do business at the Oktoberfest

Event Day 3, 01.10.2024

The third event day and grand finale of Bits & Pretzels takes place at the world-famous Oktoberfest. Be part of this unique networking experience where tradition meets innovation. 

Enjoy two 45-minute networking rounds, giving you the chance to join two different tables with a variety of Table Captains and Topic Tables to choose from. Voting for your preferred tables opens on September 25th—just have your ticket code ready!

7, 500

attendees to
network with

250+

Table captains to lead the discussions

120+

topic tables for
all interest

Who is a Table Captain?

Table Captains at the Bits & Pretzels Founders Festival are founders, investors, or executives with a tech focus from various industries, who guide discussions at their tables. Pitch ideas, seek advice, and expand your network.

wHAT IS A TOPIC TABLE?

As the name suggests, Topic Tables are themed discussions that bring together individuals with shared interests to connect, discuss, and exchange ideas.

Table Captains 2024

Doreen Huber

Partner

EQT Ventures

Dominic Wilhelm

Partner

Headline

Gülsah Wilke

Co-Founder & Partner

2hearts & DN Capital

James Miller

Consul General

U.S. Consulate General

Julia Goldhammer

Vice President & General Manager Europe Central

LEGO

Jochen Schweizer

Founder

Jochen Schweizer Gruppe

Maria von Scheel-Plessen

Director EMEA / Keynote Speaker

Fredrik Hjelm

CEO

Voi Technology

Fredrik Hjelm

CEO

Voi Technology

Martin R. Stuchtey

Founder

The Landbanking Group

Mina Tsuchida

CHRO, Senior Executive Vice President

Japan

Sarah Al-Hussaini

CoFounder & COO

Ultimate

Lydia Hoye

Founder and Managing Director

Bound to Prosper

Yiannis Kiachopoulos

CEO

Causaly

Saeju Jeong

Executive Chairman & Co-Founder

Noom

Xavier Helgesen

Managing Director

Enduring Ventures

Gideon Valkin

Managing Partner

Andrena Ventures

Silvia Sommer

Founder & CEO

Croftworx

Lydia Kind

Vice President Brand & Creative

Westwing

Oliver Pabst

General Partner

Redalpine

Thomas Oehl

General Partner

Vsquared Ventures

Kieran Hill

Partner

20VC

Tina Dreimann

Founder & Managing Director

better ventures

David Gobaud

Venture Partner

Pioneer Fund

James Miller

Consul General

U.S. Consulate General

Julia Goldhammer

Vice President & General Manager Europe Central

LEGO

Jochen Schweizer

Founder

Jochen Schweizer Gruppe

Maria von Scheel-Plessen

Director EMEA / Keynote Speaker

Maya Noël

Managing Director

France Digitale

Bernhard Fischer-Appelt

Founder & Board Member

fischerAppelt Group

Patrick Sturm

CTO - DACH region

SKY

Timothy Liston

Foreign Policy Advisor to the City of San Antonio/Former U.S. Consul General

U.S. Department of State

Aman Dogra

Head of CEE & Africa

Financial Times

Julia Friedlander

CEO

Atlantik-Brücke e.V.

Dejan Jovicevic

Founder

Brutkasten Media

Alex Hofmann

Chefredakteur / Editor-in-Chief

Gründerszene

Topic tables 2024

This year’s topic tables dive into the hottest trends in the industry, guaranteed to ignite some lively and exciting conversations!

01

Female Founder Networking

Gather with other female founders to exchange experiences, discuss challenges, and explore opportunities for collaboration and growth.

02

Personal Branding

Interested in building your personal brand? Come to this table to discuss techniques and tips for enhancing your professional presence.

03

Investment Trends & Emerging Markets

Interested in the latest investment trends and opportunities in emerging markets? Gather here to discuss where the global economy is heading and how to capitalize on these trends.

04

Student Entrepreneurship

The Student Community Tables are supported by Start Munich, Manage & More, and HSG START Accelerator. Meet fellow Startup enthusiasts and dive into an entrepreneurial branstorming session.

05

Bitcoin & Blockchain

Join the conversation on how Bitcoin and blockchain are revolutionizing finance and digital transactions, and share your insights and questions with fellow enthusiasts.

06

Social Entrepreneurship

Passionate about making a social impact? Join the conversation on social entrepreneurship and innovative approaches to solving global challenges.

07

Looking for Co-Founders

Connect with like-minded individuals who are also seeking co-founders, and explore potential partnerships to bring your startup ideas to fruition.

08

Founder Mental Health

Share strategies and experiences on maintaining mental well-being while navigating the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial journey.

09

Creator Economy

Dive into a discussion on the latest trends and opportunities in the creator economy, and exchange ideas on monetizing passions and content.

10

Food Tech

Explore the future of food technology at this table and discuss the latest innovations and trends in the food industry.

11

Scaling SaaS

Talk with others about the challenges and strategies involved in scaling a SaaS business, and share insights on achieving growth and managing customer success.

12

Leadership

Discuss leadership strategies and share insights on effective team management and decision-making with other leaders.

13

Women in SaaS

Are you a woman in SaaS or passionate about supporting women in tech? Join this table to connect, share experiences, and discuss the unique challenges and opportunities for women in the SaaS industry.

14

Future of Work

Curious about how technology, culture, and new trends are reshaping the workplace? Join this table to explore the evolving future of work and its impact on businesses and employees.

Time Table

Want to know more details? Here you go.

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Personalize your ticket

Only personalized tickets can participate.

Wed, Sept 25th
16:00 CEST

Choose your Table Captain

You will receive an email invite to choose your Table Captain - be quick, it's first come - first served.

on event -  OCT 01

10:00

Oktoberfest area opens for visitors

Access to the venue will not be possible before 10:00 - please note restrictions for luggage

10:00 - 10:45

Find your table

Get to the Festhalle Schottenhamel and find your table.

10:45 - 11:30

Table Captain Round 1

Pitch, chat and discuss as much as you can.

11:30 - 11:45

Switch tables

Captains stay at their table and attendees switch.

11:45 - 12:30

Table Captain Round 2

A new captain, a new topic and a new round of people at your table.

FAQ

Explore our FAQ section for insights on the startup exhibition. From registration  to promotion details, find all the essential information you need right here.

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Food and beverages at the Oktoberfest
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