Wir laden Sie herzlich zum Saisonauftakt der Sportmetropole Berlin am 26. August 2026 ein. 

Malaga | ES
FYCMA, Malaga
Messe: 21. - 23. September 2026
www.ecocexhibition.com


Messebeteiligung der Hauptstadtregion Berlin-Brandenburg

Die ECOC (European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communication) ist die größte Kongressmesse für die optische Kommunikationstechnik in Europa und für die Next Generation Networks (NGN). Sie bedient einen der wichtigsten Wachstumsmärkte, den der optischen Kommunikationstechnologie. Das stabile Wachstum in dieser Branche motiviert sowohl Forschungseinrichtungen als auch hochtechnologische Unternehmen aus der Hauptstadtregion, ihre Innovation, Produkte und Forschungsleistungen der internationalen Community vorzustellen.

Die Konferenzmesse unterstrich in Kopenhagen 2025 mit über 8.000 internationalen Teilnehmer/-innen, und 350 Ausstellern, aus 73 Ländern, ihre Bedeutung in Europa und darüber hinaus. 

Interessierten Unternehmen, Wissenschaftseinrichtungen und Netzwerken aus der Hauptstadtregion wird eine kostengünstige Beteiligung in einem attraktiven Rahmen geboten.

Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie ist vom Senat mit der Durchführung eines Gemeinschaftsstandes – finanziert aus Mitteln des europäischen Fonds für regionale Entwicklung (EFRE) und des Landes Berlin – betraut worden und organisiert diesen in Kooperation mit der IHK Berlin.

Anmeldeunterlagen und Teilnahmebedingungen mit allen wichtigen Informationen für Ihre Messeteilnahme stehen Ihnen ab Frühjahr 2026 zur Verfügung. Sollten Sie Fragen haben, so wenden Sie sich bitte an den nachfolgenden Kontakt. 


Kontakt: 

Olav Morales Kluge 
Projektmanager Messen | International
Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH 




 

Berlin, 22. – 25. September 2026

www.innotrans.de

Messebeteiligung der Hauptstadtregion Berlin-Brandenburg

Nach der sehr erfolgreichen Beteiligung an der InnoTrans 2024 freuen wir uns sehr, die Hauptstadtregion Berlin-Brandenburg 2026 wieder mit einem Gemeinschaftsstand* auf der internationalen Leitmesse für Verkehrstechnik InnoTrans vom 22. - 25. September in Berlin zu präsentieren und laden Sie ein, gemeinsam mit uns, Ihr Unternehmen und Ihre innovativen Produkte zu präsentieren. Für die Gemeinschaftsstände von Berlin und Brandenburg ist wieder eine gut 1.200 qm große Fläche in der Halle „City Cube“ geplant. 2024 schlossen sich mehr als  80 Unternehmen und Institutionen aus Berlin-Brandenburg dem Gemeinschaftsstand an und bestätigten damit eindrucksvoll den Ruf der Region als deutsches Zentrum für Verkehrstechnik-Kompetenz.

Interessierten Unternehmen, Wissenschaftseinrichtungen und Netzwerken aus der Hauptstadtregion wird eine kostengünstige Beteiligung in einem attraktiven Rahmen geboten. Eine Zusammenfassung Ihrer Vorteile finden Sie auf unseren Folien „Ihre perfekte Messepräsentation mit uns“!

Die Anmeldeunterlagen und Teilnahmebedingungen mit allen wichtigen Informationen für Ihre Messeteilnahmefinden Sie hier. Wegen der nur begrenzt zur Verfügung stehenden Ausstellungsfläche sowie der hohen Nachfrage, wird eine frühzeitige Anmeldung empfohlen.


*Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie ist vom Senat mit der Durchführung eines Gemeinschaftsstandes – finanziert aus Mitteln des europäischen Fonds für regionale Entwicklung (EFRE) und des Landes Berlin – betraut worden und organisiert diesen in Kooperation mit der IHK Berlin.



 

Personalized and regenerative medicine

From October 05.–09. 2026, Berlin Partner for Business and Technology is organizing a delegation trip to Japan, one of the most innovative life‑science ecosystems worldwide. The trip is aimed at Berlin‑based companies working in personalized and regenerative medicine, cell and gene therapy, ATMP development, and biotechnology. It offers participants the opportunity to explore the Japanese market, meet international partners, and build strong, high‑level networks

A key highlight of the program is participation in BioJapan in Yokohama – Asia’s leading bio‑partnering event, which provides an international platform for biotechnology, regenerative medicine, and digital health and attracts over 18,000 industry professionals each year. In addition, we will attend the EU‑Japan Biotech & Pharma Partnering Conference in Osaka, which connects European and Japanese companies through targeted 1:1 meetings, pitches, and networking, making it an ideal lead‑in to BioJapan. Furthermore, participants gain exclusive insights into Japan’s strongest innovation hubs through special site visits to leading Japanese companies in the life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors.

Important Note: All delegates are responsible for their own travel expenses (flights, hotels, daily meals etc.)!

Apply here! 

 

Agenda

    Monday, 5 October (OSAKA)

• 09:00-15:00 Attending EU-Japan Biotech & Pharma Partnering Conference
• delegation dinner (selfpay)
• Potential side event: Global Start-Up Expo 2026 

    Tuesday, 6 October (OSAKA)

• Morning company visit at Nakanoshima Qross
• 14:00 Site visit at Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster
• Transfer to Yokohama by Shinkansen

    Wednesday, 7 October (YOKOHAMA)

• 09:00-16:00 Attending BioJapan
• curated B2B's
• Time for individual business meetings
• 16:00-19:30 Networkingevent

• 09:00-13:00 Attending BioJapan
• Exhibition tour led by the Japan Bioindustry Association (Organizer BioJapan)
• Time for individual business meetings
• curated B2B's
• 14:00-18:00 Site and company visits (tbd)
• 20:00 delegation dinner

• 10:00-12:00 Company visits at biolabs Tokyo
• 13:00 Recap and Feedback lunch (selfpay)
• Recommended side event: visit TechBizCon (Startup fair organized by AHK Japan in Tokyo under the theme "LifeTech")

Recommended side events will be added along the way.



Contact

Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH
Fasanenstr. 85, 10623 Berlin 
Mail: Svantje.jensen@berlin-partner.de and international@berlin-partner.de 

  

The Governor of the U.S. state of Connecticut, Ted Lamont, together with the economic development organization AdvanceCT, has invited us to present the local quantum technology initiative QuantumCT and its key stakeholders as part of an official delegation visit.

In this context, Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH as part of Berlin Quantum is organizing a business delegation to New York and Connecticut from November 2–6, 2026, for Berlin-based companies and research institutions.

The delegation will focus on quantum technologies and defence technology (DefTech), highlighting Berlin’s innovation ecosystem and showcasing its strengths on the global stage.

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


Agenda

Please note that the agenda is subject to change.
 

Monday, 2 November

• Individual arrival in New York City
• 18:00 Informal Delegation dinner (self-pay basis, location: tbd)

Tuesday, 3 November

• 08:00-09:30 Welcome coffee (Location: Berlin Business Office, NYC)
• 09:30-10:30 Travel to IBM
• 10:30-12:30 Tour of IBM (Location: IBM Headquarters, Armonk, NY)
• 12:30-13:30 Lunch (Location: tbd)
• 13:30-14:30 Additional time for site visit of IBM/Alternative: visit of Amphenol
• 14:30-15:30 Travel to New Haven
• Afternoon: Arrivals + Hotel Check-In (Location: The Study at Yale)
• 18:00 Informal Welcome Dinner (Location: The Study at Yale -Heirloom)

Wednesday, 4 November

• 08:00-09:30 Hosted Breakfast with Connecticut Overview + Connecticut Innovations (CI) Briefing (Location: The Study of Yale - Penthouse)
• 09:30-10:00 Travel to Yale University 
• 10:00-11:30 Tour of Yale Quantum Ecosystem + Discussion (Location: Yale University)
• 11:30-12:00 Travel to Lunch
• 12:00-13:30 Lunch (Location: Shell & Bones) 
• 13:30-14:00 Travel to Roundtable 
• 14:00-15:30 Roundtable: Research + Commercialization + Talent Pipeline (Location: New Haven/tbd)
• 15:30-17:00 Return to The Study at Yale + Executive Rest
• 17:00-19:00 Networking Reception (Location: The Study at Yale - Penthouse)

Thursday, 5 November

• 07:30-08:30 Breakfast (Location: Heirloom at the Study at Yale)
• 08:30-09:00 Travel to Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin)
• 09:00-11:00 Sikorsky Visit (Location: Stratford, CT)
• 11:00-12:00 Travel to Hartford
• 12:00-13:30 Lunch (Location: Max Downtown)
• 13:30-14:00 Travel to Pratt & Whitney (RTX)
• 14:00-15:00 Pratt & Whitney (RTX) Visit (Location: East Hartford, CT)
• 15:00-16:00 RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC) Visit (Location: East Hartford, CT)
• 16:00-16:30 Travel to Delamar Hotel 
• 16:30-17:30 Check-In + Executive Rest (Location: Delamar Hotel, West Hartford)
• 17:30-19.30 Dinner (Location: Delamar Hotel - Artisan West Hartford)

Friday, 6 November

• 07:30-08:30 Breakfast (Location: Tavern at Delamar Hotel)
• 08:30-09:30 Travel to University of Connecticut (Storrs)
• 09:30-11:30 UConn Quantum Effort / Research Visit + Workforce Conversation (Location: University of Connecticut)
• 11:30-15:00 Travel to NYC/Newark International Airport
• End of delegation visit - individual departure to Berlin

Application deadline: July 31

Apply here: Berlin goes Connecticut 2026

Contact

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

 

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Berlin Startups: Ready for SLUSH 2026?

From November 16–20, 2026, Berlin Partner for Business and Technology is organizing a delegation trip to Helsinki, one of Europe’s leading startup and innovation hubs. The trip is aimed at Berlin-based startups and scaleups looking to expand their international network, connect with investors, and increase their visibility within the global tech ecosystem. 
A key highlight of the program is participation in SLUSH 2026 - one of the world’s most influential founder- and investor-focused technology events. Bringing together thousands of startups, investors, corporates, and ecosystem builders from around the world, SLUSH offers a unique platform for networking, fundraising, business development, and international collaboration.

Delegates will benefit from curated networking opportunities and targeted B2B meetings with international investors and potential business partners. Participating companies will gain additional visibility as part of the Berlin Partner joint booth, where company logos will be displayed on a shared screen throughout the event.  Another highlight of the trip is an exclusive networking event organized together with selected partners from the DACH region, offering delegates the opportunity to connect with founders, investors, and innovation stakeholders from across the international startup ecosystem. In addition, participants will gain valuable insights into Finland’s thriving innovation ecosystem through meetings with local ecosystem players, startup support organizations, and selected site visits in Helsinki. 

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



Applications for SLUSH 2026 are now open until: September 6, 2026.
We look forward to receiving applications from Berlin-based Startups. Applicants can expect to receive feedback regarding their participation by: September 13, 2026.
 

Apply here! 

 

Agenda

    Monday, 16. November

• Arrival in Helsinki
• 19:00 - late delegation dinner (selfpay)

    Tuesday, 17. November DAY ZERO

• Site and company visits (tbd)
• Start-Up Germany Night

    Wednesday, 18. November SLUSH DAY 1

• 09:00-16:00 Attending SLUSH
• Time for individual business meetings
• Networkingevent

• 09:00-13:00 Attending SLUSH
• Time for individual business meetings

 Friday, 20. November

• 13:00 Recap and Feedback Lunch (selfpay)
• Departure

 

Recommended side events:

Interested Startups are also encouraged to explore the official SLUSH side events and register independently for relevent individual opportunities ( SLUSH 100, slot on Startup stage) via the official SLUSH channels here!


More recommended side events will be added along the way



Contact

Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH
Fasanenstr. 85, 10623 Berlin 
Mail: Svantje.jensen@berlin-partner.de and international@berlin-partner.de 

  

From November 16-20, 2026, Berlin Partner for Business and Technology, in cooperation with enviacon international, the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce and on behalf of Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI), is organizing a business delegation trip to Bengaluru, India. 

The delegation is aimed at expansion‑oriented companies in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Digitalization and Future Cities, looking to connect with one of Asia’s most dynamic tech and innovation hubs.

A central highlight of the program is participation in the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) — one of India’s most important platforms for technology, innovation and international business cooperation and a key gateway to the Indian market. In addition, participants will benefit from exclusive site visits, curated networking formats and meetings with potential business partners, investors, and institutions from India and beyond.

In March 2026, Berlin further strengthened its presence in India with the opening of a Berlin Business Office in Bengaluru by Senator Franziska Giffey and the Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises, underlining the strategic importance of the city as a gateway for Berlin‑based companies to the Indian market. This is your opportunity to position your company in one of the world’s most dynamic growth markets and become part of Berlin’s international innovation network.

Apply here.

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.). The price for flights, accommodation, meals etc., will approximately be around 2.000 Euro. 


AGENDA
Please note that the agenda is subject to change. Requested site visits include: Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, NASSCOM, SAP Labs, Microsoft India R&D, Infosys, International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT-B), Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Centre for AI & Robotics (CAIR).

Sunday, 15 November 2026

• Individual departure from Berlin to Bengaluru
• Evening: Informal delegation dinner (optional & self-pay basis, location tbc)

Monday, 16 November 2026

• Individual arrival in Bengaluru
• Morning: Delegation briefing
• 09:30-11:00: Transfer to IIT
• 11:00-15:30: Closed-door workshop at the IIT Bengaluru
  • Parallel sessions
  • Networking lunch
  • Combined session on collaboration
• 15:30-16:00: Transfer to site visit (tbc)
• 16:00-17:00: Site visit at a company with a focus on AI
• 17:00-18:30: Transfer to the hotel
• 18:30-19:30: Free time
• 19:30-late: Delegation dinner (self-pay basis, location tbc)

Tuesday, 17 November 2026

• 08:30-10:00: Transfer to site visit (tbc)
• 10:00-13:00: Site visit at a company with a focus on AI or Global Capital Center (GCC) such as SAP Labs, Microsoft India R&D or Infosys
• 13:00-14:00: Delegation lunch (self-pay basis, location tbc)
• 14:00-15:00: Transfer to site visit (tbc)
• 15:00-17:00: Site visit at a company or innovation center
• Evening: Networking event 
• Evening: Transfer to hotel 

Wednesday, 18 November 2026

• 09:30-11:00 Transfer to the Bengaluru Tech Summit
• During the day: Attending Bengaluru Tech Summit
• Evening: Transfer to the hotel

Thursday, 19 November 2026

• During the day: Site visits (tbd)

Friday, 20 November 2026

• During the day: Site visits (tbd)
• Feedback lunch/dinner with the delegation (tbd)
• Evening: Transfer to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)

Saturday, 21 November 2026

• Individual arrival in Berlin

Contact
Berlin Partner für Wirtschaft und Technologie GmbH
Contact: international@berlin-partner.de 
 

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