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Bits & Pretzels 2026 (Founders Festival)

When
September 28–2026 (day: 30)
Where
ICM – Internationales Congress Center München
Price
Ticketed (paid passes); see organiser
A Munich city street at night with a lit gate arch

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

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