xG-Afterwork meets PhD2CEO: Making Deep Tech Understood

xG-Afterwork
September edition — co-hosted with OptecBB as part of the From PhD2CEO programme

Great technology needs clear communication — to reach customers, convince investors, and bring partners on board.

This September, the xG-Incubator and OptecBB bring the telecom and photonics communities together for an evening of fresh perspectives, practical insights, and meaningful connections. As part of the From PhD2CEO programme, we will explore a challenge familiar to many researchers, engineers, and founders: How do you make technically complex ideas understandable and compelling?

Whether you are building a startup, developing technology, investing, integrating solutions, or exploring your next career move, join us.

ABOUT xG-AFTERWORK

xG-Afterwork is a recurring event series connecting Berlin’s telecom community with the wider ecosystem. We bring together people across industry, startups, investment, venture building, system integration, and research to exchange insights, build partnerships, and get new projects started. Selected editions are co-hosted with partners who bring additional expertise and networks to the community.

WHY JOIN?

• Communicate your technology more effectively. Explore how to explain complex ideas to people beyond your own field and make their value clear.
• Find business and project partners. Meet potential customers, technology providers, and integrators to discuss pilots, joint projects, and routes to market.
• Connect research with real-world needs. Exchange ideas with people who can help develop, test, and deploy new technologies.
• Build teams and ventures. Meet potential co-founders, technical talent, venture builders, and future employers.
• Explore investment opportunities. Connect founders and investors, discover emerging technologies, and discuss their commercial potential.

KEYNOTE: COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN DEEP TECH

How do you explain a complex technology without losing your audience — or the substance of your work?

Pascal Heymann, founder of Berlinspeaking, will join us for a keynote on communicating technically complex content. The topic speaks directly to anyone who needs to make specialist knowledge accessible to customers, investors, partners, or colleagues from other disciplines.

CURATED MATCHMAKING — CONNECTIONS WITH A PURPOSE

Looking for a pilot customer, an integration partner, a co-founder, investment, or your next role?

Tell us who you would like to meet, what you are looking for, and what you can offer. We use your input to identify relevant participants and facilitate introductions.

Connections made through xG-Afterwork have already helped a startup find its CEO, engineers find jobs, and technology providers establish valuable contacts with public-sector stakeholders.

For participants who are not taking part in curated matchmaking, we offer Rotating Trios: short conversations in changing groups of three — a simple way to meet new people and discover shared interests.

THE EVENING AT A GLANCE

17:00 · Registration & networking
Arrive, settle in, and meet the community.

17:30 · Keynote with Pascal Heymann
Communication Skills in Deep Tech.

18:00 · Startup pitches
Discover new technologies, teams, and opportunities to collaborate.

18:15 · Curated matchmaking & Rotating Trios
Connect through targeted introductions, or join changing groups of three for informal conversations.

18:30 · Pizza & networking
Continue promising conversations and explore opportunities over food and drinks.

20:30 · Close

Throughout the evening, use our Opportunities Wall to share your ideas, needs, and offers — and discover how you can help each other move forward.

Join the September xG-Afterwork. Bring your questions, share what you’re working on, and tell us who you’d like to meet.

There are plenty of reasons to attend xG-Afterwork — but don’t just take our word for it. See what past attendees had to say!

Please note:

• Registration is required to attend the event so we can prepare your name badge and ensure sufficient catering. You will need to show your ticket at the entrance.
• Photos and videos will be taken during the event for marketing purposes, including use on social media, newsletters, and our website. By participating, you consent to the possible use of this material. If you do not wish to appear in photos or videos, please inform us upon arrival.
• The location has changed. Instead of taking place at the Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute at Einsteinufer 37, the event will now be held at Lanolinfabrik (Salzufer 15/16, 10587 Berlin).

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Lanolinfabrik, Salzufer 15/16, Berlin, Germany

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