Where Tech Meets Culture: Lessons From Berlin’s AI Scene

Guest article by Enkthsolmon Lkhagvadash – easier to spell and say “Enkul” – our youngest and, at the same time, toughest recruiter (born 1999).

Though raised in a digital world, I’m still amazed by the pace and depth of today’s AI landscape. At the BIG BANG Festival in Berlin, I joined the AI community to explore not only the technical possibilities, but also the philosophical, ethical, and social implications of artificial intelligence.

The event brought together 250+ speakers and a crowd of open-minded people ready to take on the challenges of the future. What became clear: AI isn’t just about efficiency gains or smarter process updates. It’s a system shift. There is no one-size-fits-all approach – every solution must be tailored to the specific needs of an organization. That means: analyze your own processes, identify use cases, develop solutions – and bring everyone along: employees, clients, and management. And yes, compliance and legal aspects are part of it, too: from transparency and labeling requirements to liability questions under the EU AI Act. Early movers who address these topics not only reduce risks but also strengthen their credibility with customers and partners.

To make this work, companies need to dedicate people to AI. All the speakers and AI experts agreed: experiment with it, explore what it can do, and figure out how to apply it to your own purposes. Perhaps we should all become AI agents in a supporting role. After two inspiring days, my idea is to take on that role myself: translating between technology and business, building IT expertise, and adding a creative approach to shaping the future. I want to embrace AI as a sparring partner – one that frees us from routine tasks and creates space for innovation. I believe AI competence is becoming a core capability, and one that will only grow in importance.

And last but not least: the festival brought plenty of input, inspiring new contacts – and yes, a pretty wild after-show vibe that made Berlin feel like the place where tech truly meets culture.