side events

At w3.wiesn, the team from w3.fund, along with investors, partner companies, and individuals from the Web3 scene, gather to exchange ideas over Bavarian delicacies and drinks. It’s an opportunity to network and forge new connections in a relaxed setting.

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RobCo Women in Tech LinkedIn Workshop mit der größten LinkedIn Influencerin im DACH-Raum, Lara Sophie Bothur!! ✨

FIRST COME FIRST SERVE!! Gemeinsam mit der größten LinkedIn Influencerin im DACH-Raum Lara Sophie Bothur (Voice for Innovation @ Deloitte, LinkedIn Top Voice in Tech) teilen wir inspirierende Karrieregeschichten, knüpfen neue Netzwerke und zeigen, wie Frauen in der Tech-Welt ihre Stimme verstärken können.

Erlebt eine exklusive Keynote, nehmt an einem interaktiven Workshop teil UND erstellt gemeinsam mit Lara ein Live-Posting! Sie wird darüber sprechen, wie Frauen in der Tech-Branche mehr Sichtbarkeit erlangen und ihre Stimme verstärken können.

Die Plätze sind begrenzt - first come, first serve.

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Join us for an exciting evening at the Aerospace Networking & Pitch Event hosted by XPLORE by UnternehmerTUM and TUM Venture Lab Aerospace! This event brings together visionary minds and innovators from the space industry. You’ll hear groundbreaking pitches from emerging space startups and gain insights from a keynote speaker who’s shaping the future of aerospace. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders, investors, and fellow enthusiasts as we explore the frontiers of space innovation together. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a curious newcomer, this is the place to be!

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Board Meetings don't have to be stressful, we make them Fun!

Welcome to our first "Board Meeting at Surftown," – where surfing, networking, and charity converge!

Our mission is to bring startups and CEOs together on the wave to forge meaningful business connections and valuable relationships.

We are uniting a mix of 48 founders, CEOs, and teams of scaling start-ups.The o2 Surftown Munich location is exclusively rented for our event (please RSVP through the Checkbox in the Sign Up Flow for the session at 2 pm or 4 pm and level yourself as beginner or progressive.

Our planned Agenda:

Friday:
👉 Surf Session at 2 PM and 4 PM (please choose your preferred slot)
👉 Food, Drinks, and Networking after the sessions

FAQ:
Can I bring a +1?
If you think you know a great addition to the group, please message us via fabian@unicornbakery.de or just register for more than 1 ticket, and we will quickly let you know.

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Where good food, networking, and charity converge! (on behalf of Laureus Sport for Good)

Our mission is to bring startups and CEOs together to forge meaningful business connections and valuable relationships.

We are uniting a mix of 40 founders, CEOs, and investors in the start-up ecosystem.

Our planned Agenda:
Friday, 27th of September:
Dinner at the Drivers & Business Club in Munich (7 pm to open end)

Donation to Laureus
Included in the ticket price is a 100€ donation to the Laureus Sports for Good Foundation.

Can I bring a +1?
If you think you know a great addition to the group, please message us at fabian@unicornbakery.de, and we will let you know quickly.

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What to do on the day before Bits & Pretzels?

🥾 Join us for a hike in the nearby mountains to connect with industry leaders, founders, investors, and innovators. Have a look at www.hikepreneur.com for more information and join the WhatsApp group to stay informed.

All the details like destination, meeting point and time will be announced on WhatsApp. Lunch and Aprés-Hike will be possible at the restaurants around.

In the event of severe weather the event might not take place. The participation is free of charge and on your own risk without any liability from our side. Please make sure you are in healthy condition and bring appropriate clothing as well as food and water with you.

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Your Networking opportunity with leading VCs, corporates and startups kicking off Bits & Pretzels 2024! Hosted by Bloom Partners, Bird&Bird, and Noedo.

Based on the big success of last years' Bits & Aperitivo we have decided to bring back a select group of friends & partners to unwind and connect in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy some delicious cocktails at Hartmanns Rooftop Garden in Munich. Note: Limited spots available, please register your interest.

Set your stage the evening before the official Bits Pretzels kickoff with some inspiring conversation and meetups.

Dresscode: It´s Oktoberfest time. Feel free to come in your Tracht (Lederhosen & Dirndl) or just as you are!

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Following last year's success, Digital Future is once again planning an exclusive C-level dinner with the German start-up scene on the evening before the festival.

In addition to unicorn founders and C-Levels from scale-ups, we have also invited a few selected investors. We have an exciting keynote speech by Dr. Marlon Braumann and his AMES Foundation, a mega location and already great guests.

The dinner is invite only: please drop us a mail at growth@digitalfuture.de if you'd like to join!

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www.digitalfuture.de

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Prepare for a one-of-a-kind experience blending innovation, networking, and the rich tradition of Bavarian brewing culture as the GLOBAL Sales Tech Festival (GSTF) on Tour goes to Munich! In collaboration with Bits & Pretzels, we are hosting a very exclusive evening at Giesinger Bräu, one of Munich's most exciting and youngest breweries, renowned for its commitment to traditional brewing methods and modern craft beer innovations. Limited to just 40 participants, this intimate event offers a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders in a relaxed and unique setting... Enjoy a guided tour of the brewery, taste craft beers, and join us for a different networking experience at the intersection of technology, sales, and Bavarian culture in Club GLOBALS style.

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Vamos a la afterparty! Explore our Bermuda triangle - 3 venues where all Bits & Pretzels attendees will come together for more networking, great music, and drinks. Check out Afterparty page on our website or app for more info!

https://www.bitsandpretzels.com/after-party

We’re kicking off this year’s Bits & Pretzels with a joint Morning Run along the beautiful Isar, taking in Munich’s stunning nature. It’s the perfect opportunity to start your day with some light exercise and to begin networking in a relaxed setting. We’ll finish with a coffee and pastry stop before heading to Bits & Pretzels, making it the ideal start to your day. For our first 10 participants, there will be a small surprise each day. Pre-registration required.

https://ryzon.net/

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Before our opening ceremony, we`ll get you in the right mindset with breathwork - a tool that many top entrepreneurs and athletes rely upon - by joining the largest business breathwork session, led by Peter van Woerkum, co-founder of Regulate. Open your mind and channel high energy—all while grounding yourself in the moment.Align with this year’s theme, “Kickstart Europe,” and start your journey with intention and clarity.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to set the right foundation for your event experience.

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The ultimate laser tag competition comes to Bits & Pretzels. Join us, pick a side and compete to see who will take Munich’s laser tag crown - founders or investors.

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We would like to invite international startups with an interest in the German/ Bavarian market to attend this workshop. The speakers give you insights into navigating the Bavarian innovation ecosystem. Our speakers are Invest in Bavaria, giving a general overview of the most important verticals and stakeholders, BayStartUP, highlighting the startup ecosystem and how to find the most suitable contacts, Bayern Kapital, providing you with information on fundraising, UnternehmerTUM, presenting their successful entrepreneurial programmes and other ecosystem stakeholders, introducing themselves to assist you in making the most of your trip to Bavaria. We will also serve a Bavarian Brotzeit-Lunch and some refreshments.

https://www.bayern.de/staatskanzlei/bayern-in-london/bavaria-in-london/

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-　Startup Hokkaido announces Pitch Competition for Startups during Bits & Pretzels
-　The winning startup will get prizes such as an invitation to Hokkaido Innovation Week, flight tickets to Japan/Hokkaido, BtoB matchmaking with Japanese companies, and accommodation in Hokkaido during Hokkaido Innovation Week.
-　Competition is open to startups addressing one of the challenge topics – Environment & Energy, Primary Industry & Food, and Space.
-　Startups should submit their application via online form and pitch decks by 20th September. please apply from here (https://forms.fillout.com/t/taWuuSXuoRus)

What is Hokkaido Innovation Week?
-　Hokkaido Innovation Week commenced in January 2024. It is dedicated to helping startups find their first customers, connect with investors who believe in their future, and become Japan's most supportive startup community.
-　The next conference is scheduled throughout Hokkaido from February 13th to 19th, 2025. This dynamic event invites startups, investors, and support organizations from around the globe and Japan, to foster business growth and establish valuable connections.
-　Leveraging Hokkaido's unique strengths, the event features specialized programs in three key industrial sectors: Environment & Energy, Primary Industry & Food, and Space.
-　Join us to explore innovative opportunities and collaborate with forward-thinking professionals.

Startup Hokkaido
https://startuphokkaido.com/en/

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Join us for an exclusive side event at the Bits & Pretzels 2024,  hosted by the Hungarian Innovation Agency. This event offers insightful presentations, dynamic startup pitches, and featuring cutting-edge innovations. Enjoy premier networking opportunities while indulging in fine Hungarian wines. Meet trailblazing companies like RECnGO, Compocity, Fryda Software, and Hackrate. Don't miss this unique blend of innovation, culture, and connection!

14:00-14:15 : Introduction to Hungarian Innovation Ecosystem and the role of the Hungarian Innovation Agency in its Development
Speaker: Robert Somogyi COO
14:15-14:25 : RECnGO , Speaker: Gábor Schwarz
14:25-14:35 : Compocity , Speaker: Emese Pancsa
14:35-14:45 : Fryda Software Kft., Speaker: József Szűcs
14:45-14:55 : Hackrate , Speaker: Balázs Pózner
14:55-16:00 : Networking

https://niu.hu/en

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Join us at the end of the first day of the Bits & Pretzels 2024 Conference for an Apertivo before heading over to the Official After Party in the nearby Werksviertel.

Gather with female founders & the investors funding them for meaningful networking in the beautiful House of Communications where we can unwind and re-energize before transitioning to the After Party.

*Bits24 ticket not required for registration

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We are opening our doors - in connection with the Bits & Pretzels side events - for the 5th edition of Media Startup Night on September, 29. This is the ultimate meet-up for anyone interested in the future of media.

You'll get to know media startups at our curated Pitching Stage and will be able to learn more about the challenges of innovation in media.

And the best part is: it's not only about listening, but also about taking part. Benefit from the casual atmosphere by exchanging ideas with other participants while making new contacts.

Directly accessible by subway U2 from Bits & Pretzels & within walking distance to the official Bits & Pretzels afterparty at Werksviertel

Startup Elevator Pitches
Get inspired by the ideas of the startups at our curated Pitching Stage.

You are a media startup and would like to pitch your idea on stage? Application for our Call for Pitches is open until September, 22 .

Live On Stage
Look forward to an exciting program all about innovation in media.

Food & Drinks
Of course we will provide you with everything a foodie desires after a long event day.

Networking Challenge
Are you a natural born networker? Put your skills to the test - at our Networking Challenge

Tickets
Tickets are free, but limited - register now! Please note that you can also attend our event without a Bits & Pretzels accreditation

Whether you have your own startup, want to invest in media or are simply curious about the latest innovations in media - this event is perfect for you! Join us, have fun and be part of a community that is shaping the media of tomorrow.

We look forward to welcoming you to Media Startup Night Vol.5.

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The best house parties always happen in the kitchen…

Are you ready to spice up your expansion to the German market?

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Join our

Invest in Bavaria Kitchen Party
on Sunday, September 29th
from 6:30 – 9:30 pm (arrival and welcome at 6:30 pm, official start at 7:30 pm)

in our office in the Atlas Building (Rosenheimer Str. 143c) at Munich Werksviertel.

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Join us for an evening full of networking, delicious food, and insightful discussions on how to enter the German/Bavarian market. Bavaria is known for its ideal conditions for start-ups and scale-ups, with large corporations, numerous investors, exciting tech start-ups, and many helpful institutions.

And what do we do best? Bring everyone to the table.

This year, our guest is the law firm ARQIS, with their presentation:

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Legal Advice on the Menu: Bite-Sized Tips for Expanding to Germany

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Thomas Lipsky and Rolf Tichy will satisfy your hunger for practical insights into international growth, and they’ll be available for your specific questions afterward.

Our kitchen party is designed to give you a taste of what Bavaria has to offer! Don’t miss the chance to mingle with like-minded entrepreneurs and experts from the Bavarian business ecosystem. While enjoying delicious food and sampling beers from different regions in Bavaria, you can gather essential knowledge for your business expansion to Bavaria.

Still hungry for more? After our intimate event, you can head straight to the Werksviertel for the official Bits & Pretzels Afterparty! It's just a step outside the door.

To ensure we have enough space for everyone, save your spot and register here for free.

Invest in Bavaria is the official Business Promotion Agency of the Free State of Bavaria and part of the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs. We support international companies in entering the German market and growing their business in Bavaria. Our services are free and confidential.

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Registration: https://www.bayern-international.de/eventsby/

Password: kitchenparty2024

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Startup-Verband, Zendesk and Personio invite you to the Founder's Fuel-up after-Bits&Pretzels event at the Personio Office at Rundfunkplatz 4 (3rd floor) in Munich.

Delicious snacks & drinks, good music and the Personio Office slide await you.

As a special highlight: Startup-Verband CEO Verena Pausder and Personio Co-Founder & CEO Hanno Renner in a short talk.

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Together with our co-host, the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy, we are thrilled to host this year's VIP Dinner at an exclusive venue. The evening promises high-level networking in an exceptional setting, accompanied by exquisite cuisine. The location, situated in a vibrant district, is also where our official Bits & Pretzels Afterparty will take place simultaneously, ensuring a memorable night of connections and celebration.

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Join the official Bitcoin Bits & Pretzels Side Event featuring Jack Mallers (Strike) and Bitcoin companies exhibiting at Bits & Pretzels

https://www.bitcoin-bundesverband.de/events/

As a Bits & Pretzels ticket holder you have the opportunity to claim one of 30 free tickets: https://pretix.eu/btcverband/pretzels24/redeem?voucher=BITS24TN

It’s first-come, first-served. If all free tickets are claimed, you can purchase one for €21: https://pretix.eu/btcverband/pretzels24/

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O’zapft is (soon) - with the first ever “healthy” pre-Wiesn breakfast! The health.tech conference invites you to join our exclusive community event:Join us for a morning of networking and discussions on the latest health technology trends over a delicious breakfast spread! The health.tech Breakfast premieres with insights & casual networking - this time on the topic of scaling and modern care-taking!

Insights featuring Dr. Friderike Buchmann, Founder XOLife, Farina Schurzfeld & Christoph Commes, Co-Chairs of Curation health.tech Conference. Networking including international digital health enthusiasts, health.tech speakers & thought leaders like Daniel Bahr, Saeju Jeong, Matthias Zach, Jochen Hurlebaus, and many more.

Website: health.tech

Smart Village: https://smartvillage.com/

B&P Breakfast: The original Bavarian Bits & Pretzels Side Event

WHEN: October 1st, 2024 | Starting at 8am

WHERE: OMMAX Headquarters, Kaulbachstraße 4, 80539 München

-Network with 100+ industry peers
-Meet investors and Private Equity leaders
-Learn about innovative business models
-Great informal Bavarian breakfast at a central Munich location

Who will be there?

-Entrepreneurs and industry pioneers
-Executives from diverse industries
-Top international financial investors

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www.ommax-digital.com

The Revenue Leadership Wiesn, organized by ARRtist Circus and bao, is an exclusive and high-profile networking event specifically for Sales and Revenue Leaders. It takes place right after the Liquid Networking event at Bits & Pretzels 2024.

At this event, you can enjoy a Bavarian three-course meal and traditional drinks while participating in twelve roundtable discussions with renowned experts in the field of Sales and Revenue Generation. We have reserved an exclusive box at the Schützen-Festzelt, providing the perfect setting to make valuable connections and discuss the latest trends in Sales and Revenue Generation in a unique atmosphere.

Some of the participants include:

- Remy Lazarovici - Managing Director DACH @ Celonis
- Christopher Cole - Global Chief Sales Officer @ SAP Lean IX
- Luca Dangelmeyr - VP Sales EMEA @ TeamViewer
- Benedikt Lorenz - VP Sales @ bao
- Christian Weisbrodt - CRO @ Finway
- Mattia Schaper - Founder @ SDRs of Germany
- Sven Mößbauer - Head of Sales Development @ Personio
- Tim Brömme & Jan-Erik Jank - Co-Founders @ SE Rockstars
- Antoine Leboyer - Venture Lab for Software and AI @ Technical University of Munich
- Dominic Klingberg and Julius Göllner - Co-Founder @ ARRtist Circus

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OMBash goes OMtoberfest. In 2024, the online marketing industry will once again meet at the Oktoberfest to network, eat & drink, have fun and enjoy the Wiesn... So be there this year and enjoy a great afternoon with us and our numerous guests.

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Exclusive networking event for female startup founders at Oktoberfest 2024, featuring moderated table discussions with top investors and experts. Every 30 minutes, participants switch tables, ensuring diverse conversations and valuable insights. This is a great chance to build partnerships and gain industry knowledge in a relaxed, festive atmosphere.

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Exchange with startups and experts from both ecosystems on trends and opportunities for collaboration.

Together with representatives of the German and Latin American ecosystems, we will discuss the role of government, the importance of corporates, research and development, venture capital and corporate venture capital, and of course the contribution of startups to shape and grow the respective innovation scene. We will address question like what are the strengths and challenges of both ecosystems and how to collaborate on a regional, national and international level with partners of other innovation and startup ecosystems.

We proudly announce our partners:

@Deutsch-Chilenische Industrie- und Handelskammer

@Deutsch-Brasilianische Industrie- und Handelskammer

@Deutsch-Argentinische Industrie- und Handelskammer

@ProChile

@Bayerische Repräsentanz für Südamerika, Argentinien, Chile, Kolumbien, Peru und Uruguay

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