Bits & Pretzels 2026
Munich, Germany, Sep 28, 2026
Bits & Pretzels Founders Festival 2026 is one of Europe's leading startup and entrepreneurship festivals, taking place 28–30 September 2026 in Munich, Germany. The event brings together founders, startup teams, scaleups, venture capital and private equity investors, angel investors, corporate executives, innovation leaders, technology companies, policymakers, accelerators, universities, and ecosystem partners to explore the latest trends in entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, SaaS, deep tech, fintech, climate tech, digital transformation, venture funding, scaling strategies, and corporate innovation. Featuring a high-profile conference with keynote presentations, masterclasses, workshops, investor meetings, startup showcases, curated networking sessions, and its signature Oktoberfest networking experience, the festival serves as a premier platform for knowledge exchange, fundraising, strategic partnerships, and business development while addressing key challenges such as startup scaling, access to capital, AI-driven innovation, talent acquisition, European competitiveness, and the future of entrepreneurship in the global innovation ecosystem.