BITES26 hosts on stage at the BlackInTech Europe Summit in Berlin

BeInspired

— The Schedule

One day, three movements.

October 2, 2026 · Berlin. Expand each block to see every session, time and description.

— The Programme

A single day, built in three movements.

One day
October 2, 2026
One city
Berlin
Four pillars
Talent · Capital · AI · Leadership
Sessions
15 across three parts

Your hosts

Holding the room all day.

  • Portrait of Kave BulamboKave BulamboFounder, Black in Tech Berlin
  • Portrait of Chiedza MugutiChiedza MugutiProduct Leader & Coach

Note: timings are our plan for the day and we intend to follow it. A little flexibility is allowed where a conversation needs more room.

01

Part One

Understand the shift

09:00 – 13:00

  1. 09:00–10:00Networking

    Arrival + Networking

    Doors, coffee, and first connections.

  2. 10:00–10:10keynote

    Opening Remarks

    • Portrait of Chiedza MugutiChiedza MugutiProduct Leader & Coach
  3. 10:10–10:20keynote

    Welcoming Words

    • Portrait of Kave BulamboKave BulamboFounder, Black in Tech Berlin
  4. 10:30–11:30Leadership

    The Leadership Shift Panel

    From Influence to Institution.

    • Portrait of Laureen ChivereLaureen ChivereVP Talent Management, Blockverse Technologies
    • Portrait of Jovan OberleithnerJovan OberleithnerHead of Supply Planning, Zalando
    • Portrait of David ChijiokeDavid ChijiokeSenior PM, Delivery Hero
    • Portrait of Arion FranklinArion FranklinSenior Visual Experience Designer, AutoScout24
  5. 11:30–12:30Talent

    The Talent Shift

    From Talent to Influence.

    • Portrait of Annie LiAnnie LiProduct Manager, Just Eat · Founder, Offer Bee
    • Portrait of Tatenda Emma MatikaTatenda Emma MatikaData Scientist, trivago
    • Portrait of Bukola JohnsonBukola JohnsonSenior Platform Engineer, SAP LeanIX
    • Portrait of Dr. Paulin KantueDr. Paulin KantueAerospace Engineer & Founder, MoloMolo Tech
  6. 12:30–13:00Keynote

    EXCELLENCE ISN'T ENOUGH

    • Portrait of Ebony Simone MorczinekEbony Simone Morczinek★Board Advisor & Executive Coach, Weinstock Partners
  7. 13:00–13:10Welcome

    Words of Welcome from Berlin Global Village

    A 10-minute welcome from our partner Berlin Global Village.

    • Armin MassingGeschäftsführer / Managing Director, Berlin Global Village
02

Part Two

Build the shift

13:30 – 17:45

  1. 13:30–14:30Networking

    Lunch

    Seated conversations by pillar.

  2. 14:30–15:30AI

    The AI Shift Panel

    Who Gets to Build the Future?

    • Portrait of Jessica RandallJessica RandallAndroid Developer & Mathematician, Mentorlst
    • Portrait of Phiwi NtsadaPhiwi NtsadaSenior AI Process Consultant, Riverty
    • Portrait of Evelyn OsmanEvelyn OsmanFounder, Eskahlay UG
    • Portrait of Mohamed Al-MokhtarMohamed Al-MokhtarSenior Consultant, AI & Data, EY
    • Portrait of Niel HarperNiel HarperManaging Director, Octave Digital
  3. 15:30–16:30Capital

    The Capital Shift Panel

    Who Gets to Build Wealth?

    • Portrait of Kave BulamboKave BulamboFounder, Black in Tech Berlin
    • Portrait of Tosin OnikosiTosin OnikosiSenior Product Marketing Manager, Web3, Opera
    • Portrait of Otito DosumuOtito DosumuFounder & CEO, Deal Fit
    • Portrait of Kelley FrankKelley FrankVICE PRESIDENT, CAPITAL DEPARTMENT
    • Portrait of Michael OnwuatuegwuMichael OnwuatuegwuFounder, Ojira
  4. 16:45–17:15lab

    Power Labs

    Talent / Capital / AI / Leadership breakouts.

  5. 17:15–17:45lab

    Power Assembly

    Labs present their discussions back to the room.

03

Part Three

Activate the network

18:00 – 22:00

  1. 18:00–18:30Power

    Power In Germany Panel

    Building a life in Germany — what does it take?

    • Portrait of Leslie BoadumLeslie BoadumDirector of Customer Success, Braze
    • Portrait of Johanna SadikiJohanna SadikiResearch Associate, TU Berlin
    • Portrait of Wadzanai Motsi KhataiWadzanai Motsi KhataiConsultant, World Health Organization
  2. 18:30–19:00keynote

    Closing Remarks

    The last word before the night begins.

  3. 19:00–22:00party

    After Party

    Networking after dark — music, hosted tables and connections.