side events

Lots of side events pop up every year around Bits & Pretzels. When the entire startup ecosystem is in Munich it is your chance to become a host.

Host a side event

How to host a side event?

Side Events are your chance to connect your brand with the Bits & Pretzels attendees and the local tech community by hosting your own event.

Side Event registration management, event logistics/operations, event promotions and costs are all managed by you, the Side Event host. Bits & Pretzels provides marketing promotion of the Side Event to the festival attendees.

Here are some kind of events you could host:

Meetups

Gather a crowd of likeminded leaders around a topic you care about.

Open Office

You have an office in Munich? Open your doors and welcome guests.

Workshops

Attendees come to Bits & Pretzels to learn - offer your personal expertise and offer an extra round of learning.

Parties at Werksviertel

The official After Party will happen at Werksviertel at the evening of 29 Sept - this is your chance to rent out one of the many bars and restaurants.
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Key Things to know

  • You will be responsible for organisation, location, invitation & costs, etc. of the side-event
  • Our communication team will feature your side event on our side event website + newsletter
  • We strongly recommend to not only rely on Bits & Pretzels as the single source of guests. Attendees have abundant possibilities to join events - also advertise to the local ecosystem and invite your network
  • Participating in and apply for a Side Event is 100% free for Bits & Pretzels attendees
  • As the host, you are responsible for managing your event’s registration / registration page, promotion, creative, operations, insurance, costs, etc.
  • Most Side Events are in general open to all attendees, however they can be invitation-only
  • Only Munich-venue-based events will be considered - no virtual events

The Best time for side Events

You want to host your side event at a time when most attendees are available. Check out this overview to find the best time slot for your Side Event.

28 September - The night before

Most guests already arrive the day before Bits & Pretzels. That's your chance to host an event that is not competing with the festival program.

  • 28 SEP - afternoon and evening 🟢

29 September - Join the party at werksviertel

The official After Party at Werksviertel is meant to be a gathering of the ecosystem. This is your chance to rent out one of the many bars and restaurants and host your very own piece of Bits & Pretzels.

  • 29 SEP - 19:00 - open end 🟢

You can find more info about the After Party here

Times that should be free of side events

We strongly discourage hosting side events during the main times of the conference. These are the periods when the festival stages are active, or events are happening at Oktoberfest.

  • 29 SEP - 09:00 - 18:00 🔴
  • 30 SEP - 09:00 - 18:00 🔴
  • 01 OCT - 10:00 - 13:00 🔴

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your side event?

Host a side event