HACKING DESIRE

WARM UP EVENT BERLIN, 26.03.2026

February 24, 2026

If you’ve ever been wondering why your algorithms know more about your sex life than your therapist.
Let’s talk about that.
Innovation meets intimacy. Startups meet sex culture.
A warm-up night before Berlin’s biggest adult event, SX Festival, back at Venture Café.
Two ecosystems. One sexy conversation. FREE ENTRY. Limited spots.

MARCH 26, 2026
17:00 – 20:00
Venue: Venture Café Berlin, CIC Berlin, Lohmühlenstraße 65

Photo credits : Che Harvey, model Irma

What’s actually happening

17:00 — Doors open 17:30 — Welcome 17:40 — Panel discussion 18:15 — Break 18:30 — Startup pitches 19:30 — Networking

 

Panel: Who Hacks Desire
Berlin’s sex positive scene, ethical companionship, and sensory innovation walk into a panel.

Discussion with

NIKE WESSELL
CEO of Studio36 and host of the podcast Sex in Berlin and the Network Love Fair

MARIE MORGENSTERN
Founder of Moonlight Society

NANCY SCOTFORD
Co-founder of GET RUDE

How desire is data communicated, monetized, tracked and conflicted

SEX IN PITCH
Five sex tech startups.
Five minutes each.
One audience that actually asks uncomfortable questions.
Live Q&A. No pitch decks longer than your attention span.

Have an idea? Have a product? Want to pitch on our stage?
APPLY NOW.
Deadline: March 8.

Reserve your tickets. The event is free, but spots are limited. Secure your place today. BOOK HERE