8 Sep 2026 – 11:25 – 30 min
Location: Dream Stage (Hall 25)
Format: Panel

Tech meets Politics: Berlin Ahead of the Elections

How are Berlin’s political parties shaping the future of the city’s startup and scaleup ecosystem? Anne Auerbach (Volt) and Maren Jasper-Winter (FDP) discuss their concrete plans for Berlin’s ecosystem.

Presented by
Speakers
Christoph Stresing
Managing Director, Startup-Verband
Maren Jasper-Winter
Chairwoman, FDP Berlin-Mitte, FDP Berlin Mitte
Anna Auerbach
Volt Berlin
Track: Culture & Lifestyle
Language: German
Berlin is one of Europe’s leading startup and scaleup hubs. But what can policymakers do to ensure that companies not only launch in the city, but also grow, scale and compete internationally? Anne Auerbach (Volt) and Maren Jasper-Winter (FDP) will share their parties’ political priorities and discuss concrete measures to strengthen Berlin’s ecosystem. Topics will include the conditions for founding and scaling companies, access to talent and capital, and the role of politics in securing Berlin’s position as a leading innovation hub.
Key Takeaways:
Political priorities: What measures do Volt and FDP propose to strengthen Berlin as a startup and scaleup hub?

Enabling growth: What does Berlin need to help startups move from founding to successful scaling?

Improving the framework: What are the biggest political and regulatory barriers currently facing startups and scaleups?

Talent & capital: How can Berlin improve access to skilled workers, international talent and growth capital?

Looking ahead: What concrete steps are needed to ensure Berlin remains one of Europe’s leading innovation hubs?