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🧑‍🍳 FOMO Berlin: The FOMO Berlin Kiez Dinner Returns -13.12 | 18.11 - 24.11

🧑‍🍳 FOMO Berlin: The FOMO Berlin Kiez Dinner Returns -13.12 | 18.11 - 24.11

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

Cephas from FOMO
November 17, 2025

Hi Berliners,

We’re bringing back the FOMO Kiez Dinner🧑‍🍳 (Christmas Edition).

After last year’s overwhelming response, we had to do it again. This time, we’re doubling down on what makes it special: staying in your own Kiez, opening your home, and connecting with new people in the most natural way possible, over food.

You and your dinner partner will host one course for two pairs, then walk just a few minutes through your neighborhood to visit two more homes for the next courses. Three homes. Three courses. Six people at each table. Endless potential: new friends, future collaborators, maybe even your next investor or co-founder.

The magic of this format is simple: the best conversations happen in cozy apartments, not crowded bars. And you’re not doing it alone: join with a partner, colleague, date, or co-founder, and discover others doing the same just a few blocks away.

To top it off, we’ll all come together at a secret location for a final gathering.A warm, neighborhood-based dinner adventure across the FOMO community. Are you in?

PS: For everyone who is on it's way to Slush, here an early Christmas Present: UNOFFICIAL - SLUSH 2025 Side Events Tracker - you are welcome & thanks PT1 😘

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.

🚨 Upcoming Top FOMO Events:

Nov 29, Saturday: FOMO Berlin x Coffee Circle - Morning Coffee Rave ☕ 🎶 | 9 AM – 1 PM: Early morning rave with coffee, breakfast, DJ set, movement, and a curated crowd for connection and energy.
Dec 13, Saturday: FOMO Berlin’s Kiez Dinner 🧑‍🍳 | 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.

📨 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 📸

We partnered with Qonto again last Wednesday to bring you the Event: "Let's talk about Money: Part 2”- a small early Christmas present. Use the code fomoberlin on the Qonto page and see what you can find!

FOMO Opportunity Spotlight 🔦 :

Glorya GmbH is hiring! 🚀 - They’re looking for a Senior Performance Marketing Manager to help lead AI-powered marketing for small businesses in Berlin. Top founding team and backed by absolutely great investors.
If you’re interested in joining a high-paced team in Berlin Mitte with strong onboarding coaching and real leadership responsibility, send me a DM with the subject “GLORYA APPLICATION” and include your short blurb.
EWOR Fellowship applications are open! 🚀 EWOR backs the top 0.1% of tech founders with up to €500K funding and 1:1 mentorship from unicorn founders (Adjust, ProGlove, SumUp). As an EWOR Venture Scout, I can refer standout founders. DM me with the subject “EWOR FELLOWSHIP” and send me your blurb.

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 💙 (18.11 - 24.11):

FOMO Top Picks of the Week 🔥

These are the events I will probably attend:

Access Denied III – Creative Journeys Unlocked ✨ | Tuesday, 6 – 9 PM: An evening where artists share real stories about their work, creative evolution, inspiration, and the lessons shaping their unique artistic paths.
Lawrence Leuschner | Gründerszene x The Delta Campus 🚀 | Thursday, 7 PM - 12 AM: Join founders, investors, and innovators to hear Lawrence Leuschner discuss impact-driven entrepreneurship, leadership, and sustainable scaling in Berlin’s startup ecosystem.
Backyard Session VOL.1 AM Tachales 🎨 | Saturday, 12 – 7 PM: Discover design, art, and street culture with live music, creative displays, and vibrant Berlin vibes together with Flechty Boy, Datta, Luis West and Camilla Schaeffer,

All Day Festivals & Conferences ✨

5 – 30 NOV.: Restaurant Week Berlin 2025 – The World’s Largest Restaurant Festival 🍽️| All Day: Dive into the world’s biggest dining celebration! Enjoy 3-course menus, a free cocktail, and creative culinary magic across Berlin’s best restaurants.
19 - 20 Nov.:Slush 2025 – The Most Founder-Focused Event 🌍 | All Day: Connect with 13,000+ founders & investors, attend hands-on sessions, meet VCs, explore side events, and build your startup ecosystem
21 – 23 Nov.: Berlin Aerospace Hackathon 2025 🛰️ | 3 – 4 PM: Collaborate with engineers, developers, and innovators to prototype aerospace solutions, attend workshops, and network with mentors and industry leaders.
24 - 28 Nov.: Transfer Week Berlin-Brandenburg 2025 🔬 | All Day: Join scientists, companies, and innovators to exchange ideas, foster collaborations, attend conferences, matchmaking, and explore new technologies.
24 - 28 Nov.: AsiaBerlin Summit 2025 🌏 | All Day: Connect with global innovators, explore creative and tech-driven collaborations, join pitching stages, and discover cross-continental opportunities shaping Asia–Berlin innovation.

Tuesday 18th

DigiFin25 💼 | All Day: Bitkom and Payment & Banking host an immersive finance summit in Berlin exploring innovation, trust resilience, and fintech growth strategies.
Entrepreneurship Festival: Founding Teams Reality Check 🚀💡 | 1:30 – 6 PM: A full afternoon of honest insights from founders and investors exploring co-founding challenges, team chemistry, lessons, and how great startup teams are built.
Talking Books Expanded – Bieke Depoorter & Carolyn Drake 📚 | 6 – 8 PM: Artists present photobooks exploring Egyptian families and masculinity, discuss creative practice, and engage the audience in Q&A at C/O Berlin.
Access Denied III – Creative Journeys Unlocked ✨ | 6 – 9 PM: An evening where artists share real stories about their work, creative evolution, inspiration, and the lessons shaping their unique artistic paths.
Startup Co Founder Matching 🚀 | 6 – 10 PM: Meet aligned founders and talented professionals through data-driven matching, creative sessions, personal idea sharing, and open networking for new collaborations.
Data to AI – Bridging Analytics & AI 🤖 | 6:30 - 10 PM: Explore how data teams integrate analytics with AI, featuring talks on BI, operational AI, workflows, infrastructure, and networking at JustWatch Berlin.

Wednesday 19th

Revenue for Breakfast 11 - Building High-Performing GTM Teams While Scaling ☕✨ | 8:30 - 10:30 AM: Cremanski and Company hosts a vibrant morning session with coffee, breakfast insights, and expert guidance to build strong GTM teams while scaling effectively.
Coffee & Code #2 ☕💻 | 9 AM – 12 PM: Merantix AI Campus, connect AI engineers, researchers, and founders to collaborate, share ideas, and build projects together.
FutureTalk: Heating in Transition 🔥 | 6:30 PM: BETTERTRUST hosts a discussion with energy, real estate, and technology experts on achieving climate-neutral heating and sustainable infrastructure solutions.
Foodtech Meetup Berlin 🍽️ | 6:30 – 9:30 PM: Hosted by KitchenTown GmbH & Co. KG, this meetup connects food innovators to share ideas, explore sustainability, network, and showcase groundbreaking functional food concepts.

Thursday 20th

Design Future Program 🌟 | All Day: Join Design Matters for talks, workshops, networking, skill-building, and access to 500+ archived design sessions.
How to Launch New Products in Weeks with Lufthansa Innovation Hub 🚀✨ | 5 - 8 PM: Buildersklub hosts an session revealing fast product development frameworks with insights from Lufthansa Innovation Hub, creating a sharp, practical founder friendly vibe.
Thanksgiving Run with On Run Club 💛🦃 | 6 – 8:30 PM: Run, connect, and celebrate with Berlin’s running community, enjoy warm-ups, social paces, and post-run refreshments with On Run Club.
Deeptech Innovator’s Bridge 2025 🤖 | 6 – 10 PM: Explore AI startup pitches, panels, and SME innovation insights while connecting with leaders, investors, and founders at this industry-bridging event. Hosted by Business Angels Club Berlin-Brandenburg eV.
Burns & Bubbles Afterwork at Eternity 🔥🥂 | 6:30 PM: Celebrate post-work with DJ vibes, bubbles, beer, and snacks for an energetic community night made for movement, fun, and connection.
BPDM x SDD Berlin – Travel & Sustainability 🌍✈️ | 7 – 10 PM: Join the Berlin Product Designers Meetup to discuss sustainable travel, network with creative designers, and exchange innovative ideas for a greener future.
Lawrence Leuschner | Gründerszene x The Delta Campus 🚀 | 7 PM - 12 AM: Join founders, investors, and innovators to hear Lawrence Leuschner discuss impact-driven entrepreneurship, leadership, and sustainable scaling in Berlin’s startup ecosystem.

FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities 💯

Nov 26, Wednesday: Adobe – The Creator Playhouse 🎨 | 6 – 10 PM: Hands-on workshops with Premiere (mobile & desktop) and Firefly, creator-led sessions, networking, and interactive community experiences.
Nov 29, Saturday: FOMO Berlin x Coffee Circle - Morning Coffee Rave ☕ 🎶 | 9 AM – 1 PM: Early morning rave with coffee, breakfast, DJ set, movement, and a curated crowd for connection and energy.
Dec 6, Saturday: Engineering LAN Party + League of Legends Tournament by Peec AI 🎮 | 12 PM – 2 AM: What better way to spend a dark December Saturday than joining 150 other engineers playing video games?

Friday 21st

Women in IT and Engineering Summit Berlin 2025 💻 | 9 AM – 5:30 PM: An empowering day connecting women in tech with global employers for networking, inspiration, and career growth vibes in Berlin. hosted by TopWomen.Careers
CSRcamp Berlin 2025 🌱 | 10 AM – 6 PM: Feldmann & Hellmann Barcamp Organization hosts an immersive day exploring transformation, responsibility, and sustainability with engaging collaborative networking vibes in Berlin.
Berlin Aerospace Hackathon 2025 🚀 | 3 PM: Collaborate with engineers, build aerospace prototypes, tackle propulsion and satellite challenges, and connect with mentors shaping future flight innovation. Hosted by SOLARFORGE.
Assyrtiko Wine Evening – Greek Culinary Journey 🍷| 6 PM: Savor a three-course Greek menu paired with Assyrtiko wines, enjoy tasting, dinner, and an open wine bar at Haubach Studio.
UNWRAPPED XXL Xmas Group Show 🎄 | 6 - 10 PM: Celebrate holiday art with a festive group exhibition featuring multiple artists at Better Go South galleries.

Saturday 22nd

NØ.FI Singles Day at NOMI Weinbar 🖤 | 12 - 5 PM: Daytime singles event with deep house music, drinks, three-color inclusivity, fun vibes, and connecting opportunities.
Backyard Session VOL.1 AM Tachales 🎨 | 12 – 7 PM: Discover design, art, and street culture with live music, creative displays, and vibrant Berlin vibes together with Flechty Boy, Datta, Luis West and Camilla Schaeffer,
FemTech Germany Summit Berlin 2025 👩‍⚕️ | 1:30 – 6:30 PM: FemTech Germany brings together startups, experts, and innovators to explore women’s health, share insights, and spark meaningful connections.
Listening to the Past, Hearing the Present 🎶 | 3 - 10 PM: Dive into migration memories through music, immersive talks, and collective listening. Free entry, no registration, feel, reflect, connect, and vibe.
November Kloof Groove 🎶 | 3 PM – 12 AM: Enjoy music, mingling, drinks, and a cozy atmosphere at Studio Kloof for an unforgettable Berlin Saturday evening.

Sunday 23rd

Social Reading Party with Pausify 📚 | 11 AM – 1:30 PM: Join a creative focus session at EDGE Workspaces, share books or projects, connect over coffee, and enjoy inspiring discussions.
PLAY & LAGREE 🤸‍♀️| 2 PM: Join PlayhouseFit x FrameworkBerlin for 25 min HIIT and 25 min Lagree with snacks, pickles, and lemonade included
Silver, Wine & Games Pop-Up ✨ | 2 - 8 PM: Sip wine, play games, and craft personalized silver pieces. Casual vibes, creativity, and fun for all.

Monday 24th

Berlin Chief of Staff Networking Mixer 🤝 | 6 – 8 PM: Connect with Chiefs of Staff, share experiences, discuss strategy, and build professional relationships in Berlin’s historic Industrious workspace.
People & Culture Speed Networking 🤝 | 6 - 8:30 PM: Join Industrious DE for curated speed networking with HR leaders C-level executives drinks bites and collaboration opportunities.
Timba Social Night 🎧🇨🇺 | 8 PM: Explore Cuban music roots, dive into Irakere’s legacy, enjoy DJs, connect with dancers, and experience an authentic Timba-inspired cultural night.