🍽🌆 FOMO Berlin: We are back with FOMO Berlin x Business Punk Aperitivo #3 | 02.09 - 08.09

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

Hi Berliners! 👋

Summer holidays are wrapping up, and the city is about to come alive again. Event season is ON, and we’re here to make sure your calendar is packed. Here’s what we’ve got lined up for you.

Big things are brewing! Over the next few weeks, we’re lining up some seriously exciting experiences: a collab with Lululemon and Worldfund, an early morning coffee rave with CeeCee, and yes—a VC padel tournament in October.

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Sept. 3, Wednesday: FOMO Berlin x Business Punk Aperitivo Vol. 3 🍽 | This time, we’re taking you south of Berlin to a new spot with a stunning rooftop and skyline views. We’re keeping the magic formula: Connecting people through a shared dining experience.

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What did you FOMO last week 📸

Squeezing the most out of the last weeks of summer: joining Braze Movement’s community event, supporting the city’s hottest new Pilates studios, and cruising on another epic community boat trip

FOMO Opportunity Spotlight 🔦
  • Building a new Berlin brand – snacks & drinks that feel like a treat 🌟 | Looking for a strategic and creative partner with drive, curiosity, and the energy to create something big together. Core values: vision, honesty, can-do attitude, and love for both detail & big picture.

  • Nexagen (EXIST-funded, backed by Hero founders) is making AI-driven process automation accessible for everyone, starting with the crafts sector and first paying customers already live. Richard Sander and Maurice Dücker are looking for a CTO & technical co-founder to join their journey. Interested? Book a call or connect on LinkedIn.

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The FOMO Berlin week 💙 (02.08 - 08.09):
FOMO Top Picks of the Week 🔥

These are the events I will probably attend:

  • Deep Tech Happy Hour 🤖 | Tuesday, 6:30 PM: Join NGP Capital, Atlantic Labs, and XAnge for networking with founders and investors over drinks in Berlin Mitte.

  • FOMO Berlin x Business Punk Aperitivo 🍹| Wednesday, 6 –10 PM: Curated afterwork dinner/gathering for Berlin’s tech, VC, and creative crowd. New spot, new vibes: We’re taking you south of Berlin to an exclusive location you’ve never seen before – The Wintergarden.

  • Herr Ober x Lululemon – Lifestyle Series Launch 💘 | Thursday, Herr Ober and Lululemon present a hidden-day event with pilates, yoga, and mindful experiences, reimagining movement and connection.

All Day Festivals & Conferences ✨ 
  • August 30 - September 7: radioeins Parkfest 🎶| 1 PM: Park am Gleisdreieck transforms with live music, science talks, meditation, escape games, yoga, and evening sets by Goldkimono & Bulgarian Cartrader.

  • September 1 - 22: SHB Open Air Kino — Skatehalle Berlin 🎬| All Day: Movies under the stars: Spirited Away, Mystery Screening, Matrix, and This Ain’t California with drinks, popcorn, and cozy vibes.

  • September 6 - 14: Uncommon Ground — Berlin Art Week Exhibition 🖼️✨ | All Day: Three artists explore memory, identity, and embodiment through painting, sculpture, and recycled materials; contrasting voices spark dialogue, dissonance, and reflection.

  • September 7 - 27: tipBerlin — Your Guide to the City 🌆| All Day: Explore Berlin’s vibrant art, music, food, and city life with exhibitions, festivals, concerts, tastings, comedy, and cultural highlights.

Tuesday 2nd
  • AI Agent Meetup: Context Engineering 🤖 | 6 - 9 PM: Join Berlin's AI community for talks on Agentic AI, networking, and insights from Neo4j & Cognee experts.

  • Peer Portfolio Review 🖼️ | 6 – 9:15 PM: A relaxed, free event in Berlin for designers to share work, exchange feedback, and connect with peers in a supportive space.

  • Deep Tech Happy Hour 🤖 | 6:30 PM: Join NGP Capital, Atlantic Labs, and XAnge for networking with founders and investors over drinks in Berlin Mitte.

Wednesday 3rd
  • Recovery Walk Wednesday – powered by FOMO Berlin 🌅 | 8 – 8:30 AM:

    Start your day with a 30-min sunrise walk to reset before the inbox hits. Morning light, real conversations, and coffee to spark focus + presence.

  • Algorand Hackathon: AI Meets Blockchain 🤖 | 10 AM – 6 PM: Two-day Berlin hackathon at w3.hub exploring AI + blockchain with workshops, mentors, food, prizes ($5,000), and startup challenge prep.

  • FOMO Berlin x Business Punk Aperitivo 🍹| 6 –10 PM: Curated afterwork dinner/gathering for Berlin’s tech, VC, and creative crowd. New spot, new vibes: We’re taking you south of Berlin to an exclusive location you’ve never seen before – The Wintergarden.

  • Ladies Social Hour @ Jane & the Jam 🥂| 6:30 - 9 PM: An evening by Amplifier Effect bringing Berlin women together over wine and conversation.

  • Voice AI Test Night 🎤 | 6:30 - 9:30 PM: Early-stage founders: demo your voice AI product and get live feedback from peers in London.

  • !K7 Records Listening Session – Berlin 🎶 | 7 PM: Celebrate 40 years of !K7 with Modeselektor’s exclusive DJ-Kicks premieres, Q&A, and archival deep dives.

  • BERLIN NEW MEDIA WEEK @ IIII 🔹🚀 | 7:30 PM: BNMW kicks off with three international audiovisual acts pushing the boundaries of art + tech.

Thursday 4th
FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities 💯 
  • September 3: FOMO Berlin x Business Punk Aperitivo 🍹| 6 –10 PM: Curated afterwork gathering for Berlin’s tech, VC, and creative crowd. Drinks, dinner, rooftop vibes, and meaningful conversations.

  • Thursday 18.9: 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. FOMO Berlin subscribers benefit from a 20% discount code: DEEPTECH-RUNWAY%23FOMO

  • September 17-18: Female Founder Fest + Pearl Summit 🦸‍♀️ | All Day: PEARL Summit brings 180 incredible women together to dive into investing trends, strategies, and how to shape lasting impact. The night before, the Female Founders Fest gathers 350 game-changers, including every female founder who raised Series A+ in Germany over the past decade. 20% discount code for the FOMO Community: FOMOXPEARL. All Genders are welcome.

Friday 5th
  • IFA Berlin 2025 – Tech Future Unveiled 🌐📺| 12 - 6 PM: Explore global innovations at IFA Berlin 2025: cutting-edge tech, gadgets, lifestyle trends, plus Sommergarten concerts for unforgettable live experiences.

  • INNOVA Europe 2025 Startup Grand Final 🚀 | 1:30 PM – 6 PM: At ESMT Berlin, top business schools pitch solutions to global challenges. €25,000 in prizes, mentorship, and innovation network access.

  • ART FÊTE BERLIN – Last Beat at 1-06 Space 🎨🔥| 6 PM - 2:30 PM: One final night of freedom at legendary Tacheles: art, ballet, fog, and house beats unite Berlin’s raw creative spirit.

  • STUDIO 69 Release Party 🎉| 11 PM: Studio 69 celebrates @tschstin’s new UKG EP with live house band FLVRS and a stacked lineup delivering pure energy.

Saturday 6th
  • n8n X Black Forest Labs | Creative AI Hackathon 🤖 | 9:30 AM - 8:30 PM: At The Delta Campus, n8n and Black Forest Labs unite for a full-day hackathon building creative AI agents with big prizes.

  • LUPILA Vernissage 🖼️ | 1 - 6 PM: Charity art event featuring powerful photography from Lupila, Tanzania. Drinks, music by A-DEE & DASMO, and proceeds supporting education projects.

  • Berlin Beer Week Spree Cruise 🍻| 2 PM: Vagabund x Two Chefs Brewing x Schneider Weisse present award-winning craft beers, city views, music, and unforgettable riverside vibes.

  • Exhibition Takeover: A Night of Art, Music & Community 📸🎶 | 7 – 11 PM: Fotografiska Berlin hosts Helga Paris exhibition with DJ sets from Eva Be and Cle, blending photography, history, and rhythm.

Sunday 7th
  • Intro to Weightlifting for Women 🏋️‍♀️ | 3 - 7 PM: Supportive Berlin workshop led by Coach Kaja; learn key lifts, overcome gym fears, build strength, confidence, and community together.

  • Wine Salon Vol. 3: Volcanic Terroir 🍷| 4:30 - 7:30 PM: Taste five mineral-rich wines from Italy’s volcanic regions, paired with bites, conversation, and panoramic Berlin views.

  • Sunday Serve – Summer Closing 🎾| 5 - 8 PM: Casual tennis, showcase games, DJs, house beats, snacks, and community vibes on Tempelhofer Feld’s purple outdoor court.

  • Soundgazing at B-Dome 🎶🌌 | 5 - 9 PM: Immersive 360° dome experience blending ambient soundscapes, experimental live sets, and stunning real-time visuals. A deep sensory journey.

Monday 8th
  • GIIN Impact Forum 2025 🌍| 9 AM - 6 PM: Global gathering of impact investors with workshops, interactive sessions, networking, and insights on sustainable, measurable social and environmental investments

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