Host a
Side event
Bits & Pretzels Side Events are your chance to experience even more beyond the main agenda. From curated breakfasts to networking drinks, explore unique gatherings across Munich and connect with the startup world in fresh, exciting ways.
Why host a side event
Bits & Pretzels is Europe’s leading festival for founders, uniting a global community of entrepreneurs, investors, and
leaders from various industries.
The event aims to foster networking opportunities, inspire groundbreaking ideas, and facilitate knowledge exchange among global visionaries.
The inspiring speakers is only one of the many reasons why the event is sold out every year! Over the years, Bits & Pretzels welcomed on stage Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, Reid Hoffmann, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Richard Branson, Jessica Alba, Daniel Dines, Cathie Wood, and many more.
The event aims to foster networking opportunities, inspire groundbreaking ideas, and facilitate knowledge exchange among global visionaries.
The inspiring speakers is only one of the many reasons why the event is sold out every year! Over the years, Bits & Pretzels welcomed on stage Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, Reid Hoffmann, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Richard Branson, Jessica Alba, Daniel Dines, Cathie Wood, and many more.
What kind of events
can you host?
Get Creative! The Bits & Pretzels crowd is made up of startup founders, investors, corporate leaders,
politicians, students, and many others who contribute to the vibrant startup ecosystem.
Think about how to design the perfect event to bring together the people you’d love to connect with!
Open office
You have an office in Munich? Open your doors and welcome guests.
Networking drinks
Informal gatherings with professionals from the industry.
Breakfasts
You can gather a crowd even before the program of Bits & Pretzels start.
custom Format
From hackathons to workshops - surprise us.
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