🧙 FOMO Munich: 350+ Leaders, Founders & VCs Gather for the 4th UIF this Thusday in Berlin | 17.03 - 23.03

Hey FOMO Munich,

Sometimes we just need to say yes.Not because everything is perfectly planned. Not because we already know exactly how it will work out. But because we believe in ourselves enough to take the step anyway. This mindset matters more than ever right now.

In Services: The New Software, Sequoia argues that AI could unlock a $1 trillion opportunity as startups move from selling software tools to delivering outcomes.

In a world where building products becomes easier, people, trust and distribution become the real advantage.

That’s exactly where FOMO comes in. By bringing together founders, operators and investors every week through our newsletter and events, we create the network where these opportunities start.

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FOMO Sponsor 🤝 : Urban Innovation Forum 26

This is one of the rooms where Europe’s urban transformation debates actually happen. On March 19, the 4th Urban Innovation Forum brings together 350+ founders, investors, operators and policymakers working on the systems cities depend on — from energy and infrastructure to mobility, AI and urban governance.

Leaders from Enpal, Carbon Equity, Extantia, Tesla, GET Fund, Future Energy Ventures, Companisto, Berliner Energie und Wärme, Berliner Stadtwerke and Ecoworks will join Berlin State Secretary Severin Fischer, Prof. Volker Quaschning, Saskia Bruysten, Emanuel Heisenberg and Isabelle Canu, on the stage.

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What did you FOMO last week 📸 

FOMO Opportunity Spotlight & Carve Out 🔦 :

• Services: The New Software — Sequoia argues the next trillion-dollar companies won’t sell software tools but deliver outcomes. With AI automating tasks, startups will increasingly sell the completed work (e.g. bookkeeping) rather than the software itself.

• Founder Associate Program Applications – Atlantic 🚀 | Apply by Mar. 22: Applications are open for the next Founder Associate cohort — a 9-month program working alongside early-stage founders and the investment team. Ideal for exceptional generalists who want to build companies, not just observe.

• Lessons of a First-Time Fund Manager — Mario Gabriele shares insights from running his first VC fund: developing conviction, backing founders early and navigating the uncertainty of venture.

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The FOMO Munich week 💙 (17.3 - 23.3):

FOMO top picks of the week 🔥

These are the events I would attend if I were in town:

• Plug and Play Germany Summit 2026 🚀 | Tuesday, All Day: Startup leaders, investors, and innovators connect to explore partnerships, emerging technologies, and opportunities across Germany’s growing innovation ecosystem.

• OpenClaw Meetup München 🤖🦞 | Wednesday, 4:30 – 6 PM: Casual meetup for OpenClaw enthusiasts to discuss AI agents, automation setups, self-hosting workflows, and share tips.

• SheConnects: SheLeads Community Event – Sip & Social 🍸 | Thursday, 7 – 10 PM: Relaxed after-work networking with drinks, casual conversation, and community connections in Munich.

Tuesday 17th

• GraphSummit Munich 📊 | 9 AM – 6 PM: Full-day event on graphs and AI, hands-on sessions, real-world insights, and expert talks on data transformation and knowledge graphs.

• Enable MedTech Bavaria 🏥 | 1 – 7 PM: Explore MedTech innovation, university-industry collaboration, and networking with experts across sectors in Bavaria.

• AWS Women's User Group Meetup #9 ☁️ | 5 – 9:30 PM: Hands-on AWS GameDay for women. Solve real-world cloud challenges, network, and compete in teams for fun and learning.

• Loneliness – Why It Affects Us All 🌿 | 6:30 – 9 PM: Explore loneliness, its impact on mental health, and solutions for individuals, companies, and society at large.

• Entrepreneur Meetup – Special Edition 🤝| 7 – 10 PM: Network, learn, and share ideas with Munich entrepreneurs. Discussions on startups, tech, finance, AI, and business growth.

Wednesday 18th

• Media Lab Innovation Festival 2026 🎬 | 10:30 AM – 5 PM: Two-day festival exploring media innovation, workshops, AI, strategy, and networking for journalists and creators.

• Porsche Zentrum Olympiapark x Bootcamp Baby ⚡🖤 | 6:30 – 8 PM: Move differently with an energizing bootcamp class, followed by shakes, matcha, and goodie bags.

• OpenClaw Meetup 🦞🤖| 4:30 – 6 PM: Casual meetup for OpenClaw enthusiasts to share setups, AI agents, multi-agent workflows, and automation tips.

Thursday 19th

• Munich Girls Afterwork ✨🍹| 5:30 PM: Exclusive afterwork with drinks, Parmesan truffle fries or Caesar salad, and relaxed conversations with Munich Girls.

• MSUG | Spring Incoming with Siemens & Synvert ❄️ | 5:30 – 8:30 PM: Explore AI-ready data, Snowflake innovations, and network with professionals over food and drinks in Munich.

• Unconference: Context Engineering with Open-Source 🩵 | 6 – 9 PM: Dive into open-source AI and the context layer: retrieval, memory, and real-world system design with Haystack, Qdrant, and Cognee. No slides, no fluff—just hands-on discussions, knowledge exchange, and networking.

• appliedAI Developers Meetup @ Munich 🤖💡 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM: Deep-dive on production-ready AI: deterministic execution, reliable workflows, failure handling, and real-world architectural insights.

• Beyond Prompts: AI Agents Meetup 🤖 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM: Learn to secure, monitor, and govern autonomous AI agents with real-world DevOps examples and networking.

• CLEVER MINDS by GABAL 🤖🗣️ | 7 – 10 PM: Explore AI-powered communication, rhetoric mastery, and human-machine synergy with expert insights and networking.

  FOMO Sponsor 🤝 : magier x Webflow - Marketing Leaders Dinner

FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities 💯

• Tue. Mar 24: OpenClaw Hackathon + Roundtable Munich 🤖🛠️| 1 – 9 PM: Hands-on hackathon exploring OpenClaw agents, prototyping workflows, discussions on AI strategy, business impact, and networking with builders and leaders.

• Tue. Mar 24: Foundacious #2: Munich 💼🚀 | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM: Startup fundraising event featuring founders, business angels, and VCs with talks, prize draw, dinner, drinks, and networking opportunities.

• Thu. Mar. 26: OpenAI Codex Community Build Meetup – Munich ☕️💻 | 9 AM – 1 PM: Casual coworking meetup for Codex users to build projects, meet OpenAI engineers, share ideas, ask questions, and network over coffee.

Friday 20th

• Izakaya Pop-Up with Carl Tokujiro 🍣👨‍🍳 | 8 - 10 PM: Enjoy a Japanese culinary feast with edamame, miso, natto, fried chicken, udon, and more at a special pop-up event.

Saturday 21st

• Open Data Day Munich 2026 📊🌐 | 9 AM – 4 PM: Networking and workshops for government, startups, academia, and civil society exploring open data insights.

• Founders Running Club: Munich 🏃‍♂️☕ | 10 AM – 12 PM: Join founders and creatives for an easy run, coffee, and networking in a friendly, supportive environment.

• Floral Frequencies – Art Exhibition 🌸🎨 | 4 – 8 PM: Spring-themed contemporary art exhibition featuring floral-inspired abstract works with relaxed vibes and creative atmosphere celebrating seasonal beauty.

Sunday 22nd

• Obvs and Sound Escape Closing Sunday Hangout 🎶 | 12:30 – 5:30 PM: Join @obvs_studios for music, vibes, and chill moments with @soundescape_kitzbuehel. Free entry.

• Build Your First Successful AI SaaS Startup Today! 💻🚀 | 1 – 5 PM: Hands-on workshop covering AI automation, marketing, sales, app creation, and entrepreneurship for real implementation.

Monday 23rd

• Munich Space Summit 2026 🚀🌍 | 8 AM: Global space industry summit uniting satellite navigation and New Space innovation, startups, investors, and researchers exploring future space technologies.

• Claude Code for Everyone 🤖 | 6 – 10 PM: Hands-on coding with Claude, meet local builders, share ideas, learn together, and explore AI development in an engaging environment.

• #2 A3/MUC Roundtable 🤖💬|  6:30 – 9:30 PM: Focused AI roundtable discussing agents, workflows, tools, product shifts, and execution strategies with active builders.

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