🥂 FOMO Berlin: Welcome to 2026 | 06.01 - 12.01

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

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Cephas from FOMO
January 05, 2026

Hi Berliners & happy New Year ✨

We’re still landing in Cape Town and, in about an hour, hosting our very first FOMO Cape Town Supper Club at our cozy spot in Camps Bay.

Before we jump into resolutions and big plans for 2026, let’s arrive in the new year properly. So I’ll keep this short and simply say: let’s make this year even better than the last one.

More on this in our next edition so stay tuned.

Cheers to what’s ahead 🥂

And if you’d like to follow that journey, you’ll find us on Instagram, FOMO WhatsApp Group: Cape Town and possibly on Gründerszene as well. More to come soon 😎

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The FOMO Berlin week 💙 (6.1 - 12.1):
FOMO Top Picks of the Week 🔥

These are the events I would attend if I were in town:

All Day Festivals & Conferences ✨

  • 8 – 11 Jan.: Berlin Magic Festival ✨ | All Day: Experience four days of illusion, humor, and wonder with national and international magicians at Heimathafen Neukölln.

Tuesday 6th

  • Silicon Allee Monthly Meet Up ☕ | 9 – 11 AM: Casual community meetup welcoming founders, tech enthusiasts, investors, and entrepreneurs to connect, share ideas, start 2026 together with warm vibes.

Wednesday 7th
Thursday 8th
FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities 💯 

  • Jan. 13, Tuesday: AI Breakfast: The Future of Robotics @ Merantix AI Campus Berlin 🤖 | 9 – 11 AM: Explore robotics breakthroughs, AI-driven applications, and real-world deployment across industries while networking with founders, builders, and researchers in Berlin.

  • Jan. 15, Thursday: Courts & Capital: Berlin Padel Night 🎾 | 7 – 8:30 PM: Enjoy friendly padel matches, connect with Berlin’s product leaders, and unwind with drinks at Mitte, Charlotte boutique club.

  • Jan. 25, Sunday: Cafe Cursor Berlin ☕ | 9 AM – 5 PM: Join fellow Cursor users for coffee, co-working, coding, and collaboration all day in Berlin’s pop-up cafe space.

Friday 9th

  • Social Reading Party with Pausify 📚 | 7 – 9:30 PM: Focus, read, create, and share inspiring conversations with others in a cozy, central Berlin space. Drinks and snacks included.

  • Red Light Disco 🔴 | 8 – 9 PM: All-night techno, trance, and house beats with DJs, performers, and immersive Red Light Zone vibes in Berlin’s iconic KitKatClub.

Saturday 10th

  • She Re:Run 🏃‍♀️ | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Slow, social 4–5 km run for women. Walk breaks allowed. Chat, move, and enjoy running at your own pace.

  • First Engtanz, New Love Year! ❤️🕺| 10 PM: Celebrate the first "Engtanz" of the year at Metropol. Presented by Picknick Berlin, this event promises a night of music and romance to start the new love year.

Sunday 11th

  • SHA-LA Waterfront Opening 🌊 | All Day: Celebrate SHA-LA’s new 340m² waterfront hub by the Spree, where wellbeing, relaxation, and community come together in a vibrant launch event.

  • National Youth Orchestra of Germany 🎻 | 11 AM: Young virtuosos perform Sibelius, Mendelssohn, and Stravinsky under Anu Tali’s dynamic baton.

  • Studio Remi High Tea Event 🫖 | 3 PM: Experience an elegant High Tea gathering at Restaurant Remi, featuring a sophisticated blend of afternoon tea, community, and stylish vibes.

Monday 12th

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