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Bits & Pretzels is more than just a festival. It's a platform for the startup community. Alongside the main event at the ICM Munich, Bits & Pretzels encourages attendees to connect at community-led Side Events throughout the city. These gatherings, organized by the community itself, provide a unique opportunity to forge new connections, dive deeper into specific topics and experience the vibrant energy surrounding the Bits & Pretzels main event.

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Why should you organize a side-event at Bits & Pretzels 2025?

• Ride the Bits & Pretzels wave! Side Events are already the second most popular activity, and we need your creativity to unleash their full potential
• This year, we will be bringing over 7.500 startup enthusiasts to Munich during Oktoberfest. More attendees, more space for powerful side-events, to broaden the conference’s rich program
• Share your expertise, connect with key players, and leave a lasting impact on the startup ecosystem

How does Bits & Pretzels support side-event hosts?

• All side Events can be found on our side event listing where all attendees can freely explore them

• We'll help our side event hosts to spread the word through our media channels

• We will provide you with branding materials (digital & print) on request (such as signs, balloons, etc.)

How do I get my side-event listed as Bits & Pretzels side event?

1. It is simple! Just submit the application form below & our team will get back in a week
2. Once everything is good & clear, the event will be listed on our website & later in the event’s networking app

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FAQ & Disclaimer: Host a side-event

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Side Events are external events that our partners can organize themselves around the time of Bits & Pretzels (between 28 Sep - 02 Oct 2025).

Examples from past years:

• Meetups / Workshops / Seminars
• Breakfasts / Happy Hours
• Open Office / Office Hours
• Get togethers at exhibition stand
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Your event must take place between 28 Sep - 02 Oct 2025. We do not recommend to overlap the official program:

• Event Opening (29 Sep | 09:00-11:00)
• Official After Party (29 Sep | approx. 19:00 - midnight)
• Congress Closing (30 Sep | 16:30-18:30)
• Oktoberfest (01 Oct | 09:00-12:00)
• … Highlight speakers (follow announcements) </aside>

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