Why Berlin?

Because this city doesn’t just follow trends — it makes them.
Because diversity is in its DNA. Because here, people don’t just talk — they act. 12MIN.ME Berlin is more than events. It’s where ideas meet people and people make things happen.
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  • 4. June
    07:12 – 10:12
    12MIN.ME | BERLIN | FOCUS: CYBER 💻 #1
    4. June
    07:12 – 10:12
    12MIN.ME | BERLIN | FOCUS: CYBER 💻 #1
    Design Offices Berlin Ostbahnhof, Koppenstraße 93, 10243 Berlin, Germany

    Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/4zfonu2d

    Address:
    Design Offices Berlin Ostbahnhof
    Berlin, Berlin
    Germany

    Hosted by 12min.me Berlin

12 Minutes. Infinite ideas. One Berlin.

Berlin is more than a city. It’s an energy a melting pot of visionaries, rebels, founders, and changemakers.
At 12MIN.ME Berlin, we bring that spirit to life: raw, unfiltered, and always inspiring.

Three speakers. Twelve minutes each. Honest stories, no fluff. Then it’s your turn: 12 minutes of real conversation.
Our events are built to spark curiosity, connect minds, and move ideas into action.

Upcoming events in Berlin

4. June
07:12 – 10:12
12MIN.ME | BERLIN | FOCUS: CYBER 💻 #1
Design Offices Berlin Ostbahnhof, Koppenstraße 93, 10243 Berlin, Germany

Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/4zfonu2d

Address:
Design Offices Berlin Ostbahnhof
Berlin, Berlin
Germany

Hosted by 12min.me Berlin

20. August
19:12 – 22:12
12MIN.ME | BERLIN | QUEER 🌈 #2
frizzforum, Friedrichstraße 23, 10969 Berlin, Germany

Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/odg1ziqc

Address:
frizzforum
Berlin, Berlin
Germany

Hosted by 12min.me Berlin

27. October
19:12 – 22:12
12MIN.ME | BERLIN | HIRE 😍 #4
frizzforum, Friedrichstraße 23, 10969 Berlin, Germany

Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/mj68n886

Address:
frizzforum
Berlin, Berlin
Germany

Hosted by 12min.me Berlin

Heartbeat

The heartbeat of 12MIN.ME Berlin is our team of doers and dreamers. Each of us brings a different background, but we share the same belief: 12 minutes can change the way you see the world.

Meet the Team

Sandra
Karner
City Lead Berlin
Ben
Bennett
Core Team
Olha
Truten
Core Team
Sara
Jafari
Crew Support
Pranav
Sachdeva
Crew Support
Anushree
Sharma
Crew Support

Some of our Speakers

Daniel-Jan Girl, CEO of Global Goals for Berlin e.V. and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of EXPO 2035 Berlin, has long been driving digital innovation and sustainable urban development. In his talk, he shares the vision of EXPO 2035 in Berlin a global stage for sustainability, digital transformation, and social inclusion.
Daniel Jan Girl
Kave Bulambo, founder of TalentDiverse and BlackinTech Berlin, draws on her extensive experience in Talent Acquisition and DEIB from companies like SmartRecruiters, Zalando, and N26. In her talk, she shares her journey from TA specialist to founder exploring how to navigate such a shift without losing your mind.
Kave Bulambo
Waldemar Zeiler, co-founder of einhorn.energy, explores how our inner mindset shapes the success of the collective energy transition. In his talk, he connects personal attitude with the larger challenges of building a fair and sustainable future.
Waldemar Zeiler
Ulrike Sythes, lawyer, insolvency administrator, coach, and Human Design mentor, bridges legal expertise with personal transformation. In her talk, she shares insights from over 20 years in male dominated fields and challenges women to embrace authentic leadership rooted in presence, support, and inner strength rather than competition.
Ulrike Sythes
Dr. Katharina Reuter, CEO of the German Sustainable Business Association (BNW e.V.), gives sustainable businesses a strong voice and supports companies and start-ups in their transformation. A co-founder of several initiatives such as the European Sustainable Business Federation and recipient of the Federal Cross of Merit, she advocates for progressive business in politics and society.
Dr. Katharina Reuter

Events & Formats in Berlin

Three talks. Twelve minutes each. One simple rule: no fluff.

At every 12MIN.ME Berlin event, we keep it short, sharp, and honest. Each speaker gets exactly 12 minutes to share their story, their idea, their perspective. When the clock runs out, it’s over.
Then it’s your turn: 12 minutes for Q&A. Ask anything, challenge ideas, dive deeper because real conversations matter.

Our Berlin Editions:
HiRe – People & Culture, HR & Work Life. Where we talk about what truly shapes us at work and beyond: leadership, diversity, future of work, and the human side of business.

SUSTAIN – Sustainability & the Future. From green innovation to bold impact projects, these talks focus on how we can build the world we want to live in.

SPECIALS – Only in Berlin

This is where we break the rules.
* Female Focus evenings spotlight powerful women’s stories.
* Unexpected Deep Dives open doors to topics you didn’t see coming.
* Community Spotlights give the stage to local changemakers.

Our Specials are what make Berlin unique fresh, surprising, and sometimes a little wild. They’re the nights people talk about long after.

Local Partners in Berlin

We’re not alone in this. Berlin thrives because of its communities and spaces and so do we. Together with our partners, we create the stage where stories are told and ideas come alive.

12MIN.ME | Berlin