👨‍💻 FOMO Berlin - buildersklub and K5 conference are in town | 23.06 - 30.06

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Cephas from FOMO
June 23, 2025

Hi Berliners! 👋

Summer’s finally here, and Berlin felt it this weekend. We pulled off two private boats for 36 legends and damn… it was fuckunga amazing. This week’s not slowing down: K5 is taking over with all things retail, Neukölln goes full chaos mode with 48 Hours, and Fashion Week is creeping in—so if you want runway access, now’s the time to register for the good stuff.

But most importantly, the Buildersklub Conference is finally happening this Wednesday. We’re proud to support as a media partner—grab your ticket with 25% off via this link.

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What did you FOMO last week 📸

Last week was a ride: AMES Foundation Summit, NGP Capital’s 20-year bash, scouting a new FOMO spot—and on a private note, we rented two boats for 36 people yesterday. Pure 🔥

FOMO Opportunity Spotlight 🔦

  • TheDrop50 - Pale blue dot are looking for the 50 most promising pre-seed and seed-stage startups in Europe. Deadine 31 July. Apply here

  •  Webinar: How to Angel: Real Lessons from 40+ Startup Investments 💸 | 25 June, Wednesday: Julia Dous and Lin Gong-Deutschmann will share personal insights from their journeys and 40+ startup investments, and discuss how to spark new momentum in angel investing.

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The FOMO Berlin week 💙 (23.06 - 30.06):
FOMO Top Picks of the Week 🔥

These are the events I will probably attend:

  • buildersklub conference @ CIC Berlin 👨‍💻 | Wednesday, 9 AM - 10 PM: ​Discover how forward-thinking teams use AI and automation to build better products, supercharge their operations, and unlock scale & growth.

  • Founders Factory x The Delta Building in Berlin: Zero to One 💼 | Thursday, 5:30 PM - 8 PM: A special event for Berlin’s most ambitious builders, including a panel with Henry Lane Fox, Dr. Carolin Gabor, and Julian Teicke. A few spots left. Apply to join here.

  • Female Start Aperitivo Finale 👩 | Friday, 5:30 PM - 10 PM: The ten best female founders from across Germany will pitch in front of investors, judges, and the audience in the Säälchen (Holzmarkt) for the overall winner.

All Day Festivals & Conferences ✨

  • June 24 + 25: INDUSTRY.forward SUMMIT 💼 | 9 AM: 160+ top industry leaders, forward-thinkers, and future-makers discussing the relevant challenges and urgent questions of our time in an exclusive setting.

  • June 24 - 26: 48 Stunden Neukölln Festival 🎨 | 10 AM - 3 PM: An art festival that offers artists of all disciplines places to develop and present their art for 48 hours every year.

  • June 27 - 29: Kreuzberg Festival @Kreuzbergstrasse 🥗 | From 4 PM: Three stages and over 50 bands, with many food stalls with street food, local food, drinks such as beer, cocktails, wine, etc., as well as sweets and great arts and crafts.

  • June 27 - 29: Jazz week @ Club Gretchen: Opening & Discourse Program 🎼 | From 7 PM: Panels and workshops will focus on empty pockets of public authorities, new directions, solidarity—numerous clubs and venues present.

Monday 23rd

  • Ecom Cocktail Warm-Up K5 🍸️ | 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM: Fabrikatör, in collaboration with Better Sell Online and Hive, is hosting an exclusive evening for select e-commerce brands to exchange ideas, and make valuable contacts.

Tuesday 24th

  • K5 Future Retail Conference @ ESTREL Berlin 💼 | 9 AM: Bringing together 5,000+ visitors, 200+ exhibitors, and 250+ speakers for two days of expert talks, masterclasses, and top-tier networking in the retail and trade industry.

  • {Tech: Europe} AgentCon 2025 👨‍💻 | 2 PM - 10 PM: A dedicated space for developers, builders, startups, students, tech-enthusiasts, researchers, and innovators to explore the future of autonomous AI agents.

  • Fundraising Afterwork by Unicorn Bakery x Musfeldt 💸 | 6 PM - 9 PM: End the day with valuable insights into early-stage fundraising, connect with tech founders, and round up with a tasty dinner.

  • Betahaus Women’s Empowerment Series 👩 | 6:30 PM - 9 PM: Rise and Thrive Series Presents ‘Let’s Talk Money, Honey’— bringing warmth, honesty, and a little fun to a topic too often wrapped in taboo, with discussions led by Neelam Cartmell.

  • Yap Circle Idea Potluck 💡 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Build-as-you-go, high-energy creative kitchen for founders, creators, starters, solopreneurs, and explorers.

Wednesday 25th
Thursday 26th

  • Grand Opening of Second Home of Dumplings 🥟 | 12 PM - 10 PM: grand opening of the second Home of Dumplings in Prenzlauer Berg with a crazy 1 cent special—all dishes from the opening menu for just €0.01.

  • Founders Factory x The Delta Building in Berlin: Zero to One 💼 | 5:30 PM - 8 PM: A special event for Berlin’s most ambitious builders, including a panel with Henry Lane Fox, Dr. Carolin Gabor, and Julian Teicke. A few spots left. Apply to join here.

  • Vincenzo Latronico’s Perfection 📚 | 6 PM til late: Book talk + summer party on the HKW rooftop! Join author Vincenzo Latronico & critic Lauren Oyler to explore Perfection, a sharp novel on digital expats in Berlin.

  • Unboxing The Future of Berlin's Startup Ecosystem 🚀 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM: This new season of Unboxing The Future, created with Startup Berlin by Berlin Partner, dives into the people, strategies, and actions turning that vision into reality.

  • WAA's Cocktails & Conversation 🍹 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Discover thought-provoking ideas and stories in this series of live podcasts hosted at Bar Clara. This week, with Conny Zhang, the Head of Music DACH at Spotify.

  • The Oneliness Project: Should ChatGPT Be My Therapist 🤖 | 6:30 PM - 10 PM: Explore how AI and artificial intimacy are shaping the way we relate to ourselves, each other, and what we expect from connection in the first place.

  • adidas x Zalando present: LIGHTSPEED 💡 | 8 PM - 12 AM: Inspired by the ultra-light adidas Adizero Evo SL, LIGHTSPEED is a multi-sensory night where motion becomes visible through light, sound, and space.

FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities 💯

  • Berlin Fashion Week SS26 🔥 | June 30 - July 3: Berlin Fashion Week returns with four days of runway shows, exhibitions, panels, and parties spotlighting the future of fashion. From bold emerging designers to global names.

  • Schaubühne Berlin Date Night 🥂 | July 11: For singles who want to get to know each other away from dating apps - without algorithm, not on the screen but IRL.

Friday 27th

  • Sonic Pluriverse Festival: Film installation 🎥 | 4 PM - 10 PM: During the festival days, this short documentary about the reggae scene in Hyderabad will be shown as a continuous video installation at Lydie Dooh Bunya Space.

  • Vali's Summer Party @ SPACE SHACK 🌞 | 5:30 PM - 10 PM: It’s the official end of SEP 25, a summer party, and a heartfelt farewell to Space Shack all rolled into one.

  • Female Start Aperitivo Finale 👩 | 5:30 PM - 10 PM: The ten best female founders from across Germany will pitch in front of investors, judges, and the audience in the Säälchen (Holzmarkt) for the overall winner.

  • beber.berlin: Summer Natural Wine Series Opening 🍷 | From 6 PM: Join beber.berlin as they pour for the first time ever, kicking off their summer natural wine series with two cozy evenings of rare & easy bottles, tunes by Xivis and more.

  • Founder Institute Germany - Graduation Spring 2025 🎓️ | 6 PM - 9 PM: Celebrate the newest Graduates of the Spring chapter of the Founder Institute Berlin. Guests will also be treated to short business pitches from the graduates.

Saturday 28th
Sunday 29th

  • Metis Silent Reading Party @ Metis Bucher und Cafe 📚️ | 10:45 AM - 1:30 PM: Come with your favourite book, order a coffee (tea, iced tea or soft drink) and dive into reading.

  • Vagabund Brauerei @ Kolonnadenhof 🍻 | 12 PM: With a diverse and inclusive programme, the Hier Sind Wir festival, in collaboration with SPK and VisitBerlin, offers guests at Kolonnadenbar over 50 free events to enjoy.

  • Gastro Tasting Summer Edition ☀️ | 12 PM - 2 PM: You're invited to the terrace of the casual Kanal61 for a Summer Tasting with light wines with depth, precise, lively, and vibrant—white, Rosé, Orange, Bubbles.

  • matcha Pop-Up @ Wehrmuehle 🍵 | All day: Calling all matcha lovers, there's something special for you. Grab your crew, stop by and take some sips.

  • Fusion Festival Finale 🎪 | All day: Head to Müritz Airpark for day 5 of Germany’s legendary countercultural fest. Sunday wraps the festival with surprise sets and a magical send-off. If you ask around, you might still get a ticket for Sunday.

Monday 30th

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