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October 27, 2026 - Volksparkstadion Hamburg
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HSV TECH & INNOVATION DAY 2026 will become an incredible experience for all Founders, Builders, and Tech & AI enthusiasts. With many attendees across the HSV business family, exciting keynote speakers, and countless inspiring conversations, new connections, and real opportunities.
This year’s edition is using the energy and innovation power of the startup ecosystem in Hamburg and the North to discuss three themes:
Innovative solutions to improve stadium experience, sustainability and AI tools / solutions that prepare corporates for the future.
We are creating a place where ideas turn into opportunities, partners of the HSV business network and new minds build relations, and people who believe in the future come together.
And the best part: You can join us.
TECH & INNOVATION DAY will combine entrepreneurial spirit with tech and AI expertise - on and off-the-pitch!
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October 27, from 2pm to 9pm
We are looking forward to an afternoon full of highlights, great discussions, and special energy from 2pm to 9pm:
🔷 Start at 2pm and with a warme welcome at Volksparkstadion
🔷 Pitches of selected startups moderated by NMA in front of the HSV Business Club
🔷 Award for the best startup pitch by the jury
🔷 Keynote: "Decisions under pressure, what venture building can learn from scouting" - Sebastian Discherl
🔷 Enjoying HSV vs. Eintracht Frankfurt cup game at 6pm
🔷 Networking across startups, corporates, and ventures
🔷 Dinner in the VIP area of Volksparkstadion
IMPRESS WITH YOUR IDEAS
This years HSV TECH & INNOVATION DAY will focus on innovative solutions in three areas:
Stadium Experience
Whether it's innovative dispensing technologies, food innovation, clever concepts for queue management and stadium navigation, or digital companions – we are looking for solutions that deliver real impact.
Sustainability
Conserving resources and securing the future: to position ourselves for what lies ahead, we look forward to ideas around the circular economy, intelligent waste and recyclables management, smart route management, new materials with lower resource consumption, or cradle-to-cradle concepts that keep the big picture in view.
AI Tools & Smart Solutions
From AI-powered energy optimization to smart solutions for logistics, maintenance, and monitoring, through to tools that make data, regulation, or customer behavior usable: if your technology simplifies processes and better prepares companies for the future, tell us about it!
Apply now with your pitch for the event until October 13, 2026. After the jury review, the selected startups invited to pitch their ideas at the HSV Tech & Innovation Day will be informed by October 18th.
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Managing Director for Innovation and New Markets at the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, driving future business strategies, economic transformation, and connecting traditional industries with innovative technologies.
Chief AI Officer of FUNKE Mediengruppe, leading the AI transformation for over 6,000 employees. As host of the KI Köpfe podcast and a keynote speaker, he combines scientific depth with hands-on experience from the media industry.
Director of Strategy, Innovation & Digital at Hamburger SV, driving the club’s digital infrastructure build, fan engagement, and the integration of artificial intelligence and data-driven insights across the club.
Entrepreneur and founded of ChefTreff, one of Europe's largest networking platforms and annual talent summits, connecting students, startups, and top business leaders.
Founder with multiple startups behind him, currently leading as CEO Swap Language that helps language learners learn directly from native speakers with AI across various contries with thousands of users.
Hamburg-based entrepreneur and investor deeply rooted in the city's digital and startup scene, known for his work as Founder and Managing Director of NMA VC and his long-standing engagement in shaping Hamburg's tech ecosystem.
Chief Scout at Hamburger SV, responsible for all scouting teams and leading HSV squad planning together with the sporting director.
As founder and Managing Director of Hamburg Startups, Sina oversees day-to-day operations along with the planning and execution of the Hamburg Startup Club and the conception and delivery of the STARTERiN Hamburg Award, as well as every other format emerging from the Hamburg Startups ecosystem.