Bits & Pretzels 2026

Description

Bits & Pretzels hosts 7,500 founders, investors, and industry leaders for three days full of learning, networking & doing business during Munich Oktoberfest.

As a multi day founders festival in Munich, Bits & Pretzels brings together entrepreneurs, investors, executives, and decision makers from across Europe and beyond. The event focuses on entrepreneurship, innovation, and company building, offering a structured program of keynotes, panels, workshops, and curated networking formats designed to foster learning and meaningful business connections.

The festival places strong emphasis on peer exchange and relationship building, connecting early stage founders with experienced operators, investors, and corporate leaders. A distinctive social setting creates an informal atmosphere that encourages open dialogue, long term partnerships, and cross sector collaboration within the startup and innovation ecosystem.