The South by Southwest (SXSW) festival is an essential destination for the global digital and creative sectors. Berlin will be back in Austin to showcase Germany’s capital as Europe's foremost startup hub and creative metropolis. SXSW runs from March 7th to 15th, offering panels, live music and comedy showcases, film and television screenings, world-class exhibitions, professional development and networking opportunities, pitches and awards ceremonies, and much more. ‘SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together.’

True to that motto, we will cover topics from AI to XR, and from movies to Berlin’s vibrant nightlife. We will take over the ‘German Haus’ in downtown Austin for one day and one night.  Mark your calendars for March 9th and join us at SXSW for captivating panels, an intriguing pitch competition and inspiring art from Berlin and beyond. We’ll open our doors again on March 10th for a colorful show of up-and-coming artists and bands from Berlin and Austin at our closing celebration.

Location

The BERLIN LEVEL is located in the heart of downtown Austin: German Haus @ Speakeasy: 412 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

Program overview

March 9

• 12:00-13:00: Tech Policy Lunch
  Narrowing Transatlantic Digital Divides Amidst the ‘Geopolitization’ of Tech
• 13:00-13:10: Opening Speech
  Welcome byMichael Biel, State Secretary for Economic Affairs in Berlin
• 13:00-14:00: Panel discussion
  AI vs. Creativity in Music
• 14:00-15:00: Panel discussion
  XR Meets AI: How Films Turn Into Immersive Experiences
• 15:00-16:00:
  Coffee Break
• 16:00-17:00: Panel discussion
  Creative Cities After Dark: Policies Driving Culture, Economy, and Talent
• 17:00-18:00: Panel discussion and pitch competition 
  Enablers of a Thriving Innovation Ecosystem in Berlin and Beyond
• All day:
  Art Installations
• All day:
  Meet with Berlin Delegation

March 10

Live Music all night long

Music Lounge:

• 20:00-21:00: Hierba Malita 
• 21:00-22:00: Niklas Dee
• 22:00-02:00: WISE Algorave co-hosted by WISE – The Future Festival & Think Tank

Kabaret:

• 20:00-21:00: Caleb De Casper
• 21:00-22:00: Cloudy June 
• 22:00-23:00: Jennifer Touch
• 23:00-24:00: Martin Eyerer
• 24:00-02:00: Jennifer Cardini

Register for the BERLIN LEVEL event on LinkedIn!

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Download Company Booklet

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