Disrupting a traditional trade fair to enable collaboration & innovation.

@CeBIT 2016

How can the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development empower tech-entrepreneurship and innovation in Africa?

Curate a space to grow a powerful community to

+ be inspired, + connect, and + develop innovative solutions

Impact Hub Berlin’s Mission

Redesign the future of international cooperation.

•  Hack 400sqm of exhibition space at the CeBIT 2016 •  Create inspirational and meaningful content •  Launch the BMZ’s tech-entrepreneur Initiative MakeIT •  Enable new modes of collaboration and co-creation •  Strengthen international partnerships •  Build a strong, inspiring international community •  Innovate through Design Thinking workshops •  Empower user-centered policy-making

Impact Hub Berlin’s Task

Impact Hub Berlin’s Concept

Space Divide the space into three areas -  #Inspire area to present in a formal and informal setting -  #Connect area to sit and half face-to-face talks -  #Develop area to work in a Design Thinking mode

Community Invite relevant stakeholders and experts -  Grass-route: successful tech-entrepreneurs -  Network: strong support structures -  Visionaries: those who disrupt the field

Events Host meaningful formats to bring the right people together -  #Inspire: offers interactive dialogues and inspiring presentations -  #Connect: gives room for individuals to exchange and network -  #Develop: provides Design Thinking Activities and creative labs

#inspire

#connect

#develop

Impact Hub Berlin helped grow a Community at CeBIT Working across silos means integrating diverse and relevant stakeholders.

Impact Hub Berlin facilitated thematic tracks

Multiple Design Thinking sprints helped identify future trends, understand local needs/contexts, and develop innovative solutions with the community and experts for: •  Future of International Cooperation

•  E-health & Open Manufacturing

•  Transport & Mobility

•  Migration & Refugees

Biggest game-changers to empower tech-entrepreneurs on the ground in Africa ü  Access to education / know-how ü  Access to technology ü  Access to markets ü  Support existing infrastructures ü  Seed funding

Want to redesign your event experience? Let’s collaborate. Get in touch: Anna Laesser Impact Hub Berlin anna.laesser (AT) impacthub (dot) net Photos credits to GIZ / Andrea Prill Sempere source: irevo lutions.org/ source: uk.businessins ider.com source: african premier.com