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The Podcast Summit 2026 is the central annual industry meeting of the German-speaking
Podcast industry. On October 8, 2026 come 150 hand-picked podcasters,
Creators, brand managers and industry heads at the House of Bates in Cologne
together. The summit is organized by the high.group around Managing Director
Philipp Kaul. Steffi Brungs and Chris Wackert will host the Main Stage,
known as hosts of the Traumbar podcast and from the Netflix show Love is Blind Germany.
The most important facts to the Podcast Summit 2026 at a glance
- Event: The Podcast Summit 2026
- Date: October 8, 2026
- Location: House of Bates, Cologne
- Participants: 150 on site
- Formats: Keynotes, panels, master classes, live podcast studios, expo area, matchmaking board
- Moderation: Steffi Brungs and Chris Wackert
- Organizer: high.group (high.media and high.studios)
- Website: www.podcastsummit.de
Jan Kraume was the 2025 speaker at the Podcast Summit in Cologne
What is the Podcast Summit 2026?
The Podcast Summit is the central annual summit of the German-speaking podcast industry.
industry. It brings together creators, entrepreneurs, platforms, agencies and brands.
in one place for one day. For knowledge transfer, networking and content production. 2025
took place for the first time, and the event will enter its second round in 2026. Unlike traditional
industry conferences, the Summit deliberately focuses on a curated format: 150
Hand-picked participants instead of a mass event.
Over the past few years, podcasting has evolved from a niche format to a central content
and marketing channel of the creator economy. Companies, creators and
Platforms rely on podcasts to build reach, strengthen communities and
to position brands. What the industry was missing until 2025: a place where all
relevant players come together. The podcast fills precisely this gap
Summit.
When and where will the Podcast Summit 2026 take place?
The Podcast Summit 2026 will take place on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the House of Bates in Cologne. The House of Bates is located in the heart of Cologne's event location scene and offers the perfect setting for a curated industry event with 150 participants on site. Those who cannot attend in person will have the opportunity to follow the summit via an official livestream.
Who is organizing the Podcast Summit 2026?
Behind the Podcast Summit is the high.group from Cologne under Managing Director Philipp
Kaul. With high.media and high.studios, the high.group brings together one of the central
production locations for podcasts in Germany. At the high.studios in Cologne-Ehrenfeld
hundreds of formats have already been created for creators, brands and production companies.
produced. The Podcast Summit is the result of precisely this practical experience
was created.
Philipp Kaul has launched the Podcast Summit 2025
What makes the Podcast Summit different from traditional industry conferences?
The Podcast Summit 2026 deliberately combines formats that are otherwise rarely
come together. Mainstage keynotes and panels meet interactive breakout sessions.
sessions, live podcast studios, a matchmaking board and a curated Expo Area with
six selected partners. The limitation to 150 participants ensures a
exclusive setting in which real conversations and concrete collaborations arise. A
exchange in this form within the German-speaking podcast industry.
did not exist until now.
The formats at a glance
- Mainstage keynotes: Industry leaders share strategies, figures and learnings
- Panels: Discussions on the most pressing issues facing the podcast industry
- Masterclasses: In-depth sessions for production, monetization and
Distribution
- Live podcast studios: On-site recordings directly at the event
- Matchmaking Board: Targeted networking between creators, brands and
Agencies
- Expo Area: Six hand-picked partners present tools and services
Which speakers have already attended the Podcast Summit?
The premiere of the Podcast Summit 2025 already set a high standard. At the
Among others, Jan Kraume (host of OACE with an audience of over 1 million) took to the stage,
Kevin Tewe (All In, Creator Network with 40M+ reach), True Crime Creator Max Pollux
and Gianna Bacio. The 2026 line-up builds on this basis. With Steffi Brungs and Chris
Wackert as main-stage presenters will take over two of the widest-reaching
German podcast voices take on the role of host.
Jan Kraume
Kevin Tewe
Max Pollux
Gianna Bacio
Jan Kraume
Kevin Tewe
Max Pollux
Gianna Bacio
Why the Podcast Summit is particularly attractive for brands and sponsors is particularly attractive
One event, 100+ content pieces: that's the promise of the Podcast Summit to
Partners. Over 100 content assets are systematically created from the event day - from
Video clips and podcast episodes to LinkedIn posts and Instagram reels.
Sponsors are therefore not only visible on the day of the event, but are also part of a content ecosystem that reaches a total of over 250,000 contacts in the podcast and creator target group for weeks to come. This content extension makes the Summit from marketing
view to one of the most efficient B2B events in the German-speaking creator environment.
Who should attend the Podcast Summit 2026?
The Podcast Summit 2026 is aimed at all those involved in the German-speaking podcast and
creator economy or want to build one. This includes:
- Podcasters and creators who scale and monetize their format
want
- Brand managers and marketing decision-makers who want to use podcasts strategically.
insert
- Production companies, agencies and networks in the creator environment
- Platforms and tool providers investing in the DACH market
- Journalists and industry observers documenting the development
How do I get tickets for the Podcast Summit 2026?
FAQ: The most frequently asked questions about the Podcast Summit 2026
When will the Podcast Summit 2026 take place?
The Podcast Summit 2026 will take place on October 8, 2026.
Where is the Podcast Summit 2026 being held?
The event will take place at the House of Bates in Cologne.
How many participants are expected at the Podcast Summit 2026?
There will be 150 hand-picked participants on site. In addition, participants can
follow the event via livestream.
Who will host the Podcast Summit 2026?
The Main Stage will be hosted by Steffi Brungs and Chris Wackert. The hosts of the
Traumbar podcasts and from the Netflix production Love is Blind Germany.
Who organizes the Podcast Summit?
The organizer is the high.group from Cologne with its units high.media and high.studios,
under the leadership of Managing Director Philipp Kaul.
Is there a livestream of the Podcast Summit 2026?
Yes, if you can't travel to Cologne in person, you can listen to the Podcast Summit
2026 via an official livestream.
What formats can participants expect?
The program includes mainstage keynotes, panels, masterclasses and live podcast studios,
a Matchmaking Board and a curated Expo Area with six selected
Partners:inside.
Is the Podcast Summit a B2B or a B2C event?
The Podcast Summit is a B2B event for the podcast and creator industry. Target group
are creators, brands, agencies, production companies, platforms and
Industry observers.
Where can I buy tickets?
Who do I contact with press inquiries?
Juliane Broß from SGC will answer press inquiries at juliane@sgc-agency.com or
by telephone on +49 171 385 4802.
Be part of it now: The Podcast Summit 2026 on October 8 in Cologne
The Podcast Summit 2026 is more than just a conference. It is the place where the
German-speaking podcast industry will set the pace in 2026. Those who want to be part of this
wants to secure a ticket now at www.podcastsummit.de. For partnership and
For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Philipp Kaul personally at philipp@high-group.de.
available.
Press contact: Juliane Broß, SGC - juliane@sgc-agency.com - +49 171 385 4802
Organizer contact: Philipp Kaul, high.group - philipp@high-group.de
