPT-4 ?
RSVP HERECreating a "syn" human": a high level overview how we combine AI (the "mind), neuromorphic hardware (the "brain"), and humanoid robots (the "body") to build a syn human, with the aim of researching human development & intelligence, and leveraging neuroscience to push our current boundaries of AI and robotics.
RSVP HEREDapper Labs Mik Naayem, valued at $7.6 billion, along with crypto expert @cburniske, emphasize the untapped value that remains in the crypto industry.
RSVP HEREDelve into reproductive futures, from artificial wombs to ectogenesis. Engage with ethical concerns and envision inclusive, harmonious scenarios. Experience thought-provoking installations and rituals, igniting conversations on reproductive technologies.
RSVP HEREPeople have been having less sex every year. Stress, technology, dating apps, and the rise of porn are among the contributing factors. How do we use the technologies of our own bodies and minds to upgrade our health and relationships? A short info session, followed by a simple mindfulness exercise.
RSVP HEREAnimal agriculture is a leading contributor to climate change. So why does it remain absent from most discussions about the climate crisis?
RSVP HEREThis interactive session will explore how transformation is rooted in the essential skillsets required to navigate changes and foster a sustainable future for the next generations to come, as well as emphasize the significance of a human-centered approach to leadership.
RSVP HEREWhat are the connections between mathematics, engineering, soft-robotics and biology? Can robots be alive?
RSVP HEREWe would like to invite the industry to learn more about how to do good in the digital age.
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