# Bits & Pretzels 2026

- Dates: 28 September 2026 to 30 September 2026
- Location: International Congress Center Messe, Munich, Germany
- Organiser: BITS & PRETZELS
- Expected attendance: 7,500

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.bitsandpretzels.com/)
- [Registration](https://www.bitsandpretzels.com/checkout)
- [Agenda](https://www.bitsandpretzels.com/agenda-full-screen)

## Topics

- AI
- Artificial Intelligence
- VC
- Risk
- Data Science
- Deep Tech
- Design
- Talent
- Energy
- Technology
- Construction
- Health

## Speakers

- Trevor Noah, Comedian & Bestselling Author
- Steven Bartlett, Entrepreneur, Investor & Podcast Host 'The Diary Of A CEO'
- Max Junestrand, Co-Founder & CEO, Legora
- Jan Oberhauser, Founder & CEO
- Jeannette zu Fürstenberg, President & Managing Director, General Catalyst
- Mirko Novakovic, Founder & CEO
- Harry Nelis, Partner, Accel
- André Schürrle, Co-Founder, DRYLL
- Ekaterina Zaharieva, Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, European Commission
- Klaus Hommels, Founder & Chairman, Lakestar
- Noah Hollmann, Co-Founder & CTO, Prior Labs
- Judith Dada, Co-CEO & Senior Partner, Langdock & Visionaries

## Sponsors and partners

- Eleven Labs
- SAP
- Conduct AI
- Die Techniker
- PwC
- Fraunhofer

## Where to stay

- **Beyond by Geisel**: 60 m from the venue, 22 Marienplatz, München, 80331
  - [Hotel website](https://www.geisel-privathotels.de/beyond)
  - Phone: +49 89 700 746 700
- **DO & CO Hotel**: 110 m from the venue, 1 Filserbräugasse, München, 80333
  - [Hotel website](https://www.docohotel.com/munich/)
  - Phone: +49 89 69313782-0
- **Louis**: 160 m from the venue, 6 Viktualienmarkt
  - [Hotel website](https://www.louis-hotel.com/)
  - Phone: +49 89 411 190 8-0
- **Hotel am Markt**: 250 m from the venue, 6 Heiliggeiststraße, München, 80331
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotel-am-markt.eu/)
- **Hotel Lux**: 260 m from the venue, 13 Ledererstraße, 80331
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotel-lux-muenchen.de/)
  - Phone: +498945207300
- **Platzl Hotel**: 270 m from the venue, 10 Sparkassenstraße
  - [Hotel website](https://www.platzl.de/)
- **Hotel Schlicker**: 270 m from the venue, 8 Tal, München, 80331
  - [Hotel website](https://hotel-schlicker.de/)
  - Phone: +49 89 2428870
- **Cortiina**: 300 m from the venue, München
  - [Hotel website](https://www.cortiina.com/)

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #bits26

- [Bits & Pretzels 2026 | Founders Festival in Munich](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6kmiI62mq4)
- [Bits & Pretzels 2026 | Founders Festival in Munich](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-MFycHhNwQ)
- [Bits & Pretzels 2026 | Founders Festival in Munich](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m-JeDR9_1w)
- [Bits & Pretzels 2026 Munich - thefinrate.com](https://thefinrate.com/bits-pretzels-2026-europes-leading-festival-for-startups-investors-and-entrepreneurs/)
  - Attend Bits & Pretzels 2026 in Munich to connect with startups, investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders driving innovation and growth.
  - By thefinrate.com

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/bits-pretzels-munich-1dcfae9d9641/