Bits & Pretzels - The world's biggest networking at the Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest + Networking =
The best way to finish the festival

Bits & Pretzels wouldn’t be Bits & Pretzels without our Oktoberfest Networking on the last day of the festival. On Tuesday, 300 tables in the Schottenhamel tent are going to be reserved exclusively for Bits & Pretzels. This is where the biggest Networking event at the Oktoberfest begins!

This year, we offer two different networking concepts at the same time. Finishing the event with 5,000 fellow startup-enthusiasts at the Oktoberfest is nothing less than a once-in-a-lifetime experience, so make sure not to miss it!

SAVE THE DATE: Attendees will receive an invitation to select their table three days before #bits19.

Keep in mind: It's first-come-first-serve!

Table Captain

Each table is going to be hosted by one hand-picked expert who guides the discussion. You will have the chance to ask questions, get advice and make worthwhile contacts that will take your business idea to the next level.

Topic Table

Content is going to be the focus. We will select the most exciting topic suggestions from our attendees, which will then be discussed at these tables. That means, unlike the Table Captain networking, Topic Tables are not hosted by a specific person.

Table Captains 2019

FORMER CAPTAINS

Topic Tables 2018

3D Bonding Technology

While the manufacturing relies on sequential joining of pieces. 3D Bonding proposes the connection of all the pieces of a product simultaneously by injection. Is it really Changing the Game?

Topic initiator:

Adrian Hernández

Hardware&Iot

AI & Education

How can Artificial Intelligence transform the future of education and how does human machine interaction look like for teachers and students alike?

Topic initiator:

Tobias Burkhardt

Services&Intelligence

APIs and the future of tech

How can APIs help us to innovate, connect, and move faster when it comes to new technology in the hospitality sectore?

Topic initiator:

Margaret Ady

Services&Intelligence

Access to education for all

How can AI / IoT etc. help providing everybody free access to education / training/ finding a suitable and qualified job? How can we use tech to engage future children? Will gamification get bigger?

Topic initiator:

Anna Mueller

Hardware&Iot

AgTech Innovations in Europe

The market and the potential in Agriculture is very large as the structure requires change and the mindset of European farmers have opened up for innovation.

Topic initiator:

Jonathan Bernwieser

Services&Intelligence

App Tech Stack 4 Startups/MVPs

Discuss how to set up an optimal mobile app technology stack for startups and mvps. Share your lessons learned!

Topic initiator:

Sven Herchenhein

Services&Intelligence

FAQ

Where will the Oktoberfest networking take place?

The Oktoberfest networking will take place in the Schottenhamel tent at the Oktoberfest, which is located at Theresienwiese in Munich.

At what time does the Oktoberfest networking start and how long does it go?

The Oktoberfest networking starts at 9 am. Your seat will be reserved for you, but you have to be punctual to take your place. It’s important to stay at least for 3-4 hours.

How can I choose my Table at the Oktoberfest Networking?

As a ticket owner, you will receive an email with access to our selection tool before the event starts (approximately 3 days prior to the event). With this tool you can choose your seat at one of the tables. According to the "first-come-first-serve“-principle you can choose your favorite Table Captain OR Topic Table.

When can I choose my Table Captain or Topic Table?

The selection process will start approximately 3 days before the event. We’ll keep you updated regarding the exact starting date.

How does the Table Captain networking work?

On October 1st, 2019 around 150 tables at the Oktoberfest will be hosted by a Table Captain (a well-known, successful internet expert, CEO, CTO, investor, editor-in-chief etc.). Ask questions, get advice and make worthwhile contacts that move your business idea to the next level.

Can it occur that my Table Captain cancels?

Unfortunately, a change in Table Captains cannot be ruled out. We will inform you as soon as possible, but we’re not responsible for short-term cancellations. We’ll ask the Table Captain to contact you directly via e-mail so that you have the chance to ask all your questions.

How does the Topic Table Networking work?

On October 1st, 2019 around 150 tables at the Oktoberfest will have a specific topic. As of now, you can hand in topic suggestions. We will select the most exciting ones, which will then be discussed at these tables. Talk to interesting people, get new viewpoints, advice and make worthwhile contacts that move your business idea to the next level

Do I get catering?

You will get two vouchers (one for food and one for beverage) for the Oktoberfest networking. You receive these vouchers during the first two conference days at the International Congress Center.