Event

Bits & Pretzels 2026

Bits & Pretzels is a Founders Festival and conference for founders, investors, and industry leaders. It focuses on learning, networking, and doing business, helping founders build networks and grow.

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The essentials

Event details

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

Public discussion

What people are saying

Official hashtag #bits26

Agenda themes

Topics covered

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

On stage

Speakers

  • Trevor NoahComedian & Bestselling Author
  • Steven BartlettEntrepreneur, Investor & Podcast Host 'The Diary Of A CEO'
  • Max JunestrandCo-Founder & CEO, Legora
  • Jan OberhauserFounder & CEO
  • Jeannette zu FürstenbergPresident & Managing Director, General Catalyst
  • Mirko NovakovicFounder & CEO
  • Harry NelisPartner, Accel
  • André SchürrleCo-Founder, DRYLL
  • Ekaterina ZaharievaCommissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, European Commission
  • Noah HollmannCo-Founder & CTO, Prior Labs
  • Judith DadaCo-CEO & Senior Partner, Langdock & Visionaries

On the floor

Sponsors and partners

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

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