🎅 FOMO Berlin: Registration Deadline for Kiez Dinner this Wednesday | 9.12 - 15.12

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Cephas from FOMO
December 08, 2025

Hi Berliners,

We hear you. Being a solo founder — or running with a tiny team — often means missing out on Christmas moments. Many of you told us you want more ways to connect, so we’re bringing the community together with two events:

  1. Dec 13, Saturday: 🧑‍🍳 FOMO Kiez Dinner — registration closes Wednesday
    Berlin’s most intimate and largest dining experience for founders, investors, and operators. All you need is a cooking buddy, and one of you must be able to host four guests. Still looking? Join our WhatsApp group and find your match.

  2. Dec 11, Thursday:🎁 FOMO Berlin Secret Santa Night with WLP & ODE — this Thursday
    A cozy holiday night featuring brands we love: White Label Project, Conflict Food, Etuk, Faible & Failure, Kruut, Nano Kaffee, Oyl Foods, Float Studio, The Pickle Company, Slows, Stella and Soul, and Viento Studios and many more.

And if you’re wondering how I pull all this off, kinda on my own, of course I’m using AI. Curious which tools I rely on? Check out my post with HubSpot below 👇

On another note, join our new FOMO WhatsApp Group: Cape Town ⛰.

And if you’re the type who likes an unfair advantage, plan your event schedule smarter with 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! 😉 

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What did you FOMO last week 📸

A summary of our latest FOMO Berlin dinner experiences.
Next one: https://luma.com/fomokiezdinner

FOMO Opportunity Spotlight 🔦 :

  • VANTAGE applications are open! A science-based leadership program helping founders & CEOs build clarity, energy, and sustainable performance as they scale. Apply by Dec. 30 for the best pricing. Use FOMO10 for 10% off.

  • Exclusive Qonto Deals for the FOMO Community: Qonto hat drei exklusive FOMO-Deals: 6 Monate Basic gratis, Business für 79 € statt 99 € (6 Monate) und der Smart Plan 6 Monate kostenlos mit Code fomoberlin.

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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 💙 (9.12 - 15.12):
FOMO Top Picks of the Week 🔥

These are the events I will probably attend:

  • Founder Stories – Bits & Pretzels Berlin Community Night @ HubSpot 🌟 | Tuesday, 6 – 9 PM: Hear inspiring founder journeys, connect over rooftop Glühwein, and enjoy networking with Berlin’s startup community in a festive setting.

  • White Label Project x FOMO Berlin Xmas Mingle 🎄| Thursday, 6 – 10 PM: Celebrate the festive season with drinks, Secret Santa, Christmas carols, mingling, curated gifts, and seasonal treats in Berlin.

  • FOMO Berlin’s Kiez Dinner 🍽 | Saturday, 5:30 PM: We’re inviting the FOMO community to a cozy three-course dinner across three homes in your Kiez. Join with a partner, meet twelve new people, from neighbours to potential co-founders or investors, and end the night together at a secret after-gathering.

All Day Festivals & Conferences ✨ 

  • 8 – 11 Dec.: DOC.BERLIN 2025 — Documentary Film Festival 🎥 | All Day: A four-day international documentary showcase featuring global premieres, filmmaker sessions, and climate-neutral screenings at Berlin’s iconic Babylon cinema.

  • 13 - 14 Dec.: Winter Market Extravaganza ❄️ | 2 - 9 PM: A festive market weekend featuring local designers, warm drinks, creative goods, and a cosy atmosphere for visitors looking to shop, mingle, and unwind.

Tuesday 9th
Wednesday 10th
Thursday 11th
FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities 💯  

  • Dec 13, Saturday: FOMO Berlin – Kiez Dinner 2025 🍽 | 5:30 PM – 1:00 AM: A multi-location dining experience featuring rotating courses, neighborhood connections, festive attire, and an end-of-night gathering for all participants.

  • Dec 16, Tuesday: Venturing Into Christmas 🎄| 6 – 10 PM: A festive evening bringing together founders and investors from the climate, tech, and impact ecosystem for lighthearted networking, seasonal activities, and community connection..

  • Dec 17, Wednesday: Christmas Party by Solana 🥂 | 8 PM – 1 AM: A rooftop winter meetup for Berlin’s web3 community featuring music, social connection, a fun gift exchange, and a relaxed festive atmosphere.

Friday 12th

  • Digital Nudging ⟡ When Psychology meets UX 🪰 | 6 – 9 PM: Explore how behavioral science shapes UX design through talks, real examples, and interactive fishbowl discussions in Berlin.

  • Belmilan Wine Party 🍷 | 6 PM – 1 AM: Good wine, art, and beats collide, sip, dance, and enjoy a festive Berlin vibe with friends.

  • A Techno Ballet Odyssey 💃 | 7 PM – 2 AM: An immersive fusion of ballet and clubbing at Tempelhof Airport, featuring live DJ, Berlin Ballet performances, and a high-energy after-party.

  • HYPEREMOTION – End of Year Gathering 🎉| 8 PM – 4 AM: Celebrate music, connections, and emotional intelligence in a safe, inclusive space for researchers and curious newcomers.

Saturday 13th
Sunday 14th
Monday 15th

  • BIPoC Boxing Session 🥊 | 8:30 – 11 AM: Join the final BIPoC boxing session of the year with international boxer @thekingrosa, open to all genders, gloves provided.

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