--- eventsindex_id: EI-06133 slug: toa-berlin-tech-open-air title: "TOA Berlin (Tech Open Air)" title_alt: ["Tech Open Air Berlin", "TOA Berlin"] canonical_url: https://eventsindex.org/events/toa-berlin-tech-open-air.html next_edition_dates: "2026-06-04 to 2026-06-07" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: 2026-06-04 date_end: 2026-06-07 venue: "Colosseum Theatre, Gleimstraße 33, 10437 Berlin" city: "Berlin" country: "Germany" organiser: "Tech Open GmbH" organiser_url: "https://event.toa.media/" b2b: true vector: sector: [other] audience: [startup, investor, researcher, corporate] format: [festival, conference, workshop, hackathon] purpose: [networking, education, showcase] geography_scope: [Western-Europe, pan-EMEA] season: summer meta_description: "Four-day Berlin tech festival for 15,000 founders, investors, and scientists exploring AI, climate tech, synthetic biology, Web3, and health innovation." editorial_take: "Broad-spectrum deep tech festival positioned as Berlin's interdisciplinary technology gathering for founders and investors." generated_by: "enrich/generators/fiche_md.py" last_verified: "2026-05-10" schema_version: "v6.0" language: en --- # TOA Berlin (Tech Open Air) > *An annual four-day interdisciplinary technology festival held in Berlin, bringing together founders, investors, scientists, and creatives across deep tech disciplines including AI, climate technology, synthetic biology, Web3, and health technology, with programming that spans talks, workshops, hackathons, and cultural experiences.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | 4–7 June 2026 | Colosseum, Berlin, Germany | Tech Open GmbH | 15,000 (organiser figure) | ## Definition TOA Berlin (Tech Open Air) is an annual four-day technology festival organised by Berlin-based Tech Open GmbH. The event brings together founders, investors, scientists, and creatives to explore deep tech themes including AI and advanced computing, climate technology, synthetic biology, Web3, and health technology. Its format is deliberately interdisciplinary, combining conference-style programming with workshops, hackathons, exhibitions, and cultural experiences in the Berlin tradition. ## What is TOA Berlin and how does it sit on the European tech circuit? TOA Berlin operates as a broad-church technology festival rather than a single-sector conference, making it distinct from many vertically focused European events. The festival combines serious technical and investment programming with music, art, and cultural elements reflecting its Berlin setting. Since inception the festival has generated more than 500 satellite events that extend the programme across the city, distributing content beyond a single venue and enabling smaller community-led gatherings to run in parallel. Tech Open GmbH has since taken the format to Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Austin, but the Berlin edition remains the founding event and the largest in scale. ## Who attends TOA Berlin - Technology founders and startup operators, particularly those building in deep tech verticals - Venture capital investors and investment partners active across AI, climate, biotech, and Web3 - Entrepreneurs at various stages seeking capital connections and peer exchange - Scientists and researchers working at the intersection of synthetic biology, health technology, and advanced computing - Creatives, designers, and cultural practitioners engaged with technology themes - Corporate executives and innovation leads tracking emerging technology sectors ## What TOA Berlin covers programmatically - **AI and Advanced Computing:** large language models, AI infrastructure, applied AI across industries - **Climate Technology:** climate solutions, energy transition, and environmental innovation - **Health Technology:** digital health, biotech applications, and health data - **Synthetic Biology:** SynBio research, biofoundry development, and commercial applications - **Web3 and Blockchain:** decentralised infrastructure, tokenisation, and blockchain protocols - **Business Success:** startup scaling, fundraising strategy, and founder development ## Programme tracks and special formats - **Main stage and breakout sessions:** speaker presentations and panel discussions across the six thematic tracks listed above - **Satellite events:** more than 500 community-organised events have been held since the festival's inception, running in parallel across Berlin - **Startup pitch competition:** structured format for early-stage companies to present to investors and a broader audience - **Open Circle:** an application-only, invitation-based format featuring exclusive dinners and curated networking for a senior tier of attendees - **Workshops:** hands-on skills and knowledge sessions tied to programme themes - **Hackathons:** collaborative problem-solving sprints across technology challenges - **Exhibitions:** physical displays from companies and research projects active across the festival's sectors ## Notable speakers - Colin Jarvis, Chief Architect, OpenAI - Slav Petrov, Research Lead, Google DeepMind - Steven Bartlett, Founder, Flight Fund and thirdweb - Fred Wilson, Partner, Union Square Ventures - Helene Huby, Co-Founder and CEO, The Exploration Company - Jutta Steiner, Co-Founder and CEO, Parity Technologies - Alex Gluchowski, Co-Founder and CEO, Matter Labs - Jess Burley, CEO, WalletConnect - Christina Janzer, Senior Vice President of Research and Analytics, Slack - Paula Wehmeyer, Investment Partner, General Catalyst - Caitlin Begg - Annu Nieminen The confirmed speaker roster comprises 80 named speakers across the programme, spanning venture capital, deep tech founding teams, AI research, and Web3 infrastructure. ## Edition history - **2026:** 15,000 attendees (organiser figure), Colosseum, Berlin, 4–7 June 2026 ## TOA Berlin 2026: key figures | Metric | Figure | |---|---| | Expected attendees | 15,000 (organiser figure) | | Confirmed speakers | 80 | | Festival duration | 4 days | | Satellite events (since inception) | 500+ | ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### What makes TOA Berlin different from a standard technology conference? TOA Berlin operates as a multi-day festival rather than a conventional conference, intentionally combining technical programming with music, art, and cultural experiences. The satellite event model, where community-organised gatherings run across Berlin during the festival period, distributes participation beyond a single venue. The presence of creatives and scientists alongside investors and founders reflects a broader-than-usual attendee mix for a B2B technology event. ### Is TOA Berlin focused on a single technology sector? No. The festival covers six thematic tracks: AI and advanced computing, climate technology, health technology, synthetic biology, Web3, and business success. It is positioned as an interdisciplinary event, and the speaker roster reflects participation from across these verticals rather than depth in any single one. ### How does the Open Circle tier differ from a standard delegate pass? Open Circle is an application-only, invitation-based access tier priced at EUR 1,990. It includes exclusive dinners and curated networking not available to standard or startup-tier ticket holders. Admission is not guaranteed on purchase alone and requires an application process. ### Who is TOA Berlin NOT designed for? - Professionals seeking a narrowly focused, single-sector conference with deep technical specialisation in one domain - Procurement or operations teams with no interest in innovation, investment, or emerging technology trends - Attendees looking for a purely virtual or hybrid event with full remote participation as the primary mode - Companies seeking a traditional trade show floor with large exhibition stands and product-led sales activity as the core format - Academic researchers seeking a peer-reviewed scientific congress environment with formal paper presentation protocols --- ## The venue: Colosseum, Berlin The 2026 edition of TOA Berlin is scheduled at the Colosseum in Berlin, Germany. Further address details for the venue are not publicly disclosed as of verification. ## The organiser: Tech Open GmbH Tech Open GmbH is a Berlin-based event and technology company founded in 2012. The company organises interdisciplinary technology conferences and festivals, with TOA Berlin as its flagship event. Programming combines speaker sessions, exhibits, and satellite events across the city. Beyond Berlin, Tech Open GmbH has expanded the TOA format internationally, with editions in Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Austin. The company also operates Klub, a cohort-based learning platform, and produces TOA ON AIR, a podcast. The number of employees is not publicly disclosed as of verification. --- ## Editorial take *TOA Berlin occupies a distinct position on the European tech calendar as a festival-format event that combines investment and deep tech programming with cultural programming, drawing a diverse attendance of 15,000 across four days in a city whose creative identity shapes the event's tone and format.* ## How to register and what it costs Tickets for TOA Berlin 2026 are available via the official registration page. Three pricing tiers are offered: - **Startup:** EUR 599, available to tech companies less than ten years old with fewer than 250 employees - **Executive:** EUR 1,299, the standard delegate pass - **Open Circle:** EUR 1,990, an application-only VIP tier that includes exclusive dinners and curated networking sessions Early bird pricing deadlines are not publicly disclosed as of verification. Complimentary access categories are not publicly disclosed as of verification. ## Networking and engagement TOA Berlin provides several structured and informal engagement tools. B2B matchmaking is available, alongside advance meeting scheduling so attendees can arrange meetings before arriving on site. The TOA online community app serves as both a digital platform and an official networking tool for the event, supporting connections before, during, and after the festival. Session replay access is available, allowing attendees to revisit content after the event closes. The organiser also publishes a newsletter on an ad-hoc basis. The Open Circle format provides an invitation-only layer of curated networking including exclusive dinners, aimed at a senior segment of the attendee base. ## Call for papers TOA Berlin has an open call for papers for the 2026 edition. Submissions are invited across the following tracks: AI and Advanced Computing, HealthTech, ClimateTech and SynBio, Web3, and Business Success. The submission URL and deadline are not publicly disclosed as of verification. Prospective speakers should consult the official website for current guidance. ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### What ticket types are available and who qualifies for the Startup rate? Three ticket categories are on offer. The Startup rate of EUR 599 applies to tech companies founded within the last ten years and with fewer than 250 employees. The Executive rate of EUR 1,299 is the standard individual pass. The Open Circle rate of EUR 1,990 requires an application and is not guaranteed on payment alone. ### Is replay access available for those who cannot attend all sessions? Yes. Replay access is available, allowing registered participants to view session recordings after the live festival has concluded. Further details on the scope of replay coverage are not publicly disclosed as of verification. ### When and where is TOA Berlin 2026 held? The 2026 edition runs from 4 to 7 June 2026 at the Colosseum in Berlin, Germany. ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://event.toa.media/ | | Register | https://event.toa.media/tickets | | LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/tech-open-air | | Programme | not disclosed | | Organiser website | https://www.toa.media/ | --- **Last verified:** 2026-05-10 **Next review:** 2026-06-09 **Notes:** Sponsor and media partner data are not publicly disclosed as of verification; edition history contains a single documented entry and the attendee figure is organiser-reported. **Variables:** 38/50 **Concept definition:** not applicable