🍽️ FOMO Berlin: Pitch your idea at the Solana Mega-Ideathon on October 10.| 07.10 - 13.10

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Cephas from FOMO
October 06, 2025

Hi Berliners,

Back in Berlin! 🙌 Munich and the Wiesn were amazing, but nothing beats being here for a week that’s already on 🔥: starting with the Business Creator Summit tomorrow, and later this week, ARRtist and GIIN.

But one event we’re really buzzing about? Next Wednesday: FOMO Berlin x Lexware Festival Warm-Up: Padel & Dine 🍽🎾. This is not just dinner—it’s an experience. We’re bringing 50 incredible founders to the table, so if you’re a business owner, this is your shot.

Want to catch Sido live at Lexware Festival for free? 🎤 Comment on our LinkedIn post and enter our ticket raffle for a chance to win!

Upcoming FOMO & Partner Events 🚨:

  • Oct. 7, Tuesday: Business Creator Summit Afterparty powered by FOMO Berlin 👯‍♀️ | 9 PM - 11 PM: The Business Creator Summit doesn’t end when the stages go quiet—join the official Aftershow Party! And connect with 200+ attendees.

  • Oct. 15, Wednesday: FOMO Berlin x Lexware Festival Warm-Up: Padel & Dine 🍽🎾 | 5 PM - 11 PM: Join our VIP warmup: play a fun padel tournament, then enjoy dinner with 50 amazing people served right on the courts, all while DJ beats carry the night.

  • Oct. 16, Thursday: Lexware Festival 🎊 | 4 PM - 11 PM: Invite-only. All-inclusive. Inspiring talks, show acts, networking, and Sido live. Sign up for a chance to win one of the limited free tickets… and we know you love free!

If you like to get an unfair advantage and better plan your event schedule ahead, check out FOMO Berlin Insider.

📨 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 🤝 : Solana Mega- ideathon

Pitch your idea at the Solana Mega-Ideathon for a chance to win 1,500 USDC in prize money.

You think you have the next big idea in Web3? Come develop your vision and pitch it to Solana Superteam Germany in Berlin on October 10. This is your chance to discover the Solana community and refine your idea as the global Cypherpunk startup competition heats up this October, with $2.5 million to win.

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What did you FOMO last week 📸

Bits & Pretzel, Oktoberfest, Mour AI & Data Founder Dinner, and another Side Event. Let's just say Munich was busy. Closing the weekend with Kalle Halle Grand Opening!

FOMO Opportunity Spotlight 🔦 : Sector Education

Get a 50% grant for your employee salaries for up to one year 🚀

  • 50% salary grant payments starting as early as October 2025 (next month!)

  • Plus: 100% fully funded AI upskilling for your employees (tools like Lovable.dev, n8n, make.com, development of AI agents, etc.)

  • Skip the bureaucracy: Sector Education takes care of the application for you, 100% free of charge

⚡ Book a 15-min free intro call this week and get funding paid out from October!

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

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The FOMO Berlin week 💙 (07.10 - 13.10):
FOMO Top Picks of the Week 🔥

These are the events I will probably attend:

All Day Festivals & Conferences ✨ 

  • 3 - 12 Oct: TAG DER CLUBKULTUR 👯‍♀️ | A festival week that invites actors from all genres and disciplines of the city’s diverse club scene to present events across Berlin

  • 7 Oct: Business Creator Summit 2025 🚀 | 10 AM – 11 PM: A full-day conference uniting 400+ creators, founders & thought leaders, networking, masterclasses, branding insights, and an aftershow celebration.

  • 7 - 9 Oct: GIIN Impact Forum 🌍 | 9 AM - 5 PM: Global impact investors gather in Berlin to network, learn, and explore strategies.

  • 7 - 10 Oct: Berlin SaaS Week 🚀 | The Berlin SaaS ecosystem is coming together under the ARRtist Summit umbrella.

  • 8 – 15 Oct: Festival of Lights ✨ | 7 – 11 PM: Berlin transforms into a radiant canvas of unity, connecting people through breathtaking light art and immersive nighttime experiences.

  • 9 – 11 Oct: Conceptual Biennale Berlin 🧠| 6 –10 PM: A three-day fusion of design, art, and architecture exploring societal futures through conceptual practice and community dialogue.

Tuesday 7th

  • AI Pricing Workshop 💡| 8:30 - 11 AM: Early-stage AI founders & builders refining monetization strategies, testing assumptions, and learning from peers.

  • Meet the EWOR Grand Pitch Fellows 🦆| 4:30 – 6 PM: Exclusive investor meetup showcasing top EWOR founders pitching groundbreaking ventures in an intimate setting.

  • Notion Community Takeover 🧠✨| 5:30 – 8 PM: Meet fellow Notion power users for breakout sessions, AMA with an engineer, games, prizes & networking.

  • Women Funding Women: Angel Hacks Meet Founder Insights 💸| 6 – 9 PM: An evening where angel investors share insider hacks while founders reveal real fundraising lessons, ending with powerful networking.

  • GP Dinner by VeeCee.Berlin x Roundtable 🍷 | 7 – 10 PM: Exclusive ARRtist-week dinner uniting VCs with Mediterranean dishes, curated networking, global insights, and authentic Berlin foodie vibes.

  • Business Creator Summit — Aftershow Party 🎧🥂| 9 – 11 PM: The Summit doesn’t end when the stage lights go down, it continues on the dance floor. Join 400+ creators and founders for music, free drinks.

Wednesday 8th
Thursday 9th

  • ARRtist Summit 2025 🚀 | 8:30 AM - 7 PM: Germany’s top B2B SaaS & AI networking conference. Full-day insights, growth strategies, and high-value connections across DACH tech leaders.

  • LUNA Days 2025 👶✨ | 10 AM: The summit for future family health, experts, real talk & inspiration on motherhood, wellbeing, and societal change.

  • THE ANNUAL NUCLEUS SUMMIT 🎉 | 3:15 – 10 PM: Founders, investors, and scientists unite for breakthrough talks, bold pitches, and future-shaping networking in Berlin.

  • LYLE & SCOTT: LEVELS Pop-Up 🎧| 6 – 10 PM: Two nights of British heritage colliding with Berlin’s creative scene, DJ sets, designer talks, pub quiz fun, and a full takeover featuring live performances.

  • Software & AI Founder Dinner 🍷 | 7 – 9 PM: An exclusive Berlin evening for founders and CxOs, sharing dinner, drinks, ideas, and genuine connections shaping tomorrow’s software and AI.

  • OATLY ON THE ROCKS! 🍹| 8 PM – 12 AM: Oatly hosts an Invite Only (no Link) free late-night taste experience with drinks, music, and cultural exploration in Berlin and invited as special guest: Stella Bossi!

FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities 💯  

  • Oct 14, Tuesday: In Progress: Founder Supper Club - powered by FOMO Berlin 🚀✨ | 6:30 – 10 PM: Connect early-stage founders, share ideas, enjoy vegan dinner, reciprocity ring, networking, and mentorship.

  • Oct. 15, Wednesday: FOMO Berlin x Lexware Festival Warm-Up: Padel & Dine 🍽🎾 | 5 PM - 11 PM: Join our VIP warmup: play a fun padel tournament, then enjoy dinner with 50 amazing people served right on the courts.

  • Oct. 16, Thursday: Lexware Festival 🎊 | 4 PM - 11 PM: Invite-only. All-inclusive. Inspiring talks, show acts, networking, and Sido live. Sign up for a chance to win one of the limited free tickets… and we know you love free!

Friday 10th
Saturday 11th

  • Entrepreneurship Summit 2025 🚀 | 9 AM – 6 PM: Explore AI-driven economic opportunities, attend talks, workshops, and network with 1,000+ entrepreneurs at Berlin’s Henry Ford Building.

  • Big Berlin Hack - Hosted by {Tech:Europe}, CODE & BLISS 🧑‍💻 | 10 AM – 7 PM: Weekend of rapid AI building with 300 innovators, nonstop hacking, mentorship, and €25K+ in prizes.

  • BRICKS Bike & Run Berlin 🚴🏃 |11 AM – 4:30 PM: 40 km cycling + 10 km running with DJs, Sardinian pasta, coffee, and recovery zone, supporters welcome!

  • Radio Halo: Volume 1 🎧 | 1 – 6 PM: Enjoy local DJ @de_feo_dj, HALO sourdough bagels, light drinks, music, and special discounts for the first 50 visitors!

  • VERNISSAGE: TONI LOEFFLER 🖼️ | 5 – 10 PM: New works from the series “Slept on the Streets Because the Night Was Everywhere”.

Sunday 12th

  • NK FLOHMARKT 🧺 | All Day: Vintage clothes, art, books, music, street food, and drinks gathered at Kranoldplatz for Berlin’s classic community market.

  • SHIFT THE SPACE – Art of Belonging & SHIFT Z Movement ✨🎶 | 1 PM – 12 AM: Hybrid of workshops, panels, and club culture merging sustainability, art, and Berlin subculture for Klubkultur Day.

  • Gather Dinner with Kai Semple 🍽️ | 2 – 6 PM: Experience modern Caribbean cuisine by Kai @yamcph at a communal dinner in Kreuzberg, featuring three courses and curated drinks.

Monday 13th

  • Lessons in Leadership - Merantix AI Campus 👥| 9 AM – 5 PM: 1:1 leadership advisory sessions & co-working day with Stefan Gross-Selbeck (former CEO of XING & BCG Digital Ventures).

  • PSP Conference 2025 🌱 | 9 AM – 6 PM: Join founders, researchers, and policymakers at Fraunhofer Conference Center for innovations, sustainability talks, startup pitches, and networking.

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FOMO Sponsor: Lexware Festival - 16. Oktober

Invite-Only. All-Inclusive. Inspirierende Talks, Showacts, Networking – und Sido live. Ein Abend, der Selbstständigkeit und Unternehmertum feiert.

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