Become a volunteer

Join the team behind Bits & Pretzels.

Meet and learn from professionals, creators and visionaries. If you're passionate about starting your own business and want to expand your network, apply now!

Why should you join?

Exclusive
insights

Get a glimpse into what it takes to organize an event with 7,500+ participants.

Lasting
impact

Your chance to make new friends, to land your next job, to meet your co-founder (examples of personal growth stories of our volunteers).

Enjoy
the event

Volunteer and enjoy the full experience of the event at no cost. Connect, explore, and be part of the action.

True
Community

Become part of our vivid Volunteer Community, who comes together also before and after the events.

Making It Happen – Together

We make sure to match your strengths with the respective work stations so that you can co-shape the event by your skills!

Photography
Social Media
Check-in
Backstage
Session Scanning
Wiesn tent decoration
Logistics

“I love being part of the Bits Volunteer Community — I get to connect with founders, spot new tech trends, and leave with 50+ valuable contacts every time.”

Simon
Volunteer Ambassador

“My third year with Bits & Pretzels — every time it opens new doors. The volunteer community is inspiring, supportive, and full of energy. I’ve grown so much and had a blast doing it.”

Insaf
Volunteer Ambassador

network like
nowhere else

Bits & Pretzels main stage

DAY 1 + 2

Conference

Be at the heart of Europe’s leading startup conference! As a volunteer, you’ll help run two dynamic days of networking, masterclasses, and inspiring talks. You can expect:

7,500 curated attendees
21,000 founder-investor meetings
Startup exhibition & pitch contest
$390B in assets under management on-site

Get behind-the-scenes access and meet the people shaping the future.

Inside the Festhalle Schottenhamel at the Oktoberfest site.

DAY 3

Oktoberfest

Help make startup magic at Munich’s most iconic setting — Oktoberfest! Volunteers support a truly unique business experience with:

300+ reserved tables at Schottenhamel
250 expert Table Captains
2 “liquid networking” rounds
1 unforgettable day

It’s wild, it’s effective — and you’ll be part of making it happen.

FAQ

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