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/Ute Grabowsky & 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
Corinna Enders, CEO, dena
Dr. Angela Wilkinson, Secretary General & CEO, World Energy Council
09:35 Panel
Shifting Currents: Navigating Transatlantic Political Changes in Energy Innovation and Markets
10:15 Panel
Breakthrough x Tech for Net-Zero Session
11:05 SET Award Finalist Pitches
Category: Buildings & Construction
11:40 SET Award Finalist Pitches
Category: Industry
12:15 Networking Lunch
13:00 Panel
Innovation as a Cross-Fertilizer Between Industries – The Energy x Space Nexus
13:45 SET Award Finalist Pitches
Category: Clean Energy & Storage
Moderatd by Felix Krause, Managing Partner, Vireo Ventures
14:20 SET Award Finalist Pitches
Category: Mobility & Transportation
Moderatd by Felix Krause, Managing Partner, Vireo Ventures
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: Quality Energy Access & SDG-7
16:30 Keynote
soon
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 SET Tech Festival?
Five Possibilities, Endless Opportunities. There’s Something in Store for Everyone!
Celebrating the Best in Climate Tech
SET Award 2025 Ceremony
& BETD Evening Reception
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.
An international jury of renowned experts has selected the 15 finalists for the prestigious Start Up Energy Transition (SET) Award 2025. Chosen from over 350 applications across 68 countries, these groundbreaking startups are at the forefront of the global energy transition. The competition takes place in five categories.
The finalists will showcase their innovations at SET Tech Festival, where they will pitch to investors, industry leaders, and policymakers. The winners will be announced during the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue evening ceremony, celebrating the most impactful solutions driving a sustainable future. Get to know the 2025 finalist:
Since its inception in 2015, the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) has grown into one of the most influential global forums on the energy transition. Hosted over two days at the Federal Foreign Office in Berlin, the BETD provides a unique platform for high-ranking government officials, industry leaders, scientists, international organisations, and NGOs to exchange ideas, discuss pressing challenges, and foster strategic energy partnerships. The SET Award Ceremony forms the BETD Evening Reception.
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.