Consulting Groups Berlin

Fireside Chat with Marty Cagan and Elias Lieberich

So much is changing in the product world. Obviously Generative AI is already having a profound impact. But also several roles and methods of the past are no longer as relevant as they once were, with Agile being a prime example. Increasingly, companies are moving to the Product Operating Model to leverage AI's benefits, which also highlights the need for much stronger product leadership. During this fireside chat, [Marty](https://www.svpg.com/team/marty-cagan/) and [Elias](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lieberich/) will discuss these topics, emphasizing what this means for companies and product people in Germany. **Agenda** 18:00 – Doors open for snacks, drinks, and networking 19:00 – Welcome from organisers 19:10 – Fireside Chat with Marty Cagan and Elias Lieberich 20:10 – Networking 21:30 – Event ends **Please note:** * **Please bring your IDs as you’ll need it when entering the venue.** * The event is RSVP only: to enter, you must RSVP here on Meetup. * We'd like to capture the event with photographs for promotional purposes, such as sharing on LinkedIn after the event. If you have any concerns or preferences regarding this, please feel free to let us know beforehand. This event is orginised in collaboration with [Productlab](https://productlab.app/) and sponsored by [Delivery Hero](https://www.deliveryhero.com/) **About Marty Cagan:** Marty Cagan has been helping companies to move to the product model for more than 40 years. Before founding the Silicon Valley Product Group to pursue his interests in helping others create successful products through his writing, speaking, advising and coaching, Marty served as an executive responsible for defining and building products for some of the most successful companies in the world, including HP Labs, Netscape Communications, and eBay. As part of his work with SVPG, Marty is an invited speaker at major conferences and top companies across the globe. Marty is also the author of the books INSPIRED: How to Create Tech Products Customers Love and EMPOWERED: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Products, and the new TRANSFORMED: Moving to the Product Operating Model. **About Elias Lieberich:** Elias is the founder of Product Matters and he spends his time coaching and advising companies on how to move to the product model and achieve the outcomes they need. He is particularly passionate about high-impact / high-complexity B2B solutions. During his 12+ years at Google, he created >$100Ms of impact across critical products such as YouTube and Google Ads. Elias has also created two landmark platforms in the reservations and deal space. Elias’ product experience includes YouTube, Google Search Ads and Intrinsic.ai. He has successfully led numerous product and engineering teams across the United States and Europe, including organizations with 100+ people.

Interkulturelles Sprachcafé

**Hier ist jeder willkommen, der die deutsche Sprache üben möchte (egal, ob Anfänger oder fortgeschritten)! Wir treffen uns jeden Montag in Schöneberg - es gibt Snacks, Getränke, nette Leute und jede Woche ein neues Thema, zu dem wir uns austauschen.** **Everyone is welcome here, who wants to practice the German language (whether a beginner or advanced)! We meet every Monday in Schöneberg - there are snacks, drinks, friendly people, and a new topic every week for us to discuss.** **الجميع مرحب به هنا، من يرغب في ممارسة اللغة الألمانية (سواء كان مبتدئًا أو متقدمًا)! نجتمع كل يوم الاثنين في شُنَبرغ - هناك وجبات خفيفة، مشروبات، أشخاص لطفاء، وموضوع جديد كل أسبوع لنتبادل النقاش حوله.**

Facilitator Feierabend Berlin – Vol.1

Du arbeitest in den Bereichen Facilitation, Moderation, Mediation, Training, Coaching oder interessierst dich dafür? Dann bist du bei uns genau richtig! Unser Purpose: Menschen zusammenbringen, die Menschen zusammenbringen. **Ein Treffen für alle, die Workshops und Zusammenarbeit neu denken.** Du gestaltest Workshops, begleitest Teams, moderierst Prozesse oder entwickelst neue Lernräume? Ob freiberuflich oder intern, ob langjährig erfahren oder frisch im Flow – wenn dein Herz für gute Zusammenarbeit schlägt, dann komm zu unseren Feierabenden! Wir sind Austauschplattform für Menschen, die eine Leidenschaft für die Arbeit mit Menschen teilen und sich gegenseitig unterstützen wollen. Bei unseren Feierabend-Events kannst du neue Leute kennenlernen und dich beim Erfahrungsaustausch inspirieren lassen, um gemeinsam Lösungen für aktuelle Herausforderungen zu finden. Oder du kommst, um einfach nur Spaß am gemeinsamen Facilitieren zu haben! Der **Facilitator Feierabend i**st bereits mit lokalen Meetups und Communities in sechs deutschen Städten vertreten (Hamburg, München, Frankfurt, Köln, Freiburg, Hannover, Leipzig), mit **Berlin** ist es nun die achte! **Anmeldung & Ticket** Hol dir ein Ticket für 4€. Damit hast du deinen Platz reserviert. In den 4€ ist dein Willkommensgetränk enthalten und er ermöglicht uns, die Gebühren für meetup abzudecken. Hinweis: Für weitere Getränke steht eine Vertrauenskasse bereit. **Ort** Frachtwerk GmbH Große Präsidentenstr. 10 10178 Berlin **Datum & Zeit** 23\. September 2026 von 18:30 \- 21:00 Uhr\. Doors open at 18 Uhr. Start ist 18.30 Uhr. Komm zu unserer **Premiere**, werde Teil einer unterstützenden Community, entwickle dich (frei)beruflich weiter und knüpfe wertvolle Kontakte. Wir freuen uns, dich am 23.09.26 kennenzulernen! Dein FF Berlin Team, [Irmi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irmi-schaeffl?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_android), [Elke](https://www.linkedin.com/in/elke-br%C3%BCsch-9b1939178/) und [Sandra](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrakarner/)

Berlin Singles Relational Lab — Facilitated Connection Experience

# Tired of dating apps culture and surface-level? This is different. And people often leave surprised by how quickly strangers can feel human, warm, honest, and real again. Free to RSVP, 👉 $59 to confirm your spot [https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/stayconnected](https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/join) Relational Labs is a guided connection experience for singles who want more honest, playful, emotionally intelligent interaction — without performance, pressure, or endless small talk. This is not speed dating. Not networking. Not “pitch yourself to strangers.” It’s a facilitated relational container rooted in psychology, emotional intelligence, attachment work, social dynamics, nervous system awareness, and real-world human connection — made practical enough that you can actually live it instead of reading another 50 books about it. ## What happens • A 2-hour guided online relational experience • Real-time connection exercises designed to create authentic interaction • A format that adapts in real time to whoever is present • Optional participant-led in-person continuation afterward • WhatsApp connection thread after the session ## This may be for you if: • You’re tired of shallow or repetitive social spaces • You want deeper connection without forced intimacy • You enjoy personal growth, psychology, communication, or relational work • You’re open to meeting people in a more intentional way ## Important This experience runs with whoever is present and takes its own shape each time. Sometimes expansive. Sometimes intimate. Both are the real thing.

AI Governance, Risk and RegTech

📅 **Date:** 16 September 2026 🕒 **Time:** 2:30 PM 📍 **Venue:** SAP Berlin ## About the Event Join technology leaders, financial services executives, regulators, AI practitioners, founders, investors, and policymakers in Berlin as we connect live to the **Africa AI Finance Executive Dialogue Series**. This edition focuses on **AI Governance, Risk and RegTech in Africa's financial sector** and explores how financial institutions, regulators, and technology leaders can build trusted frameworks for responsible AI adoption across the continent. As AI transforms banking, payments, insurance, and financial inclusion, effective governance and regulatory approaches will be critical to ensuring innovation, resilience, compliance, and public trust. Hosted from Berlin, the dialogue also serves as a platform for strengthening collaboration between **Africa and Europe**, bringing together expertise, investment, policy perspectives, and innovation ecosystems to support the future of AI-powered financial services in Africa. ## Why Attend? * Gain insights into AI governance and regulatory developments shaping financial services in Africa. * Understand emerging approaches to AI risk management, compliance, and oversight. * Explore how RegTech can support trusted AI adoption across African financial institutions. * Connect with leaders from Africa and Europe across finance, technology, policy, and innovation. * Identify opportunities for cross-continental collaboration, investment, and knowledge exchange. *** ## 💡 Executive Keynote **Speaker to be announced** ### 🎙️ Executive Dialogue **AI Governance, Risk and RegTech: Building Trust in AI-Powered Financial Services** How can financial institutions innovate with AI while ensuring trust, transparency, compliance, and resilience? This executive dialogue brings together industry leaders, regulators, legal experts, and technology practitioners to discuss practical approaches to governing AI systems, managing risk, strengthening regulatory readiness, and enabling responsible AI adoption across Africa's financial sector. **Moderator** 🗣️ **Chinenye Umunna, ACA, FIMC** *Finance & Strategy Leader \| Chartered Accountant \| Fellow\, Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria* **Executive Speakers** *Speakers to be announced* ### 🎤 Hosted by **Awuor Odongo** *Narrative Strategist \| TV & Radio Producer\, KTN & Spice FM \| Co\-Founder\, Take Six Africa* ## Programme **14:30** – Registration & Networking **15:00** – Executive Keynote **15:40** – Executive Dialogue **16:30** – Berlin Executive Networking Dialogue **17:10** – Event Ends *** Please note that photographs and/or video recordings may be taken during the event for promotional purposes. By attending, you consent to being photographed and/or recorded for use in promotional materials. If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please inform the event organisers.

Interkulturelles SprachCafe 18 Uhr - Deutsch

كيف يمكن للألمان والعرب أن يفهم كل منهما الآخر بشكل أفضل؟
.من خلال استمتاعهم بمحادثة مشتركة عن الثقافة واللغة
‎محادثات باللغة الألمانية مع الألمان
‎يتم تقديم القهوة والشاي والمرطبات Wie können Deutsche und Araber einander besser verstehen?
Wir unterhalten uns über verschiedene kulturelle Themen, um unser Deutsch zu verbessern! 
How can Germans and Arabs understand one another better?
By enjoying pleasant conversation together about culture and language! 
Conversation with Germans in German.
Unterhalten mit Deutschen auf Deutsch. 
Coffee, tea, and light refreshments served. 
Kaffee, Tee und kleine Erfrischungen werden serviert.

Lean Coffee for Managers & Leaders

Berlin dbt Meetup

**About dbt Meetups** dbt Meetups are networking events open to everyone working with data! Talks typically focus on community members’ experiences with dbt. You may also hear presentations on broader topics such as analytics engineering, modern data stacks, data operations, modeling, testing, and team structures. **➡️ Join the dbt Slack community:** [https://www.getdbt.com/community/](https://www.getdbt.com/community/) and make sure to add the **#local-berlin** channel in dbt Slack to be part of the conversation. 🤝 **Organizers:** Jeremy Chia, Mariam Kuridze, Mahdi Mohammadi, Matteo Fiorani, Hyungjun Kim **🏢 Venue:** Vinted office - Unter den Linden 14, 10117 Berlin **To attend, please read the Health and Safety Policy and Terms of Participation: [https://www.getdbt.com/legal/health-and-safety-policy](https://www.getdbt.com/legal/health-and-safety-policy)** **📝 Agenda** * 6:00 PM: **Check-in / Registration** * 6:30 PM: **Welcome Remarks** 🎤 (Jeremy Chia) * 6:35 PM: **What’s New from dbt?** 🎤 (Stephan Durry & Lucas Silbernagel, dbt Labs) * 6:50 PM: **The Decision: A Process on Selecting and Evaluating New Data Tools** 🎤 (Chris Nguyen) * 7:10 PM: **Break** * 7:25 PM: **A Journey into the Profession - How Did We Get into Analytics Engineering?** 🎤 Panel with Jeremy Chia, Mariam Kuridze, Elsa Gregoire & Taher Zoghlami * 7:50 PM: **Networking & Reception with Food and Drinks** The Berlin dbt Meetup is always booked out within a few hours - it's amazing to see how many people from the dbt community want to attend. To give those that are on the waitlist a chance to attend, **please update your RSVP if your plans change**. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- dbt is the standard in data transformation, used by over 40,000 organizations worldwide. Through the application of software engineering best practices like modularity, version control, testing, and documentation, dbt’s analytics engineering workflow helps teams work more efficiently to produce data the entire organization can trust. Learn more: [https://www.getdbt.com/](https://www.getdbt.com/)

Ask Female Founders: How to be Successful in Climate Tech

Ask Julia Römer everything about the the go-to-market of her ground-breaking technology: a fridge based on water, not watts. ### Can this be true? A refrigerator working without electricity, only with warm water. Julia and her startup team have invented this ground-breaking technology that leads the way to carbon-neutral cooling in times of heat waves and global vaccine demands. But how to go from invention to innovation and bring it to a wider market resonance? Since 2014, the startup has found its way to the market in a climate tech landscape full of global players. #### What you will learn * How **resilient visionaries** must be in **B2B climate tech** * What the **difference** between an **invention** and an **innovation** is * How **working with partners** can create **new opportunities** This event is brought to you by **SIBB Incubator**, who supports founders building the future of cybersecurity, trustworthy AI, and deep tech. #### Speaker **Julia Römer - *CEO and co-founder of Coolar UG*** * **Invented** **electricity-free cooling** powered only by hot water * Education in **Industrial Engineering** (Technical Chemistry & Process Engineering) * **20 years** in **German sustainability**; former **BUND e.V. board member** * Developing **mobile cooling** and **air conditioning applications** ***Moderated by: Etta Dannemann in her role as head coach.*** Etta Dannemann moderates the event in her role as Startup Coach at the SIBB Incubator. As a solopreneur, trainer, and architect by education, she loves creating new things — but even more, supporting others as they build and grow. Etta is passionate about empowering women in tech, helping them turn their ideas into action and leave their unique mark on the world. #### Who is this event for * **Innovators** in **climate tech** and **health-tech** * **Female engineers** * People interested in **go-to-market** and **positioning strategies.** We look forward to seeing you! Join us for unique insights into climate tech, hardware and B2B founder life.

Building What’s Next: AI Workflows, Agent Show & Tell & the Future of Software

We’re relaunching our innovation meetup with an evening of frontier tech, AI, disruption, impact, and wealth creation. Sponsored by Leferrando, the event will feature fast, practical show-and-tells of AI workflows, tools, and favorite agent systems—with food, drinks There are limited seats 30, so please RSVP Want to share your own frontier workflow? Contact me to speak at the event.

Meetup #14 — Building digital sovereignty

European governments have created great external dependencies in their digital infrastructure. Much of public digital infrastructure depends on foreign components, platforms, and systems. With increasing urgency, civic activists, journalists and security experts have warned about potential dire consequences. In recent years, cities, states and even countries have responded by investing in their digital sovereignty. They cut decade-long IT contracts, open source code, and look for more agile suppliers to make their tech stack more modular. At our September meetup, we will hear what digital sovereignty entails, why it’s desirable and how we get there. We will welcome the following speakers: * Amanda Kraley, Sovereign Tech Agency (confirmation pending) * Anke O​bendiek, DigitalService des Bundes * Lisa Steigertahl, Deloitte * Powen Shiah, Sovereign Tech Agency CityLAB Berlin hosts the event in their stunning 1920s space, a former airport building. All presentations will be given in English. Questions in the later discussion part can be raised either in English or German. Pictures and videos will be taken. ––– Das CityLAB Berlin ist Gastgeber der Veranstaltung und lädt zu seinen beeindruckenden Räumlichkeiten im früheren Abfertigungsterminal des Flughafens Tempelhof ein. Alle Vorträge werden in englischer Sprache gehalten. Fragen im anschließenden Diskussionsteil können sowohl auf Englisch als auch auf Deutsch gestellt werden. Es werden Video- und Fotoaufnahmen gemacht.

Beyond Technology: AI & Data for the Common Good

What if the most valuable use of AI isn’t automation, but helping people make **better decisions in situations of uncertainty**? Join **Women in Big Data Berlin** and the **Bertelsmann Stiftung** for an evening exploring how AI and data can support evidence-based decision-making and create meaningful social impact. As AI moves from experimentation into everyday work, we want to look beyond what the technology can do and ask **how we can use it responsibly, who benefits, and what it takes to build trustworthy systems that serve the common good.** We’ll hear practical examples from experts working across AI, data, policy and social impact, including: * **AI-powered knowledge management** that makes information findable, contextualised and traceable * **Research agents for policy** that turn complex questions into evidence synthesis, research gaps and decision-ready options * **Responsible AI by design**, including human oversight, data protection, transparency and quality checks * **Impact beyond automation**, focusing on better decisions, learning and long-term organisational capacity **Agenda** **17:30–18:15 \| Registration & Snacks** **18:15–18:30 \| Welcome & Opening Remarks** [Carsten Große Starmann](https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsten-gro%C3%9Fe-starmann-16547144/), Vice President, Bertelsmann Stiftung [Anita Fechner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anfech/), Women in Big Data Berlin **18:30–18:50 \| Keynote: AI for Good** [Dr. Katarzyna Stoltmann](https://www.linkedin.com/in/katarzyna-kasia-stoltmann-6b7656116/), Women in Big Data Berlin **18:50–19:20 \| AI & Data for the Common Good** [Dr. Helena Bakic](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bakich/), Data Science Lab [Dr. Jens Preußner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpreussner/), Digitalization and the Common Good **19:20–20:00 \| Panel Discussion** Moderated by [Aliya Boranbayeva](https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliyaboranbayeva/) **20:00–21:00 \| Networking Reception** Whether you work in **AI, data, policy, research, philanthropy, civil society or communications**, join us to explore how technology can move beyond automation and contribute to better decisions and greater social impact. **Registration is required for this event.** *Photos and videos will be taken during this event to capture the atmosphere and document our event. By participating, you also agree that we may use your images and videos for marketing and promotional purposes, including publication on our website, on our social media, in printed marketing materials and in press releases. Our partners involved in the financing of this event and speakers may also have access to this content. If you agree to these terms and conditions and wish to participate in our event, you do not need to do anything else. Your participation constitutes consent to the use of your images and videos as described above.* *Please note that your participation in the event is not conditional on your consent to the use of your images and videos. However, if you do not want your images and videos to be used, please let us know and speak to us directly at the event and we will take appropriate measures to protect your privacy. Thank you for your understanding and support.*