In November 2018, as a commitment to support AI endeavors, the German government announced its plan to invest €3 billion ($3.4 billion) to boost the Germanys AI capabilities and research over the next six years. Private sector companies are expected to match that number, bringing the total investment to €6 billion ($6.79 billion.) This new AI strategy also includes building 12 AI research and development centers and creating 100 university chairs focused on expanding AI capabilities.

“berlin.digital goes NYC” aims at improving German-U.S. cooperation in the area of ​​artificial intelligence in the digital media, communication, and creative sectors in the capital regions. We are currently planning a one-week trip with about 20 people. Visits to the most important locations and players, matchmaking and a conference are included.

Goals of a delegation trip from Berlin to New York City are:

As part of the delegation trip in December 2021, you will have the opportunity to gain deep insights into the New York City AI ecosystem.

 

  • get insights into NYC ecosystem (active institutions, networks, companies)
  • discover recent success cases/applications in the industry
  • identify fields of learning for the own structural development in Germany and in the European ecosystem
  • strengthen trade relations and meet potential joined venture partners
  • explore potential fields of cooperation between companies from Berlin and NYC, investigate potential fields for international collaboration on AI driven projects

 

You only have to pay for your travel, accommodation expenses and conference tickets. berlin.digital organizes the trip for you.

The members of media:net and those who are interested in the Berlin media and digital economy are invited. (Especially: Decision makers and leaders established companies from the media/IT/telecommunication sector, advertising/marketing agencies, start-ups in the AI field, companies of other sectors interested in AI-applications esp. on the marketing field, academic and research institutions, representatives of the public sector).

Interested companies or individuals can get in touch to get the latest news and learn more about the progress of the project. Be involved!

If you are interested, please contact Daria Groß gross@berlin.digital with the subject line: “berlin.digital goes NYC”

 

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