Munich startup ecosystem is flourishing. As a consequence, more business and tech conferences are organized in the city. Discover the most interesting ones!
For startups, tech conferences create an exceptional opportunity for networking. Above all, business owners can meet other CEOs, get familiar with specialists and innovators from a German and European startup hub. What is more, they can learn about current and future trends and discover the best practices and patterns in various fields.
We gathered here 6 top Munich tech conferences for 2020. They are presented in chronological order.
Top Tech Conferences in Munich
1. FrontConf: Munich Frontend Conference 2020
Source: Twitter
- When: March 21, 2020
- Where: Microsoft Deutschland GmbH, Munich
- Language: English
- Tickets: Conference: €199, Conference+Training: €349
- Useful Links: Website, Registration
- Social links: Twitter, YouTube
FrontConf is an international conference focusing on front-end development. It’s all about JavaScript, HTML, CSS, web design and UX. The conference features two parallel tracks of talks. You can expect technical talks as well as presentations covering new patterns and emerging trends. What is more, on March 20 you can attend full-day training which is additionally paid. This year’s topics are: Develop Progressive Web Apps for iOS and Android and Design Thinking for Developers.
By the way, FrontConf is an excellent opportunity to meet people that occupy a variety of posts in multiple European companies. The event attracts developers, designers and business owners.
2. Mobile Tech Conference & Summit

Source: Facebook
- When: March 30 – April 1, 2020
- Where: Holiday Inn Munich Unterhaching
- Language: mostly German
- Tickets: 1-Day Ticket €549, 2-Day Ticket €799, 3-Day Ticket €1099
- Useful Links: Website, Agenda, Registration
- Social links: Facebook, Twitter
MobileTechCon is a conference and training event about mobile development. The main topics of the event focus on Android and iOS development, Progressive Web Apps with Angular, mobile backend and User Experience (UX).
This year for the first time, there will be two days of workshops and one conference day. The conference will take place on March 30, 2020. There will be 3 tracks: Android Development, iOS Development, PWA with Angular. On this day, industry experts will share their insights about actual trends and best practices. On March 31 and April 1 there will be 11 half-day and full-day workshops. Renowned trainers will share their know-how on mobile development (levels from beginners to experts).
This event is an excellent opportunity to learn about mobile development trends and meet international speakers. What is more, it’s an outstanding occasion for networking with Munich’s mobile and PWA development experts.
3. Agile Munich

Source: Eventbrite
- When: March 31 – April 2, 2020
- Where: Courtyard by Marriott, Munich
- Language: English
- Tickets: Conference Ticket €395, Conference and Certified Training Ticket €1495, Certified Training only €1295
- Useful Links: Website, Agenda, Registration
Agile Munich is an Agile Conference and Certified Training Event for organizations and individuals. The event is targeted towards directors, managers, Product Owners and entire development teams. Above all, its goal is to present and train attendees in an agile mindset.
Agile Munich offers 9 Scrum.org and SAFe certified training sessions on March 31 and April 1. After that, on April 2, there will be a conference with several workshops and open space. We can expect speakers from Volkswagen, Hugo Boss, Wirecard Technologies and many more. It’s a great opportunity to connect with agile experts and meet people from various companies that want to evolve their agile skills.
4. ML Conference

Source: Facebook
- When: June 17-19, 2020
- Where: Sheraton Munich Arabella Hotel, Munich
- Language: English
- Tickets: 1-Day Ticket €669, Workshop Ticket €669, 2-Day Ticket €1029, 3-Day Ticket €1239
- Useful Links: Website, Agenda, Registration
- Social links: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
The ML Conference is all about Machine Learning. At the event, international speakers from business, industry and science fields will talk about the newest technologies and their experiences. The goal of the conference is to show business owners and developers how to enhance a business with machine learning, using it to understand data better. What is more, it’s an occassion to learn from experts and hear about their best practices.
The ML Conference’s tracks are adjusted to various attendees: Advanced ML Development, Machine Learning Principles, Machine Learning Business&Strategy, APIs and Frameworks. What is more, the first day is all about workshops: live coding and applying new ideas. This event is a great chance for startup owners, especially those who would like to use Machine Learning to enhance their businesses.
5. FitTech Summit

Source: Facebook
FitTech Summit is a European conference on fitness technology, digital health and active lifestyle. It gathers entrepreneurs, corporations, innovators, investors and decision-makers in these fields. It’s all about presenting insights on future trends for FitTech.
The conference’s topics are: AI coaches, smart clothes, data tracking, sleep tracking, DNA-based food, customized and personalized diets. What is more startups can pitch their ideas or present their products to investors. If you like FitTech or your startup is connected to it, you can’t miss this event.
6. Qcon Munich

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QCon is an international software development conference dedicated to senior software engineers and architects. The topics are diverse: from technical, through culture, to ethics. Presentations cover innovations, emerging trends and tools. Above all, the event is all about patterns and best practices.
After QCon, you leave with a set of implementable ideas for your software project. You can meet there software leaders from innovator and early adopter companies. What is more, QCon is appreciated for sharing experience, not theory. If you’re a business owner, you can leverage from the knowledge of the most experienced practitioners.
To sum up, tech conferences are a great opportunity for startup owners to meet specialists from various countries, learn about trends, best patterns and practices, as well as get inspired. If you would like to be a part of the Munich startup ecosystem, join some of these events and make business connections.
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