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Berlin Partner for Business and Technology GmbH is organizing a business delegation for Berlin-based companies to Austin, Texas, to participate in the South by Southwest (SXSW) - the world’s leading festival for technology, business, and the international digital and creative industries.

From March 10–17, 2026, Berlin will present its strengths as a European startup hub and creative centre, bringing innovative projects and networking opportunities into Austin’s fast-growing tech ecosystem.

This year’s delegation will focus on AI, Creative Industries and DefTech, presenting Berlin’s innovative spirit on the global stage. Our goal is to bring the Berlin economy to life, facilitate networking in the USA, create B2B meetings, and promote the exchange of information. We aim to connect with international investors, potential customers, stakeholders, and experts from the U.S. ecosystem, as well as delegations from around the world.

In addition to attending SXSW, our participating companies will have the opportunity to pitch on-site, join panels, meetups, and site visits, and take part in all Berlin Takeover activities.

Please note that the application phase already closed. 

Important Note: All delegates are responsible for their own travel expenses (airfare, hotel, daily meals, etc.).

Look at our agenda for the latest updates or write us at international@berlin-partner.de for any questions.

Agenda

Please note that the agenda is subject to change.

Tuesday, 10 March

• Individual arrival in Austin
• 20:00-21:30: Informal Delegation dinner (self-pay basis, location: Torchy's Tacos, 110, San Antonio St Unit #120, Austin TX 78701)

Wednesday, 11 March

• 10:00-12:00: QBranch site visit in cooperation with BMWE & RCKT (tbc) (location: 200 E 6th St #310, Austin, TX 78701)
  • please note: each participant will pitch their company for 1 min each
  • please fine the event website here
• 12:00-13:00: SXSW badge pick-up and group picture at the SXSW sign at Omni Hotel, 255 E. 8th St, Guadalupe Room, Level 1
• 13:00-14:30: Break
• 14:30-16:00: Tour Capital Factory, please sign up here (workshop 5)
• 16:00-18:00: Capital Factory Tour & Networking Event organized by the German Accelerator, please sign up here (location: 701 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701)
• Evening: Free time & time for individual business meetings

Thursday, 12 March

• 10:00-11:30: Delegation Briefing by the German General Consulate and the German Accelerator at the German Haus (Terrace, location: Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave. D. Austin, TX 78701)
• 11:30-12:00: Break
• 12:00-13:30: Official Opening & Happy Hour:Kick off German Haus @SXSW 2026 (location: Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave. D. Austin, TX 78701)
• 13:30-14:15: Innovation program at the German Haus or time for individual business meetings
• 14:15-14:45: Transfer to Texas Film Commission and Texas Music Office by walk 
• 14:45-15:00 Security Check
• 15:00-16:00: Texas Film Commission and Texas Music Office (confirmed, location: The Insurance Building Annex (INX) is located at E 219 11th Street, Austin TX. The building entrance is located on E 11th Street near the corner of San Jacinto. Upon the group's arrival, we will need to go through security on the first floor and will then be accompanied to the conference room on the fourth floor.)
• 16:00-13:00: Transfer to Opportunity Austin by walk
• ​​16:30-18:30: Opportunity Austin - Austin Ecosystem Overview Presentation + International Networking Happy Hour & Matchmaking (tbc) (location: 200 W 6th St #1750, Austin, Tx 78701)
• 18:30-18:45: Transfer to Capital Factory by walk
• 18:45-21:00: Startup Crawl at Capital Factory (tbc - official start at 18:00 - important information: participation is only for the official Berlin delegates included, other people please purchase a ticket on your own) (location: 701 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701)
• 21:00-21:15: Transfer to German Haus
• 21:15-01:00: Startup Germany Night at German Haus (official start at 19:00) (location: Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave. D. Austin, TX 78701)
• Time for individual business meetings and attending SXSW

Recommended site events:

• 08:00-09:30: Opportunity Austin Quarterly Investor Meeting - Q1 2026, location: AT&T Hotel and Conference Center, 1900 University Avenue, Austin, TX 78705
• 08:00-10:00: Bullets & Beans side event by Marque Ventures on innovation in national security and defense
• 17:00-19:00: Crossover Day Mixer at Arriba Abajo
• 19:00-22:00: Innovation Opening Party at Brazos Hall 

Friday, 13 March

• 09:00-09:45: Transfer to University of Texas by bus (pick-up location in downtown Austin tbc)
• 09:45-12:30: Campus visit at University of Texas (confirmed) - meeting with Dr. Sonia Feigenbaum, Senior Vice Provost for Global Engagement, along with representatives from their Global Innovation Lab and the TAAC-VisLab
• 12:00-12:30: Time for shopping at the merchandise shop, pictures and additional networking
• 12:30-13:00: Transfer to downtown Austin by bus (drop-off location tbc)
• 13:00-15:00: Innovation program at the German Haus or time for individual business meetings (more information here)
• 15:00-16:00: Berlin Parade (tbc)
• 16:00-20:30: EU Takeover at the German Haus or time for individual business meetings (location: Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave. D. Austin, TX 78701)
• 20:30-24:00: EU Music Night at the German Haus (location: Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave. D. Austin, TX 78701)
• Time for individual business meetings and attending SXSW

Recommended side events:

• 08:00-10:30: 2026 City of Austin SXSW International Welcome Breakfast, RSVP here
• 10:00-11:00: MediaTech Morning: Breakfast, Networking & Panel at German Haus
• 12:00-13:30: Tech Lunch at German Haus

Saturday, 14 March

Berlin Takeover of the German Haus including meet-ups, panels and pitches (location: Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave. D. Austin, TX 78701) 

• 11:30: Doors Open
• 12:00-12:45: Tacos & Talent: Berlin Calling - The Work Culture Behind the Creative Capital of Germany (Speakeasy Terrace)
• 12:45-13:00 Opening Words by Stefan Franzke (Speakeasy Terrace)
• 13:00-14:30: The Business of the Night: Culture, Capital & Cities After Dark (Speakeasy Terrace)
• 14:30-14:45: 15 min break 
• 14:45-16:15: Unboxing The Future: From Purpose to Performance (Speakeasy Terrace)
• 16:15-16:30: 15 min break
• 16:30-17:30: Creative Tech in Berlin: Where Imagination Meets Innovation (Speakeasy Terrace)(Speakeasy Terrace)
• 17:30-17:45: 15 min break
• 17:45-18:45: Berlin Innovation Pitch Session – With Jury Picks (Speakeasy Terrace)
  • Introduction of the jury members (1 min each):
    • Jörg Arntz – Managing Director at IFA Berlin
    • Mathias Ihenfeld – Managing Director at woom and Cohort Leader at Birthing of Giants, Austin
    • Ilja Radusch – Director Smart Mobility at Fraunhofer FOKUS / Director Daimler Center for Automotive IT Innovations (DCAITI)
    • Jenny Tromski – Vice President Business Development, Impact & Partnerships at Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation
    • Niko Woischnik – Founder, Impresario & Angel Investor / CEO Tech Open Air (TOA) Berlin
  • Company pitches, each company will have 90 seconds to present their company with a holding slide that Berlin Partner will provide
  • Jury consultation process and Giveaway time for the audience
  • Announcement of the winner (prize: IFA Next exhibition space) followed by a group photo
• 18:45-20:00: Break & Apéro
• 20:00-02:00: Berlin Music Night – official SXSW Music Showcase (Speakeasy Music Lounge)
  • 20:00-20:30: suxxy puxxy
  • 08:30-21:30: Ain The Machine
  • 21:30-23:00: JOPLYN
  • 23:00-00:45: Anja Schneider
  • 00:45-02:00: Martin Eyerer

Sunday, 15 March

• 10:30-18:00 Innovation program at the German Haus (location: Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave. D. Austin, TX 78701)
• 18:00-01:00: Official Music Showcase at the German Haus (including Ikkimel) (location: Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave. D. Austin, TX 78701)
• Time for individual business meetings and attending SXSW

Recommended side events:

• 17:00-18:00: Sao Paulo meets the World: Where connections become real (location: SP House - Congress Ave & 3rd St - Austin)

Monday, 16 March

• 09:00-10:00: Transfer to HICAM by bus (meeting point tbc)
• 10:00-11:30: HICAM site visit (confirmed) (location: 6201 Quinn Luke Trail, Austin, TX 78724)
• 11:30-12:15: Transfer by bus
• 12:15-13:30: Feedback lunch (self-pay basis, location: Terry Black's Barbeque, 1003 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704)
• Time for individual business meetings and attending SXSW

Tuesday, 17 March

• End of delegation – individual departure to Berlin

Contact
Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH
Fasanenstr. 85 | 10623 Berlin
Mail: international@berlin-partner.de

 

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Die Anmeldeunterlagen und Teilnahmebedingungen mit allen wichtigen Informationen für Ihre Messeteilnahme finden Sie hier. Wegen der nur begrenzt zur Verfügung stehenden Ausstellungsfläche, wird eine frühzeitige Anmeldung empfohlen.
 
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Manager Messen | International
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From April 12 to 16, 2026, Berlin Partner for Business and Technology, on behalf of Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI), will organize a delegation trip for expansion-oriented companies in the aerospace sector.

Participants will gain valuable insights into current regional trends and innovations and have the opportunity to connect with potential partners in Canada.
The program includes participation in the International Aerospace Innovation Forum Montréal as well as several visits to key companies, research institutions, and organizations. In addition, there will be opportunities to take part in networking events with international stakeholders and representatives from other German regions.

Please note that the application phase already ended. 

Please note that all delegates are responsible for their own travel expenses (airfare, accommodation, daily meals, if they are not included in the conference or program etc.).


AGENDA
The final program will be shared in March 2026, small changes will be possible at any point.

Sunday, 12 April 2026

• Individual Arrival in Montréal
• Evening - Informal Get Together in the State of Bavaria Montréal Office
• Evening - Delegation Briefing with German General Consulate in Montreal or German Embassy in Ottawa

Monday, 13 April 2026

• Morning - Individual Breakfast at the Hotel (please note breakfast also offered at the forum)
• Optional: Meeting in the lobby of Square Phillips Hotel to walk together as a group to the Congress Center
• All Day - Participation at the Aerospace Innovation Forum - Attention: once registered to Aerospace Innovation Forum, please be proactive in filling out your profile online and selecting meeting requests!
• Evening - Joint Networking Reception of the Aerospace Innovation Forum and partnering country Germany

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

• Morning - Individual Breakfast at the Hotel (please note breakfast also offered at the forum) 
• Optional: Meeting in the lobby of Square Phillips Hotel to walk together as a group to the Congress Center
• All Day - Participation at the Aerospace Innovation Forum - Attention: once registered to Aerospace Innovation Forum, please be proactive in filling out your profile online and selecting meeting requests!
• 16:00 - Closing cocktail of the Aerospace Innovation Forum
• 18:00 - Cocktail for the German Aerospace Delegation with selected guests from Montréal Aerospace Industry at office of Gowling WLG

Wednesday, 15 April 2026

• Morning - Individual Breakfast at the Hotel
• Morning - Bus transfer to company visits - Please bring Photo ID or Passport for all company visits
• Visit of Aerospace companies such as: Bombardier, CAE, Bell Textron Canada, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Airbus Canada, Boeing Canada, L3 Harris, MDA, Canadian Space Agency, Héroux Devtech, Thales Canada, CMC Electronics (please note there is no guarantee for these meetings and these are possible examples only)
• Afternoon - Lunch with selected partners
• Visit of Aerospace companies such as: Bombardier, CAE, Bell Textron Canada, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Airbus Canada, Boeing Canada, L3 Harris, MDA, Canadian Space Agency, Héroux Devtech, Thales Canada, CMC Electronics, YMX Innovation Centre (please note there is no guarantee for these meetings and these are possible examples only)
• Evening - Optional: Meet & Greet Innovation in Aerospace or time for your own appointments (under evaluation)

Thursday, 16 April 2026

• Morning - Individual Breakfast at the Hotel
• Morning - Bus transfer to company visits - Please bring Photo ID or Passport for all company visits
  Attention: For those departing on this day, please check-out before our departure in the morning - luggage will be stowed on the bus
• Visit of Aerospace companies such as: Bombardier, CAE, Bell Textron Canada, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Airbus Canada, Boeing Canada, L3 Harris, MDA, Canadian Space Agency, Héroux Devtech, Thales Canada, CMC Electronics, YMX Innovation Centre (please note there is no guarantee for these meetings and these are possible examples only)
• Afternoon - Lunch
• Visit of Aerospace companies such as: Bombardier, CAE, Bell Textron Canada, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Airbus Canada, Boeing Canada, L3 Harris, MDA, Canadian Space Agency, Héroux Devtech, Thales Canada, CMC Electronics, YMX Innovation Centre (please note there is no guarantee for these meetings and these are possible examples only)
• Individual Transfer to Montréal International Airport - Pierre Elliott Trudeau (YUL)
• Evening - Individual Departure 

Contact
Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH
Contact: Marielies Becker & Magdalena Zawodny-Barabanow
E-Mail: marielies.becker@berlin-partner.de & magdalena.zawodny-barabanow@berlin-partner.de


 

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