Hey Berlin,
I don't know about you, but this weekend felt like a survival challenge. Saturday belonged to the lake. Sunday belonged to staying inside, hiding from the heat, and wondering how it's even possible to be this warm in Berlin.
Then the week reminded me why I love this city. HV's Summer Drinks brought together founders, investors, operators, football fans, and friends in one place. No agenda, no rush—just great people, great conversations, and one of those evenings where someone orders more pizza because nobody is ready to leave yet. Huge credit to the HV team
Earlier in the week, we were in Munich with HubSpot for another Founder Dinner. Every visit reinforces the same feeling: the quality of founders there is incredible, especially in deep tech and infrastructure. We love Berlin, but we'll keep showing up in Munich because great ecosystems deserve to be connected.
Now we're back on the road with the Business Creator Summit and Ruhr Summit before returning home next week for our sports events; more information below. If the last few weeks have shown us anything, it's that the best conversations rarely happen in meeting rooms, they happen around dinner tables, football screens, and padel courts.
Have a great week, and enjoy this week's picks below.
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Our upcoming 3 FOMO Events 🚨
Tue. Jul. 7: FOMO x NordicTrack: Wellness Leaders Gathering 🧘♂️🖤 | 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM: Investors, Founders, Studio owners, and operators shaping Berlin's wellness scene, in one room. Movement session in a unique location, NordicTrack product preview, all-black dress sportswear code. Curated. Berlin
Wed. Jul. 8: FOMO x season5: Founder x Investor Padel Open 🎾 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Berlin's founder scene trades boardrooms for courts. Mixed doubles, Giant Americano format, new partner every match. Flying buffet, bubbles, DJ after. TioTio Padel Berlin Rooftop.
Tue. Jul. 14: FOMO x season5: Founder x Investor Padel Tournament Munich 🎾 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Founders. One court. One trophy. Mixed doubles, drawn on-site. Drinks, snacks, racket rent included. Munich's founder scene, but make it competitive. PadelCity München Tucherpark, München.
See you soon, Berlin.
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The FOMO Berlin week 💙 (30.6 - 6.7):
FOMO Top Picks of the Week 🔥
These are the events I would attend if I find the time:
Business Creator Summit 2026 🚀 | All Day: Connect with founders, creators, and marketers through expert talks, networking, personal branding insights, AI trends, and creator economy strategies.
Pilates & Brunch by Season5 x Fund F – Female Founders & Investors Only - Season5.law × Nina Woess 🧘 | 9:45 AM – 11:45 AM: Join female founders and investors for an energizing Pilates session, followed by brunch and meaningful networking to inspire collaboration and connections.
Berlin Curated Runway Show 2026 – Second Edition | 0049x Agency 👗 | Thursday, 4 PM: Runway showcasing 13 emerging designers, blending contemporary fashion, creative curation, industry collaboration, and exclusive Berlin Fashion Week experiences.
All Day Festivals & Conferences ✨
Tue. Jun. 30 – Wed. Jul. 1: GITEX AI EUROPE 🤖 | 9 AM – 6 PM: AWS, AMD and HP take the floor. OpenAI, Bosch and Euronext take the stage. Perplexity, Miro, DeepL and Delivery Hero wander the halls. Supernova founders pitch for €50K. Messe Berlin's AI invasion. Messedamm 22, Berlin.
Thu. 2 – Sun. 5: Berlin Fashion Week SS27 👗 | All Day: Experience SS27 collections from international designers, runway shows, presentations, industry networking, sustainability initiatives, and fashion innovation across Berlin.
Wed. 3 – Fri. 5: Nook Wellbeing Festival 2026 🌿| 5 PM: Reconnect through yoga, meditation, workshops, lakeside activities, wellness sessions, community dining, and mindful experiences in a peaceful natural setting.
Tuesday 30th
Business Creator Summit 2026 🚀 | All Day: Connect with founders, creators, and marketers through expert talks, networking, personal branding insights, AI trends, and creator economy strategies.
Stripe Tour Berlin 2026 💳 | 8:30 AM – 5:45 PM: Discover payments, AI, fintech innovations, expert insights, networking opportunities, and practical strategies for accelerating business growth and customer success.
Off the Record – Berlin FSV X G-FUND🎙️ | 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM: Join consumer founders, investors, and industry leaders for insightful discussions, founder stories, networking, and strategies for building successful brands.
Taste Your Startup - Kristin Barnowsky 🍽️ | 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM: Taste innovative startup products, share honest feedback, meet founders, enjoy interactive sessions, and help shape tomorrow's food and consumer brands.
TAG x GIIC: The Catalyst Forum 🌍 | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM: Connect founders, investors, and industry leaders through startup pitches, cross-border investment discussions, rooftop networking, and exclusive innovation opportunities.
Stripe Community Afterparty 🎉 | 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM: Unwind with founders, builders, and operators through networking, music, drinks, community connections, and the launch of Stripe's online community.
Wednesday 1st
Pilates & Brunch by Season5 x Fund F – Female Founders & Investors Only - Season5.law × Nina Woess 🧘 | 9:45 AM – 11:45 AM: Join female founders and investors for an energizing Pilates session, followed by brunch and meaningful networking to inspire collaboration and connections.
HOTLINE Magazine Issue 6 Launch Party 📰🔥 | 4 PM – 10 PM: Magazine launch event featuring Issue 6 unveiling, DJ sets, drinks, networking, celebrating creative culture and Berlin nightlife community gathering experience.
Berlin Deep Tech Nexus Meetup #12 - Blue Factory ESCP 🔬 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Connect researchers, founders, investors, and builders through keynote sessions, startup spotlights, networking, and discussions driving Berlin's deep tech ecosystem.
Money Money Money... with Stock Market : Rising Pineapples 💰 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Learn investing strategies, explore ETFs, funds, and stocks, share experiences, and build financial confidence alongside like-minded women investors.
Berlin Creative & Tech F*ckup Night: Projector Global Community 💡 | 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Hear honest failure stories, join open discussions, network with creatives and tech professionals, and gain valuable lessons from real experiences.
Thursday 2nd
Berlin Curated Runway Show 2026 – Second Edition | 0049x Agency 👗 | 4 PM: Runway showcasing 13 emerging designers, blending contemporary fashion, creative curation, industry collaboration, and exclusive Berlin Fashion Week experiences.
AI in Sales 2026: Scale Revenue Without Scaling Headcoun by Nicolas Schell & Moritz Heininger 🤖 | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Discover AI-powered sales strategies, automation, live demos, expert talks, networking, and practical playbooks for accelerating revenue growth efficiently.
/vibemarketing – How AI is Rewiring Growth 🤖 | 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Explore AI-driven marketing strategies, growth innovation, expert insights, networking, and practical approaches transforming modern marketing teams and operations.
FOMO Upcoming Top Events & Opportunities 💯 :
Wed. Jul. 8: FOMO x season5: Founder & Investor Padel Open Berlin Edition 🎾| 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Connect with founders and investors through competitive padel, networking, drinks, food, mixed doubles, prizes, and meaningful conversations beyond the boardroom.
Wed. Jul. 8: CMO Cruise by JvM START & SevenVentures 🚤 |6:30 PM – 10:30 PM: Founders, CMOs, investors and brand builders on a private sunset cruise down the Spree. Invitation only. The boat leaves on time.
Thu. Jul. 16: Berlin Chief of Staff Summer Happy Hour |🌞6:00 PM: The Chief of Staff Network brings Berlin's chiefs of staff, founders' associates, and senior operators together for a casual summer evening. No agenda. Just good people, good conversation.
Friday 3rd
FOBE x eBay Live x Lucy's the Deli Pop-Up Event 👜 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Enjoy an exclusive pop-up featuring fashion, shopping, community vibes, curated pieces, and networking in a stylish Berlin setting.
People & Culture Dinner Vol. 2: Africa Capital and Connect - Black In Tech Berlin 🌍 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Connect founders, investors, and professionals exploring African tech, cross-border innovation, strategic partnerships, leadership, and meaningful networking over dinner.
48 Stunden Neukölln Opening Party 🎉 | 7:00 PM: Celebrate the festival opening with art, music, community, creative exhibitions, and a lively free-entry party in the heart of Neukölln.
SALON KLEINE HITZE - Acceptance Letter × van Hofen👗| All Day: Experience private dining, exclusive sample sales, live vocal performances, and immersive fashion presentations during Berlin Fashion Week in an intimate setting.
Saturday 4th
Offline Girls Rooftop Pilates ☀️ | 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Enjoy rooftop Pilates, smoothies, music, networking, summer vibes, exclusive goodie bags, and wellness experiences with Berlin’s vibrant female community.
5 Years of BERLIN GLOBAL 🎉| 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM: Celebrate five years with free exhibitions, guided tours, workshops, live performances, DJ sets, cultural experiences, and community gatherings throughout the day.
Neighbourgoods Market - Volume One Berlin 🛍️ | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Enjoy Sicilian food, photography exhibitions, aperitivo cocktails, Greek coffee, community gatherings, and local creative experiences during 48 Stunden Neukölln.
Hoffest im Haus Schwarzenberg 🎭 | 2:00 PM: Experience live music, performances, exhibitions, workshops, community art, solidarity kitchen, DJs, and cultural collaborations celebrating creativity, diversity, and artistic expression.
Sunday 5th
Berlinathon Cultural Run: Food 2026 🏃 | 11:00 AM: Run through Berlin while discovering diverse food cultures, tasting local specialties, meeting fellow participants, and celebrating the city's vibrant culinary community.
Another Pop-Up Berlin - Ieva Elena Feja, Camilla Errendal, LIA & Marta Aguilar 🛍️ | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Discover independent brands, fashion, jewelry, beauty, photography, panel discussions, networking, music, and curated shopping experiences celebrating Berlin’s creative community.
Wellness Day at Elevate 🧘| 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Enjoy Pilates classes, wellness experiences, recovery sessions, community connections, partner giveaways, music, exclusive treats, and an after-party celebrating health and wellbeing.
Monday 6th
One Last Prompt #2 – Summer Edition | Tandem by episcope 🤖 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Join AI practitioners for live demos, thoughtful discussions, shared experiences, networking, and reflections on building with cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools.
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