About
Podiia started from two real events running in parallel — a large defence and security conference in Berlin, and an invite-only film club with recurring events across the city. The core loop — apply, approve, invite, scan — turned out to be universal.
Podiia is built for those events. Each client gets a custom platform — their domain, their brand, their feature set. We build what's needed, not what's sellable.
Mission
We believe the best events happen when organisers have control over who's in the room. Not for exclusion, but for curation. For creating the right mix of people, perspectives, and energy. Podiia gives you the tools to build that room, one invitation at a time.
Values
We optimize for quality of attendees, not quantity. The right 50 people beat the wrong 500.
Event management is complex. Our interface isn't. We hide complexity, not capability.
Your data stays in Germany. No tracking, no selling, no surveillance. GDPR isn't a checkbox, it's a principle.
No dark patterns, no growth hacks, no engagement metrics. Just tools that respect your time and your attendees.
Story
The first build was for a Berlin defence and security conference — 1,000+ registrations, ~800 approved attendees, 50+ speakers, 50+ accredited press. A complex event that needed a full custom platform: public website with CMS, application and approval flow, multi-track programme, speaker management, press accreditation, attendee dashboard with QR tickets, and a dedicated staff app for door check-in.
While that was in development, the second client came in parallel — a film club organising recurring curated screening events in Berlin. Invite-only, with its own waitlist, open call for submissions, and archive. A completely different format, the same underlying need: control over who gets in and a smooth experience for everyone involved.
That's the pattern Podiia is built around. Each client is different. Each platform is tailored. The codebase and infrastructure are shared — the experience is entirely theirs.
Location
We're based in Berlin, Germany — a city that understands community events. From underground clubs to tech meetups to art openings, Berlin's event culture shaped how we think about curation and access.
Our infrastructure is European. Data is stored in Germany. Support is in your timezone. We're GDPR-native, not GDPR-compliant.
Team
Podiia is built and operated by MMBC Consulting, a Berlin-based agency focused on helping businesses establish and grow in the German market. We bring the same attention to detail and operational excellence to Podiia that we bring to our consulting work.
Questions? Reach us at hello@mmbc.consulting