16 March 2026
10117 Berlin , Germany
Unter den Linden 70-72
Embassy of the Republic of Poland
Berlin Warsaw Conference
Registration open until 16 Mar 2026
Opening Session & Keynote Addresses
Opening by:
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Jan Tombiński, Chargé d'affaires ad interim
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Franziska Giffey, Mayor and Senator for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises
Welcome
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Sonja Jost, Vice-President of the Berlin Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Moderation: Maciej Sadowski, Startup Hub Poland
Panel “Urban Resilience: Digital Infrastructure and Security in the Smart City”
Description:
The digital transformation of urban spaces presents cities with major challenges as well as significant opportunities. This panel will explore current developments in digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and urban resilience in the context of crises and emergencies. What role does digital infrastructure play in creating secure, flexible, and resilient cities?
Key discussion points:
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Smart cities: trends in digital urban development
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Cybersecurity and protection of critical infrastructure
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Innovative approaches to crisis response and emergency management in cities
Moderation: Amira Gutmann-Trieb, Berlin Partner for Business and Technology
Intro: Franziska Weindauer, GF TÜVAiLAb Impuls
Panelists:
- Nicole Voigt, CEO Digitalagentur Berlin
- Michael Giersch, CEO Carneios
-Dr Kim Nguyen, Head of Innovation, Bundesdruckerei
- Louise Lamatsch, MYO
- Konrad Latkowski, RiffSec (tbc)
- FUDO – Warsaw-based cybersecurity company (tbc)
Panel “Growing Startup Ecosystems: Berlin and Warsaw as Innovation Hubs”
Description:
The startup ecosystems in Berlin and Warsaw are growing rapidly. This panel highlights the synergies between the two cities as they increasingly establish themselves as leading technology and innovation hubs. How can both cities further strengthen their startup ecosystems, and what opportunities exist for cross-border startup cooperation?
Key discussion points:
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Investment and funding opportunities for startups
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Cooperation between companies in Berlin and Warsaw
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Education, talent development, and exchange within innovation hubs
Moderation: Jonas Schorr, Urban Impact (tbc)
Intro by Urban Impact // AHPI: Urban Tech Landscape Berlin & Warsaw // Stefan Peikert, AHP International Berlin & Warschau
Panelists:
- Josua Ziegler, CEO punktum
- Marcin Ratajczak, Inuru (tbc)
- Vera Schmidt, mip Consult GmbH
- Ewa Geresz, Venture Café / CIC Berlin
-Paulina Brym-Ciuba, CEO Startup Hub Poland
Panel “Creative Industries: Culture and Innovation as Drivers of Economic Cooperation”
Description:
Creative industries are a growing economic sector and a key element of both cities’ identities. This panel explores how Berlin and Warsaw can further develop their creative sectors to generate both cultural and economic synergies.
Key discussion points:
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The role of design, arts, and tourism in economic development
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Innovation driven by the creative industries
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International cooperation in the creative sector: exchange of ideas and projects
Moderation: Moderation: Marcel Weber, Chairman of Clubcommission Berlin e.V.
Intro by: Marcin Król, Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Berlin
Panelists:
- Dr. Martin Thiele-Schwez, Playing History
- Finn Kortenbrede, Network Manager XRBB „Virtual Worlds-Importance of Immersiv Tech“
- Agnieszka Cichocka, CreativeHub Poland
- Artur Wojtczak
Networking & Cooperation
Conclusion & Networking