4 & 5 September | Hamburg
Two days. 1,500+ guests. World-class speakers. €30,000 startup competition. Stonebwoy Live.
The festival where the next generation of business leaders meet
Conference Day
Experience fresh ideas, practical insights and meaningful connections from inspiring founders, executives and creators.
✔ Keynotes & Panels
✔ Masterclasses
✔ High-value Networking
✔ Live Entertainment
Pitch Night
Watch tomorrow's founders' pitches live, celebrate bold ideas, and connect with the people shaping what's next.
Startup Finals
30,000 € Prize Pool
Awards & Networking
✔ Stonebwoy Live
It's getting closer and closer
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People on Stage
Over the course of both days, we will be welcoming amazing speakers, artists and pitch teams to our stages.
Speakers
Andy Ayim MBE
Jacob Fatih
I understand.
Abdul Karim Abdullah
Kamiar Bar Bar
Sandra Lambeck
David Kwasi Owusu
Oluwatoniloba Dreher Adenuga
Artists
Stonebwoy
Rose May Alaba
DJ O'NIT
Luna Simao
ANNY
Programme
Jury
Founder Pitch
Jury
Dr Irène Kilubi
Ebony Morczinek
Coming soon...
Idea Pitch
Jury
Sarah Buge
Cephas Ndubueze
Coming soon...
Pitch Teams
Our Founder Pitch & Idea Pitch Contestants
Afro Drinks by BAM
Duafe Haircare
Hynovy
Lankai Ltd.
Trashcoin
So
Beeva AI
Lady D Cosmetics
NHARE
Speed Aid
Waymaker Stories
Conference Day
Doors open
⌚️ From 09:30
Opening
⌚️ 10:15 – 11:30 | 🎤 Other | 🇬🇧 English & 🇩🇪 German
Opening featuring a DJ, speeches and a political opening address
Hamburg Panel
⌚️ 11:30 – 12:25 | 🎤 Panel | 🇩🇪 German
More information will follow.
Musical Performance by ANNY
12:25 – 12:50 | Music/DJ
// Break //
12:50 – 13:40
Live Interview with I understand.
13:40 – 14:05 | 🎤 Speaker | 🇩🇪 German
With singer-songwriter Y'akoto and presenter ShaNon Bobinger
Skincare Panel
⌚️ 14:05 – 15:00 | 🎤 Panel | 🇬🇧 English
More information will follow.
Keynote
⌚️ 15:00 – 15:50 | 🎤 Speaker | 🇬🇧 English
More information will follow.
music performance by Rose May Alaba
15:50 – 16:05 | Music/DJ
// Break //
16:05 – 16:35
Creator Panel
⌚️ 16:35 – 17:25 | 🎤 Panel | 🇩🇪 German
More information will follow.
Sport Panel
⌚️ 17:25 – 18:15 | 🎤 Panel | 🇩🇪 German
More information will follow.
Award Ceremony
18:15 – 18:30 | Pitch/Award | German
Announcement of the winner of our Idea Pitch
Evening Programme
⌚️ 18:30 – 19:10 | 🎤 Entertainment | 🇩🇪 German
More information will follow.
Keynote
11:55 – 12:30 | Speaker | German
Keynote speech by David Kwasi Owusu
AI & Risks Panel
⌚️ 12:30 – 13:20 | 🎤 Panel | 🇩🇪 German
Presented by Yvonne Kay Odhiambo
Music Performance by Luna Simao
13:20 – 13:45
Music Panel
⌚️ 13:45 – 14:35 | 🎤 Panel | 🇩🇪 German
Presented by Sehriban Cirik
// Break //
2:35 PM – 3:35 PM
Africa Panel
⌚️ 15:35 – 16:35 | 🎤 Panel | 🇩🇪 German
Presented by Audrey Boateng
Idea Pitch
⌚️ 16:35 – 17:30 | 🎤 Pitch/Award | 🇬🇧 English & 🇩🇪 German
Our five pitch teams will present their ideas and try to win over the jury: with Beeva AI, Lady D Cosmetics, NHARE, Speed Aid and Waymaker Stories
Entrepreneur Panel
⌚️ 17:30 – 18:15 | 🎤 Panel | 🇩🇪 German
Further information will follow.
Migrant Pitch
⌚️ 18:15 – 19:05 | 🎤 Pitches/Awards | 🇬🇧 English & 🇩🇪 German
Further information will follow.
Hear Me Out – Jeff
⌚️ 13:45 – 14:00 | 🎤 Hear Me Out | 🇩🇪 German
With Jeff Kwasi Klein
Hear Me Out – Jubriel
⌚️ 14:00 – 14:15 | 🎤 Hear Me Out | 🇩🇪 German
With Jubriel Hicken
Hear Me Out
⌚️ 14:15 – 14:30 | 🎤 Hear Me Out | 🇩🇪 German
Coming soon…
Masterclass – The Property Sector
⌚️ 13:00 – 14:00 | 🎤 Masterclass | 🇩🇪 German
Alberta Ntiriwaah Lehmann shows you how to build long-term wealth with your first investment.
Masterclass – Personal Brand
14:15 – 15:15 | 🎤 Masterclass | 🇩🇪 German
David Kwasi Owusu shows how your own story and personality can become your greatest asset in business.
Masterclass – AI & Future Skills
15:45 – 16:45 | Masterclass | German
Jonas Johne explains which skills will really determine your future in the AI transformation.
Masterclass – Vibecoding with AI
⌚️ 17:00 – 18:00 | 🎤 Masterclass | 🇩🇪 German
Dajana Eder shows how you can build businesses today using AI agents, even without any coding skills.
Pitch Night
Saturday, 5 September | Friedrich-Ebert-Halle
Entrance to the Foyer & Networking
⌚️ From 16:00
Opening
⌚️ 17:30 – 19:15 | 🎤 Other | 🇬🇧 English & 🇩🇪 German
Opening of the Hall, Opening Speeches, Music Performance & Business Panel.
Founder Pitch – Part 1
19:15 – 19:45 | Pitch/Award | English & German
Our first 3 teams will pitch their ideas.
Break
19:45 – 21:00
Time for Eating, Chatting & Networking.
Founder Pitch – Part 2
⌚️ 21:00 – 21:50 | 🎤 Pitch/Award | 🇬🇧 English & 🇩🇪 German
Music intro after the break. Our next three teams will pitch their ideas. Plus some time for appreciation.
Break
⌚️ 21:50 – 22:20
Closing
22:20 – 23:00
Closing Act: Stonebwoy. Award Ceremony and some more time for appreciation.
End and Start
⌚️ From 11:00 PM
End of the Pitch Night & Start of the Afterparty @ Uebel & Gefährlich featuring Stonebwoy
Tickets
Choose a Day or experience the Full Package. Get your tickets now – before they sell out.
Join in
As part of the Business & Culture Fest, you’ll have access to a wonderful community – and become a part of it
Join the Crew from 3 to 7 September 2026
Experience the AiDiA Business & Culture Fest 2026 first-hand, become part of a unique community and gain valuable experience and skills.
The event itself will take place on 4 & 5 September 2026. But we also need your support the day before and the days after.
As a thank-you for your help, you’ll receive:
🧡 €100 per shift as an expense allowance (tax-free)
🎟️ A free ticket to the AiDiA event – including admission for a guest
🥗 Meals and drinks during your shift
🎤 Exclusive behind-the-scenes insights and the opportunity to work with international guests, speakers, and partners
A goodie bag with great surprises from our partners
We look forward to welcoming you to the team!
Become a Partner of the Business & Culture Fest
AiDiA wouldn't be possible without the support of our partners. If you'd like to become a supporter as well, here's what you'll get in return:
📢 Raise awareness for your business
Access to your target audiences and the opportunity to reach new ones
Provide vital support to a nonprofit organisation
If you'd like to become a partner of AiDiA and the Business & Culture Fest 2026, please feel free to email Lucy. She will then get in touch with you.
Lucy Larbi
Initiator & Co-Founder
lucy@aidia-pitch.de
Guests
Aisha Göbel
Bennett Iyamu
Büsra Sayed
Carefree Hamuyela
Elmar Broscheit
Jennifer Paul
Marcus John Henry Brown
Martina Offeh
Max Klemmer
Over the coming weeks, we'll be announcing more speakers, hosts, artists, musicians and partners. Stay tuned, and don't forget to follow us on social media so you don't miss any updates.
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