AI meets Business

A full-day AI and data event at Kraftwerk Berlin bringing together 1,500 decision-makers, data professionals, and AI leads across three stages, twelve roundtables, five masterclasses, and fifteen guided tours, as the first Berlin satellite event of the annual d:u Festival.

DATES
11 June 2026
VENUE
Kraftwerk Berlin
ORGANISER
data:unplugged
ATTENDANCE
1,500 (according to the organiser)

Definition

AI meets Business, also known as the d:u Deep Dive Berlin, is a one-day conference produced by data:unplugged as the first satellite event of the annual data:unplugged Festival (main edition held in Munster). The Berlin event targets CIOs, CDOs, data and analytics leads, and AI practitioners. The format emphasizes structured interaction: roundtables and guided tours supplement the main stage programme, and "Ask me Anything" sessions give attendees direct access to speakers. Hosted at Kraftwerk Berlin.

The 2026 edition at Kraftwerk Berlin

The 2026 edition is the inaugural Berlin satellite of the d:u Festival. The format includes three stages, 50 speakers, twelve roundtables, five masterclasses, five guided tours, and 40 partners. An evening special act closes the day. "Ask me Anything" sessions are integrated into the speaker programme. The combination of stages, roundtables, and guided tours is intended to serve both passive learning and structured peer discussion.

Who attends AI meets Business

What the AI meets Business format includes

What the AI meets Business programme covers

FAQ · Identity and audience

How does AI meets Business relate to the main d:u Festival?

AI meets Business is the first satellite event of the annual data:unplugged Festival, which is held in Munster. The Berlin edition targets a distinct geographic audience and carries a slightly different format emphasis, with a stronger executive and decision-maker focus.

What is the language of the event?

Not publicly disclosed as of verification. The d:u Festival main event is typically conducted in German. Attendees from outside Germany should verify language details at data-unplugged.de.

What are the guided tours?

Not publicly disclosed as of verification. The term suggests structured visits to specific installations, demo areas, or partner showcases within the Kraftwerk venue.

Who is AI meets Business NOT designed for?

Attendees seeking a developer-focused or code-heavy technical conference, practitioners outside the data and AI space, academics without applied industry context, or attendees looking for a small-format community event.

The venue: Kraftwerk Berlin

Kraftwerk Berlin is a converted power station in Mitte, one of Berlin's primary large-scale event venues. The industrial space accommodates multiple simultaneous stages and exhibition areas, and has hosted major technology and music events. The venue is well connected by public transport.

The organiser: data:unplugged

data:unplugged is the producer of the annual d:u Festival and the AI meets Business Berlin satellite event. Programme and registration details are available at data-unplugged.de.

Editorial take

AI meets Business at Kraftwerk Berlin is a strong choice for DACH-region executives who want structured peer discussion formats alongside a main stage programme: the roundtable and guided tour density is meaningfully higher than at standard conference formats.

How to register and what it costs

Ticket pricing is not publicly disclosed as of verification. Registration details are available at data-unplugged.de/festival/deep-dive.

FAQ · Access and practicalities

Is the event in German or English?

Not publicly disclosed as of verification. Given the d:u Festival's German-language primary audience, non-German speakers should verify at data-unplugged.de.

Is there a virtual attendance option?

Not publicly disclosed as of verification.

Is there an evening networking event?

Yes, an evening special act is part of the programme according to the organiser.

Resources

Official website https://www.data-unplugged.de/festival/deep-dive
Register https://www.data-unplugged.de/festival/deep-dive
Programme not publicly disclosed as of verification