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Berlin Tech Community
The Berlin tech community, in one place.
42+ groups, meetups, conferences and coworking spaces that make Berlin a tech capital. Developer and engineering communities, AI & ML, product and design, startup networks, career groups, women in tech — curated by Ampli.
42 communities9 categories
Chat groups · 3
Slack, Discord & WhatsApp
The everyday backchannels of Berlin tech. Job leads, intros, and trade notes between meetups.
- Slack
Berlin Startups Slack
Long-running Slack for founders, early employees, and operators in the Berlin startup scene.
- For
- Founders, early employees, operators
- Slack
Rands Leadership Slack — Berlin
Engineering leadership community with an active Berlin channel — EMs, directors, and CTOs comparing notes.
- Focus
- Engineering leadership
- For
- EMs, directors, CTOs
Developer & Engineering · 8
Developer & engineering communities
The meetups developers actually keep going back to — JavaScript, Vue, iOS, DevOps, Google tech, and education-focused communities.
- Meetup
Berlin.JS
One of the largest JavaScript-focused meetups in Berlin, attracting frontend and backend developers working with Node.js, React, and more. JavaScript ecosystem, web development, new frameworks, and tools.
- Focus
- JavaScript
- For
- Frontend & backend developers
- Language
- English
- Meetup
Vue.js // Berlin
The official meetup for Vue.js users, fans, and anyone interested in learning more about the framework. Monthly talks about Vue and the wider ecosystem.
- Focus
- Vue.js
- When
- Monthly
- Language
- English
- Meetup
CocoaHeads
A vibrant community dedicated to Apple's Cocoa and CocoaTouch frameworks, focused on programming for macOS and iOS. Monthly meetings where members share projects, tutorials, and innovative solutions.
- Focus
- iOS / macOS
- For
- macOS & iOS developers
- When
- Monthly
- Meetup
Codebar Berlin
Improving diversity in tech through free coding workshops for underrepresented groups. Connects students with mentors to work on coding challenges.
- Focus
- Diversity & mentorship
- For
- Underrepresented groups in tech
- Access
- Free
- Meetup
DevOps Berlin
Brings together developers, system admins, and operations professionals to discuss the latest in DevOps practices, automation, infrastructure management, and cloud.
- Focus
- DevOps / SRE
- For
- Developers, sysadmins, ops
- Meetup
GDG Berlin
Google Developer Groups Berlin — a community for developers passionate about Google technologies. From Android to ML to Google Cloud.
- Focus
- Google tech
- Meetup
OpenTechSchool Berlin
Free, collaborative coding education and mentorship opportunities for learners of all backgrounds. Community-driven learning.
- Focus
- Education
- For
- Learners of all backgrounds
- Access
- Free
- Conference
WeAreDevelopers
One of the largest developer communities in Europe — massive conferences, job fairs, and workshops connecting tech professionals with employers and trends.
- Focus
- Career & conferences
Product & Design · 5
Product and design communities
Where Berlin PMs and product designers meet to swap notes on building, shipping, and leading product work.
- Meetup
Berlin Product Designers Meetup
Led by Damian Martone, a thriving space for product designers to share insights, discuss trends, and collaboratively shape the future of product design in Berlin.
- Focus
- Product design
- For
- Product designers
- Meetup
Service Design Drinks Berlin
Monthly, casual afterwork events where Berlin service designers gather to talk shop and meet peers.
- Focus
- Service design
- For
- Service designers
- When
- Monthly
- Meetup
Berlin Product Managers
Co-founded by Prajwal Negapettam, Carlo Cantarini, and Emilie W. An open, welcoming space for PMs to share insights, exchange knowledge, and grow.
- Focus
- Product management
- For
- Product managers
- Language
- English
- Meetup
ProductLab Community
Founded by Daniele Ronca — events, discussions, and workshops for PMs to learn and grow their expertise.
- Focus
- Product management
- For
- Product managers
- Meetup
Product People
Hands-on workshops and events tailored for product managers exploring product development, strategy, and leadership skills.
- Focus
- Product management
- For
- Product managers
AI & Machine Learning · 4
AI & machine learning communities
Berlin's AI scene in four communities — from Monday-night meetups to MLOps-in-production and the Merantix campus.
- Meetup
AI Monday Berlin
A monthly event bringing together AI professionals and enthusiasts to share insights and discuss the latest advancements in AI and ML.
- Focus
- AI / ML
- For
- AI professionals & enthusiasts
- When
- Monthly
- Language
- English
- Meetup
Berlin MLOps
For engineers building production AI/ML pipelines. Real-world experiences and best practices around MLOps, AI pipelines, and DevOps integration.
- Focus
- MLOps
- For
- Engineers running ML in production
- Meetup
Data Natives
Forging data science networks worldwide for over half a decade — local grassroots Meetups to international conferences on AI, data, tech, and entrepreneurship.
- Focus
- Data science
- Meetup
Merantix AI Campus
A hub for AI professionals — researchers, entrepreneurs, and developers building impactful AI solutions. Innovation in machine learning and AI development.
- Focus
- AI / ML
- For
- AI researchers, founders, developers
Startup & Entrepreneur · 3
Startup & entrepreneur communities
The startup-side communities — Factory Network, Silicon Allee, and the international networks plugged into Berlin.
- Meetup
Factory Network
Connecting tech, creative, and industrial talent globally — coworking, events, and mentorship within Berlin's startup ecosystem.
- Focus
- Startups & coworking
- For
- Tech, creative & industrial talent
- Meetup
French Tech Berlin
Part of the global French Tech network — connects French entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, and public organisations active in the German tech ecosystem.
- Focus
- International
- For
- French founders, investors, corporates
- Meetup
Silicon Allee
One of Berlin's most iconic tech communities. Initiated by Travis Todd and Schuyler Deerman — a hub for networking, collaboration, and innovative learning.
- Focus
- Startup scene
Career & Talent · 4
Career & talent communities
For job seekers, career switchers, and people new to the city — the groups that actually help you land in Berlin tech.
- Meetup
Employed World
Led by Yashvir C. — a supportive community filled with tools, resources, and connections to help individuals find the right roles in tech.
- Focus
- Tech careers
- For
- Tech job seekers
- Meetup
Handpicked Berlin
Led by Igor Ranc — committed to diversity and inclusivity in Berlin tech. Career development resources and curated news to keep members informed.
- Focus
- Diversity & careers
- Meetup
Talent Crunch Berlin
Led by Andreea Lungulescu — connecting tech talent with job opportunities and helping professionals navigate their careers in Berlin's job market.
- Focus
- Talent matching
- For
- Tech job seekers
- Meetup
The Berlin Life
A comprehensive platform by Cheryl Howard helping expats and newcomers navigate life in Berlin — career development, job hunting, and guides for working here.
- Focus
- Expat & career
- For
- Expats & newcomers
Women in Tech · 7
Women in tech communities
Berlin has one of Europe's strongest women-in-tech ecosystems. Here's the core network.
- Meetup
Django Girls Berlin
A non-profit offering beginner-friendly Python and Django programming workshops specifically for women.
- Focus
- Python / Django
- For
- Women, beginners
- Access
- Free (non-profit)
- Language
- English
- Meetup
PyLadies Berlin
A supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping women succeed in Python programming. Beginners and experienced devs welcome.
- Focus
- Python
- For
- Women, all levels
- Language
- English
- Meetup
Radia — The Inclusive Tech Network
Formerly Girls in Tech. A forward-thinking community committed to inclusivity in tech — workshops, events, career tips, and job offers.
- Focus
- Inclusion
- Language
- English
- Meetup
WeAreXena
Dedicated to supporting and empowering women in tech. Mentorship programs, networking events, and advocacy to help women thrive in the industry.
- Focus
- Mentorship & advocacy
- For
- Women in tech
- Language
- English
- Meetup
Women of SaaS
A community for women working in SaaS — a space to connect, collaborate, and exchange knowledge across the SaaS industry.
- Focus
- SaaS
- For
- Women in SaaS
- Language
- English
- Meetup
Women Techmakers Berlin
A Google-supported initiative offering events, workshops, and networking focused on career advancement, leadership, and technology skills.
- Focus
- Career & leadership
- Language
- English
- Meetup
Women Who Code
Inspiring women to excel in technology careers. Regular events focused on software development, leadership, and career growth.
- Focus
- Engineering careers
- Language
- English
Conferences · 3
Annual conferences & festivals
The set-piece events that pull the international tech crowd through Berlin every year.
- Conference
Tech Open Air (TOA)
Berlin's flagship tech festival — held annually with side events across the city.
- When
- Annual
- Conference
Slush’D Berlin
Berlin edition of the Helsinki-born Slush conference. Founders, VCs, and operators.
- For
- Founders, VCs, operators
- Conference
Berlin Tech Week
Berlin Tech Week sub-events, pitch nights, and demo days clustered each summer — the city-wide umbrella.
- When
- Every summer
- Where
- Citywide
Coworking · 5
Coworking spaces tech workers actually use
If your team-of-one needs a desk, or your team-of-ten needs a room, these are the spaces with the most Berlin tech density.
- Coworking
Factory Berlin
Membership-based campus and event space in Mitte and Görlitzer. Tightly linked to Factory Network's startup community.
- Access
- Membership
- Where
- Mitte & Görlitzer
- Coworking
Mindspace
Premium coworking with multiple Berlin locations — Mitte, Friedrichshain.
- Access
- Premium
- Where
- Mitte, Friedrichshain
- Coworking
WeWork
Citywide coverage and hot-desking. Good for short-term flexibility.
- Access
- Hot-desking
- Where
- Citywide
- Coworking
St. Oberholz
Berlin's original cafe-meets-coworking. Iconic for the early startup scene.
- Where
- Mitte
- Coworking
Betahaus
Independent coworking with a strong creative-tech crowd in Kreuzberg.
- For
- Creative-tech crowd
- Where
- Kreuzberg
FAQ
About the Berlin tech community
What is the Berlin tech community?
Berlin's tech community is a network of founders, engineers, designers, AI builders, and product people running and working at the city's startups and scaleups. It gathers in 30+ active groups — from JavaScript and Python meetups to AI Monday Berlin, from Berlin Product Managers to Women Who Code — plus annual conferences like Tech Open Air and Berlin Tech Week.
How do I join the Berlin tech community?
The fastest path: join one chat community (the Ampli Berlin WhatsApp is a good start), subscribe to a weekly tech newsletter, and pick one recurring meetup that matches your stack — Berlin.JS, AI Monday Berlin, Berlin Product Managers, or DevOps Berlin are all welcoming to newcomers.
Are Berlin tech meetups in English or German?
Most Berlin tech meetups run in English. Berlin.JS, Vue.js Berlin, AI Monday Berlin, Berlin Product Managers, and the women-in-tech communities all default to English presentations and conversation. German-language events exist but are the exception in the international tech scene.
What are the best AI and ML communities in Berlin?
The four to know: AI Monday Berlin (monthly meetup), Berlin MLOps (production AI/ML pipelines), Data Natives (data science network), and Merantix AI Campus (hub for AI researchers, founders, and developers).
What are the best women-in-tech communities in Berlin?
Berlin has one of Europe’s strongest networks: Django Girls Berlin and PyLadies Berlin for Python; Radia (formerly Girls in Tech) and WeAreXena for cross-stack mentorship; Women Who Code, Women Techmakers Berlin, and Women of SaaS for engineering and SaaS careers.
What are the best tech events in Berlin?
The flagship is Tech Open Air (TOA), Berlin's annual summer tech festival. Berlin Tech Week clusters dozens of side events each summer, and Slush'D Berlin focuses on founders and investors. WeAreDevelopers runs one of Europe's largest developer conferences.
Where do Berlin tech workers cowork?
Popular tech-friendly coworking spaces include Factory Berlin (Mitte + Görlitzer), Mindspace and WeWork (citywide), St. Oberholz (Mitte), and Betahaus (Kreuzberg). Many startups also have their own offices in Mitte, Kreuzberg, and Friedrichshain.
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