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🏗 FOMO Berlin: 350+ Leaders, Founders & VCs Gather for the 4th Urban Innovation Forum in Berlin | 03.03 - 09.03

🏗 FOMO Berlin: 350+ Leaders, Founders & VCs Gather for the 4th Urban Innovation Forum in Berlin | 03.03 - 09.03

Weekly newsletter keeping you up to date on the coolest events for tech & culture in Berlin

Cephas from FOMO
March 02, 2026

Hi Berliners,

Berlin is in the middle of real urban stress tests. Heating transition debates. Grid bottlenecks. Housing pressure. Procurement processes that move slower than the climate clock. The city does not lack ambition, it lacks alignment.

On March 19, the Urban Innovation Forum returns to CIC Berlin for its 4th edition bringing together 350 leaders, VCs, policymakers, founders, and operators across climate tech, mobility, energy systems, and digital infrastructure. This is where Berlin’s biggest infrastructure questions move from panels to practical next steps.

For FOMO Berlin, this is exactly the point. Our mission is to bring the most relevant people in the city into proximity and accelerate trust across sectors. We believe Berlin wins when capital, operators, and the public sector move together. UIF is one of those rooms where that alignment can actually happen. FOMO goes UIF - get 20% off and join us! More information below 👇

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On March 19, 350+ founders, VCs, utilities and public leaders gather in Berlin for the 4th Urban Innovation Forum in Berlin, where energy, mobility and infrastructure decisions actually happen.

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What did you FOMO last week 📸

Some impression of our FOMO Padel Tournament last week in Cape Town. Pictures taken by the amazing Nadine.

FOMO Opportunity Spotlight & Carve Out 🔦 :

Finom – 180 Founder Gathering, Thursday, 12th of March: An exclusive dinner high above Berlin in an iconic location, the Berlin TV Tower. 180 curated founders. Real conversations, strong founder energy, zero small talk. Guest access via application only.
OpenAI Strategy & AI Platform Power: An essay by Benedict Evans examining OpenAI’s competitive challenges in 2026, including the limits of model differentiation, low user engagement, and the race for compute infrastructure - one of the best I have read so far!
Female Founder Office Hours: Playfair invites applications for Europe-wide remote sessions on Thursday, 23rd April. Applications close Monday, 16th March at 12pm (GMT). Aimed at supporting female founders with mentorship, guidance, and actionable insights.

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The FOMO Berlin week 💙 (3.3 - 9.3):

FOMO Top Picks of the Week 🔥

These are the events I would attend if I were in town:

MCP Connect Berlin with Superhuman, Slite & Alpic 🤖 | Tuesday, 6:30 – 9:30 PM: AI talks, MCP app insights, progressive tool demos, and networking with food and drinks in Berlin.
OpenClaw Showcase – AI Builders Night 🦞 | Wednesday, 6 – 9 PM: Live demos of advanced OpenClaw workflows, integrations, and systems, plus networking with AI engineers and founders.
Matcha & Money Talks #1 🍵💰 | Thursday, 9 – 11 AM: Empowering female founders: discuss money mindset, selling, early finances, and collaborate during a guided matcha ritual.

All Day Festivals & Conferences ✨

Mar. 1 - Mar 31: EMOP Berlin 2025 📸 | All Day: Celebrating photography with exhibitions, panels, talks, and 250,000 visitors across Berlin, including the main show at Akademie der Künste.
Mar. 4 – Mar. 9: FCF International Women’s Day – Special Week 🚴‍♀️| All Day: Cycling rides, indoor sessions, runs, and ice bathing to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Mar. 13 – Mar. 29: Heimathafen Neukölln 🎭 | All Day: Theatre, concerts, book launches, slam poetry, interactive shows, and live music including “UPPER INTO THE INDIVIDUAL POSITION,” MUSK ON MARS, MADRE®, Chris Thile, and more across Studio & Hall Berlin.

Tuesday 3rd

Cosmic Meetup – Berlin ✨| 11 AM – 1 PM: Heart-led gathering with meditation, soulful conversations, and mindful connections for conscious creatives and community builders.
Office Warming Party – HoFT Berlin 🏢| 6 – 9 PM: Open evening for fintech teams featuring office tour, ecosystem networking, drinks, finger food, and DJ set.
MCP Connect Berlin with Superhuman, Slite & Alpic 🤖 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM: AI talks, MCP app insights, progressive tool demos, and networking with food and drinks in Berlin.
Ein resilientes Europa – Kritische Infrastrukturen & Sicherheit 🇪🇺 | 7 – 9:30 PM: Political dialogue on protecting critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, and Europe’s resilience amid geopolitical uncertainty.

Wednesday 4th

Lunch & Cowork – HEY, DESIGNERIN 💻 | 12 – 4 PM: Coworking afternoon for women* and FLINTA freelance creatives with lunch, deep focus session, and community connection.
Stories of Hospitality – FLINTA Chefs Series 🍽️ | 3 PM: Selin Cetin presents a Turkish “altın günü” inspired menu celebrating tradition, storytelling, and Anatolian flavors.
tipBerlin Girls Art Walk 🖼️ | 5 – 6:30 PM: Guided gallery tour through Charlottenburg visiting Galerie Tanja Wagner, Galerie Judin & HOTO, ending with art talks and a glass of rosé in Berlin.
OpenClaw Showcase – AI Builders Night 🦞 | 6 – 9 PM: Live demos of advanced OpenClaw workflows, integrations, and systems, plus networking with AI engineers and founders.

Thursday 5th

Matcha & Money Talks #1 🍵💰 | 9 – 11 AM: Empowering female founders: discuss money mindset, selling, early finances, and collaborate during a guided matcha ritual.
12MIN.ME 🚀 START UP #1.1 ☕ | 9:30 – 11 AM: Morning startup breakfast at betahaus Kreuzberg featuring a 12-minute talk by Jonathan Hegel (FW Systems) + Q&A & networking for Berlin founders and builders.
Solo Exhibition – teutaptea 🎨 | 6 PM: A collection of paintings created across Finland, Germany, France, Iceland, and Italy, exploring dreaming, transformation, and the spaces between departure and arrival.
Real Energy Run - Running FOMO x On Run Club 💛⚡️| 6 – 8:30 PM: Join a social city run with On Cloudmonster 3 shoes, gear workshops, polaroids, and post-run refreshments.
BELMILAN WINEPARTY 🍷 | 6 – 11 PM: Wine, art & beats at Quantum Galerie featuring the group show “God is a Woman” (10 female artists), DJs Soulcontrol & Mariaplass, pizza all night & 5€ wine pours.
PMM in the Age of Agentic AI 🍺🤖 | 6:30 – 10 PM: Casual pub-style discussion for Product Marketing Managers on adapting early to Agentic AI, swapping insights, experiments & hot takes over drinks in Berlin.

FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities 💯 :

Thu. Mar. 12: Finom – On Top of Things 🚀 | Berlin TV Tower: An exclusive dinner bringing together 180 founders for curated networking and panoramic views above the city. Guest list curated via application, expect high-signal conversations and strong founder energy.
Fri. Mar 13: OpenClaw x Point Nine — Build & Rave Berlin 🦞 | 5:30 – 11 PM: Hands-on AI building, workshops, deep dives, music, networking; explore Claw ecosystem, autonomous agents, RAG systems, and creative tech projects.
Tue. Mar. 18: Consumer Tech Networking Party 🤝 | 8 PM – 12 AM: Evening connecting 70 founders, operators, and investors in consumer tech, focusing on growth, monetization, and payments with cocktails, DJ, and networking at a Berlin waterside restaurant.

Friday 6th

ISTAF Indoor VIP Experience 🏃‍♂️✨ | 4:30 PM: Private box access at ISTAF Indoor with catering, backstage tour of Uber Arena, athlete meet-and-greet & official after-party in Berlin.
Charlotte Colace - Pre-Listening EP Party 🖤 | 7 – 10 PM: Experience “No Way But Through” early with music videos, live dance, DJ sets, and exclusive merch.
Feuer im Haus der Dunkelheit 🔥 | 7 PM: Exhibition on women in resistance with a vernissage on Mar. 6 at 5 PM featuring poetry, short films & more in Berlin.
Harald Lesch & “The Four Seasons” 🌍🎻 | 8 PM: Climate change meets Vivaldi as Harald Lesch narrates alongside Merlin Ensemble Vienna at the Berlin Philharmonie Chamber Music Hall.
Toytonics Art Jam 🎨 | 9 PM: Unleash creativity at a fun art jam session. Connect, create, and enjoy an inspiring artistic evening.

Saturday 7th

Women’s Day Run 🏃‍♀️💖 | 10 AM – 13:30 PM: Lace up and join UnWomen Germany for a community run celebrating women’s rights and solidarity in Berlin.
La Booth #2 💃🎶 | 12 – 11 PM: FLINTA-only DJ sets, dancing, and special drinks for a vibrant weekend celebration at Bussi Bar.
Group Exhibition + ALÉYA After Party 🎨🖤 | 6 PM – 4 AM: Explore art on power, identity, and control, then join the ALÉYA community after-party for connection and vibes.
Multisex 9-Year Anniversary 🎶🌈 | 11:59 PM – 9 AM: Celebrate FLINTA* power with 22 hours of music across two floors at Weekend Club, Berlin.

Sunday 8th

SHE CAN DO IT ALL 💜 | 11 AM – 2 PM: A powerful live experience at ABBY MOOD space celebrating Germany’s first nationwide community for female coaches. Expect a movement class, breathwork & sound bath, a leadership panel on women in wellness, and curated networking with founders and brands.
Female Health Panel & Yoga 🥒🧘‍♀️ | 3 – 5 PM: Join talks on menstrual health, a female-focused yoga session, and a community gathering with snacks and pickles.
Women in Arts - BlueLobster Art × Kubus & Kug 🎨 | 3 – 6 PM: Artist talk with Mojé Assefjah at Soho House Berlin, presenting a new limited print edition alongside a community gathering for International Women’s Day.
Plot Records x Zain Live Performances 🎶🍷 | 6 - 10 PM: Enjoy live music by Monica Mussungo & Just Junoo, with homemade Pakistani food and community vibes in Berlin.

Monday 9th

AI in Life Sciences: Speed Networking & Roundtables 🤖💊 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM: Connect with Berlin life sciences & tech professionals through speed networking, roundtables, and actionable industry insights.
Saddle Up VI 🤠💃 | 8 – 9:30 PM: Learn line dancing in Berlin with all levels welcome. Enjoy music, fun, and three new dances!