TiECon Germany 2026 is the inaugural German edition of TiE's flagship entrepreneurship conference in Berlin, a single, high-impact day bringing the world's most active founder network to Europe's startup capital.
Focused Networking
Connect with founders, investors, and operators from across Europe and the global TiE ecosystem.
Startup Pitch & Demo Day
See breakthrough startups take the stage and pitch directly to active investors.
Roundtables & Workshops
Gain practical insights from operators who have successfully scaled across borders.
Mentorship Sessions
Access personalized mentorship from experienced founders and TiE ecosystem leaders.
Organisations that power TiE Global
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Day at a glance
Event Schedule
08:30 - 09:30
REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE
Check in, collect your colour coded badge, conversation cards. and connect with fellow attendees before the sessions begin.
09:30 – 09:45
INAUGURAL WELCOME NOTE
Opening remarks by the TiE Germany President, Ex-President and Organising Chair / Co-Chair
09:45 – 09:55
OPENING ADDRESS BY FIRST SECRETARY (INDIA EMBASSY) Mr. SOHAG SEN
09:55 – 10:30
OPENING PLENARY - FIRESIDE CHAT
Mahavir Pratap Sharma · Yash Shah · Vikram Gupta | Deep Tech & Business Impact: The New Frontier for Global Entrepreneurship
10:35 – 10:55
KEYNOTE 1 - KUNAL CHANDRA
“Energy for AI – AI for Energy”
10:55 – 11:30
How AI is Reshaping What Smart Money Backs — Global Investor Perspectives
30 mins panel discussion · 5 mins audience Q&A via Slido
11:35 – 11:55
KEYNOTE 2 - DR. TAPAN SAHOO
Future of Mobility - Scaling Innovation for a New Era
11:55 – 12:25
STARTUP PITCH COMPETITION - ROUND 1
Four pre-selected founders present 3-minute pitches across Deep Tech and Sustainability · 2 mins jury Q&A each. Audience vote by QR code after each round - counts alongside the jury
12:30 – 13:00
PANEL 2 - CROSS-BORDER INNOVATION: INDIA–EUROPE
25 mins panel discussion · 5 mins audience Q&A
13:00 – 14:30
14:30 – 14:40
TGS 2026 FOR THE TiE COMMUNITY
Session by Mr. Abhishek Sanghvi (TiE Indore Vice President & Founder, Ecosystem Ventures)
14:40 – 15:15
PANEL 3 - BUILDING BUSINESSES WITH AI IN EUROPE
New Rules of Deep Tech: Regulation, Talent, and the Race to Scale. 30 mins panel discussion · 5 mins audience Q&A via Slido
15:20 – 16:00
STARTUP PITCH COMPETITION - ROUND 2
Four pre-selected founders present 3-minute pitches across Deep Tech and Sustainability · 2 mins jury Q&A each · Audience vote by QR code
15:50 – 16:05
COFFEE BREAK
16:05 – 16:40
PANEL 4 - BUILDING IMPACT BUSINESSES AT SPEED
Profit, Purpose & AI: How Founders Are Making Impact the Engine of Growth
30 mins panel discussion · 5 mins audience Q&A via Slido
16:45 – 17:00
PRODUCT KEYNOTE - MAHESH KULKARNI
17:05 – 17:30
TiECon GERMANY 2026 AWARDS CEREMONY
Highlighting & Celebrating Emerging Entrepreneurs and Ecosystem Champions
Startup Pitch Competition winner announced — jury score combined with audience vote
17:30 onwards
NETWORKING DRINKS & EVENING RECEPTION
Informal, high-energy, unforgettable · Rooftop terrace option, weather permitting
Pitch at the TiECon Germany 2026
Ready to turn your next breakthrough into your next big opportunity? Apply to pitch at TiECon Germany.
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What is TiECon Berlin 2026?
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How can startups participate in the Pitch Competition?
Applications for the Startup Pitch Competition will open prior to the event. Selected startups will pitch live to a panel of investors, founders and corporate innovation leaders, competing for multiple awards and valuable exposure to the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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