🥊 FOMO Berlin - FOMO BERLIN has FOMO and goes Bits & Pretzels | 23.09 - 30.09

Hey Berliners 🖼

FOMO Berlin has FOMO and is leaving Berlin on Thursday to go to Munich for Octoberfest and Bits & Pretzel.

Heading to Munich for Bits & Pretzels? We've got something extra special for you—a secret, unofficial list of all the must-attend side events happening in the city. 😎

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FOMO Shout-Outs 📢 

• "Board Meeting" at Surftown - where surfing, networking and charity converge! 🏄🏽 I 27.09, Friday: Together with Fabian Tausch and Generation Cup 2024, we’re inviting CEOs and founders to an exclusive event packed with surfing, networking, and giving back to a great cause. It's the perfect kickoff to Bits & Pretzels!

• FOMO Whatsapp Groups are opening: Bits & Pretzels FOMO Munich WhatsApp Group: Attending Bits & Pretzels in Munich this year? 🥨💚 Then don’t miss your chance to connect with fellow FOMO members! Join our WhatsApp group now and be in the loop for all the action (especially side events 😉)PS: Many people are still looking for a place to crash during Bits & Pretzel, if you have a couch to spare, please DM me.

• Join the FOMO Cape Town WhatsApp Group 👈 Who's heading to Cape Town next year? 😍 We're about to wake up our FOMO Cape Town 2025 WhatsApp group from hibernation in the coming days, so don’t miss out on the action—jump in and join us!

FOMO Sponsor: FOMO Munich's first Event - "Board Meeting" at Surftown - where surfing, networking, and charity converge! 🏄🏽

Get ready for the ultimate experience at our very first FOMO Munich event! 🌟 This Saturday, join us alongside Fabian Tausch, NXT Group, and an incredible lineup of surprise guests, including Unicorn Founders and Top VC Founding Partners from across Germany. 🚀 We're bringing together CEOs and founders for an exclusive day of surfing, networking, and giving back — all for a great cause! 🌊🤝 It's the perfect way to kick off Bits & Pretzels, and you definitely don’t want to miss it.

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What did you FOMO last week 📸 ?

The FOMO Berlin week 💙 (23.09 - 30.09):

FOMO Top Picks of the Week 🔥

These are the events I would like to attend if I find the time:  

• Roundtable | Germany Launch X Investor Networking 🥂 | ​Tuesday, 6:30 pm: Roundtable brings Berlin's top angel investors, VC partners, Solo GPs, and multipliers in the tech ecosystem together to celebrate their (official) launch in Germany. If this sounds like you, feel free to send me a DM to secure your spot on the guest list.  

• Onibar Opening Party 🍙🍾 | Thursday, 6 pm: Berlin’s first Onigiri Shop just opened! 🎉 Use this code for 50% off your next visit, and tag us on Instagram (@fomoberlin247) to join the exclusive opening party.

• "Board Meeting" at Surftown - where surfing, networking and charity converge! 🏄🏽 I Friday, 2 pm & 4 pm: Together with Fabian Tausch and Generation Cup 2024, we’re inviting CEOs and founders to an exclusive event packed with surfing, networking, and giving back to a great cause. It's the perfect kickoff to Bits & Pretzels!

Monday 23th

• AI & Alternatives — how to benefit from the biggest trends in financial services? | NAO, Citi Private Bank & Timeless 🏦 | 7 pm - 11 pm: Hear Oxford professor Carl B. Frey discuss the AI boom's impact on finance. Free sushi & wine at the historic Haupttelegrafenamt in Mitte.

Tuesday 24th

• Amela's Morning Club: connect with female founders 🤸 | 8:30 am: ​We will start by joining an energetic Barre class. You’ll tighten through pulses, holds and ab work, using your own body weight and/or small equipment. ​It will be a safe space to connect with female founders, VCs, and angels in a curated way.

• The Marketplace Conference Berlin 2024 🏪 | 9 am: Join us for the global edition of The Marketplace Conference featuring keynote sessions and panel discussions on all things marketplaces: product, growth hacking, fundraising - you name it!

• Founder Breakfast powered by Qonto 🍳🦄 | 9 am - 11 am: ​​Start the day with inspiring insights from Hendrik Sander, founder of NeoTaste, one of the most hyped consumer technology startups in DACH. He will share his learnings in an intimate setting and will also be available for Q&A.

• Personal Branding & Employee Advocacy on LinkedIn 👯| 5:30 pm - 8 pm: Powered by Scripe & WeWork. Join for an engaging panel discussion on “Personal Branding & Employee Advocacy on LinkedIn,” where industry experts will explore the power of LinkedIn for business growth and professional development.

• ​The Tech Engineers Meet-Up: Navigating Working Life as a Female Tech Engineer 👩‍💻 | 6:30 pm - 9 pm: Join us for an empowering and insightful evening at “The Tech Engineers Meet-Up,” where female tech professionals across various disciplines come together to navigate the unique challenges and opportunities in both corporate and startup environments.

• Roundtable | Germany Launch X Investor Networking 🥂 | ​6:30 pm: Roundtable brings Berlin's top angel investors, VC partners, Solo GPs, and multipliers in the tech ecosystem together to celebrate their (official) launch in Germany. If this sounds like you, feel free to send me a DM to secure your spot on the guest list.

• SLEEK meets FORA - Pressehaus Podium 🦸‍♀️ \ 7 pm - 11 pm: In an increasingly digital world, strong personal branding is more important than ever.

  Christian Bracht, editor of SLEEK, discusses with Sherin Maruhn from PwC the strategies and techniques for effectively building and maintaining your personal brand on LinkedIn.

Wednesday 25th

• People and Talent in Startups | 6 pm - 9:30 pm: Let's explore together how HR and TA can help founders and early-stage companies! There will be a panel discussion followed by a mini-workshop.

• IWB F*cked Up Stories Night & Meet-Up at Grammarly 🦄 | 6 pm - 10 pm:
  Professionals will share their personal experiences on how they have thrived in their careers abroad. Extra IWB meet-up at the end.

• Unleash the Power of User Generated Content for your Startup 🤯 | 6 pm - 9 pm: ​Are you a startup founder looking to amplify your brand's reach and credibility without breaking the bank? Join us for an exclusive 45-minute input session on "How to Use the Power of User Generated Content (UGC) for your Startup.

• Avomind Connect: Founders & Friends Berlin Meetup 🚀 | 6:30 - 10 pm: Join us for an evening of networking, interesting conversations and fun time at the Founders and Friends Meetup. The talk is about customer success and retention.

Thursday 26th

• New Era of Finance 💰 | 9 am: The Finance Leaders League, Pleo and General Catalyst have teamed up for a special event. “New Era of Finance” offers you a refreshing and innovative platform for exchange, networking and inspiration. Our mission is to offer real added value and rethink finance events.

• nocodeklub Conference - Learn from top no-code & AI innovators 🧑‍💻 | 2 pm - 11 pm: Discover how forward-thinking companies are using no-code and AI to accelerate growth and scale faster. Join and learn directly from the founders and CEOs of FINN, Circula, Project A, TeleClinic, Make, Softr and many more.

• HR Aperitivo: wine, snacks and HR legal answers 👩‍⚖️🍷 | 6 pm - 8 pm: 2025 Labor Law Strategies: Navigating Overtime, Remote Work Compliance, and Pay Transparency/ Join for an evening of drinks and food as we dive into the key labor law issues that will shape HR practices in 2025.

• Onibar Opening Party 🍙🍾 | 6 pm: Berlin’s first Onigiri Shop just opened! 🎉 We have a few guestlist spots for the opening party. Use this code for 50% off your next visit, and tag us on Instagram (@fomoberlin247) to join the afterparty!

• ÜBERSTUNDE Berlin x TrueNode 🤝 🍻 | 6:05 pm - 11 pm: In Kreuzberg, the 10th ÜBERSTUNDE Berlin event will take place at TrueNode, a hub for innovation and technology. Hosted by Community Lead David, the ÜBERSTUNDE community gathers at the Digital Product Studio, known for helping companies solve business challenges creatively and at scale.

• H&M & NTS Berlin 🕺🥂 | 7 pm - 10: H&M is inviting you to an atelier experience in Berlin Mitte, celebrating fashion, music, and art, with DJs curated by NTS. This event offers an immersive experience, blending the iconic heritage of H&M’s Studio womenswear and a new menswear Atelier collection with Berlin’s edge.

FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities (Sponsored) 🚨

• "Board Meeting" at Surftown - where surfing, networking and charity converge! 🏄🏽 I (Munich) 27.09 - 12:30 - 17:30 pm: Together with Fabian Tausch, we’re inviting CEOs and founders to an exclusive event packed with surfing, networking, and giving back to a great cause. It's the perfect kickoff to Bits & Pretzels!

Friday 27th 

• Paint & Prosecco | express yourself and connect 🖼🍾 | 6 pm - 11 pm: They are excited to invite you to their first Paint & Prosecco event, where creativity and inspiration come to life! Join them for an evening filled with artistic expression, great company, and plenty of fun.

• TIO TIO Beginner's Padel & Silent Disco Vol. 2 🎾 | 6:30 pm - 9 pm: ​​Have you ever wanted to try padel tennis? Join us for our Beginner's Padel Night, featuring some hot tunes.

• HERRLICH DINING x AERIS POP-UP DINNER AT CASA CAMPER BERLIN 🍷🍽 | | 7 pm - 9:30 pm. Cocktail hour, open to all: 9:30 - 0:00. Join us for an exclusive pop-up dinner on September 26th or 27th. HERRLICH DINING will serve an exclusive three-course family-style dinner accompanied by a curated cocktail pairing menu.

• Traumtanz Berlin Vol. 1 💃 | ​Traumtanz Berlin isn’t just about the music; it’s about building a community of friends and like-minded people who come together to connect, dance, and enjoy an unforgettable, dreamlike atmosphere. ​The event happens in a special location near Warschauer Str., which will be revealed only once you've your ticket.

Saturday 28th

• Shake Out Run 🏃‍♀️ | 10 am - 2:30 pm: ​Get ready to lace up your sneakers and join us for the Shake Out Run on September 28th! Whether you're gearing up for the big race on the 29th or just want to be part of one of our most exciting community runs, this is the place to be.

• Factory Network x {Tech: Berlin} AI Hackathon 👩‍💻 | 28.09, 10 am - 29.09, 8 pm ​- Join an exclusive event designed for ambitious entrepreneurs, startup teams, and builders eager to push the boundaries of AI innovation. Whether you’re enhancing an existing product with new AI capabilities or launching a fresh idea from scratch, this hackathon is for those serious about creating impact.

• deadHYPE x Hinge: Great First Dates 💙🎨 | deadHYPE has teamed up with Hinge to inspire you for your next first date. They are hosting 5 events where you can try out a range of activities from bouldering to art, miso making, tattooing and pottery. The next event is next Saturday and is Miso.

• Vollkommen @Atelier🕺💃 | 6 pm: VOLLKOMMEN brings great people together as one big family ❤️ Get ready to soak in the summer vibes right in the heart of the city! Join us for an unforgettable evening of dancing to the finest house beats and making magical memories with your crew. 🌟🏙️

• Kleiner Freitag - Season Closing 🌇🕺| 6:30 pm: For the closing of their rooftop season ’24 @baret.berlin, Kleiner Freitag have teamed up with @swimgoodforever and are bringing you one last event to say goodbye to the summer.

Sunday 29th

• Berlin Marathon 🏃 | The 50th anniversary of Germany's most spectacular and world-class road race will welcome the corresponding number of participants: over 50,000 runners are expected to take part in the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON on 29 September. Are you fit and ready to run? Or rather, hang out in Munich for some Bretzel's.

• KRAFT Runners' Active Dance Recovery 🏃‍♀️👯 | 6 pm: The Berlin Marathon is near, and it's time to celebrate! At the iconic Watergate Club, DJs will kick off the evening at 6 pm with vibrant house music to help everyone unwind. As the night progresses, the beats will intensify, ensuring plenty of dancing and movement to hit those 50,000 steps.

Monday 30th

• Berlin Systems Group 🗣 | 6 pm - 9 pm: ​A Meetup for all low-level systems enthusiasts in Berlin. If you’re interested in how Databases, Distributed Systems and Compilers work, this Meetup is the place for you!

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