Bits & Pretzels 2026 (Founders Festival)
Confirmed edition
About
One of Europe's largest founders and startup festivals, Bits & Pretzels brings thousands of founders, investors and speakers to Munich for two conference days, capped by a networking day at Oktoberfest.
Highlights
- Two conference days (28–29 Sept) of talks, pitches and an investor summit
- Third day of networking at Oktoberfest (30 Sept)
- Thousands of founders, investors and speakers from across Europe
Practical tips
- Book accommodation early — it overlaps the start of Oktoberfest
- The ICM is on the Messe München grounds, reachable by U2 to Messestadt West
- Passes sell in tiers; earlier purchase is cheaper
Where it is
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