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Berlin Science Week 2026

Konferenz und Austausch: Erfolgsfaktoren für interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit

Games Ground

Falling Walls Science Summit

Bundeskongress: Zukunft unternehmen

Zeughausmesse – Modern Craft

Bauhaus Music 2026

transmediale 2027

Berlin Fashion Week

TRANSFORM

Berlin Design Week 2027 – WHAT'S YOUR CODE_?

Pictoplasma Berlin 2027

A MAZE. / Berlin

re:publica 27

UXcamp Europe

Creative Bureaucracy Festival

Mind XR

URBAN UTOPIA

ProductLab Conf

Berlin Art Week

Futura Biennale

Hatch Conference 2027

Yukiko Design School is a six-session course run by Studio Yukiko and Colorama in Berlin, combining evening classes on the 7th, 21st and 28th of October and the 4th of November from 5 to 7.30pm with a collaborative production weekend on the 7th and 8th of November from 12 to 4pm, where participants develop their own publication exploring editorial design, sequencing and typographic storytelling before printing and binding an individual 12-page Risograph-printed publication in an edition of 25, priced at €460.

Yukiko Design School

You want to make animated short film, collaborate on, or be part of the creation process; this meetup is for you! From animators, storytellers, character designers, 3D modellers, sound designers or voice actors, join in and share your work. We present our creations and work processes, share our knowledge and skills, give and receive honest constructive feedback. This regular meet-up is there to set a structure in our creation process, initiate the opportunity to collaborate and to be a source of inspiration.

Gathering of Animated Shorts

It's all about getting to know new people from your favorite industry. So if you are interested in Motion Design, 2D or 3D Animation, CGI, Illustration or any related field, feel free to join us. Grab a beer in a relaxed atmosphere, have a nice chat about key frames or discuss your next project! Beginner or expert – wir freuen uns auf dich!

Design and Animation (2D/3D) Meetup Berlin

Bist du bereit für den dritten Teil unserer Crowdfunding-Reihe? In diesem interaktiven Workshop dreht sich alles um das richtige Storytelling und wie du deine Kampagne erfolgreich planst und kommunizierst. Egal, ob du gerade anfängst oder schon mittendrin bist – hier bekommst du die Skills, die du brauchst, um Kund*innen von deiner Idee zu überzeugen.

#03 Crowdfunding: Storytelling & Kommunikationsplanung

Berlin Collage Club invites guests to its popular Halloween-themed workshop at the waterfront cafe/bar ANIMA. Attendees can experiment with the unknown, mysterious, morbid, and supernatural, using a specially curated mix of imagery. The venue is dog-friendly, so guests can come solo, with friends, family, or their dog. The 28€ ticket covers all collage materials and an 8€ drink voucher; ANIMA also serves wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and light snacks. Payment is via PayPal or bank transfer, with details sent in the registration confirmation email.

Berlin Collage Club: Halloween Workshop

Steven Hille von Hill Productions zeigt in dieser Lecture mit praktischem Austausch, wie sich Smartphone-Videos schnell und unkompliziert selbst schneiden lassen. Anhand der App Edits von Instagram geht es Schritt für Schritt durch die Grundlagen des Videoschnitts, damit eigenes Videomaterial nicht ungenutzt bleibt, sondern zu einem fertigen, auf Social Media teilbaren Video wird. Mitzubringen sind Smartphone, Ladekabel oder Powerbank sowie eigenes Videomaterial zum Schneiden.

Lecture & praktischer Austausch "Videoschnitt mit dem Smartphone"

Offenes Zoom-Meeting „KSK für alle Freischaffenden“ zur Gründung einer AG. Das Bundessozialgericht (BSG) entschied in einem Urteil 2011 über Designer*innen, deren Hauptgeschäft darin liegt, die eigenen Entwürfe selbst als fertige, physische Produkte zu produzieren und diese direkt als eigene Ware zu verkaufen. Seit diesem Urteil haben sie kaum noch eine Chance, in die KSK aufgenommen zu werden. Das wollen wir ändern! Erfahrt mehr über die aktuelle Rechtslage und lasst uns gemeinsam an einer Resolution an die Bundesregierung arbeiten.

KSK für alle Freischaffenden – Zoom-Meeting & AG-Gründung

Bookbinding School is a four-session evening course at Colorama in Berlin running from 5 to 7pm on the 22nd and 29th of October and the 5th and 12th of November, where participants learn traditional bookbinding techniques step by step to design and construct their own hand-bound book from scratch, priced at €160 with a maximum of 8 participants.

Bookbinding School

SOIREE XD is an ongoing series of conversations on early signs of deep disruption in business, policy, design, art and culture, driven by developments in Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Technologies, Web3 and other fields of deep technology. Gathering experts, practitioners, artists and researchers at the cutting edge of their domains, it offers a forum for mapping the opportunities and problems of rapid technological and societal change, connecting engaged individuals across sectors, generations and walks of life. Doors open 18:00, impulses from 19:00, official end 22:00.

SOIRÉE XD #20

Into Design Systems Meetup at Zalando in Berlin. Sessions: "Machine-ready, but people-first" – the Zalando Design System team on tools built with AI, from Figma plugins to a production-code prototype environment – and "Hawkins: Evolving a Design System for Humans and Agents" – Netflix on guardrails that keep AI agents working inside the design system. Doors open 6:30 pm, talks from 7:00 pm, networking from 8:35 pm. In-person only; registration is subject to approval and a photo ID is required for building access.

Into Design Systems at Zalando

Untitled_ is a monthly meet-up where Berlin’s creative crowd gets together to learn, share, and hang out. Each session, we dive into someone’s work, swap insights, and spark honest, useful, and fun conversations. Topics can range from branding, interface design, calligraphy, type design, illustration, and poster design, among others. We are thrilled to have Stephan Dybus and Can Touch This as speakers in Untitled_7! The event will take place at Overnice Creatives GmbH, in Kreuzberg.

Untitled_07

Riso: Autumn Scanning is a hands-on workshop on the 25th of October from 12 to 4pm at Colorama in Berlin, where participants explore the Risograph scanner to create layered, textured prints using leaves, botanical materials and other autumnal objects directly on the scanner bed.

Riso: Autumn Scanning

On October 29, 2026, The NODE Institute hosts the 38th edition of TouchDesigner Roundtable Berlin — its recurring gathering for the visual programming and creative coding community — at NLND, a 150,000 m² innovation district built inside the former Philip Morris factory in Neukölln. The roundtable features talks from Lukas Treibenreif (OBJ.Studio), Sophie Holder, and Greg Hermanovic, one of the founders of Derivative — the company behind TouchDesigner itself.

TouchDesigner Roundtable XXXVIII

Connect with Berliners driving socio-ecological urban transformation over brunch with coffee and plant-based snacks. Building a Resilient and Adaptive Urban Future Together. Join a gathering of Berliners and local organisations committed to fostering socio-ecological resilience and long-term transformation in the city. This free brunch event offers a welcoming space to connect, exchange ideas, and explore collaborative opportunities for sustainable urban development.

Brunch for Change

Riso-printing: Posters is a hands-on workshop on the 3rd of November from 5 to 8pm at Colorama in Berlin, where participants design and print their own multi-color Risograph posters, learning about layering, registration and color separation along the way.

Riso-printing: Posters

Ladies That UX Berlin invites women and non-binary UX talent to connect and network. Join an online conversation across different generations of UX and Product Design: looking back at how the field has evolved, what we can learn from the past, and how to design the future of UX together.

LTUX Berlin #49: The Evolution of UX | Learning from the Past, Designing the Future

For Product Leaders and Decision-Makers who use AI every day and are tired of what comes back. Let the AI do the research, you do the thinking. On November 5th, Jens Ravens (CTO at nerdgeschoss and long-time conference speaker) shows how to reverse this with his Expert Interview method: the AI does the research first, then it interviews you, one pointed question at a time, until your half-formed thoughts turn into a position you can defend. Doors open at 6:00 PM, talk at 7:00 PM, followed by drinks & networking. Seats are limited to 60 guests.

Escaping Boring AI Slop | MeetUp @HelloDigital

The Creative Code Stammtisch is a casual show-and-tell for artists, makers, designers, coders, performers, learners and anyone interested in the use of computing skills for artistic expression.

Creative Code Stammtisch

Wo endet Assistenz und wo beginnt Verantwortungsabgabe? Welche Rolle spielen Urteilskraft, Haltung und Verantwortung? Künstliche Intelligenz verändert die Designpraxis grundlegend: Sie eröffnet neue kreative Möglichkeiten, automatisiert Prozesse und unterstützt Entscheidungen. Gleichzeitig rücken Fragen nach Verantwortung, Transparenz, Qualität, Urheberrecht und ethischen Auswirkungen stärker in den Fokus. Wer trägt die Verantwortung, wenn KI kreative Inhalte mitgestaltet: die Technologie, ihre Entwickler*innen oder die Menschen, die sie einsetzen?

Werkzeuge entscheiden nicht: Designpraxis und Lehre in Zeiten von KI

Riso School is a multi-session Risograph course held on the 11th, 18th and 25th of November plus the 2nd of December from 5 to 8pm at Colorama in Berlin, covering the fundamentals of Riso-printing across four evenings for participants who want an in-depth introduction to the process.

Riso School

Gute Neuigkeiten: Auch dieses Jahr findet der World Usability Day in Berlin statt! Erlebe mit uns den 22. World Usability Day – dieses Mal unter dem Motto „Designing a Sustainable Future with Ethical AI“. Dich erwartet ein buntes Programm mit vielen Vorträgen und Workshops.

World Usability Day 2026

The 37th vvvv worldwide meetup is hosted by The NODE Institute, online and in person, bringing together creatives and developers who work with vvvv and VL for artist presentations, project showcases and exchange. Doors open at 18:30. Supported by Studio Brüll and 3e8.

37. vvvv worldwide meetup

We’re thrilled to announce the first edition of our new series THE BOSS CLUB, an initiative for radical transparency among designers in terms of strategy, pricing, rights, taxes and all the other fun stuff! No. 1 BEYOND THE DAY RATE — Turning creative signature into commercial strength. Key piece will be an input talk by the amazing strategist and coach Maria Meermeier, founder of SAVVY Foundation. Welcome, Input Talk, Q&A, Mingle. Open for all creative freelancers & self-employed small businesses. Entry fee: 10€. Please register via DM.

THE BOSS CLUB #1: Beyond the Day Rate

Roll up your sleeves at the most interactive and fun Design event Berlin has to offer. This time around we are tackling the truly exciting and all-encompassing space of public services. Dive into a weekend of hands-on innovation! Guided by expert coaches, you'll prototype groundbreaking ideas, services, and products inspired by a unique theme. Get ready for a fast, fun, and energizing experience where you'll learn, network, and ignite innovation.

Service Design Jam Berlin: Government and Public Services

Freelance Barcamp Berlin is an unconference for self-employed and freelance professionals, hosted by Judith Böhlert (freelance full-stack developer) and Michael Martens (interim Product Lead) and presented by "Selbst & Ständig". Attendees shape the day's agenda themselves, proposing and leading sessions on topics relevant to freelance life such as client acquisition, taxes, social media, mental health, and AI. The event takes place at Techtelmechtel - Coworking Space & Eventlocation in Berlin, with bilingual content in German and English.

Freelance Barcamp Berlin

No Junk Mail please! is a workshop at Colorama in Berlin on the 17th of November from 5 to 9pm exploring the magic of letter-writing, where participants experiment with form, design and materials to create considerate, personal correspondence for friends and lovers, with all materials provided and no design experience required, priced at €45.

No Junk Mail please!

Intro to Riso: Analogue is a hands-on introduction to analogue Risograph printing on the 24th of November from 5 to 8pm at Colorama in Berlin, where participants get to know the Risograph machine through multiple scanning modes and settings to collaboratively make two-color posters from cutouts, drawings, photographs and textures directly on the Riso scanner.

Intro to Riso: Analogue

Berlin Collage Club invites guests to a holiday-themed collage workshop at the waterfront cafe/bar ANIMA. Attendees can make holiday cards, gifts, or an event flyer for their next holiday party. The venue is dog-friendly, so guests can come solo, with friends, family, or their dog. The 28€ ticket covers all collage materials and an 8€ drink voucher; ANIMA also serves wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and light snacks. Payment is via PayPal or bank transfer, with details sent in the registration confirmation email.

Berlin Collage Club: Holiday Workshop

Riso & Foil-blocking: Stationery is a hands-on workshop on the 1st of December from 5 to 8pm at Colorama in Berlin, where participants design and produce their own notebooks and stationery combining Risograph printing with foil-blocking for a max of 8 participants.

Riso & Foil-blocking: Stationery

Riso: Photo Books is a hands-on workshop at Colorama in Berlin on the 10th of January from 12 to 5pm, where participants design and Risograph-print their own photo leporello, learning about layering and color separation to turn a personal set of photographs into a folded, hand-bound book, priced at €100 with a maximum of 6 participants.

Riso: Photo Books

Riso: Fanzine Weekend is a two-day hands-on workshop at Colorama in Berlin taking place on the 16th of January from 12 to 4pm and the 17th of January from 12 to 5pm, where participants design, print and bind their own Risograph-printed fanzine from start to finish, priced at €180 with a maximum of 6 participants.

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