AiDiA – From Pitch to Fest
What began as a startup pitch is now more than a competition. Since 2022, AiDiA has brought founders, ideas, and communities onto one stage – and created spaces where visibility emerges, connections grow, and new opportunities become tangible.
In September 2026, we took the next step.
With the AiDiA Business & Culture Fest, we have expanded the format into a two-day experience that brings together business, culture and community – and opens up new perspectives. Alongside new formats and inspiring people, there was not just one larger stage, but multiple stages for ideas that gave food for thought.
The Business & Culture Fest 2026 took place on the 4th & 5th of September in Hamburg.
360ties
The pitch event of the year
Live Acts
Be there and be entertained by our unique live acts.
Afrofusion cuisine
Enjoy our lovingly prepared food from the Afrofusion kitchen.
Afterparty
Celebrate in a great atmosphere and expand your network.
AiDiA Pitch Event
What awaits you
AiDiA is not just a pitch event where we bring the latest ideas from the Black community to the big stage and celebrate them. It's a place where we come together for a more inclusive society, share visions for the future, socialise, have fun and pursue opportunities.
Get ready for thrilling live acts, inspiring speakers, Afro-German fusion cuisine, and a legendary after-show party to cap off the Business & Culture Fest.