Bits & Pretzels
Bits & Pretzels is Europe’s premier founders festival, bringing together more than 7,500 startup founders, investors, and business leaders for three days of inspiration, learning, and networking in Munich during Oktoberfest (September 28–30, 2026).
Since its founding in 2013, Bits & Pretzels has become one of Europe’s most influential startup events, dedicated to showcasing promising technology companies and empowering entrepreneurs with the insights, connections, and opportunities they need to scale. The festival has hosted some of the world’s most impactful voices, including Sir Richard Branson, Barack Obama, Reid Hoffman, Tarana Burke, Jessica Alba, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. For more information, visit www.bitsandpretzels.com.
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