A day of keynotes, panels, workshops and an unconference on community-led growth, engagement and AI.
Lisbon Community Week 2026
Friday, 13 November 2026 Impact Hub Lisbon – Penha
Lisbon Community Week is the flagship gathering for community professionals in Lisbon and across Europe.
It’s a day built for learning with peers, not being talked at all day. Expect practical sessions, honest conversations, and plenty of opportunities to connect with people building communities, growing organisations, and tackling the same challenges you are.
Your pass includes the full experience: conference talks, a hands-on workshop, an unconference, and an after party.
The experience
🎤 Conference Keynotes, lightning talks, panels, and practical sessions exploring community strategy, engagement, growth, connection, AI, advocacy, impact, and more.
🛠️ Workshop A hands-on session to explore practical ideas and approaches you can take back to your own community work.
💬 Unconference A participant-led session shaped by the community. Bring a question, challenge, or idea and explore it with fellow community professionals.
🥂 After Party Keep the conversations going after the programme with drinks, food, and plenty of time to connect.
Speakers
We’re bringing together community leaders, strategists, operators, and practitioners from across different industries.
Evan Hamilton Director of Community, HubSpot
Jennifer K. Hill CEO & Founder, Jen Hill Tribe
Jennifer Hanley Head of Community, Moveworks
Andreia Tulcidás Manager, Community Engagement, OutSystems
Jakub Pacanda Community Acquirer, AcquireCommunity.com
Scott Stransky Founder & Content Lead, Thrū Content
Christina Hug Founder, BoardingPass
Abby Houston Founder + Global Community Strategist, Food Stories
Kirsten Wagenaar Community Strategist, Author & Speaker, Sense of Community
Carmelito Bauer Founder, Communitygeeks
Nicole Saunders Senior Director of CX Strategy, Higher Logic
Agenda
8:50 – 9:30 Check-in, Breakfast & Networking
9:30 – 9:40 Welcome to Lisbon Community Week 2026
9:40 – 9:55 Cracking the Code of Human Connection Jennifer K. Hill
9:55 – 10:35 Adapting Community Strategies for the AI Era (While Still Staying Human-Centric) Evan Hamilton
10:35 – 10:50 The Do-Everything Community Trap: Why Focus (Not Features) Drives Business Impact Jennifer Hanley
10:50 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:20 Panel Discussion
11:20 – 11:35 What 1M Community Members Taught Me That AI Can't Learn Andreia Tulcidás
11:35 – 11:50 Communities as Investable Assets Jakub Pacanda
11:50 – 12:05 Cohorts That Actually Mean Something: A Readiness-Based Approach to Community Personalization Scott Stransky
12:05 – 12:20 Session Break
12:20 – 12:35 Nobody Remembers Your Agenda: How to Design Rooms Where Strangers Go Deep, Fast Christina Hug
12:35 – 12:50 The Table Is a Format: Why Food + Conversation Design Belongs in Your Community Toolkit Abby Houston
12:50 – 13:05 Rediscovering the Meaning of True Connection Kirsten Wagenaar
13:05 – 13:15 The Death of Community Management: Why That's Good News Carmelito Bauer
13:15 – 14:15 Lunch Break
14:15 – 15:45 Hands-on Workshop
15:45 – 16:00 Coffee Break
16:00 – 17:30 Unconference
17:30 – 17:40 Closing Remarks
17:40 – 19:30 After Party
Agenda timings and sessions may be subject to change.
Sponsorship
Interested in sponsoring Lisbon Community Week?
Book a call with Francisco to explore sponsorship opportunities.
We’d love to have you with us in Lisbon for a full day of learning, connection, and community. 💜
Join us on 13 November 2026 at Impact Hub Lisbon – Penha.
