🍽 FOMO Munich: The Bits & Pretzel is coming and we are ready| 23.09 - 29.09

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• Sept. 30 Tuesday: Privma AI x FOMO Berlin - Data & AI Founders Dinner @Oktoberfest 🍻🥨 | 5 - 11 PM: Join us and Privma for a unique evening during Bits & Pretzels at Oktoberfest — the perfect mix of Bavarian vibes and big ideas. Network with Data & AI founders and connect with top minds and selected VCs over great food, cold beer, and great conversations.

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The FOMO Munich week 💙 (23.09 - 30.09):

FOMO top picks of the week 🔥

• Wunderland Insights: The Case of Lovable 🌍🚀 | Wednesday, 3 – 4:30 PM: Discover Lovable’s growth story with Wunderland Capital & ByFounders’ Eric Lagier, exclusive insights into Europe’s rising unicorn success.

• Munich Deep Tech Dinner 🤝 | Friday, 7 PM: Sebastian Pollok will co-host an intimate dinner in Munich alongside Peter Carlsson (Founder, Northvolt), Florian Seibel (Co-Founder, Quantum Systems & STARK), and Jorrit Lion (Co-Founder, Proxima Fusion). DM for access.

• Privma AI x FOMO Munich - Data & AI Founders Dinner @Oktoberfest 🍻🥨 | Tuesday, 5 - 11 PM: Join us and Privma for a unique evening during Bits & Pretzels at Oktoberfest.

Tuesday 23rd

• Recovery Walk Tuesday Munich 🌅 | 8 – 8:30 AM: Reset with sunrise, coffee, and mindful movement, slow pace, real talks, and morning light to recharge your day.

• How to Prompt: Tips & Tricks for ChatGPT & Co. 🤖💡 | 3 – 5 PM: Interactive Munich workshop on AI, prompt engineering & ChatGPT, learn smarter techniques, boost productivity, and unlock creative potential.

• MEET THE CITY: EDUCATION 📚 | 4 – 6 PM: Explore Munich’s innovative education projects, connect with experts, share ideas, and shape the future of learning together!

• STOX RUN EVENT 🏃‍♂️ | 6 – 8 PM: Join the run, grab compression socks, connect with runners, feel the beat, and enjoy Munich’s trail-running energy!

• AOK Bewegungsinsel x HYROX – Outdoor Workout 🌳💪 | 6:30 – 8 PM: Kostenfreies Team-Training im Olympiapark München: 8 Stationen, Warm-up, Cool-down & jede Menge Community-Energie!

• Munich Energy Stammtisch – Wiesn Edition 🍻 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM: Oktoberfest vibes meet Munich’s energy community: connect, share ideas & celebrate renewables with beer, Brezn & brilliant conversations.

Wednesday 24th

• Anthropic Hackathon x TUM.ai & CDTM 🚀💻 | 2:30 PM: Kick off Wednesday: join teams, dive into AI challenges, and spark innovation with Lovable & ElevenLabs. Three days, endless creativity.

• OBVS AFTERWIESN WEDNESDAY 🔱 | 10 PM – 4 AM: Electronic beats, house vibes, B2B sets, epic party energy, dancing nonstop at Herzog MUC this Wiesn night!

Thursday 25th

• HOLISTIC COWORKING FOR WOMEN ✨ | 8:30 AM – 5 PM: Work, connect, recharge, and celebrate your wins with like-minded women in mindfulness, focus, creativity, and sisterhood.

• BEYOND SIMILARITY: RAG WORKSHOP 🤖 | 9 AM – 12 PM: Hands-on session exploring advanced retrieval, hybrid architectures, multi-vector strategies, and production-ready RAG systems for AI engineers.

• AFTERWERK – Wiesn Edition @ WERK1 🥨🍻 | 6 – 10 PM: Wrap up your day with festive vibes, cold drinks, exciting startup pitches & true Wiesn spirit right at WERK1.

FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities 💯

• Sept. 24 -26: Anthropic Hackathon feat. Lovable & ElevenLabs- TUM.ai x CDTM 💻 | You can apply as teams (up to 5) or as individuals.

• Sept. 25 Thursday: AFTERWERK – Wiesn Edition 🥨🍻 | 6 – 10 PM: Celebrate Wiesn vibes at WERK1 with pitches, networking, drinks, traditional outfits, festive fun, and relaxed conversations.

• Sept. 30 Tuesday: Privma AI x FOMO Munich - Data & AI Founders Dinner @Oktoberfest 🍻🥨 | 5 - 11 PM: Join us and Privma for a unique evening during Bits & Pretzels at Oktoberfest.

Friday 26th

• Oktoberfest, reimagined by Highsnobiety 🍻 | All Day: A week of product drops, cultural moments, and community vibes, featuring collabs with Meindl, Lodenfrey, GORE-TEX, CP Company, Paulaner, Birkenstock & more.

• O’zapft is! – Makerspace Wiesn Special 🛠️ | 10 AM – 12 PM: Hands-on prototyping, Wiesn-themed challenges, snacks, teamwork, and Oktoberfest vibes, unleash creativity, craft Glupperl, and connect with fellow innovators.

• TUM.ai x CDTM: AI Speaker Event 🎤 | 4 – 6:30 PM: Join Anthropic, Hugging Face, ElevenLabs, Lovable & more for talks, a startup fair, and a hackathon winner showcase.

• AppliedAI Developers Meetup @ Munich 🧠🤝 | 6 – 9 PM: Senior-level AI meetup: from diagnosing failed pilots to deep-diving into small language models & scaling real projects. Networking and production-ready insights!

• Munich Deep Tech Dinner 🤝 | Friday, 7 PM: Sebastian Pollok will co-host an intimate dinner in Munich alongside Peter Carlsson (Founder, Northvolt), Florian Seibel (Co-Founder, Quantum Systems & STARK), and Jorrit Lion (Co-Founder, Proxima Fusion). DM for access.

Saturday 27th

• Founders Running Club :: Munich 🏃‍♂️ | 10 – 11:30 AM: Run, connect, and caffeinate, founders, investors, and creatives gather for an easy jog followed by coffee-fueled conversations.

• aenders goes Wiesn Detox 🌿 | 2 – 4 PM: Fusion workout + chill session, blending movement, mindfulness, snacks, and community energy for your perfect Wiesn reset.

• SUMMER VIBES RETURN 🍹 | 3 – 9 PM: Sip signature drinks, enjoy funky tunes, and soak up the creative energy at @oomni_space – first come, first served!

• KLARTEXT-MAGAZIN RELEASE PARTY 📰 | 7:30 PM: Celebrate the 63rd edition with drinks, talks, surprise guests, illustrations, and a lively panel at Stadtbibliothek HP8!

• Apér-After Wiesn 🎶 | 10 PM – 5 AM: 5 DJs, house grooves, cocktails flowing, and nonstop dance energy, one ticket unlocks both Pre-Wiesn and After Wiesn magic.

Sunday 28th

• Großer Bücherflohmarkt @ Museum Fünf Kontinente 📚 | 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM: Discover rare finds, ethnological works, travel stories, illustrated gems & catalogs at special prices. New treasures await each day!

• Outdoor Sportfestival @ Olympiapark München 🏞️ | 10 AM – 5 PM: 50+ outdoor activities, free & family-friendly. From the stadium to Olympiaberg, come try, play, and discover together!

• PEARLS & CAKE @ Velvet House ✨ | 2 PM: Candlelight, tea, homemade cake & pearl beading in cozy autumn vibes.

Monday 29th

• Wunderland Insights: The Case of Lovable 🌍🚀 | 3 – 4:30 PM: Discover Lovable’s growth story with Wunderland Capital & ByFounders’ Eric Lagier, exclusive insights into Europe’s rising unicorn success.

• Fin x Miro: Navigating AI Transformation 🚀🤖 | 5 – 8 PM: Fireside chat, Q&A, and networking on leading teams, culture, and products through the realities of AI-driven transformation.

• Afterparty Casino Night – Bits & Pretzels Side Event ♣️🃏 | 6 –11 PM: WERK1 transforms into a casino: poker, networking, and fun with startups, investors, and decision-makers. No registration required.

• Founder’s Fuel-up 2025 🍻🚀 | 6:30 PM: An evening of founders’ talks, Q&A, and networking, insightful conversations with Verena Pausder, Bastian Nominacher, Johannes Reck, plus drinks.

• Superconnectors Munich 2025 🚀🤝 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM: High-energy networking where startups pitch critical asks, and Superconnectors offer life-changing introductions, unlocking breakthrough opportunities in Munich’s thriving ecosystem.

• Media Startup Night Vol. 6 ✨🌐 | 6:30 – 10 PM: Forward-thinking ideas, startup pitches, and vibrant networking bring media innovators, investors, and creators together for inspiration and collaboration.

Tuesday 30th

• Morning Run with 10x Founders & Exceptional Ventures – B&P2025 🏃‍♂️ | 7:45 – 8:30 AM: Kick off Bits & Pretzels with a 5K run through Munich alongside Katharina Soell (Exceptional Ventures) and Nico Schoenenberger (10x Founders). Optional post-run HIIT session for extra energy

• Hyrox Morning Workout – DeepTech Energy 💪 | 8:30 – 10 AM: Start your day energized: HIIT, networking, sweat, smiles, and DeepTech connections before the conference kicks off.

• The Stable Breakfast – Founders & VC Vibes 🥐 | 9 –12 AM: Exclusive founder breakfast: Italian-style, invite-only, networking, insights, and early-morning energy with Headline & Insight Partners.

• GTM Leader Breakfast & AI Workshop 🚀 | 9:30 – 11:30 AM: Exclusive 30-person session: breakfast, networking, hands-on AI lead gen strategies, and growth hacks with top GTM leaders.

• Surf & Connect: Business Networking | 9:30 AM – 1 PM: Catch waves, spark ideas, and connect with decision-makers, creatives, and visionaries, board shorts, coffee, and lunch included.

• HER KLUB Female Founders Aperitivo 🌸 | 4:30 – 8 PM: Exclusive networking for female founders, decision-makers & thought leaders. Connect, share ideas, and gain inspiration.

• World Wild Web: AI Hack Night 🌐 | 6 – 10 PM: Hack AI agents & MCP servers, network, win prizes, enjoy pizza, and build with devs in Munich’s tech playground.

• Privma AI x FOMO Munich - Data & AI Founders Dinner @Oktoberfest 🍻🥨 | 5 - 11 PM: Join us and Privma for a unique evening during Bits & Pretzels at Oktoberfest.

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