SET TECH FESTIVAL 2025
on 18. March 2025
Connecting Innovators, Investors, and Corporates Leading the Energy Transition
Join us!
On 18 March 2025, join us in Berlin for the 9th edition of the SET Tech Festival—the global event bringing together the brightest minds in energy innovation and climate tech solutions. Whether you’re a founder driving change, an investor scouting the next big idea, or a corporate leader shaping the energy transition, this is the stage where vision meets opportunity.
Why that?
Last year, we welcomed over 1,000 attendees, hosted 50+ international speakers, and showcased 85+ startups pushing boundaries in renewable energy, mobility, and sustainable tech. Out of 500+ attendees at last year’s SET Tech Festival, 37% were leading corporates, 20% were investors, and 43% were startups —because the right partner for your next move? They’re already here.
đź“Ť When and Where?
9:00 AM- 10 PM CET, 18 March
WECC, Berlin
Images: photothek / Dominik Butzmann
SET Tech Festival 2024
in numbers
500+ Participants (Day)
3 Stages
500+ Matchmaking Sessions
3 Cups of Coffee per Hour (on average)
50+ International Speakers
1000+ Ideas
500+ Political Stakeholders (Night)
0 Awkward Conversations
500+ Participants (Day)
3 Stages
500+ Matchmaking Sessions
3 Cups of Coffee per Hour (on average)
50+ International Speakers
1000+ Ideas
500+ Political Stakeholders (Night)
0 Awkward Conversations
SET TECH FESTIVAL PARTNERS 2025
🤝 We’re profoundly grateful for the unwavering support of our partners—because, let’s be honest, even the brightest ideas need a little help keeping the lights on! đź’ˇ
Panels, Speakers, and Workshops Tailored to Today’s Climate Challenges
From scaling clean energy start-ups to investor-ready climate solutions, this year’s SET Tech Festival is designed to answer the questions shaping energy innovation today. Stay tuned as we finalize the SET25 agenda—it’s packed with can’t-miss speakers and actionable insights for everyone from founders to investors.
Main Stage
09:30 Welcome Adress
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09:35 Fireside Chat
Shifting Currents: Navigating Transatlantic Political Changes in Energy Innovation and Markets
10:00 Panel
Breakthrough x Tech for Net-Zero Session
10:45 SET Award Finalist Pitches
Category 1 Startups
11:20 SET Award Finalist Pitches
Category 2 Startups
12:00 Networking Lunch
13:00 Panel
Innovation as a Cross-Fertilizer Between Industries – The Energy x Space Nexus
13:45 SET Award Finalist Pitches
Category 3 Startups
14:20 SET Award Finalist Pitches
Category 4 Startups
14:55 Panel
Demand Side Innovation – Generative AI for Energy Transition
15:40 Keynote: UNIDO
Driving Sustainable Energy Innovation
15:55 SET Award Finalist Pitches
Category 5 Start-ups
16:30 Keynote
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16:45 Panel 4
Exploring Approaches in Climate Tech: Contrasting CVC Strategies and Venture Clienting Models
17:30 Networking Break
Closing Remarks & Networking Break
19:00 SET AWARD Ceremony & Evening Reception
Side Stages
soon
What happens at the SET Tech Festival?
Five Possibilities, Endless Opportunities. There’s Something in Store for Everyone!
SET AWARD CEREMONY &
BETD EVENING RECEPTION
Celebrating the Best in Climate Tech
Join the excitement as we crown the five category winners from among 15 groundbreaking finalists. Mingle with 500+ attendees, including policymakers, investors, and global changemakers, all while enjoying an evening of networking, food, and drinks in a festive setting.
Sustainability Commitments
Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of the Start Up Energy Transition project. That is why our team is committed to constantly look for sustainable solutions to make sure the SET Tech Festival is as responsible as possible.