--- eventsindex_id: EI-06838 slug: ai-meets-business title: "AI meets Business" title_alt: ["d:u Deep Dive Berlin"] canonical_url: "https://eventsindex.org/events/ai-meets-business.html" next_edition_dates: "2026-06-11 to 2026-06-11" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: 2026-06-11 date_end: 2026-06-11 venue: "Kraftwerk Berlin" city: "Berlin" country: "Germany" organiser: "data:unplugged" organiser_url: "https://www.data-unplugged.de/festival/deep-dive" b2b: true vector: sector: [developer-ai] audience: [executive, data-professional, practitioner] format: [conference] purpose: [education, networking] geography_scope: [national] season: summer meta_description: "AI meets Business is a one-day AI event in Berlin at Kraftwerk gathering 1,500 decision-makers, data experts, and AI leads across three stages." editorial_take: "The d:u Deep Dive Berlin distinguishes itself from the main d:u Festival in Munster by targeting a Berlin executive audience: the roundtable and guided tour formats signal a deliberate move away from passive conference attendance toward structured peer exchange." generated_by: "generate_fiche_devai.py" last_verified: "2026-05-18" schema_version: "v6.0" language: en --- # 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.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | 11 June 2026 | Kraftwerk Berlin | data:unplugged | 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 - CIOs, CDOs, and Chief Analytics Officers from German corporates - Data and analytics team leads responsible for AI adoption decisions - AI practitioners and data engineers working on production deployments - Technology vendors and solution providers in the data and AI space - Digital transformation leads from DACH-region enterprises ## What the AI meets Business format includes - Three conference stages with 50 speakers - Twelve roundtables for structured group discussion - Five masterclasses for applied deep dives - Five guided tours of exhibits or installations - "Ask me Anything" sessions with speakers - Evening special act - 40 partner organizations represented ## What the AI meets Business programme covers - AI strategy and adoption at the executive and team level - Data engineering, analytics, and data platform architecture - Applied AI: use cases in industry, operations, and finance - AI governance, data quality, and compliance - Tools, platforms, and vendor landscape for enterprise data and AI ## 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 | Resource | URL | |---|---| | 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 | --- **Last verified:** 2026-05-18 **Next review:** 2026-06-17 **Notes:** Attendance of 1,500, 3 stages, 50 speakers, 12 roundtables, 5 masterclasses, 5 guided tours, 40 partners confirmed per l3_data. First Berlin satellite of d:u Festival confirmed per source. **Variables:** 29/58 **Concept definition:** not applicable