# Web Summit Lisbon 2026 side events

> 84 side events during Web Summit Lisbon, 8–14 November 2026, each checked by the Sobremesa team. Filter by day, type of event, industry and audience.

Curated by [Sobremesa](https://sobremesa.agency/). Last updated 6 October 2026. All times are Lisbon time (WET, UTC+0).
Interactive version with filters and a calendar: https://websummit-events.com/. Always check the organiser's page before you go.

## Sunday 8 November 2026

### Yorkseed Summit

- When: Sun 8 Nov · 09:00–18:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Panel/Talk
- Industries: General
- For: Founders, Investors/VCs
- Price: Paid (Passes from €245)
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Yorkseed
- Register: https://luma.com/6msiekjk
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/yorkseed-summit

A full-day venture gathering for founders raising capital, VCs, emerging fund managers and LPs, with a reverse VC pitch.

### Web Summit Week Opening Built Different

- When: Sun 8 Nov · 15:00–18:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Meetup/Networking
- Industries: General
- For: Founders, Operators, Everyone
- Price: Free
- Access: Application
- Organiser: MELLA SUPPLY
- Register: https://luma.com/wv8nwa1p
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/web-summit-week-opening-built-different

Black and PALOP founders, professionals and allies meet before the conference: drinks, bites and structured introductions, no pitches.

### staaake Opening AI/Tech Power Walk

- When: Sun 8 Nov · 17:00–18:00
- Where: Black Labely, Black Labely, Passeio Neptuno 25k, 1990-193 Lisboa, Portugal, Parque das Nações
- Type: Meetup/Networking
- Industries: AI
- For: Founders, Investors/VCs, Everyone
- Price: Free (Free; optional paid co-host tickets)
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: staaake
- Register: https://luma.com/staaake-0qh8
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/staaake-opening-ai-tech-power-walk

A walking-and-talking meetup around Parque das Nações that ends at staaake's opening rooftop event.

### «Внимание, вопрос!» Quiz Night with Alexander Druz

- When: Sun 8 Nov · 18:00–23:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Meetup/Networking
- Industries: General
- For: Founders, Investors/VCs, Everyone
- Price: Free
- Access: Application
- Organiser: YR! Events
- Register: https://luma.com/c3itmqkc
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/quiz-night-with-alexander-druz

A team quiz night (in Russian) hosted by the legendary Alexander Druz, with networking after the game. Teams of 5–7.

### 4th Annual staaake Jump Off Rooftop AI/Tech Event

- When: Sun 8 Nov · 18:00–20:00
- Where: IDB Rooftop by Mīrārī, IDB Rooftop by Mīrārī, Praça José Queirós 1, 1800-237 Lisboa, Portugal, Parque das Nações
- Type: Party
- Industries: AI
- For: Founders, Investors/VCs, Everyone
- Price: Free (Free; optional paid tiers)
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: staaake
- Register: https://luma.com/staaake-faz5
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/4th-annual-staaake-jump-off-rooftop-ai-tech-event

staaake's 4th annual opening rooftop for the AI and tech crowd, in a reverse-networking format.

### Exploration Journey @ Web Summit Lisbon

- When: Sun 8 Nov 18:00 – Wed 11 Nov 21:00
- Where: MEO Arena, 2.13.01 Rossio dos Olivais, 1990-231 Lisboa, Lisboa, PT, Parque das Nações
- Type: Meetup/Networking
- Industries: General, HR/Future of work
- For: Founders, Corporates, Operators
- Price: Paid (From €450)
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: net4tec | 4 WoMen Careers in Technology
- Register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/exploration-journey-web-summit-lisbon-tickets-2001885302830
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/exploration-journey-web-summit-lisbon

A programme for female founders, executives and leaders to experience Web Summit week beyond the conference floor.

### Indvstry's Powerhouse Poolside Mixer

- When: Sun 8 Nov · 18:00–22:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Party
- Industries: Media/Creator, General
- For: Founders, Investors/VCs, Corporates
- Price: Free (Invite-only)
- Access: Invite-only
- Organiser: Indvstry Clvb
- Register: https://luma.com/ieagzoke
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/indvstry-s-powerhouse-poolside-mixer

An invite-only poolside party with a DJ, BBQ and open bar for 80–100 founders, creatives, investors and executives.

### Web Summit Week Welcome Meetup: Lisbon Kickoff

- When: Sun 8 Nov · 19:00–23:55
- Where: Spot lisboa, Rua do norte 86, bairro alto, lisbon ,, Lisbon, Lisbon, PT, Bairro Alto
- Type: Meetup/Networking
- Industries: General
- For: Everyone
- Price: Free
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: Expats Lisbon Connection
- Register: https://www.meetup.com/expats-locals-meet-up-for-making-new-friends-in-lisbon/events/316454488/
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/web-summit-week-welcome-meetup-lisbon-kickoff

A relaxed international meetup in Bairro Alto to kick off Web Summit week and meet people arriving in town.

### The Yorkseed Soirée: Web Summit Opening Night

- When: Sun 8 Nov · 20:00–00:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Party
- Industries: General
- For: Founders, Investors/VCs
- Price: Paid (From €20)
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Yorkseed
- Register: https://luma.com/44qkfxdu
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/the-yorkseed-soiree-web-summit-opening-night

Yorkseed's Passport Series opening party for founders and investors on the eve of Web Summit.

## Monday 9 November 2026

### AI Builders Lisbon: Engineering Leadership

- When: Mon 9 Nov · 09:00–18:00
- Where: Devoteam Portugal, Devoteam Portugal, Av. Dom João II 43, 1990-084 Lisboa, Portugal, Parque das Nações
- Type: Panel/Talk
- Industries: AI, SaaS/B2B
- For: Developers, Founders, Operators
- Price: Free
- Access: Application
- Organiser: AI Builders
- Register: https://luma.com/lis-nov9
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/ai-builders-lisbon-engineering-leadership

Engineering leaders, CTOs and founders on AI-native workflows, cost engineering and running AI systems in production.

### Beato Innovation District Free Tour

- When: Mon 9 Nov 09:30 – Thu 12 Nov 15:30
- Where: Unicorn Factory Lisboa - Beato Innovation District ①, Unicorn Factory Lisboa - Beato Innovation District ①, Rua da Manutenção 71, 1900-500 Lisboa, Portugal, Beato
- Type: Other
- Industries: General
- For: Everyone, Startups
- Price: Free
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Unicorn Factory Lisboa
- Register: https://luma.com/2rkcd9uz
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/beato-innovation-district-free-tour

A free guided tour of Unicorn Factory Lisboa's Beato Innovation District during Web Summit week.

### Get 2 Know Lisbon Before the Tech Conference in 1h — Power Walk

- When: Mon 9 Nov · 10:00–11:00
- Where: Farmácia Mouraria, Farmácia Mouraria, R. da Mouraria 8 16, 1100-364 Lisboa, Portugal, Mouraria
- Type: Other
- Industries: General
- For: Everyone, Founders
- Price: Free
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: staaake
- Register: https://luma.com/staaake-6236
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/get-2-know-lisbon-before-the-tech-conference-in-1h-power-walk

An hour's walking tour through the castle area, Pink Street and Time Out Market while meeting people in tech.

### Investment Readiness Mini Accelerator (1 day)

- When: Mon 9 Nov · 10:00–16:00
- Where: Martinhal Lisbon Oriente, Martinhal Lisbon Oriente, Praça Príncipe Perfeito, 1990-221 Lisboa, Portugal, Parque das Nações
- Type: Workshop
- Industries: General
- For: Founders, Startups
- Price: Paid (From €100)
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Canopy
- Register: https://luma.com/canopy-4vtq
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/investment-readiness-mini-accelerator-1-day

A one-day accelerator to sharpen your pitch and investor answers before Web Summit meetings: role play and peer feedback.

### Portugal Tech Week Palace (9–13 November)

- When: Mon 9 Nov 10:00 – Fri 13 Nov 20:00
- Where: PTW Palace, Rua Gomes Freire 98, Lisboa, Arroios
- Type: Other
- Industries: General, AI
- For: Everyone, Founders, Investors/VCs
- Price: Free
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: Portugal Tech Week
- Register: https://luma.com/gw2yg8jx
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/portugal-tech-week-palace-9-13-november

Portugal Tech Week's five-day flagship venue: talks, coworking, meetups and music for the whole ecosystem, 9–13 November.

### Yorkseed House Pop Up

- When: Mon 9 Nov 10:00 – Thu 12 Nov 17:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Meetup/Networking
- Industries: General
- For: Founders, Investors/VCs
- Price: Free (Free; paid tiers available)
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Yorkseed
- Register: https://luma.com/a2jp6jc9
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/yorkseed-house-pop-up

Yorkseed's pop-up house: a daytime base for its founder and investor community during the week.

### Yorkseed Executive Lunch

- When: Mon 9 Nov · 12:00–14:30
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Lunch
- Industries: General
- For: Corporates, Founders, Investors/VCs
- Price: Paid (From €79 (seated lunch))
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Yorkseed
- Register: https://luma.com/ryyphlgu
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/yorkseed-executive-lunch

A seated lunch for executives, founders and investors with introductions and curated one-to-one connections.

### Meet & Greet + Subway Ride to the Web Summit Opening

- When: Mon 9 Nov · 14:30–15:00
- Where: Praça do Comércio, Praça do Comércio, 1100-148 Lisbon, Portugal, Baixa
- Type: Meetup/Networking
- Industries: AI
- For: Everyone, Founders
- Price: Free
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: staaake
- Register: https://luma.com/staaake-pru6
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/meet-and-greet-subway-ride-to-the-web-summit-opening

Meet at Praça do Comércio and ride the metro together to the Web Summit opening. Good for solo attendees.

### Family Offices Investors Summit: Michelin Dinner & Live Trading

- When: Mon 9 Nov 15:00 – Thu 12 Nov 23:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Panel/Talk
- Industries: Fintech/Banks, General
- For: Investors/VCs
- Access: Application
- Organiser: FamilyOfficesInvestors
- Register: https://luma.com/FOIS_WEBSUMMIT26
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/family-offices-investors-summit-michelin-dinner-and-live-trading

A multi-day programme for family offices and qualified investors, with summit sessions and a limited Michelin dinner.

### Marketers Who AI: The Sprint for AI-Native Marketers

- When: Mon 9 Nov · 16:00–17:30
- Where: PTW Palace, Rua Gomes Freire 98, Lisboa, Arroios
- Type: Workshop
- Industries: AI, Marketing/Growth
- For: Operators
- Price: Free
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: Portugal Tech Week Palace
- Register: https://luma.com/6c1oqo3s
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/marketers-who-ai-the-sprint-for-ai-native-marketers

A 25-minute live build sprint for AI-native marketers: take a brief and build solutions side by side.

### Pitch&Drink with P2S.vc in Lisbon

- When: Mon 9 Nov · 18:00–22:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Pitch/Demo
- Industries: General
- For: Founders, Startups, Investors/VCs
- Price: Free
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Pre-seed to Succeed
- Register: https://luma.com/k1ftimq0
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/pitch-and-drink-with-p2s-vc-in-lisbon

Speed-dating pitch night: approved startups pitch investors for 2–3 minutes plus Q&A, then drinks and networking.

### staaake Dinner Club: Monday Opening Night Tech/AI

- When: Mon 9 Nov · 21:00–23:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Dinner
- Industries: AI
- For: Founders, Operators
- Price: Free (Free; optional paid tiers)
- Access: Application
- Organiser: staaake
- Register: https://luma.com/ds4mzkpm
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/staaake-dinner-club-monday-opening-night-tech-ai

A small hand-picked dinner for founders and people in tech on Web Summit's opening night.

## Tuesday 10 November 2026

### Founders 5K @ Web Summit

- When: Tue 10 Nov · 08:00–10:00
- Where: Praça do Comércio, Praça do Comércio, 1100-148 Lisbon, Portugal, Baixa
- Type: Sport/Wellness
- Industries: General
- For: Founders, Operators
- Price: Free
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Misha | getkantis.com
- Register: https://luma.com/w82fq7jf
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/founders-5k-web-summit

An easy 5K for founders and early-stage operators, then coffee. No pitches; coffee-only is fine.

### Data Leaders 2026

- When: Tue 10 Nov · 09:00–12:00
- Where: Centro Cultural de Belém, Praça do Império, 1449-003 Lisboa, Lisboa, PT, Belém
- Type: Panel/Talk
- Industries: AI, SaaS/B2B
- For: Corporates, Operators, Developers
- Price: Free
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: Selectzero
- Register: https://www.eventbrite.pt/e/bilhetes-data-leaders-2026-1996443575477
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/data-leaders-2026

Talks and a roundtable for data professionals on AI, data quality at scale and governance, at CCB.

### VNTR Summit Lisbon 2026

- When: Tue 10 Nov · 09:00–23:30
- Where: Hotel Olissippo Oriente, Parque das Nações
- Type: Panel/Talk
- Industries: General
- For: Investors/VCs
- Price: Free (Standard access free with approval; VIP paid)
- Access: Application
- Organiser: VNTR
- Register: https://luma.com/70o134px
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/vntr-summit-lisbon-2026

A full-day summit for vetted VCs, family offices, CVCs and angels: deal sessions, investor roundtables and an afterparty.

### The Human Side of Leadership in the Age of AI

- When: Tue 10 Nov · 10:00–11:00
- Where: PTW Palace, Rua Gomes Freire 98, Lisboa, Arroios
- Type: Panel/Talk
- Industries: AI, HR/Future of work
- For: Operators, Corporates
- Price: Free
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: Portugal Tech Week Palace
- Register: https://luma.com/tygxr7we
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/the-human-side-of-leadership-in-the-age-of-ai

The neuroscience of leading through AI change: psychological safety, trust and resistance.

### What got me here won’t get me there: going from expert to strategic mindset

- When: Tue 10 Nov · 10:00–11:00
- Where: PTW Palace, Rua Gomes Freire 98, Lisboa, Arroios
- Type: Workshop
- Industries: HR/Future of work
- For: Operators, Developers
- Price: Free
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: Portugal Tech Week Palace
- Register: https://luma.com/je9ro94l
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/what-got-me-here-won-t-get-me-there-going-from-expert-to-strategic

A roundtable on moving from technical expert to strategic leader, worked through a participant's real challenge.

### Conversational AI in Marketing

- When: Tue 10 Nov · 11:30–12:30
- Where: PTW Palace, Rua Gomes Freire 98, Lisboa, Arroios
- Type: Panel/Talk
- Industries: AI, Marketing/Growth
- For: Operators, Founders
- Price: Free
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: Portugal Tech Week Palace
- Register: https://luma.com/zdwz12g8
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/conversational-ai-in-marketing

How conversational AI is changing digital marketing, and how to get real value from it.

### Yorkseed Capital Lunch

- When: Tue 10 Nov · 12:00–14:30
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Lunch
- Industries: General
- For: Founders, Investors/VCs
- Price: Paid (From €79 (seated lunch))
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Yorkseed
- Register: https://luma.com/lj25z4k3
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/yorkseed-capital-lunch

A curated lunch for founders raising capital and active investors. No stage, no pitches: introductions and conversation.

### staaake Dinner Club: Tuesday Tech/AI Lunch

- When: Tue 10 Nov · 12:30–14:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Lunch
- Industries: AI
- For: Founders, Operators
- Price: Free (Free; optional paid tiers)
- Access: Application
- Organiser: staaake
- Register: https://luma.com/1752fhyz
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/staaake-dinner-club-tuesday-tech-ai-lunch

A small, curated tech lunch for founders and people in tech, focused on real conversations.

### From Basic Technology to AI: How Ordinary People Create Extraordinary Social Impact

- When: Tue 10 Nov · 14:30–15:30
- Where: PTW Palace, Rua Gomes Freire 98, Lisboa, Arroios
- Type: Panel/Talk
- Industries: AI, General
- For: Everyone
- Price: Free
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: Portugal Tech Week Palace
- Register: https://luma.com/r9jdpljb
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/from-basic-technology-to-ai-how-ordinary-people-create-extraordinary

TEDx speaker Katya Carvalhão on building social impact with simple technology and AI.

### Yorkseed Cross-Border Venture Salon

- When: Tue 10 Nov · 15:00–19:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Meetup/Networking
- Industries: General
- For: Founders, Investors/VCs
- Price: Free (Free; paid tiers available)
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Yorkseed
- Register: https://luma.com/hox2a889
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/yorkseed-cross-border-venture-salon

A cross-border venture salon for founders, fund managers and ecosystem connectors (session 1 of 2).

### From DNA to AI: The History of an Obsolete Species

- When: Tue 10 Nov · 16:00–17:00
- Where: PTW Palace, Rua Gomes Freire 98, Lisboa, Arroios
- Type: Panel/Talk
- Industries: AI, HR/Future of work
- For: Everyone
- Price: Free
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: Portugal Tech Week Palace
- Register: https://luma.com/iobshruu
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/from-dna-to-ai-the-history-of-an-obsolete-species

David Carvalhão on whether outsourced thinking makes humans smarter or obsolete, and AI's impact on work and society.

### Zillennium: Creator Economy Summit

- When: Tue 10 Nov · 16:00–18:30
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Panel/Talk
- Industries: Media/Creator
- For: Founders, Everyone
- Price: Free
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Indvstry Clvb
- Register: https://luma.com/vwibw2xa
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/zillennium-creator-economy-summit

A creator-economy summit on building businesses from culture and creator IP: panel, workshops and masterclasses.

### Canopy Members Padel Mixer

- When: Tue 10 Nov · 17:00–19:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Sport/Wellness
- Industries: General
- For: Founders, Operators
- Price: Free
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Canopy
- Register: https://luma.com/u3zhtvuj
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/canopy-members-padel-mixer

A padel mixer for Canopy members, paired by level and rotating courts, with drinks after. No experience needed.

### Superconnectors Lisbon 2026 @ Web Summit

- When: Tue 10 Nov · 17:00–19:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Pitch/Demo
- Industries: General
- For: Startups, Founders, Investors/VCs
- Price: Free
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Superconnectors
- Register: https://luma.com/scs-lisbon-2026
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/superconnectors-lisbon-2026-web-summit

Startups make one critical ask to a room of vetted superconnectors, who compete to make the right introduction on the spot.

### Top AI & Deep Tech Startup Pitch Competition

- When: Tue 10 Nov · 18:00–23:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Pitch/Demo
- Industries: AI, DeepTech
- For: Founders, Investors/VCs
- Price: Free
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Sobremesa
- Register: https://luma.com/5e8xyngj
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/top-ai-and-deep-tech-startup-pitch-competition

An invite-only pitch competition for pre-seed and seed AI-native startups, judged in front of VCs and frontier-tech operators.

### Defence Tech Day @ Web Summit Lisbon 2026

- When: Tue 10 Nov · 18:00–00:00
- Where: R. do Norte 115, R. do Norte 115, 1200-365 Lisboa, Portugal, Bairro Alto
- Type: Pitch/Demo
- Industries: DeepTech, Government/Public sector
- For: Founders, Startups, Investors/VCs
- Price: Free (Free; paid tiers available)
- Access: Application
- Organiser: TechEmbassy
- Register: https://luma.com/DefenceTechDay_Lisbon
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/defence-tech-day-web-summit-lisbon-2026

Defence-tech startups pitch live to a jury and investors, followed by feedback, awards, drinks and a party.

### Venture Night @ Web Summit Lisbon 2026

- When: Tue 10 Nov · 18:00–00:00
- Where: R. do Norte 115, R. do Norte 115, 1200-365 Lisboa, Portugal, Bairro Alto
- Type: Pitch/Demo
- Industries: General
- For: Startups, Founders, Investors/VCs
- Price: Free (Free; paid tiers available)
- Access: Application
- Organiser: TechEmbassy
- Register: https://luma.com/VentureNigh_Lisbon
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/venture-night-web-summit-lisbon-2026

Startups pitch to investors and industry leaders, with jury feedback, awards and a party afterwards.

### Across the Atlantic: RedBridge Web Summit Happy Hour

- When: Tue 10 Nov · 18:30–21:30
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Happy hour
- Industries: General
- For: Founders, Investors/VCs, Operators
- Price: Paid (From €12)
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: RedBridge Lisbon
- Register: https://luma.com/1x92lkjk
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/across-the-atlantic-redbridge-web-summit-happy-hour

European founders meet US investors and operators, with founder stories on expanding to the US.

### BeGlobe American Venture Party

- When: Tue 10 Nov · 18:30–23:30
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Party
- Industries: General, Media/Creator
- For: Founders, Investors/VCs
- Price: Free
- Access: Invite-only
- Organiser: BeGlobe PR Agency
- Register: https://luma.com/americanpartybeglobe
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/beglobe-american-venture-party

An invite-only evening on bringing international companies to the US market: panel, lounges and a guest performance.

### AI in Ecommerce & Networking Night

- When: Tue 10 Nov · 19:00–22:00
- Where: Heden Workspaces - Santa Apolónia, Rua do Jardim do Tabaco, #1st floor, 1100-651 Lisboa, Lisboa, PT, Alfama
- Type: Meetup/Networking
- Industries: AI, Mobile apps/Consumer, Marketing/Growth
- For: Founders, Operators
- Price: Paid (From €20)
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: Perspective
- Register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ai-in-ecommerce-networking-night-web-summit-week-lisbon-tickets-1994374286177
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/ai-in-ecommerce-and-networking-night

An evening on AI in ecommerce for founders, brands, marketers and product builders, near Santa Apolónia.

### Challenger Safety: The Missing Link in AI Adoption

- When: Tue 10 Nov · 19:00–20:00
- Where: PTW Palace, Rua Gomes Freire 98, Lisboa, Arroios
- Type: Workshop
- Industries: AI, HR/Future of work
- For: Operators, Corporates
- Price: Free
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: Portugal Tech Week Palace
- Register: https://luma.com/ukh46qdq
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/challenger-safety-the-missing-link-in-ai-adoption

An interactive masterclass on psychological safety and constructive challenge in AI adoption.

### VNTR Summit After Party 2026

- When: Tue 10 Nov · 19:00–23:30
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Party
- Industries: General
- For: Founders, Investors/VCs
- Price: Free (Free; VIP paid)
- Access: Application
- Organiser: VNTR
- Register: https://luma.com/pucha8c8
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/vntr-summit-after-party-2026

VNTR Summit's after party: founders and investors over drinks, snacks and music.

### Unofficial Web Summit LGBTQ+ Party

- When: Tue 10 Nov · 20:00–23:30
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Party
- Industries: General
- For: Everyone, Founders, Investors/VCs
- Price: Free
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Raymond Hannes
- Register: https://luma.com/wq3ah62v
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/unofficial-web-summit-lgbtq-party

The unofficial Web Summit party for LGBTQ+ founders, VCs, corporates and allies.

### How AI Tools Change How Women Do Business

- When: Tue 10 Nov · 20:30–21:30
- Where: PTW Palace, Rua Gomes Freire 98, Lisboa, Arroios
- Type: Workshop
- Industries: AI
- For: Founders, Operators
- Price: Free
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: Portugal Tech Week Palace
- Register: https://luma.com/hygeshkm
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/how-ai-tools-change-how-women-do-business

A hands-on tour of practical AI tools and workflows for women in business, from the founder of Ladies Who Claude.

## Wednesday 11 November 2026

### Dear Gatekeepers Podcast: Creating New Business Models (live recording)

- When: Wed 11 Nov · 10:00–11:00
- Where: Online
- Type: Panel/Talk
- Industries: Media/Creator, AI
- For: Founders, Everyone
- Price: Free (Invite-only live recording; streamed online)
- Access: Invite-only
- Organiser: Indvstry Clvb
- Register: https://luma.com/o9y5xu0p
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/dear-gatekeepers-podcast-creating-new-business-models-live-recording

A live podcast recording and fireside on new business models across AI, entertainment and culture. 21+, invite-only.

### Yorkseed Founder Problem-Solving Lab

- When: Wed 11 Nov 10:00 – Sat 14 Nov 17:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Workshop
- Industries: General
- For: Founders
- Price: Free (Free; paid tiers available)
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Yorkseed
- Register: https://luma.com/i3k6r9vm
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/yorkseed-founder-problem-solving-lab

A hands-on problem-solving lab for founders, part of Yorkseed's Passport Series.

### staaake Dinner Club: Wednesday Tech/AI Lunch

- When: Wed 11 Nov · 12:30–14:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Lunch
- Industries: AI
- For: Founders, Operators
- Price: Free (Free; optional paid tiers)
- Access: Application
- Organiser: staaake
- Register: https://luma.com/fwtrd98x
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/staaake-dinner-club-wednesday-tech-ai-lunch

A small, curated tech lunch for founders and people in tech, focused on real conversations.

### Yorkseed Allocator Lunch

- When: Wed 11 Nov · 12:30–14:30
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Lunch
- Industries: General
- For: Investors/VCs
- Price: Paid (From €119 (seated lunch))
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Yorkseed
- Register: https://luma.com/jmjk0qqh
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/yorkseed-allocator-lunch

A seated lunch for LPs, fund managers and capital allocators on partnerships and emerging markets.

### Capital Allocators Room

- When: Wed 11 Nov · 14:00–19:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Panel/Talk
- Industries: Climate/Energy, DeepTech, Fintech/Banks
- For: Investors/VCs, Founders
- Price: Free
- Access: Invite-only
- Organiser: Spark
- Register: https://luma.com/9ye9ypm8
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/capital-allocators-room

Where institutional capital is going in European tech: defence and dual-use, energy and compute, private credit.

### Yorkseed Investor Pitch

- When: Wed 11 Nov · 16:00–20:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Pitch/Demo
- Industries: General
- For: Founders, Investors/VCs
- Price: Free (Free; paid tiers available)
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Yorkseed
- Register: https://luma.com/bmu7tyec
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/yorkseed-investor-pitch

Yorkseed's investor pitch session for fundraising founders and early-stage investors.

### AI for Business / Applied AI Pitch Party

- When: Wed 11 Nov · 17:00–21:00
- Where: FORJA Cowork + Studio, Rua das Pedralvas 5A, 1500-487 Lisboa, Benfica
- Type: Pitch/Demo
- Industries: AI, SaaS/B2B
- For: Founders, Startups, Investors/VCs
- Price: Free (Free to attend; €150 to pitch)
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: Enchant
- Register: https://luma.com/hz3ma5fl
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/ai-for-business-applied-ai-pitch-party

Applied-AI founders pitch to active investors and corporate leaders, with expert feedback and networking.

### Fintech Pitch Party

- When: Wed 11 Nov · 17:00–21:00
- Where: FORJA Cowork + Studio, Rua das Pedralvas 5A, 1500-487 Lisboa, Benfica
- Type: Pitch/Demo
- Industries: Fintech/Banks
- For: Founders, Startups, Investors/VCs
- Price: Free (Free to attend; €150 to pitch)
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: Enchant
- Register: https://luma.com/574bmobb
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/fintech-pitch-party

Fintech founders pitch to investors and banking leaders, with expert feedback and networking.

### Gaming & Entertainment Pitch Party

- When: Wed 11 Nov · 17:00–21:00
- Where: FORJA Cowork + Studio, Rua das Pedralvas 5A, 1500-487 Lisboa, Benfica
- Type: Pitch/Demo
- Industries: Gaming, Media/Creator
- For: Founders, Startups, Investors/VCs
- Price: Free (Free to attend; €150 to pitch)
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: Enchant
- Register: https://luma.com/wajdwhgx
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/gaming-and-entertainment-pitch-party

Gaming founders and creators pitch to investors and publishers.

### Healthtech Pitch Party

- When: Wed 11 Nov · 17:00–21:00
- Where: FORJA Cowork + Studio, Rua das Pedralvas 5A, 1500-487 Lisboa, Benfica
- Type: Pitch/Demo
- Industries: Health/Bio
- For: Founders, Startups, Investors/VCs
- Price: Free (Free to attend; €150 to pitch)
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: Enchant
- Register: https://luma.com/nuggtawe
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/healthtech-pitch-party

Healthtech founders pitch to digital-health investors and healthcare innovators.

### Travel Tech Pitch Party

- When: Wed 11 Nov · 17:00–21:00
- Where: FORJA Cowork + Studio, Rua das Pedralvas 5A, 1500-487 Lisboa, Benfica
- Type: Pitch/Demo
- Industries: Mobility
- For: Founders, Startups, Investors/VCs
- Price: Free (Free to attend; €150 to pitch)
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: Enchant
- Register: https://luma.com/9jtn1muw
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/travel-tech-pitch-party

Travel-tech startups pitch to investors and leaders from travel, mobility and hospitality.

### Valois in Lisbon: The Allocator Table

- When: Wed 11 Nov · 17:00–20:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Meetup/Networking
- Industries: General
- For: Investors/VCs
- Price: Free
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Yorkseed
- Register: https://luma.com/k0zamjmi
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/valois-in-lisbon-the-allocator-table

A private gathering for about 45 global allocators and private-capital leaders. No stage, just introductions.

### Web Summit 2026 Notion Meetup

- When: Wed 11 Nov · 17:00–23:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Meetup/Networking
- Industries: SaaS/B2B, AI
- For: Operators, Founders, Everyone
- Price: Free
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Notion Portugal
- Register: https://luma.com/n5vfp5oz
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/web-summit-2026-notion-meetup

The international Notion community meets for an evening of conversation and networking.

### AI Horizon Conference 2026

- When: Wed 11 Nov · 18:00–23:00
- Where: Lumen Hotel & The Lisbon Light Show, Lumen Hotel & The Lisbon Light Show, R. Sousa Martins 20, 1050-217 Lisboa, Portugal, Marquês de Pombal
- Type: Panel/Talk
- Industries: AI
- For: Founders, Investors/VCs, Corporates
- Price: Free (Free; paid tiers available)
- Access: Application
- Organiser: AI Ethics and Integrity International Association (AIEI)
- Register: https://luma.com/p6glepvg
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/ai-horizon-conference-2026

Keynotes and panels on ethical AI, followed by an after party and light show at the Lumen Hotel.

### Social Impact Day @ Web Summit Lisbon 2026

- When: Wed 11 Nov · 18:00–21:00
- Where: R. do Norte 115, R. do Norte 115, 1200-365 Lisboa, Portugal, Bairro Alto
- Type: Pitch/Demo
- Industries: General
- For: Founders, Startups, Investors/VCs
- Price: Free (Free; paid tiers available)
- Access: Application
- Organiser: TechEmbassy
- Register: https://luma.com/d0bhkqxx
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/social-impact-day-web-summit-lisbon-2026

Social-impact startups pitch live to a jury and investors, then awards, drinks and a party.

### DemoNightLx Web Summit Week Edition

- When: Wed 11 Nov · 18:30–20:30
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Pitch/Demo
- Industries: General
- For: Startups, Founders, Everyone
- Price: Free (Free; paid tiers available)
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Canopy
- Register: https://luma.com/2ofzih7t
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/demonightlx-web-summit-week-edition

Canopy community startups demo their progress and the room votes a People's Choice winner.

### Foundacious Lisbon

- When: Wed 11 Nov · 19:00–23:00
- Where: Palácio de Tancos, Palácio de Tancos, Calçada do Marquês de Tancos 2, 1100-340 Lisboa, Portugal, Mouraria
- Type: Meetup/Networking
- Industries: General
- For: Founders, Investors/VCs
- Price: Free
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Lukas Fiedler
- Register: https://luma.com/lapwcmfu
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/foundacious-lisbon

German startups meet international investors: three talks, dinner and an open bar at Palácio de Tancos.

### Indvstry Power House: Diaspora Dinner Lisbon

- When: Wed 11 Nov · 19:00–22:30
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Dinner
- Industries: Media/Creator
- For: Founders, Investors/VCs, Operators
- Price: Paid (From €175)
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: Indvstry Clvb
- Register: https://luma.com/1hj85rcr
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/indvstry-power-house-diaspora-dinner-lisbon

A forty-seat long-table dinner for the diaspora working where culture meets technology, with live music.

### Tech Art Lisboa Meetup & MILL Open Night

- When: Wed 11 Nov · 19:00–22:00
- Where: MILL - Makers In Little Lisbon, Calçada Moinho de Vento 14B, Lisboa, Lisboa, pt
- Type: Meetup/Networking
- Industries: Media/Creator, Robotics/Hardware
- For: Everyone, Developers
- Price: Free
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: Tech Art Lisboa
- Register: https://www.meetup.com/tech-art-lisboa/events/315527988/
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/tech-art-lisboa-meetup-and-mill-open-night

Tech Art Lisboa's monthly meetup and the MILL maker space's open night: talks and demos around tech art.

### Founders' House Party | Web Summit '26

- When: Wed 11 Nov · 20:00–02:00
- Where: Casa do Presidente, Casa do Presidente, Concelho PT, Parque Florestal de Monsanto, Estrada do Penedo, 1400-379 Lisboa, Portugal, Monsanto
- Type: Party
- Industries: General
- For: Founders, Investors/VCs
- Price: Free
- Access: Application
- Organiser: 2Day Founders
- Register: https://luma.com/jp6yr213
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/founders-house-party-web-summit-26

2Day Founders' private house party at Casa do Presidente: founders and VCs, DJ, poker, catering and a free bar.

## Thursday 12 November 2026

### Female Founders Breakfast: Web Summit Special

- When: Thu 12 Nov · 09:00–10:30
- Where: Avila Spaces, Avila Spaces, Av. Dom João II 1.7.2.1 Piso 0, 1990-096 Lisboa, Portugal, Parque das Nações
- Type: Breakfast
- Industries: General
- For: Founders, Investors/VCs
- Price: Paid (€35)
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Female Founders Breakfast — Europe
- Register: https://luma.com/sx67k4x0
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/female-founders-breakfast-web-summit-special

Women founders attending Web Summit meet for breakfast, project introductions and an honest talk about challenges.

### Canopy Campfire: How Is AI Changing Your Life?

- When: Thu 12 Nov · 10:00–11:00
- Where: PTW Palace, Rua Gomes Freire 98, Lisboa, Arroios
- Type: Panel/Talk
- Industries: AI, HR/Future of work
- For: Everyone
- Price: Free
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Canopy
- Register: https://luma.com/g87gj7f6
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/canopy-campfire-how-is-ai-changing-your-life

Three experts open a participatory discussion on how AI is changing work, creativity and learning; the audience rotates in.

### staaake Dinner Club: Thursday AI/Tech Lunch

- When: Thu 12 Nov · 12:30–14:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Lunch
- Industries: AI
- For: Founders, Operators
- Price: Free (Free; optional paid tiers)
- Access: Application
- Organiser: staaake
- Register: https://luma.com/9ardymp7
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/staaake-dinner-club-thursday-ai-tech-lunch

A small, curated tech lunch for founders and people in tech, focused on real conversations.

### Yorkseed LP Curated Circle

- When: Thu 12 Nov · 15:00–19:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Meetup/Networking
- Industries: General
- For: Investors/VCs
- Price: Free (Free; paid tiers available)
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Yorkseed
- Register: https://luma.com/n3fw32li
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/yorkseed-lp-curated-circle

A curated circle for LPs, part of Yorkseed's Passport Series.

### Yorkseed Cross-Border Venture Salon

- When: Thu 12 Nov · 16:00–20:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Meetup/Networking
- Industries: General
- For: Founders, Investors/VCs
- Price: Free (Free; paid tiers available)
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Yorkseed
- Register: https://luma.com/ymrb63b7
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/yorkseed-cross-border-venture-salon-nov-12

A cross-border venture salon for founders, fund managers and ecosystem connectors (session 2 of 2).

### staaake Closing AI/Tech Power Walk

- When: Thu 12 Nov · 17:30–18:30
- Where: The Bull Steak, The Bull Steak, Alameda dos Oceanos 82a, 1990-235 Lisboa, Portugal, Parque das Nações
- Type: Meetup/Networking
- Industries: AI
- For: Founders, Investors/VCs, Everyone
- Price: Free (Free; optional paid co-host tickets)
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: staaake
- Register: https://luma.com/staaake-m5bj
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/staaake-closing-ai-tech-power-walk

A closing-day walking meetup near the venue that heads straight to a rooftop gathering.

### staaake Hangover Rooftop AI/Tech Event: Reverse Network Meet

- When: Thu 12 Nov · 18:30–20:30
- Where: IDB Rooftop by Mīrārī, IDB Rooftop by Mīrārī, Praça José Queirós 1, 1800-237 Lisboa, Portugal, Parque das Nações
- Type: Party
- Industries: AI
- For: Founders, Investors/VCs, Everyone
- Price: Free
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: staaake
- Register: https://luma.com/staaake-i8fm
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/staaake-hangover-rooftop-ai-tech-event-reverse-network-meet

A final rooftop for the AI and tech crowd to meet the people they missed during the week.

### Backyard Afterparty by YR!

- When: Thu 12 Nov · 19:00–01:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Party
- Industries: General
- For: Founders, Investors/VCs
- Price: Free
- Access: Application
- Organiser: YR! Events
- Register: https://luma.com/scvac8rm
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/backyard-afterparty-by-yr

Yellow Rocks' annual afterparty: 400+ portfolio founders, investors and friends, with a DJ, food and drinks.

### Web Summit Week: Final Night

- When: Thu 12 Nov · 19:00–23:55
- Where: Spot lisboa, Rua do norte 86, bairro alto, lisbon ,, Lisbon, Lisbon, PT, Bairro Alto
- Type: Meetup/Networking
- Industries: General
- For: Everyone
- Price: Free
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: Expats Lisbon Connection
- Register: https://www.meetup.com/expats-locals-meet-up-for-making-new-friends-in-lisbon/events/316454556/
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/web-summit-week-final-night

A relaxed final-night meetup in Bairro Alto with live football and drinks.

### Yorkseed Grand Finale | Web Summit 2026

- When: Thu 12 Nov · 19:00–23:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Party
- Industries: General
- For: Founders, Investors/VCs
- Price: Free (Free; paid tiers available)
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Yorkseed
- Register: https://luma.com/i7llsb2c
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/yorkseed-grand-finale-web-summit-2026

Yorkseed closes its Passport Series week with founders and investors.

## Friday 13 November 2026

### Lisbon Community Week Conference 2026

- When: Fri 13 Nov · 09:00–20:00
- Where: Impact Hub Lisbon - Penha, Impact Hub Lisbon - Penha, R. Neves Ferreira 13, 1170-273 Lisboa, Portugal, Penha de França
- Type: Panel/Talk
- Industries: Marketing/Growth, AI
- For: Operators, Founders
- Price: Paid (From €149)
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: Led by Community
- Register: https://luma.com/lisbon-community-week-2026
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/lisbon-community-week-conference-2026

A day of keynotes, panels, workshops and an unconference on community-led growth, engagement and AI.

### Lisbon 2026 Venture Capital World Summit

- When: Fri 13 Nov · 10:00–17:00
- Where: Spaces Oriente, Spaces Oriente, Av. Aquilino Ribeiro Machado nr8, 1800-399 Lisboa, Portugal, Parque das Nações
- Type: Panel/Talk
- Industries: General
- For: Founders, Investors/VCs
- Price: Free (Free on Luma with approval; paid tickets on Eventbrite from €169)
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Venture Capital World Summit
- Register: https://luma.com/s23ft4kf
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/lisbon-2026-venture-capital-world-summit

A full-day investment conference connecting growth companies and founders with investors.

### Yorkseed Legal & Compliance Clinic

- When: Fri 13 Nov 10:00 – Mon 16 Nov 17:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Workshop
- Industries: General
- For: Founders
- Price: Free (Free; paid tiers available)
- Access: Application
- Organiser: Yorkseed
- Register: https://luma.com/tjv48y4k
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/yorkseed-legal-and-compliance-clinic

Legal and compliance clinic for founders, part of Yorkseed's Passport Series.

### Beach Field Trip after the Tech/AI Conference

- When: Fri 13 Nov · 11:00–13:00
- Where: Lisbon Bike Rentals, Lisbon Bike Rentals, Av. 24 de Julho 4A, 1200-480 Lisboa, Portugal, Cais do Sodré
- Type: Sport/Wellness
- Industries: General
- For: Everyone
- Price: Free
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: staaake
- Register: https://luma.com/staaake-hg41
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/beach-field-trip-after-the-tech-ai-conference

Wind down after the week: shared rides to the beach for a casual walk and conversation.

### Web Summit After-Party: Casual Socialising, Music & DJ

- When: Fri 13 Nov · 19:00–23:59
- Where: o Bom, o Mau e o Vilão (the Good, the Bad and the Ugly), Rua do Alecrim 21, Lisbon, Lisbon, pt, Cais do Sodré
- Type: Party
- Industries: General
- For: Everyone
- Price: Free
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: International Friends Lisbon
- Register: https://www.meetup.com/international-friends-lisbon/events/316455535/
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/web-summit-after-party-casual-socialising-music-and-dj

A special edition of International Friends Lisbon's social: locals and internationals, music and a DJ.

### staaake Dinner Club: Friday Tech/AI Dinner

- When: Fri 13 Nov · 20:00–22:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Dinner
- Industries: AI
- For: Founders, Operators
- Price: Free (Free; optional paid tiers)
- Access: Application
- Organiser: staaake
- Register: https://luma.com/4flg4sa3
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/staaake-dinner-club-friday-tech-ai-dinner

A small hand-picked dinner for founders and people in tech after the conference ends.

### Last Man/Woman Standing: Bairro Alto Bar Night

- When: Fri 13 Nov · 22:00–23:00
- Where: Yggy Bar, Yggy Bar, R. da Atalaia 21, 1200-223 Lisboa, Portugal, Bairro Alto
- Type: Party
- Industries: AI
- For: Everyone, Founders
- Price: Free
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: staaake
- Register: https://luma.com/staaake-bv5x
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/last-man-woman-standing-bairro-alto-bar-night

A reverse-networking bar night in Bairro Alto for everyone still in town after Web Summit.

## Saturday 14 November 2026

### AI Devs & Hoopers Morning Run

- When: Sat 14 Nov · 11:00–12:00
- Where: Parque Docas Ponte Telpark, Parque Docas Ponte Telpark, Docas, Santo Amaro, 1300-353 Lisboa, Portugal, Alcântara
- Type: Sport/Wellness
- Industries: AI
- For: Developers, Founders
- Price: Free
- Access: Registration required
- Organiser: staaake
- Register: https://luma.com/staaake-hghb
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/ai-devs-and-hoopers-morning-run

Casual basketball by the river for AI developers and founders. Shoot around or just come to chat.

### staaake Dinner Club: Saturday Tech/AI Dinner

- When: Sat 14 Nov · 19:00–21:00
- Where: Venue shared with registered guests
- Type: Dinner
- Industries: AI
- For: Founders, Operators
- Price: Free (Free; optional paid tiers)
- Access: Application
- Organiser: staaake
- Register: https://luma.com/n117wylo
- Details: https://websummit-events.com/events/staaake-dinner-club-saturday-tech-ai-dinner

A small hand-picked weekend dinner for founders and people in tech.

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