3 days of vision, learning and networking

Bits & Pretzels is an application-only, three-day festival that connects 5,000 founders, investors, startup enthusiasts, and all other decision-makers of the startup ecosystem. The festival takes place in a unique setting around the Oktoberfest in Munich from September 30th – October 2nd, 2018.

The most successful founders from all around the world, as well as young aspiring entrepreneurs, will meet at the event for inspiration, learning, and matchmaking. On the last day, all attendees and speakers come together in one tent with one goal: liquid networking.

Sunday

30 SEPTEMBER

ICM Congress Center

Day

(9am - 6pm)

Startup Exhibition
Startup Academy
Matchmaking Area
Spotlight Stage
Google Stage
Interactive Stage
Pretzels Stage

Night

(7pm - 1am)

Official After Party
Free drinks & music

Monday

1 October

ICM Congress Center

Day

(9am - 6pm)

Startup Exhibition
Startup Academy
Matchmaking Area
Spotlight Stage
Interactive Stage
Pretzels Stage
Corporate Innovation Stage

Night

(7pm - 1am)

Startup Night
50+ events all over Munich

TUESDAY

2 October

Oktoberfest Munich

Day

(9am - 2pm)

Share a table with an expert
Secret music act
Liquid networking
Join 5,000 startup enthusiasts at the Oktoberfest

DOn't miss

Become a better Negotiator

The former hostage-negotiator Matthias Schranner normally supports the UN, global corporations, and political parties through their difficult negotiations. Attendees enjoy a full day of hand-on workshops to heighten their negotiation skills.

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DON'T MISS

Corporate Innovation stage

Discover successful corporate innovation projects and learn from the experiences of its makers. Together with our partner KPMG we selected outstanding projects that use leading edge technologies to drive corporate innovation.

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DOn't miss

Crypto Panel

Is crypto technology going to take over the world? Or is crypto technology the fad of the century? We are excited that some of Silicon Valley’s top crypto entrepreneurs and investors share their insight with us on our center stage.
The panel will focus around the current state of the technology and most importantly, the outlook on real-world applications.

DON'T MISS

Spotlight stage

A stage with on-spot 10-minute company presentations from the shooting stars of the startup ecosystem. We handpick startups that are on a high growth trajectory and have received at least a series A funding round - perfectly designed for investors, VC funds and corporate attendees with little time.

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DON'T MISS

Matchmaking Team

Of course we have a networking app, but we go one step further. A team of 40 matchmakers personally help you to identify relevant attendees and show up ways for you to contact them. These are actual people who feel personally responsible for your networking success at Bits & Pretzels.

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Speakers at
Bits & Pretzels 2018

Bits & Pretzels offers you inspiration as well as relevant business content. Our speakers are successful national and international entrepreneurs, investors, and CEOs and will share their insights on stage.

Why ATTEND

connect with
DECISION MAKERS

Bits & Pretzels brings together decision makers from all over the startup ecosystem. Use the chance to make appointments with potential partners, clients or investors. Our
‍ matchmaking and Oktoberfest Networking will help you to make kick-ass connections.

BECOME A BETTER
LEADER

We handpick our speakers to help you learn from their experiences and mistakes. Especially when you are or want to become a founder, you shouldn't miss the "How to...-Sessions" at the Academy Stage .

PROMOTE YOUR
COMPANY

Make people know your company and get out your name by exhibiting , pitching or even by becoming a sponsor .

ENJOY LIQUID
NETWORKING

An after party with free drinks, the Startup Night all over the city - nice! But entering the Oktoberfest with 5,000 fellow startup enthusiasts is INCREDIBLE!

Find the hottest startups

No matter if you want to discover early stage startups in the exhibition and at the Pitch Stage or later stage companies at the Spotlight Stage - Bits & Pretzels attracts Europe's hottest tech-startups.

Connect with fellow investors

More than 300 investors attended Bits & Pretzels in 2017 and even more will join this year. Catch up on the latest rumors and don't miss your next deal.

ENJOY LIQUID
NETWORKING

An after party with free drinks, the Startup Night all over the city - nice! But entering the Oktoberfest with 5,000 fellow startup enthusiasts is INCREDIBLE!

connect with
DECISION MAKERS

Bits & Pretzels brings together decision makers from all over the startup ecosystem. Use the chance to make appointments with potential partners, clients or investors. Our matchmaking and Oktoberfest Networking will help you to make kick-ass connections.

Learn about Corporate Innovation

Discover successful corporate innovation projects and learn from the experiences of its makers. We selected outstanding projects that use leading edge technologies to drive innovation.

Find the hottest startups

ENJOY LIQUID
NETWORKING

An after party with free drinks, the Startup Night all over the city - nice! But entering the Oktoberfest with 5,000 fellow startup enthusiasts is INCREDIBLE!

Meet the Table Captains

On the third day of the festival you have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to share a table at the Oktoberfest with well-known experts, CEOs, and founders from business, media, and the startup ecosystem.

Oh captain
My Table Captain

Once a year the most influential executives gather at the Bits & Pretzels Oktoberfest tables. Every table at the grand finale is hosted by a Table Captain and all attendees can choose one of those handpicked CEOs, editors-in-chief or investors before the event even starts. Through that we make sure that everyone gets the most out of Bits & Pretzels and enjoys the best networking experience in a relaxed atmosphere.