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

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Cephas from FOMO
May 26, 2025

Hi Berliners! 👋 

Summer—oops, events season—is in full swing! Highlights: Republica, Life-Summit, and our own event with Qonto on money, holding setups, and taxes for international freelancers. Don’t miss it!

  • 👉 FOMO Berlin x Qonto: Let’s Talk about Money 💸 | 6:30 PM - 10 PM: Join us for an evening that brings freelancers and business owners together—Germans and internationals alike—to talk openly about money, share real stories, and learn from each other.

And of course, we don't miss out on Super Ventures & Super Return next week. Uuuh, this will be busy. We are organizing two exciting events for you:

👉 Keep your eyes open on LinkedIn, or subscribe to FOMO Insider for first access, we will share our infamous FOMO Berlin x Super Ventures Side Event Sheetlist in the next few days.

📨 Stay subscribed to FOMO247 and keep an eye out for more exciting events and opportunities we’ve got in the works. Trust me—you won’t want to miss what’s coming next!

FOMO Sponsor: Qonto 💸

💸 Let’s Talk Money—For Real. Whether you're invoicing in three currencies, juggling international taxes, or trying to actually build wealth, not just survive, it’s time to stop pretending money talk is taboo.

FOMO247 x Qonto invite you to a no-fluff evening for international freelancers and business owners (Germans & non-Germans alike) to finally have the money conversations that matter. We'll talk numbers, share early mistakes, and yes—we’re even revealing our salaries.

📅 Tuesday, May 27, 6:30 PM 🎟 Save your spot: https://lu.ma/fomo_qonto.

  • FOMO Berlin Sponsoring - Join Qonto, LIQID, Project A, and many more and be the next company to be featured to 9000+ weekly Berlin readers (VC-backed founders, VC, senior operators) - fill out this form.

FOMO Opportunity Spotlight 🔦

  • Unlock VC Founders Connect in Paris this Herbst. From 13 - 15 October, with 30 exceptional early-stage female founders and hundreds of top-tier investors, it is perfect for conversations that lead to investment opportunities. Connect here.

Get under-the-radar opportunities from early-stage companies, co-founders looking for partners, and more, like invitations to off-the-record gatherings. Or looking for a Co-Founder. Sign up or send us an email! 📥️ 

The FOMO Berlin week 💙 (26.05 - 2.06):
FOMO Top Picks of the Week 🔥

These are the events I will probably attend:

All Day Festivals & Conferences ✨

  • May 26 - 29: re:publica 25: Generation XYZ 🖥️ | All day: Three days of talks, art, and AIactivism—meet makers, hackers, policymakers, and creatives in one buzzing campus and leave with many ideas and contacts.

  • May 27: RuhrSUMMIT 2025 @ Jahrhunderthalle Bochum 🚀 | All day: Celebrate a decade of innovation with top founders, investors, and digital pioneers. Dive into AI, sustainability, and new work trends through keynotes, masterclasses, and the €10K startup pitch finale.

  • May 27 + 28: Life Summit 2025 @ Cafe Moskau 🍃 | All day: Two unforgettable days of electrifying talks, hands-on workshops, and a vibrant community of like-minded individuals.

  •  May 30 - June 1: Island Festival – 200 Years of Museumsinsel 🎨 | All day: Three-day festival—free outdoor events, including live performances by Berlin's top theaters and operas, and exploring all six museums with a single ticket.

Monday 26th

  • Rising pineapples x betahaus Rise & Thrive 👩 | 6:30 PM - 9 PM: A series for every woman tired of playing small, blending in, or being overlooked—explore the power of charismatic self-presentation and learn how to own your pitch.

  • VMK 8th Sales Management Congress @ ECC B 💼 | All day: A premier event for sales professionals, managers, and industry leaders to explore the latest trends and innovations in sales management.

  • Local-first conf 2025 (2nd Edition) 💥 | All day: Learn from engineers, designers, academics, startups, and indie developers who are putting local-first into practice and reaping the benefits of a cloud-optional architecture.

Tuesday 27th

  • Women Angels Mission ’25: Demo Day 👭 | 12 PM: A lively mix of ambassadors, founders, and investors talking about what’s next for the female business angels in Germany, swapping stories, ideas, and plans for the future.

  • Black Creative Nights @ @The Social Hub 🖤 | 6:30 PM - 9 PM: A gathering of Black professionals, students, and creatives living in Berlin for an evening of intentional connection, conversation, and community building.

  • Book Reading: ANDY CRYSELL’S “SELLING THE NIGHT” 📖 | 6 PM - 10 PM: Organized by BestNightVC - you are invited to a special reading of Selling the Night, Andy Crysell’s powerful exploration of club culture’s lasting influence on business, industry, and politics.

  • FOMO Berlin x Qonto: Let’s Talk about Money 💸 | 6:30 PM - 10 PM: Join us for an evening that brings freelancers and business owners together—Germans and internationals alike—to talk openly about money, share real stories, and learn from each other.

  • Life Summit 2025 @ Cafe Moskau 🍃 | All day: Two unforgettable days of electrifying talks, hands-on workshops, and a vibrant community of like-minded individuals, all about longevity!

Wednesday 28th
Thursday 29th

  • USER AGENTS BERLIN @ Michelberger Hotel 👨‍💻 | All day: Two days of local first conf (before Web Engines Hackfest in Spain), work on your projects and meet up with collaborators.

  • OPEN AIR w/ Hungry4 LOVEFOXY, GOME @ OXI Garten 🎶 | 1 PM - 10 PM: A public holiday celebration, as Lovefoxy, GOME, Fletchy Boy & more friends take over the garden for an all-day open-air ride

  • HOT BOYS CRY x YUMI - A father's day celebration 👨 | 2 PM - 6 PM: a special pop-up with Yumi Bouquets—handpicked flowers for yourself or your dad, a flower stand, a letterbox for emotional messages for Father’s Day.

  • Berlin Tech x Sales Meetup 🤝 | 6:30 PM - 9 PM: In-person casual networking with carefully curated professionals and inspiring stories about revenue achievements and careers in tech and sales.

  • Epic Illama’s F*ck the Small Talk 🤸‍♂️ | 7 PM - 10 PM: A unique social experience where strangers come together for an evening of meaningful fun, and deep conversation.

  • Poetry Night @ Heiners Bar 🎭️ | 7 PM - 10 PM: An evening of reciting poems from different languages with the acoustic magic of a musical trio: Kuba on drums, Amer on Buzuk, Salah on flute.

FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities

  • Female Founders Summit 🚺️ | JineE 3, Meet over 800 participants—from investors and top speakers to female founders and key players in the startup ecosystem. 20% discount for the FOMO Community.

  • Techspace's (free) Open Day 💼 | June 3: Break out of your home office and work from one of Berlin’s most vibrant tech hubs! Enjoy a jam-packed day of breakfast, midday yoga, and networking.

  • Seed to Harvest #2 Early-Growth 🔥 | June 13: An exclusive event series for tech founders that covers the entire startup lifecycle—from start to finish.

Friday 30th

Saturday 31st

  • Hike Connect just outside Berlin 🚵 | 1 PM - 7 PM: The sun’s out, the air is warm—it’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy a refreshing day in nature. Get the exact location and meetup details 24 hours before the event.

  • Mitte Daily’s Pétanque Picnic 🧺 | 4 PM - 8 PM: An afternoon of delightful cheers with emerging communauté of Mitte Daily. Just bring your blanket and a drink of choice, there'll be treats!

  • Fotografiska x IGOTWORKINTHEMORNING: An R&B Kickback 🎧 | 9 PM - 3 AM: A get together of friends and family with music, food, and spirits, that has high potential to turn into a dance party.

  • Unreleased Berlin: Block0000 V2 🎙️| 11 PM - 5 AM: Phase 1 tickets are sold out—Phase 2 is now online. Expect raw Deutschrap vibes, fresh talent, and a high-energy crowd.

Sunday 1st

  • Second Fcking Terrace Party 🥳 | 10 AM: An event for party lovers and sunshine seekers, the Second FCKING Terrace Party kicks off at Müllerstraße 55A. An epic day of beats, good vibes, and summer energy.

  • Weinfest @ Napoleon Komplex 🍷| 1 PM - 9 PM: The focus is on small, independent wineries that grow their own grapes, make their own wine, and care deeply about doing it well.

  • Improv Games im Tiergarten 🎯 | 2 PM - 4:30 PM : An evening of improv games where we certainly will have fun, explore spontaneity and creativity while hsving fun!

Monday 2nd

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What did you FOMO at 📸

What a week! 🔥 HER Klub collab, first-ever German Startup Awards, invited to the Darkroomsexhibition, and wrapped it all up with my first boat party of the year 😎🚤 FOMO level: maxed out.

FOMO Carve Out 🧠

  • Raffle No.5—You now have the chance to win the original painting ‘Smiley’ by Maxim Brandt online. The ticket is available until May 31. See how to win here!

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