Bits & Pretzels 2026: What to Expect from This Year's Edition? [Sponsored]

From September 28 to 30, 2026, Munich will host the 2026 edition of Bits & Pretzels, an annual conference aimed at connecting Europe's startup ecosystem. The conference, themed "Human After All," will gather 7,500 participants, including 2,000 investors, from across Europe and beyond. This year's event will explore transformative technologies while emphasizing the people behind them.

Key speakers include media entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, comedian Trevor Noah, and leaders from Europe's fastest-growing technology companies like Legora, n8n, Dash0, and Langdock. The conference will delve into topics such as applied AI, defense, fintech, deeptech, and space technology, discussing the opportunities and challenges shaping Europe's innovation landscape.

The mission of Bits & Pretzels remains unchanged: to help founders connect, learn, and grow. The Startup Exhibition allows early-stage companies to showcase their products, while structured networking sessions facilitate connections with potential partners, investors, and industry leaders. The investor program and CIO AI Summit will bring together over 2,000 capital providers and corporate leaders, fostering partnerships and investment opportunities.

As always, the conference will culminate with a networking experience at Munich's Oktoberfest, where attendees will continue conversations over beer. The full agenda for Bits & Pretzels 2026 is available on the conference's website.