Web Summit Lisbon 2026 Side Events

Sun 8 Nov | 09:00-18:00

Yorkseed Summit

By Yorkseed Global Venture Network

A full-day Yorkseed gathering in Lisbon for founders, investors and cross-border venture connections ahead of Web Summit week.

Venue: Lisbon
Access: €245
Best for: Founders, investors and startup ecosystem leaders

StartupInvestors / VCFounder networking

Sun 8 Nov | 17:00-18:00

staaake Reverse Network Opening Power Walk at Lisbon Tech Conference

By staaake

A walking networking meetup for founders, creators and investors before Web Summit week begins.

Venue: Black Labely
Access: Free and paid ticket options up to €100
Best for: Founders, creators and investors who prefer informal walking conversations

AIStartupInvestors / VCFounder networking

Sun 8 Nov | 18:00-20:00

4th Annual staaake Jump Off Rooftop AI/Tech Event

By staaake

An opening rooftop meetup for AI and tech attendees using staaake’s Reverse Network format.

Venue: IDB Rooftop by Mirari
Access: Free registration
Best for: AI and tech founders, creators and investors arriving before opening day

AIStartupFounder networkingParties / Afterparties

Sun 8 Nov | 20:00-00:00

The Yorkseed Summit Closing + Web Summit Opening Night 2026

By Yorkseed Global Venture Network

Yorkseed closes its summit with an evening gathering timed for the start of Web Summit week in Lisbon.

Venue: Lisbon
Access: €20
Best for: Founder networking before the conference opens

StartupFounder networkingParties / Afterparties

Mon 9 Nov | 10:00-11:00

AI Devs & Hoopers Morning Run at Lisbon Tech Conference

By staaake

A one-hour morning run and meetup for AI developers, founders and basketball-minded tech attendees.

Venue: Parque Docas Ponte Telpark
Access: Free registration
Best for: AI developers and founders looking for an active morning meetup

AIStartupFounder networking

Mon 9 Nov | 10:00-17:00

Yorkseed House Pop Up

By Yorkseed Global Venture Network

A multi-day Yorkseed pop-up in Lisbon during Web Summit week. The listing is currently sold out.

Venue: Lisbon
Access: Sold out
Best for: Yorkseed founders and investors looking for a recurring base during the week

StartupInvestors / VCFounder networking

Mon 9 Nov | 12:00-14:30

Yorkseed Executive Lunch

By Yorkseed Global Venture Network

A small-format Yorkseed executive lunch in Lisbon on the opening day of Web Summit 2026.

Venue: Lisbon
Access: €79
Best for: Executives, founders and investors who prefer smaller conversations

Investors / VCFounder networkingDinners

Mon 9 Nov | 14:30-15:00

Meet & Greet + Subway Ride to the AI/Tech Conference Opening

By staaake

A short pre-opening meetup at Praca do Comercio followed by a group metro ride to the conference.

Venue: Praca do Comercio
Access: Free registration
Best for: Solo attendees who want to meet people before the opening program

StartupInvestors / VCFounder networking

Mon 9 Nov | 15:00-18:00

Family Offices Investors Summit Lisbon

By FamilyOfficesInvestors

A multi-day family office and investor program in Lisbon with summit sessions and limited dinner access.

Venue: Lisbon
Access: Approval required; investor eligibility applies
Best for: Family offices, fund managers and qualified investors

Investors / VCFounder networkingDinners

Mon 9 Nov | 18:00-21:00

UAtech Venture Night @ Web Summit Lisbon 2026

By UAtech.events

A startup pitch competition, investor feedback and networking evening alongside Web Summit Lisbon 2026.

Venue: Lisbon
Access: €25
Best for: Startups pitching and investors scouting international teams

StartupInvestors / VCFounder networkingPitch events

Tue 10 Nov | 12:00-14:30

Yorkseed Capital Lunch

By Yorkseed Global Venture Network

A Yorkseed lunch focused on venture capital connections during Web Summit week.

Venue: Lisbon
Access: €79
Best for: Founders raising capital and active investors

Investors / VCFounder networkingDinners

Tue 10 Nov | 15:00-19:00

Yorkseed Cross-Border Venture Salon

By Yorkseed Global Venture Network

A Yorkseed venture salon for cross-border founder and investor conversations. The current listing is closed.

Venue: Lisbon
Access: Registration closed
Best for: Cross-border founders, fund managers and ecosystem connectors

StartupInvestors / VCFounder networking

Tue 10 Nov | 18:00-21:00

Defence Tech Day @ Web Summit Lisbon 2026

By UAtech.events

A TechEmbassy startup and investor evening focused on defence technology during Web Summit week.

Venue: TechEmbassy Lisbon
Access: €25
Best for: Defence tech founders, investors and ecosystem partners

StartupInvestors / VCPitch events

Tue 10 Nov | 19:00-22:00

AI in Ecommerce & Networking Night

By Perspective

A Web Summit week panel and networking night for ecommerce founders, brands, marketers and AI builders.

Venue: Heden Workspaces - Santa Apolonia
Access: €100–€200
Best for: Ecommerce founders, brands, marketers and AI product builders

AIStartupFounder networking

Wed 11 Nov | 12:00-14:30

Yorkseed Allocator Lunch

By Yorkseed Global Venture Network

A Yorkseed lunch for allocators and investment professionals during Web Summit week.

Venue: Lisbon
Access: €119
Best for: LPs, fund managers and capital allocators

Investors / VCDinners

Wed 11 Nov | 16:00-20:00

Yorkseed Investor Pitch

By Yorkseed Global Venture Network

A Yorkseed investor pitch session in Lisbon for startup presentations and investor conversations.

Venue: Lisbon
Access: Sold out
Best for: Fundraising founders and early-stage investors

StartupInvestors / VCPitch events

FeaturedEnchant event

Wed 11 Nov | 17:00-21:00

AI for Business / Applied AI Pitch Party

By Enchant

Enchant brings together applied AI founders, active investors and corporate leaders for pitches, expert feedback and networking.

Venue: Lisbon
Access: Free attendance options; 3-minute pitch EUR 150
Best for: Applied AI founders, VCs, angels and corporate innovation leaders

AIStartupInvestors / VCFounder networkingPitch events

Wed 11 Nov | 17:00-21:00

Fintech Pitch Party

By Enchant

An Enchant pitch and networking evening for fintech founders, investors and financial industry leaders.

Venue: Lisbon
Access: Free attendance options; 3-minute pitch EUR 150
Best for: Fintech founders, investors, banking leaders and financial technology experts

FintechStartupInvestors / VCFounder networkingPitch events

Wed 11 Nov | 17:00-21:00

Gaming & Entertainment Pitch Party

By Enchant

An Enchant pitch party connecting gaming founders and creators with investors, publishers and entertainment industry leaders.

Venue: Lisbon
Access: Free attendance options; 3-minute pitch EUR 150
Best for: Gaming founders, game developers, publishers and gaming investors

GamingStartupInvestors / VCFounder networkingPitch events

Wed 11 Nov | 17:00-21:00

Travel Tech Pitch Party

By Enchant

An Enchant pitch and networking evening for travel-tech startups, investors and leaders across travel, mobility and hospitality.

Venue: Lisbon
Access: Free attendance options; 3-minute pitch EUR 150
Best for: Travel-tech founders, investors, hospitality executives and mobility leaders

Travel TechStartupInvestors / VCFounder networkingPitch events

Wed 11 Nov | 17:00-21:00

Healthtech Pitch Party

By Enchant

An Enchant pitch and networking evening for healthtech founders, investors, healthcare innovators and industry experts.

Venue: Lisbon
Access: Free attendance options; 3-minute pitch EUR 150
Best for: Healthtech founders, digital health investors and healthcare innovation leaders

HealthtechStartupInvestors / VCFounder networkingPitch events

Wed 11 Nov | 17:00-23:00

Web Summit 2026 Notion Meetup • Lisbon

By Notion Portugal

Notion Portugal brings together global Notion users, operations leaders, founders and creators during Web Summit week.

Venue: Lisbon
Access: Approval required
Best for: Operations leaders, founders, creators and Notion practitioners

AIStartupFounder networking

Wed 11 Nov | 18:00-21:00

Social Impact Day @ Web Summit Lisbon 2026

By UAtech.events

A TechEmbassy startup and investor event focused on social impact alongside Web Summit Lisbon 2026.

Venue: TechEmbassy Lisbon
Access: €25
Best for: Impact founders, investors and startup ecosystem partners

StartupInvestors / VCPitch events

Wed 11 Nov | 19:00-22:30

Indvstry Power House: Diaspora Dinner Lisbon

By Indvstry Clvb

A 40-seat dinner for founders, investors and creative leaders building at the intersection of culture and technology.

Venue: Lisbon
Access: Community seat €175; table of four €650
Best for: Culture-tech founders, creative operators and investors

Investors / VCFounder networkingDinners

Thu 12 Nov | Time TBA

Female Founders Breakfast Lisbon

By Female Founders Breakfast

A Web Summit week breakfast for women entrepreneurs, with an independent curated community around the conference.

Venue: Avila Spaces Parque das Nações
Access: Details coming soon
Best for: Women founders and investors looking for a focused peer network

StartupInvestors / VCFounder networkingDinners

Thu 12 Nov | 17:30-18:30

staaake Reverse Network Closing Power Walk at Lisbon Tech Conference

By staaake

A closing-day walking meetup for founders, creators and investors near the conference venue.

Venue: The Bull Steak
Access: Free and paid ticket options up to €100
Best for: Founders and investors who want a final informal networking session

AIStartupInvestors / VCFounder networking