🔥 FOMO Berlin - Pre Gallery Wknd Soirée was on fire & We are doubling down on IRL Events | 5.05 - 12.05

Hi Berliners! 👋 

Still recovering from May 1st, or counting your steps after Gallery Weekend? Or maybe you’ve escaped to OMR (if so, check out our FOMO #OMR25 WhatsApp group), while the rest of us pretend to be offline for Gelato Week and the Berlin Day of Liberation 🍦🕊️

At FOMO, we’re sticking around and doubling down on IRL magic. After hosting 3 dinners in 7 days (!) and throwing a Soirée together with OPN.ART (that’s fancy for a party) with 400+ guests, live performances, and a surprise visit from Andreas Bourani (yep, that really happened), we’re already cooking up the next big thing 😍

PS: Check out our LinkedIn Post for the latest Supper Club Dinner vibes.

Next up 😍:

• May 20: FOMO Berlin x The Her Klub: BETTER TOGETHER – THE POWER OF Community: We’re teaming up with HER Klub for. We’ll be talking all things community—why it’s such a game-changer for your brand, business, and everything in between.

• May 27: FOMO Berlin x Qonto: Let’s Talk Money (for real): 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.

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The FOMO Berlin week 💙 (5.05 - 12.05):

FOMO Top Picks of the Week 🔥

These are the events I will probably attend:

• HERR OBER - Building Brands in Food & Hospitality🎤 | Wednesday, 7:30 pm: @SOHO House - DALUMA, SLOWNESS, STUDIO BEURRE, SOFT SERVES, HALO BAGEL, ROMEO'S, HO LEE FOOK and LOTI PANTON share their insights on brand building.

• TEDxBerlin – “Evolve” 👨‍💻 | 9 am: From groundbreaking ideas to disruptive breakthroughs, “Evolve” is about embracing change, not as an obstacle, but as an opportunity.

• Mindverse 2.0 Launch & 500K Bash 🎊 | Friday, 7 pm: Mindverse is celebrating twice – and YOU'RE invited! Not only have they reached the incredible 500,000 user mark, but they're also launching Mindverse 2.0 – the next big chapter.

All Day Festivals & Conferences ✨

• May 2 - May 11: Berlin Day of Liberation—Citywide Culture in Motion 🇩🇪 : From bike tours to exhibitions and pop-up projects, the city comes alive for Berlin’s unique holiday—celebrating creativity, connection, and community. Dive into the full lineup from partners all across town.

• May 5 - May 9: Balance Power Week 💪: Join nu3 and top Berlin studios for a week of powerful workouts, good vibes, and exclusive goodie bags—plus post-class hangs with the community. From Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße to Kudamm, it’s all about balance, movement, and that feel-good energy.

• May 8 - May 14: Gelato Week Germany: Scoop the Sweetness 🍨 | 10 am: Over 180 ice cream shops across Berlin and beyond are serving up exclusive flavours for just €1.50 a scoop—yes, really. It’s the tastiest week of the year, so don’t miss your chance to indulge!

Tuesday 6th

• OMR25: The festival for the digital universe ⚡ | 9 am: I guess, we don’t need to say much about OMR. So I keep it short here.

• NLND Open Day #1 🧑‍💻 | 10 am: If you're a founder, expert, creator, or corporate leader in tech and creative industries, this is for you. Don’t miss out on this special NLND Open Innovators Day event.

• Cursor Meetup Berlin 🚀 | 6 pm: This is your chance to meet the team, explore exciting demos, and engage with some of the brightest minds in the Berlin tech scene.

• WAA Live Podcast: Inside the Cookies World with Jennifer Florin 💼 | 6:30 pm: It’s a night of conversation, community, and feeling. Limited seats. J. Florin has transformed Berlin’s underground club spirit into a world-renowned creative force, producing impactful experiences for Netflix, Google, and Spotify.

• From the Trail to Berlin - CASCADIA 1 ⚡ | 7 pm: Join in for the Cascadia 1 launch event at the Highsnobiety Flagship Store on Unter den Linden 40.

Wednesday 7th

• AI Builders Monthly Berlin ⚡️ | 5:30 pm: The ​AI Builders community is sharing the latest and most practical tech for building AI solutions —innovative demos (with code examples!), pioneer talks from EU or Silicon Valley leaders, a lot of time for informal networking, and of course, yummy snacks.

• Notion for Marketers—Berlin Community Event 🤵 | 6 pm: This will be an inspiring evening where you can learn from and connect with fellow marketers and Notion ambassadors. Of course, drinks, snacks, and swag are included, too!

• Ampli (Berlin Tech Community)—How AI is Transforming Product Management 💼🧑‍💻 | 6.30 pm: Join in for an evening of insights and conversations around how AI is reshaping product management—from the day-to-day work of ICs to strategic decisions made at the leadership level.

• LPB25 London, Paris, Berlin AI HackXelerator Afterparty 🥂 | 6:30 pm: This event brings together 500 creatives, devs, and data scientists online and across glamorous locations in London, Paris, and Berlin to explore the creative potential of GenAI.

• HERR OBER - Building Brands in Food & Hospitality🎤 | 7:30 pm: @SOHO House - DALUMA, SLOWNESS, STUDIO BEURRE, SOFT SERVES, HALO BAGEL, ROMEO'S, HO LEE FOOK and LOTI PANTON share their insights on brand building.

Thursday 8th

• TEDxBerlin – “Evolve” 👨‍💻 | 9 am: From groundbreaking ideas to disruptive breakthroughs, “Evolve” is about embracing change, not as an obstacle, but as an opportunity.

• Amano Group x Incorrupto x Roku Gin—5 pm Club x Tequila Thursday 🍺 | 5 pm: The 5 PM Club kicks off this Thursday at the AMANO bar Rooftop at Auguststraße. This can be your new weekly after-work ritual in the heart of Mitte.

• WOMEN & CLIMATE: Berlin Dinner in May ✨ | 6 pm: ​If you are looking for an opportunity to connect with other women and non-binary professionals that share your interest in climate or sustainability, you´ve come to the right place!

• THURSDAY (Dating App) - Singles Night (20 – 45) 🍷 | 7 pm: Just a bar, everyone single. Because the world in 2025 is all about meeting IRL, not on dating apps!

• TheSession Berlin (supported by MUSICBOARD BERLIN) 🎶 | 8 pm: Join one of Berlin’s finest jam sessions filled with positive vibes, open hearts, and the universal language of music.

FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities 🚨

• Atlantic Labs x Kvanted x  NGP Capital: Deep Tech Happy Hour🥂 | May 13: Join in for an evening of craft cocktails, canapés and candid conversations as Europe’s deep tech community kicks event off.

• FOMO Berlin x HER Klub: BETTER TOGETHER – THE POWER OF Community 🚀 | May 20: We're inviting you to an evening where we'll show why community building is one of the most important success factors for personal brands, startups, and businesses today.

• FOMO Berlin x Qonto: Let’s Talk about Money 💸: May 27: 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.

Friday 9th

• Gezellig Sessions: Live Music Concert — Art Gallery Edition 🥂 | 6 pm: ​Join us for a beautiful live music concert at QOG — a beautiful art gallery in Ku'damm.

• wu.er studio x la bourriche: Pop up & Hangout space Launch Event 🍸️ | 6 pm: Beyond fashion and flavors, this is a cozy hangout space for the whole weekend — a place to connect, share, and unwind.

• Mindverse 2.0 Launch & 500K Bash 🎊 | 7 pm: Mindverse is celebrating twice – and YOU'RE invited! Not only have they reached the incredible 500,000 user mark, but they're also launching Mindverse 2.0 – the next big chapter!

• ToiletFotoPaperGrafiska Opening Party 🥳 | 7 pm: The evening kicks off with an insightful talk featuring Pierpaolo Ferrari, one of the founders of TOILETPAPER, offering a behind-the-scenes look at their provocative world.

• New Balance x Bombaclart Bass "Grey Days Afterparty" 🎉 | 11 pm: Grey Days 2025 is an expression of grey as limitless possibility.

Saturday 10th

• Berlin Sweat Spots—Cycle & Dip 🚲💦 | 11 am: ​Berlin Sweat Spots is back with a summer concept: CYCLE & DIP. Enjoy this warm weather with an outdoor activity!

• AFRICAN FOOD FESTIVAL BERLIN - SPRING MARKET 🌍️ | 12 pm: Explore a variety of African dishes like Fufu, shop for unique crafts and products, and enjoy the lively atmosphere.

• The Loft: I’ll House You: 12 Hours of Groove 👯 | 2 pm: From sun-soaked beats to midnight moves, join The Loft at Haus der Visionäre for 12 hours of house music bliss by the water. Come early, stay late—good energy guaranteed.

• *ORN by*ornceptual: 11 Years of Hedonistic Art & Sound 🖤 | 11 pm: Berlin’s most iconic se*-positive rave returns for its 11th anniversary—expect three dance floors, erotic performances, darkrooms, and a stacked lineup.

Sunday & Mothers Day 11th

• Gelato Week Germany: Scoop the Sweetness 🍨 | 10 am: Over 180 ice cream shops across Berlin and beyond are serving up exclusive flavours for just €1.50 a scoop—yes, really.

• Billie Eilish: HIT ME HARD AND SOFT Pop-Up 💿 | 12 pm - 7 pm: Dive into exclusive merch and surprises at Billie’s Berlin pop-up, just steps from the Uber Arena. Free entry—first come, first served!

• Ravioli Pop-Up: Pasta, Wine & Vinyl Vibes 🍷🎶 | 2 pm: Merlì returns to The Rad with two fresh vegetarian ravioli dishes, natural wines, and a funky disco/Italo groove DJ set from 6–8 pm. Reserve your spot and come hungry.

Monday 12th

• Zalando x Converse: The Chuck Live Experience 👟 | 4 pm: Step into the Zalando Experience Hub for an afternoon of custom kicks, live beats by Isla Radio, free bites, and a shot at Tyler the Creator tickets.

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