🖼 FOMO Berlin: Three exciting FOMO Berlin events this week | 16.09 - 22.09

Hi Berliners! 👋

Berlin Marathon Week is here 🏃‍♂️ – good luck to everyone running, you’ve got this! We’re marking the week with three big events. More on that below, but first, two highlights you shouldn’t miss:

🔥 DeepTech Runway 2025, I’ll be moderating live on stage and will interview, Veronik Ross, Managing Director at Philip Morris.
💎 Pearl Summit – where top investors and wealth strategists meet. We’re proud to support as media partner with an all-star lineup: Verena Pausder, Lina Chong, and Saskia Bruysten.

FOMO Upcoming Top Events 🚨:

• Sept. 16 Tuesday: FOMO Berlin x World Fund x Atlantic Labs x V14- Investor & Founder Running Event empowered by lululemon: 🏃| 6 - 10 PM: Join a 5-8K social run or in our words, Berlin Marathon tune-up run, led by lululemon chosen instructors.

• Sept. 20 Saturday: Croissant Session No. 04 – Cee Cee x FOMO Berlin x westberlin 🥐 | 11 AM – 4 PM: We’re teaming up with Cee Cee and Coffee Week for Croissant Session No. 04 at café westberlin, St. Agnes.

• Sept. 21 Sunday: Beany x FOMO Berlin: Marathon Coffee Rave ☕🎶 | 10 AM – 5:00 PM: Reinhardtstraße 12, Berlin | Marathon Sunday day party with live DJ 1–5 PM, Peach Cold Brew & tonics, snacks, cheering zone by the route.

• Sept. 24 Saturday: FOMO Berlin x Business Punk Aperitivo #4 🍹| 6 PM - 10 PM: This time, we’re taking you south of Berlin to a new spot with a stunning rooftop and skyline views.

• Sept. 30 Tuesday: Privma AI x FOMO Munich - Data & AI Founders Dinner @Oktoberfest 🍻🥨 | 5 - 11 PM: Join us and privma for a unique evening during Bits & Pretzels at Oktoberfest.

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The FOMO Berlin week 💙 (16.09 - 22.09):

FOMO Top Picks of the Week 🔥

These are the events I will probably attend:

• FOMO Berlin x World Fund x Atlantic Labs x V14- Investor & Founder Running Event empowered by lululemon: 🏃| Tuesday, 6 - 10 PM: Join a 5-8K social run or in our words, Berlin Marathon tune-up run, led by lululemon chosen instructors.

• Winning in the US – Fireside Chat & BBQ 🔥| Thursday, 6 PM – 8 PM: Join Index Ventures and Taktile for an exclusive fireside chat on breaking into the US market.

• Croissant Session No. 04 – Cee Cee x FOMO Berlin x westberlin 🥐 | Saturday, 11 AM – 4 PM: Expect a groovy B2B by Luca Nova & SvP, moring rave with Matcha, coffee and drink specials, all in true Kreuzberg style. The perfect way to start your weekend!

All Day Festivals & Conferences ✨ 

• Sept. 17 – 21: DAENCE: Modalities of Me ✨ | 7:30 PM: Immersive night of dance + installation 🎭 Love, identity & desire explored through choreography at Deutsche Oper Berlin.

• Sept 19 – 21: Berlin Marathon Pop-Up 🏃‍♂️✨ | 12 PM: adidas running hosts product drops, wellness, rooftop vibes & community shakeout run. Explore, connect, recharge in Berlin’s marathon energy.

• Sept. 19 – 21: On Labs Berlin ✨ | 12 PM - 2 AM: Experience LightSpray™, live art, workouts, DJs, panels, and community. Innovation, running, and creativity unite at Kraftwerk Berlin.

• Sept 22 – 27: Coffee Week Berlin ☕ | All Day: Explore 50+ workshops, cuppings, tours, and talks. Celebrate coffee culture, trends, and community, ending with Coffee Festival Berlin.

Tuesday 16th

• MCPconference Berlin 🤖 | 9 AM – 6:30 PM: Europe’s first MCP conference uniting developers, open-source contributors, and enterprises to explore AI agents, scalability, security, and real-world deployments.

• ZEIT WISSEN Congress 🌍 | 1 – 10 PM: Bold ideas, global alliances, and fresh solutions for sustainability, biodiversity, and climate protection in Berlin.

• FOMO Berlin x World Fund x Atlantic Labs x V14- Investor & Founder Running Event empowered by lululemon: 🏃| 6 - 10 PM: Join a 5-8K social run or in our words, Berlin Marathon tune-up run, led by lululemon chosen instructors.

Wednesday 17th

• Recovery Walk Wednesday 🚶 | 8 - 8:30 AM: Start your day with sunrise, coffee, mindful steps, and real conversations. A 30-minute ritual to reset, recharge, and connect.

• Maschinenraum Momentum 🤖 | 9 AM: Explore resilience, transformation, and technology. Startup contest highlights automation for Mittelstand. Innovation, change, and learning collide in Berlin.

• ProductLab Conf> | AI & Product Leadership 🚀 | 9 AM – 8 PM: A major gathering where product leaders, founders, and innovators explore AI-driven growth, leadership strategies, and future-proof connections through workshops, talks, and networking.

• Period. It’s a (fe)male affair 🩸 | 10 AM: 1KOMMA5° x NeverNot host panel talks, networking brunch & open dialogue on cycle awareness, inclusion, and breaking taboos.

• PEARL: Female Founders Fest 🦸‍♀️ | 6:30 PM: Two-day gathering uniting 350+ bold founders, funders & allies. Celebrate momentum, share insights, and explore female-led wealth & investing.

• Female Empowerment Dinner Berlin 🍷✨| 7:30 PM: An inspiring evening of women’s empowerment, financial independence, meaningful connections, a keynote, an artful dinner, and a vibrant community celebration.

Thursday 18th

• Maschinenraum Momentum 2025 🤖| 9 AM: Conference & networking for SMEs with keynotes, panels, deep dives, startup pitches, leadership masterclasses, closing with dinner & afterparty.

• PEARL Summit 2025 - Women’s Wealth & Investing 💎| 8:30 AM – 7 PM: A bold full-day summit for women investors, founders, and leaders. Expect 23+ speakers, tactical masterclasses, live investment cases, curated networking, and real strategies across public/private markets,

• DeepTech Runway 2025 🛫 | 9 AM – 9 PM: An exclusive full-day forum uniting startups, corporates, and investors to transform cutting-edge research into scalable, real-world deep tech solutions.

• Fashion Changers Day 2025| 10 – 6 PM: Inspiring talks, interactive workshops, vibrant community, driving sustainable change in fashion together.

• Winning in the US – Fireside Chat & BBQ 🍗| 6 PM – 8 PM: Join Index Ventures and Taktile for an exclusive fireside chat on breaking into the US market.

• Make With Notion Watch Party: Berlin 📺| 7 – 10 PM: Techspace Kreuzberg | Biggest Notion event, with nof the year streaming live from San Francisco, with snacks, drinks, merch, and networking for Berlin Notion fans.

FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities 💯 

• Sept. 20 Saturday: Croissant Session No. 04 – Cee Cee x FOMO Berlin x westberlin 🥐 | 11 AM – 4 PM: Expect a groovy B2B by Luca Nova & SvP, moring rave with Matcha, coffee and drink specials, all in true Kreuzberg style. The perfect way to start your weekend!

• Sept. 25, Thursday: Build on Solana Dinner 🍽 | Superteam Germany is inviting web3 founders to an exclusive dinner - join us to find out how SuperteamDE can accelerate your project.

• Sept 25, Thursday: PowerUp - Run by Qonto brings founders, freelancers, and leaders together for one high‑impact event: 4 masterclasses, a keynote by Philipp Klöckner, a growth panel, and real networking. Food & Drinks included.

Friday 19th

• Live Podcast mit Hanno Renner 🎙️ | 8:30 – 11 AM: Unicorn Bakery hosts Personio CEO Hanno Renner: live podcast, Q&A, networking & breakfast – founders only.

• BlackInTech Europe Summit25 X Digital Hub Conference 🌍 | 10:30 AM – 7 PM: BITES25 connects diverse innovators across Europe, exploring equity, innovation, and ownership through panels, workshops, and networking for inclusive digital futures.

• BLSSM Rooftop Party 🌇 | 4 PM: Picnic meets blocparty at Ku’damm rooftop! Sunset skies, Sunny Dilinger live, DJs, new friends & unforgettable vibes.

• Berlin by Foot: Miles and Murals – A Street Art-Run 👟🎨 | 5 – 7 PM: Guided 2-hour running tour through Kreuzberg’s graffiti, murals & hidden street art, blending fitness with culture ahead of marathon weekend.

• DANCA: Modalities of Me ✨ | 7:30 PM: Our ballet crew DANCE, from the Deutsche Oper Berlin, is back in town with a new performance. Image ballet meets techno + immersive installation, it will be just fantastic!

Saturday 20th

• COOL RUNNINGS SHAKE OUT RUN | PRE MARATHON EVENT 🏃☕🎶 | 10 AM – 2 PM: 5K shake out run + free coffee, snacks, music, raffle, crew story screenings & marathon fueling vibes.

• Croissant Session No. 04 – Cee Cee x FOMO Berlin x westberlin 🥐 | 11 AM – 4 PM: We’re teaming up with Cee Cee and Coffee Week for Croissant Session No. 04 at café westberlin, St. Agnes.

• Unreleased Festival 2025 🎶| 2 – 10 PM: Unreleased Festival debuts in Berlin with secret rap acts, exclusive vibes, and a no-phones policy for authentic live energy.

• Barry’s Berlin 4th Anniversary 🎉 | 5 – 9 PM: Celebrate four incredible years with workouts, music, energy, and community vibes. RSVP required, don’t miss this unforgettable birthday celebration!

• Serving Sins Launch ✨ | 6 PM – 12:30 AM: Berlin’s hottest podcast launch at FLOAT Studio: drinks, dance, gossip, freebies, and goodie bags with extra spice.

Sunday 21st

• BMW BERLIN-MARATHON 2025 🏃| 9:15 AM: Berlin’s streets pulse with energy as thousands chase records, unity, and that unforgettable marathon magic.

• Energy, Brunch & Recovery Zone ⚡🥯 | 9:30 AM – 1 PM: Outdoor zone at km 13 with DJ set, brunch by Windback Coffee (matcha, coffee, bagels), Print Lab for custom Core-T, hydration by Vita Coco, plus run analysis & recovery.

• Beany x FOMO Berlin Coffee Rave ☕🎶 | 10 AM – 5:00 PM: Reinhardtstraße 12, Berlin | Marathon Sunday day party with live DJ 1–5 PM, Peach Cold Brew & tonics, snacks, cheering zone by the route – best vibes, coffee & views.

• The Power of Breath 🌬️ | 1 – 3:30 PM: Hands-on masterclass for founders: science-backed breath tools to access clarity, resilience, and creativity under pressure. Small circle, big impact.

• Wine damager x albrecht doering 🍷 | 3 PM: Art meets wine in Berlin: translucent mirrors, fine pours, creative vibes, and community fun at Brunnenstr.

Monday 22nd

• Taste Shift Festival 🍴| 10 AM – 2 PM: A curated gathering of restaurateurs, suppliers, and food innovators in Berlin. Explore flavors shaping tomorrow’s gastronomy through connection and collaboration.

• European Defense Tech Meetup 🛡️ | 6 – 10 PM: Connect with defense innovators, founders, VCs, and experts in Berlin. Talks, pitches, and networking to foster European sovereignty.

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FOMO Sponsor: Croissant Session No. 04 – Cee Cee x FOMO Berlin x westberlin 

Croissant Session No. 04 – Cee Cee x FOMO Berlin x westberlin  🥐 | Saturday, 11 AM – 4 PM: Expect a groovy B2B by Luca Nova & SvP, moring rave with Matcha, coffee and drink specials, all in true Kreuzberg style. The perfect way to start your weekend!

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