Germany is bringing its best and brightest to SXSW 2025, and we’re inviting you to celebrate with us at the Startup Germany Night!

Join us at the German Haus for an unforgettable evening filled with groundbreaking ideas, inspiring founders, and electrifying beats. Connect with Germany’s most exciting startups, investors, and ecosystem players, strengthen transatlantic collaboration, and experience the diversity and innovation that make Germany a global startup powerhouse.

And because no great night is complete without music, we’re bringing DJs, including German legend, Kollektiv Turmstrasse and Jennifer Touch!

The Startup Germany Night is presented by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and the Digital Hub Initiative, in collaboration with Initiative Musik, German Accelerator, Berlin Partner, Baden-Württemberg International & Film Commission, Region Stuttgart, Pop Büro Region Stuttgart, XPLR: MEDIA in Bavaria, Munich Startup, City of Munich, hannoverimpuls GmbH, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Transport, Agriculture and Viniculture of the State of Rhineland-Palatinate, City of Dortmund and SAP.

⚡ Mark your calendar, grab a drink, and get ready to experience Germany’s startup scene like never before!

Agenda

08:00 PM – Open Doors

08:30 PM – 09:00 PM – Welcome by Tanja Alemany Sánchez (Deputy Director General for Innovation Policy and Digital Economy at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action), Jane Nelson (Secretary of State) and Richard Socher (CEO at you.com; Founder/GP at AIX Ventures)

09:00 PM – 01:00 AM – Open Networking and Music

Further Details

🎫 Badge holders have priority access!
🚀 First come, first served – Due to high demand and limited capacity, we strongly recommend arriving early. Please note that admission is not guaranteed even with a ticket, so ensure you arrive on time! Be prepared for potential waiting times at the entrance.
📸 By attending, you consent to being photographed and filmed. The Digital Hub Initiative may use these images and videos for marketing purposes.
🔐 By registering, you agree to the collection and processing of your personal data (including name, company, and email address) by the Digital Hub Initiative, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Your information will only be used for event communication, coordination, and related follow-ups.

-> Attendees must be 21 or older.