Berlin Unfiltered: Volume 1
Join us for the first evening of unfiltered human connection where five people will courageously share a short and simple personal story.
On 23 September, Unfiltered comes to Berlin for the first time.
Five speakers will each have five minutes to tell one personal story. The stories will not be announced in advance, and they will not be professional talks, company case studies or polished career lessons.
They may be funny, uncomfortable, surprising, tender or completely unexpected. The only certainty is that each one belongs to the person telling it.
Unfiltered began in Perth and has since reached cities including London, Sydney, Cape Town and Chicago. The Berlin edition is presented by IABC EMENA and hosted in person by Unfiltered founder Shil Shanghavi, Head of Speaker Coaching at TEDxPerth.
The event is designed for a small, international audience, with many guests coming from communications, PR, employer branding, internal communications, brand, marketing and people-related roles. It is a chance to meet the people behind the job titles and hear the kinds of stories that rarely make it onto a professional stage.
Berlin Volume 1 will take place at Art City People, a café and creative space in central Berlin. With space for around 40 guests, the evening will stay close, relaxed and easy to join.
Your ticket includes
- Five personal stories
- One welcome drink, including wine, beer or a soft drink
- Light snacks
- Time to meet the speakers and other guests afterwards
Event details
Date: Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Time: 18:00–20:00
Where: Art City People Café, Gallery & Creative Space
Oranienburger Straße 32, 10117 Berlin
Language: English
Ticket: €25
Unfiltered is built on trust and respect. We ask everyone in the room to listen openly and treat each speaker’s story with care.
Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another person.
Agenda
06:00 PM–06:30 PM
Arrival and welcome drink
06:30 PM–07:00 PM
Our five speakers share their stories
07:00 PM–08:00 PM
Networking and nibbles! Stick around to chat with fellow attendees.
Frequently asked questions
Is there parking available?
Art City People does not have dedicated event parking. Paid street parking and car parks are available in the surrounding area, but spaces in central Berlin can be limited. We recommend using public transport; the venue is close to S Oranienburger Straße and nearby tram connections.
Is the venue accessible?
We are currently confirming the venue’s full accessibility details, including step-free access and accessible toilets. If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact us at hello@iabcemena.com before the event, and we will check the arrangements directly with the venue.
Do you make a profit on the event?
The short answer? No. We make minimal profit on Berlin Unfiltered and the ticket price is simply to cover the venue hire costs. If the final number of guests leaves a small surplus, it will support future IABC EMENA community events.