🏃 FOMO Berlin - It's time to run, the Berlin half-marathon is here: April 02 - April 07

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Hey Berliners 🐣

Hope you all had a great long weekend! Spring is finally here 😍, and Sunday morning looks perfect for a 21 km run. Good luck to everyone! If you prefer a more relaxed weekend, it's free museums Sunday as well 🏛

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What did you FOMO last week 📸 ?

Happy late easter, everyone! I hope you enjoyed the JOMO

FOMO Top Picks of the Week 🔥

These are the events that I would like to attend if I find the time for it:

  • Emerge X Antler Berlin EdTech meet-up! 🧑‍🏫 | Tuesday, 6:30 pm - ​Are you building or investing in EdTech / Future of Work? If YES - then come along to Emerge X Antler EdTech meet-up for an informal gathering of startups and investors in the space. Free food and drinks!

  • FUTUREPYNK 🔥 | Thursday, 6 pm - Join industry leaders and successful founders for a panel discussion on "How to Break into Entrepreneurship," featuring elite speakers from Cavalry Ventures, High Tech Gründerfonds, Google, Auxxo, Atlantic Labs, and SAIZ. Get 50% off with: FOMOXSTART50.

  • AFTERGLOW - Season Opening 👚 | Saturday, 10 pm - Guess what? It's spring time and our epic Afterglow is back! Picture this: a sexy rooftop in Berlin with dreamy AG-vibes, lovely connections, blissful family atmosphere and GOOD MUSIC. Yes, this will await you!

The FOMO Berlin week 💙 (02.4 - 07.04):
Monday 1st
  • JOMO (Joy Of Missing Out) | is the pleasure one finds in staying disconnected from social media, events, or activities and instead focusing on personal time, relaxation, and being present in the moment.

Tuesday 2nd
  • Berlin Open Source Data Infrastructure Meetup  🛤 | 6 pm - Would you like to know more about data technologies that are open-source? ✅ Enjoy a laid-back evening and network with tech professionals across the Globe!

  • Emerge X Antler Berlin EdTech meet-up! 🧑‍🏫 | 6:30 pm - ​Are you building or investing in EdTech / Future of Work? If YES - then come along to Emerge X Antler EdTech meet-up for an informal gathering of startups and investors in the space. Free food and drinks!

  • Merantix AI Campus - AI Paper Spotlights 🇪🇺 | 6:30 pm What is the significance of Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI) in the face of impending EU AI regulations? Explore the latest advancements of this topic.

  • Meet & Greet Berlin Women Social Circle 👯 | 7 pm - Enjoy a few drinks🥂 at The Social Hub bar and cap off your workday with some new and friendly acquaintances.

  • Weekly Startup Mindful Circle 🧘 | 7 pm - Indulge in a weekly mindful sharing and meditation session with like-minded members of the startup community 🤝.

Wednesday 3th
  • Rise up! Leadership 🦸‍♀️ | 6 pm - Dare to lead. Face tough conversations. Be courageous in the workplace. Take a look at aspects of efficient leadership, including emotional intelligence, company culture and the essence of leadership itself.

  • Rootsbln Booty Therapy 🤸 | 6:30 pm - Invite yourself to Booty Therapy for our first event of April. This is a method that blends dance, sport, and personal growth. On April 3rd, we'll get together at motion*s Gleisdreieck. 🤩

  • ProductTank: Transforming Organizations - Beyond the Buzzwords 🧑‍💻 | 6:30 pm - Talk about doable strategies for changing product organizations—especially in light of the present economic situation—and how to take advantage of novel ideas and cutting-edge technologies to hasten this process

Thursday 4th
  • AI Breakfast - Future of Fashion🧣 | 9 am - Join industry leaders Julia Bösch of Outfittery, Jaime Gomez of Looks, and Kathy Gromotka of H&M Ventures, exploring how technology is reshaping the fashion landscape.

  • The DigitalFuture Summit 2024 🚀 | Connect with 400+ top international students and industry-leading speakers from companies like ESMT, Ark Climate, and others to explore the forefront of digital innovation

  • FUTUREPYNK 🔥 | 6 pm - Join industry leaders and successful founders for a panel discussion on "How to Break into Entrepreneurship," featuring elite speakers from Cavalry Ventures, High Tech Gründerfonds, Google, Auxxo, Atlantic Labs, and SAIZ. Get 50% off with: FOMOXSTART50. Free Tickets are available for FOMO Insider readers.

  • Climate Tech Drinks 🌡 | 6 pm - Meet collaborators and make friends at a monthly relaxed drinks meet-up for anyone working in or interested in Climate Tech!

  • Merantix AI Campus - AI in Media: Impact on Civil Society 📺 | 6 pm - What is the impact of AI on civil society and trust in the news? Join for a discussion on the critical intersection of AI, trust in media and the upcoming elections in 2024!

  • Anti Burnout Social Club – For Freelancers & Creatives 🥱 | 6:30 pm - a mindful place for freelancers to connect and unwind, free from the pressure and frenzy of hustle culture. We believe productivity should go hand in hand with self-knowledge, and that’s what we’re all about.

FOMO Upcoming Top Events 🚨
  • Kraftrunners, supported by Lululemon, are inviting you over for Berlin Half-Marathon 🏃 | 5 to 8 April - Mark your calendar because this will be a fest! Friday: Chill vibes and drinks. Saturday: New KRAFT x @lululemon gear drop. Sunday: Fitness session, run, and fun. Monday: Review over coffee.

  • Techstars Berlin is hosting Deep Tech Momentum 🛰 | May 14-16 - This event is for (pre-) seed Deep Tech founders and prospective first employees, AKA “Joiners'', who want to grow your team / join a startup, gain traction with big customers like Telekom, etc. and pitch on stage to top-tier European investors like Lakestar, Cherry Ventures and HV Capital.

Friday 5th
Saturday 6th
  • 2€ Secondhand & Vintage SALE 👗 | 2 pm - every piece of clothing, be it trousers, shirts, or jackets, only costs 2€! You can find them @U Rathaus Neukölln. It's a bit far, but getting a jacket for 2€ is worth it.

  • Berlin Brandenburg Slam-Meisterschaft 🎙 | 7 pm - this is the final of the poetry slam championship; the best 9 poetry slammers are fighting for the ultimate title!

  • AFTERGLOW - Season Opening 👚 | 10 pm - Guess what? It's spring time and our epic Afterglow is back! Picture this: a sexy rooftop in Berlin with dreamy AG-vibes, lovely connections, blissful family atmosphere and GOOD MUSIC. Yes, this will await you! Free tickets are available for FOMO Berlin Insider & Whatsapp Group Members.

  • Floathouse [Fast Life] 🎭 | 10 pm - Finest UKG and Groovy House all night long straight in the heart of Berlin Floathouse Studio is hosting UK’s catchy Hitmaker Gee Lee giving his Berlin City debut. Free tickets areavailable for FOMO Berlin Insider & Whatsapp Group Members.

Sunday 7th
  • Berlin Half Marathon 🏃 | 10 am - Are you participating? I have the feeling half Berlin tech bubble will be running on Sunday! I wish everyone good luck and great success. Check the Krafrunners & Lululemon Popup store to get a first-class photo and aerobics session with @leonarieck, then run, cheer, and completely escalate!

  • Mahalla presents SANCTUM OF SOUND 🎹 | 12 pm - has been crafted as an urban haven, enveloped in sacred melodies. By listening attentively, one enters a serene inner realm where rest and peace can be found.

  • Sisyphos FLOHMARKT 😍 | 2 pm - Sisyphos will become a bustling bazaar with unusual treasures, delectable treats, refreshing drinks, music, and a fantastic afterparty!

  • Classical Sundays return to KitKat Club Salon Rouge 🎻 | 2 pm - Real-time classical music with no rehearsal and a lot of skin to view. Tickets 15/20€ at the door — Ohmstrasse 11

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