kickstart your network
From seed funding to global expansion, get direct access to the decision-makers who can move the needle for your company.
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QUICK CHECK BEFORE CHECKOUT
Startup tickets come at a reduced rate – so young companies can actually afford to be in the room. Before you check out, make sure you tick all three boxes:
- Founded in 2016 or later
- Fewer than 11 employees
- A scalable business model We define scalability by the ability to scale revenue without linearly scaling headcount. The opposite is a traditional billable-hour model like an agency or consultancy. If you are an agency or consultancy, please choose the Ecosystem Ticket.
If any of these don't match your business, another category is likely the better fit.
You are looking for
Tailored for every stage of your founder journey
Fundraising & Access to investors
Gaining traction with partners
Getting feedback
Community & Network
Learning from experts & Inspiration
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Get your ticket for #bits26
28 - 30 Sep 2026
Trade Fair Grounds & Oktoberfest
Startup
€499
excl. VAT
€399
Price guaranteed for:
What does my ticket include?
3-day pass to all stages & networking areas
Bits & Pretzels matchmaking tools to connect with 7,500 attendees
Access to 2,000+ Business Angels and VCs
Official After Party (Day 1)
Oktoberfest with Table Captain meetings (Day 3)
Free Food & Drinks at day 1 & 2
That's what founder say:
“When we showcased Parloa at Bits several years ago, we were still early in our journey. The team had many valuable conversations with partners and prospects, and it helped us build visibility.”
Malte Kosub
Co-Founder & CEO Parloa
“When Personio was still young we exhibited three times. Going out and speaking to potential clients and talents was key for our growth .”
Hanno Renner
Co-founder & CEO, Personio
"Bits & Pretzels helped us connect with like-minded founders in healthcare and longevity, gain media visibility, and strengthen our credibility with investors. Since then, we successfully closed our seed investment round this spring, an important milestone for Avancell Medical."
Angelika Reich
Avancell Medical
"The most valuable outcome of exhibiting at the event was that a visit to our booth led to our first major corporate pilot project. It connected us with one of the world’s largest EV manufacturers and opened the door to strategic deals and funding opportunities."
Dr. Jonathan Spitz
GaussML
"The conversations at Bits & Pretzels gave us the visibility we needed at the right time. We came to the event with a vision, and left with validation, funding leads, and a broader community that believes in our mission: to connect the unconnected, sustainably. Now flyvbird is ready to scale thanks partially to the momentum built at Bits & Pretzels."
Tomislav Lang
flyvbird
"At Bits & Pretzels, meeting new connections turned out to be more important than expected. One year later, we’re close to a partnership with what might be the best possible match in Germany for our company. Even early investor talks were refreshingly open-minded."
Guido Sluijsmans
NEXTdriver
“Bits & Pretzels was planned and structured so well. We didn’t feel overwhelmed, tired, or anything like that at any moment—we were simply experiencing experiences”.
Gjorge Lazarov
Co-founder, Moxelle/Worwise
“I would recommend everyone to try it out not just once, but for 2, 3, 4 years to also build up a certain network within the event.”
Frederik Schroeder
Senior Account Manager, Tidely
“I really liked the atmosphere. Even though we were doing business, there was some art all around - people dancing, singing, and playing music”.
Lucilla Crosta
CEO, Edulai/Smarthink
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The Perfect Guide to Getting Your Tickets
Request your startup ticket
Connect with top investors and industry leaders. Submit your application today and take your startup to the next level.
- You were founded between 2016 & 2026
- You have a scalable business model
- You have 1 - 10 employees
- You were founded between 2016 & 2026
- You have a scalable business model
- You have 1 - 10 employees
We check your eligibility
We don't just sell these tickets. We curate them. Startup tickets are application-only. A quick review helps us ensure you meet the criteria for your category, keeping the quality of the event high for everyone in the room. We review applications manually (Mon–Fri). You’ll receive your purchase link via email within 24 hours – often in as little as 30 minutes.
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Ready to join thousands of founders, investors, and innovators? Apply today and be part of the Bits26 experience.
Ready to join thousands of founders, investors, and innovators? Apply today and be part of the Bits26 experience.
A breeding Ground
for success
You are in excellent company. Those are just some of the many startups that have been boosted by attending the #bits in their early days. Today everyone knows them. Use your chance to follow their footsteps.
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Why do 600+ enterprise Executives join a startup conference?
The CIO AI Summit is part of Bits & Pretzels. And while most executives come for a dedicated program - connecting with awesome startups is what makes them return year over year. If you are looking for enterprise partners or clients - this is your hunting ground.
Want to know who they are? Here is an excerpt of the 2025 attendee list:
Want to know who they are? Here is an excerpt of the 2025 attendee list:
Ready to Shape the Future?
Meet the right investors, find crucial partners, and learn from the best in the industry. Are you in?