Web Summit Lisbon 2026 Side Events/Free side events

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Free Web Summit Lisbon 2026 Side Events

This page lists side events currently marked free in the organizer information. It is useful for visitors building a Lisbon schedule without paying for every evening activity.

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Mon 9 Nov | 15:00-16:00

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🆕 NEW | Enchant Startup Roast — Last-Minute Lunch Before Web Summit

By Enchant

A late lunch for founders, including AI startups, and the Enchant team to sharpen pitches through candid questions and practical feedback before Web Summit.

Venue: Talho do Mercado, Centro Vasco da Gama
Access: €50 Hot Seat or Lunch & Watch; free Investor/Roaster ticket; approval required
Best for: Startup founders seeking pitch feedback, investors and startup ecosystem professionals

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Hot Seat ticket €50; Lunch & Watch €50; free Investor/Roaster ticket. Host approval required.

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Mon 9 Nov | 12:00-13:30

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Investors Only Brunch by Enchant Venture Studio

By Enchant

An investor-only Enchant Venture Studio brunch for VCs, angels and family offices, with curated introductions and conversations about markets and emerging opportunities.

Venue: Alameda dos Oceanos 43D
Access: Free; investors only; approval required
Best for: VCs, angel investors and family offices; investor-only attendance subject to approval

Investors / VCBreakfasts & Brunches

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Wed 11 Nov | 09:00-10:00

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Завтрак русскоязычных фаундеров

By Enchant

An informal Russian-language Enchant breakfast for founders building international companies, discussing new markets, growth, investment, international sales and teams.

Venue: Alameda dos Oceanos 43D
Access: Free registration
Best for: Russian-speaking founders building international companies

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Wed 11 Nov | 17:00-21:00

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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: Casica - Italian Trattoria
Access: Free attendance; 1-min pitch EUR 35; 3-min pitch EUR 150; VIP EUR 70; approval required
Best for: Applied AI founders, VCs, angels and corporate innovation leaders

AIStartupInvestors / VCFounder networkingPitch eventsParties / Afterparties

Free attendee registration. Pitch slots require a separate ticket; no free pitch slots remain. VIP sold separately.

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Wed 11 Nov | 17:00-21:00

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Fintech Pitch Party

By Enchant

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

Venue: Casica - Italian Trattoria
Access: Free attendance; last free 1-min pitch slots; 3-min pitch EUR 150; VIP EUR 70; approval required
Best for: Fintech founders, investors, banking leaders and financial technology experts

FintechStartupInvestors / VCFounder networkingPitch eventsParties / Afterparties

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Wed 11 Nov | 17:00-21:00

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Gaming & Entertainment Pitch Party

By Enchant

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

Venue: Casica - Italian Trattoria
Access: Free attendance; last free 1-min pitch slots; 3-min pitch EUR 150; VIP EUR 70; approval required
Best for: Gaming founders, game developers, publishers and gaming investors

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Wed 11 Nov | 17:00-21:00

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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: Casica - Italian Trattoria
Access: Free attendance; last free 1-min pitch slots; 3-min pitch EUR 150; VIP EUR 70; approval required
Best for: Travel-tech founders, investors, hospitality executives and mobility leaders

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Wed 11 Nov | 17:00-21:00

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Healthtech Pitch Party

By Enchant

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

Venue: Casica - Italian Trattoria
Access: Free attendance; 1-min pitch EUR 35; 3-min pitch EUR 150; VIP EUR 70; approval required
Best for: Healthtech founders, digital health investors and healthcare innovation leaders

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Sun 8 Nov | Time TBA

2

Yorkseed Lisbon Delegation 2026

By Yorkseed Global Venture Network

A multi-day independent founder and investor programme with introductions, selected gatherings and Yorkseed House access.

Venue: Multiple venues across Lisbon
Access: Paid founder / partner delegation; approved investors complimentary; virtual participation is separate
Best for: Founders seeking introductions, active investors, LPs, family offices and ecosystem partners

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Sun 8 Nov | 17:00-20:00

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Startup Crash Test: AI & Regulated Industries

By Ironlane ai

Founders and experts discuss AI in regulated industries through a panel, startup feedback sessions and networking.

Venue: Venue shared with registered guests
Access: Free registration
Best for: AI, fintech, healthcare and regulated-industry founders and investors

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Sun 8 Nov | 17:00-18:00

1

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 standard admission; optional paid co-host/sponsor tiers
Best for: Founders, creators and investors who prefer informal walking conversations

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Sun 8 Nov | 18:00-20:00

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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

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Sun 8 Nov | 19:00-23:55

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Web Summit Week Welcome Meetup - Lisbon Kickoff

By EXPATS LISBON CONNECTION

A free, informal Sunday-night meetup for founders, startup teams, tech professionals, creatives and investors arriving in Lisbon.

Venue: Spot Lisboa
Access: Free entry
Best for: Visitors arriving early, first-time attendees and people looking for informal founder networking

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Mon 9 Nov | 09:30-11:30

2

Startups & Scaleups Embassy Forum

By Association for Competitive Technology / U.S. Embassy Portugal

A founder breakfast roundtable on international expansion, regulatory strategy and growth capital.

Venue: Avenida dos Combatentes
Access: Free registration; host approval required; waitlist active
Best for: Startup founders, investors and ecosystem professionals

StartupInvestors / VCFounder networkingBreakfasts & Brunches

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Mon 9 Nov | 10:00-11:30

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Build Your Second Brain with Claude

By Gui Perdrix

A hands-on workshop on organizing work files and context so Claude can support everyday business tasks.

Venue: Portugal Tech Week Palace
Access: Free registration
Best for: Founders, executives, marketers and non-technical operators

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Mon 9 Nov | 10:00-11:00

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

By staaake

A free one-hour walk through central Lisbon for founders, investors and tech visitors before the conference gets busy.

Venue: Farmácia Mouraria
Access: Free registration
Best for: First-time Lisbon visitors, founders and investors who prefer informal walking conversations

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Mon 9 Nov | 10:30-12:00

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Web Summit | Notion Morning Power Walk (Monday)

By Non Code Studio / Fernao Mendes

A riverside walk for founders, operations leaders and teams using Notion and AI.

Venue: Venue shared with approved guests
Access: Free registration; host approval required; waitlist active
Best for: Founders, builders and technology professionals

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Mon 9 Nov | 14:30-17:00

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Innovation Edge: Unlocking Cross-Border Capital, Incubation, and Scale 🇵🇹🇺🇸

By Innovate Bay / EDGE Partners / U.S. Embassy Lisbon

An invitation-only transatlantic investment and market-expansion reception; currently at capacity with a waitlist.

Venue: Venue shared with approved guests
Access: Free registration; host approval required; waitlist active
Best for: Startup founders, investors and ecosystem professionals

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Mon 9 Nov | 14:30-15:30

2

AI Adoption in 2026: What Worked, What Didn't (Design Studio POV

By Phil Smirnov

A design-studio founder shares lessons from rebuilding company knowledge and everyday workflows around AI.

Venue: Portugal Tech Week Palace
Access: Free registration
Best for: Agency founders, creative operators and small product teams

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Mon 9 Nov | 14:30-15:00

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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

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Mon 9 Nov | 16:00-20:00

2

Growth House Lisbon · Web Summit 2026’s loudest growth side event

By NomadX / Porto AI Week

Growth and AI playbooks for founders and marketing leaders, followed by an informal house party.

Venue: Garagem da Vizinha by WOTELS
Access: Free registration; host approval required
Best for: Founders, builders and technology professionals

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Mon 9 Nov | 16:00-17:30

2

Principal and Emerging Manager Mastermind Meetup

By The VC Coach / PitchMeFirst

A peer discussion for VC principals, emerging fund managers, GPs and LPs.

Venue: Venue shared with approved guests
Access: Free registration; host approval required; waitlist active
Best for: Startup founders, investors and ecosystem professionals

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Mon 9 Nov | 16:00-17:30

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Marketers Who AI: A Live Build, Tailored to You

By Algomarketing / Portugal Tech Week

A live personalized website build and discussion of AI agents, buyer journeys and marketing measurement, with time to meet other marketers.

Venue: Portugal Tech Week Palace
Access: Free registration
Best for: Marketers, growth teams and founders using AI

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Mon 9 Nov | 16:30-18:00

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Ovee - The overview effect for events

By Yoav Sochen

A demonstration of an AI co-moderator that helps hosts gather audience input and guide live event discussions.

Venue: Portugal Tech Week Palace
Access: Free registration
Best for: Event organizers, community operators and AI product builders

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Mon 9 Nov | 18:00-23:00

2

International Pitch Night

By Unicorn Factory Lisboa

International startups pitch to a jury at Beato Innovation District, followed by founder and investor networking.

Venue: Unicorn Factory Lisboa - Beato Innovation District ⑤
Access: Free registration
Best for: Pitching founders, investors and international ecosystem partners

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Mon 9 Nov | 19:00-21:00

2

Good Company, New Media — a Dinner hosted by beehiiv x Sounds Profitable

By beehiiv / Sounds Profitable

An invitation-only seated dinner for people building media, publishing, podcasting and creator businesses.

Venue: Venue shared with approved guests
Access: Free registration; host approval required
Best for: Creators, media founders and startup operators

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Mon 9 Nov | 19:00-21:00

2

AI in the Palace

By CryptoMondays Lisbon / REWORLD AI / Marina A

An evening discussion and networking session connecting AI and blockchain founders, operators and investors.

Venue: Portugal Tech Week Palace
Access: Free registration
Best for: AI founders, investors and technology ecosystem builders

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Mon 9 Nov | 19:30-21:30

2

Build AI Agents with Dust: Hands-on Workshop

By Dust

A no-code evening workshop building business agents for documents and customer insights.

Venue: Kube Coworking | Lisboa
Access: Free registration; approval required
Best for: Founders, operations teams and professionals building business AI agents

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Mon 9 Nov | 20:00-21:00

2

Full Circle Live — Creating in the Age of AI: What Still Needs to Be Human?

By Full Circle Podcast

A Portuguese-language live podcast about creativity, authorship and the role of people in AI-assisted media.

Venue: Portugal Tech Week Palace
Access: Free registration
Best for: Creators, designers and AI media founders

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Mon 9 Nov | 21:30-22:00

2

Cooler Cities, Better Walks: Designing Lisbon for Heat-Resilient Mobility

By Yousef Ebrahimi

A live demonstration of heat-aware walking navigation, exploring how urban data can improve routes around Lisbon.

Venue: Portugal Tech Week Palace
Access: Free registration
Best for: Mobility founders, urban planners, climate-tech builders and designers

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Tue 10 Nov | 07:00-08:00

2

Web Summit x Tech Talks Run Club & Coffee

By David Savage / Tech Talks

An early-morning social run followed by coffee and breakfast with the Tech Talks community.

Venue: Equestrian Statue of King José I
Access: Free registration
Best for: Founders, tech professionals and conference visitors who enjoy running

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Tue 10 Nov | 09:00-18:00

2

Builder Cafe by MongoDB, HYPE and Outsite

By MongoDB / HYPE / Outsite

A daytime coworking and coffee gathering for founders, engineers, builders and investors.

Venue: Outsite Cowork Café - Lisbon
Access: Free registration; approval required
Best for: Startup founders, developers, technical operators and investors

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Tue 10 Nov | 10:00-11:00

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

By Carolina Palombini

A roundtable for technology leaders moving from technical expertise toward strategic decision-making.

Venue: Portugal Tech Week Palace
Access: Free registration
Best for: Technical founders, engineering managers and emerging executives

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Tue 10 Nov | 10:00-11:00

2

The Human Side of Leadership in the Age of AI

By Filipa Lemos Cristina

A session on the neuroscience of leadership, building trust and navigating change in technology-driven teams.

Venue: Portugal Tech Week Palace
Access: Free registration
Best for: Founders, people leaders and operations teams

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Tue 10 Nov | 11:30-12:30

2

Conversational AI in Marketing

By Jorge Cunha

A practical session with Jorge Cunha exploring conversational AI and its applications in digital marketing.

Venue: Portugal Tech Week Palace
Access: Free registration
Best for: Marketing teams, growth operators and AI founders

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Tue 10 Nov | 12:00-13:00

2

Founder & VC Coffee Meetup

By Ask VC Team

An informal founder and VC coffee meetup on fundraising, GTM and building an early-stage company.

Venue: Tacho do Pescador
Access: Free registration; drinks paid separately
Best for: Startup founders, investors and ecosystem professionals

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Tue 10 Nov | 14:30-15:30

2

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

By Katya Carvalhão

Katya Carvalhao shares examples of small teams using accessible technology to deliver social-impact projects.

Venue: Portugal Tech Week Palace
Access: Free registration
Best for: Social entrepreneurs, community builders and AI practitioners

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Tue 10 Nov | 16:00-17:00

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From DNA to AI: The History of an Obsolete Species

By David Carvalhão

A talk examining how AI changes cognitive work, labour and society through a framework for human activity.

Venue: Portugal Tech Week Palace
Access: Free registration
Best for: AI builders, founders and future-of-work researchers

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Tue 10 Nov | 17:00-19:00

2

The New Media Mixer

By beehiiv / EUVC

An informal drinks meetup for journalists, publishers, creators, media founders and investors.

Venue: Maze Lisbon office
Access: Free registration; approval required
Best for: Creators, media founders, newsletter operators, publishers and media investors

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Tue 10 Nov | 17:30-23:00

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German-Brazilian Startup Night

By Germany Trade & Invest / apexBrasil and partners

Cross-border startup and investor networking bringing together German and Brazilian innovation ecosystems.

Venue: Gale patio
Access: Free registration
Best for: Startup founders, investors and ecosystem professionals

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Tue 10 Nov | 18:00-21:00

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Physical AI: Demo or Die

By UB Robotics / Tecnico Venture Lab / Unicorn Factory Lisboa / Startup Leiria

Live robotics and physical-AI demonstrations at Beato, focused on working hardware rather than pitch decks.

Venue: Fábrica de Pão, Beato Innovation District
Access: Free registration; approval required
Best for: Robotics founders, physical-AI developers, hardware teams and deep-tech investors

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Tue 10 Nov | 18:00-22:00

2

Founders Fire @ Web Summit: AI Visibility Talks

By Founders Fire Events

A curated evening for founders and CMOs on visibility in AI answers, with a GEO expert fireside discussion and networking.

Venue: Venue shared with approved guests
Access: Free registration; approval required
Best for: Founders, CMOs, B2B marketers and teams improving AI search visibility

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Tue 10 Nov | 18:30-21:00

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Meet Manus 2.0 in Lisbon

By Manus Community

Meet the Manus team for an AI-agent walkthrough and founder, creator and operator networking.

Venue: Venue shared with approved guests
Access: Free registration; host approval required
Best for: Creators, media founders and startup operators

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Tue 10 Nov | 18:30-20:30

2

Connect Lisboa: Mayor's Official Reception

By CML | Direção Municipal de Economia e Inovação

Lisbon City Hall welcomes international delegations, startups, investors and institutions for a reception during Web Summit week.

Venue: Câmara Municipal de Lisboa
Access: Free registration; limited capacity
Best for: International delegations, founders, investors, companies and ecosystem institutions

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Tue 10 Nov | 18:30-22:00

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Scaling Businesses With AI: Growth, Fundraising & Workshop

By GrowthGirls / ResQ / GrowthHackers / Second Home Lisboa

An evening on AI-powered growth, fundraising and professional visibility, with a practical workshop and networking.

Venue: Second Home Mercado
Access: Free standard registration; optional EUR 5 donation
Best for: AI founders, marketers, operators and investors

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Tue 10 Nov | 18:30-22:00

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FemTech Portugal: One Year Anniversary

By FemTech Portugal

A community celebration for founders, clinicians, researchers, investors and partners working on women's health innovation.

Venue: Limão by Tholla
Access: Free registration
Best for: Femtech and healthtech founders, clinicians, researchers, investors and partners

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Tue 10 Nov | 19:00-21:00

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WebSummit Lisbon Investor Dinner

By Atempo Growth / Foundation Ventures / Shilling VC / Love Ventures

An invitation-only dinner connecting LPs, GPs and selected founders, hosted by four venture investment firms.

Venue: Venue shared with approved guests
Access: Free registration; approval required
Best for: LPs, GPs, venture investors and selected founders

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Tue 10 Nov | 19:00-20:00

2

Challenger Safety: The Missing Link in AI Adoption

By Carolina Palombini

An interactive masterclass on leadership behaviours that help teams question assumptions and experiment with AI.

Venue: Portugal Tech Week Palace
Access: Free registration
Best for: Founders, team leaders and AI adoption managers

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Tue 10 Nov | 20:30-21:30

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How AI Tools Change How Women Do Business

By Nina Patrick

Nina Patrick demonstrates business workflows and AI tools that participants can adapt to their own work.

Venue: Portugal Tech Week Palace
Access: Free registration
Best for: Women founders, business operators and AI practitioners

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Wed 11 Nov | 08:30-10:00

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Supernovas Breakfast: Women Founders & Investors

By EIT Community Supernovas / FemTech Portugal / OW Ventures / Moon Capital / Borski Fund

A curated breakfast connecting women founders, investors and startup leaders before the conference day.

Venue: Venue shared with approved guests
Access: Free registration; approval required
Best for: Women founders, women investors and startup leaders

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Wed 11 Nov | 10:00-11:00

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The Human Side of Artificial Intelligence: Emotional Intelligence and the Future of Work - Portugal Tech Week 2026

By Vincent Azé

Vincent Aze explores emotional intelligence and collaboration as AI changes how teams work.

Venue: Portugal Tech Week Palace
Access: Free registration
Best for: Founders, product leaders and operations teams

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Wed 11 Nov | 10:00-11:00

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Human Performance Under Uncertainty: How the Brain Responds When We Don’t Know What Comes Next

By Anna Steinzeig

A neuroscience-led session on how uncertainty affects decisions, collaboration and team performance.

Venue: Portugal Tech Week Palace
Access: Free registration
Best for: Founders, operators and people leaders

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Wed 11 Nov | 11:30-12:30

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Fake by Default - How to prove what’s real

By Thiago Vieira / 351 Startups / Incubou - Team

An English-language discussion of deepfakes, synthetic evidence and ways to establish digital authenticity.

Venue: Portugal Tech Week Palace
Access: Free registration
Best for: AI founders, security professionals and digital-trust teams

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Wed 11 Nov | 17:00-20:00

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Valois in Lisbon: The Allocator Table

By Valois by Yorkseed

A private evening for selected family offices, LPs, GPs and institutional or private-capital allocators.

Venue: Venue shared with approved guests
Access: Free registration; approval required
Best for: Family offices, LPs, GPs, institutional investors and private-capital allocators

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Wed 11 Nov | 19:00-23:00

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Venture Dinner by MA Family

By MA Family

A private dinner for AI and tech founders, CEOs and investors; invitation and host approval required.

Venue: Venue shared with approved guests
Access: Free admission by invitation; host approval required; waitlist currently active
Best for: AI and tech founders, CEOs and investors

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Wed 11 Nov | 19:00-21:00

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Tech Art Lisboa - PTW26 Edition

By MILL Makers In Little Lisbon

An informal meetup featuring creative-technology projects, presentations and conversations across art and engineering.

Venue: Portugal Tech Week Palace
Access: Free registration
Best for: Artists, designers, makers and creative-tech developers

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Wed 11 Nov | 20:00-02:00

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Founders House Party: Web Summit 2026

By 2Day Founders

A private founder, VC and operator networking party with reviewed applications and an informal palace setting.

Venue: Casa do Presidente
Access: Free registration; approval required
Best for: Founders, venture investors and startup operators

StartupInvestors / VCFounder networkingParties / Afterparties

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Wed 11 Nov | 20:30-22:00

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FUTURE-TECH 2026

By Ruben Rodrigues

A screening of technology short films followed by analysis and audience discussion.

Venue: Portugal Tech Week Palace
Access: Free registration
Best for: Creative-tech professionals, filmmakers and technology enthusiasts

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Thu 12 Nov | 10:00-18:30

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Kids Young Founders Pitch at Tech Week Palace 2026

By Unicorn School

Unicorn School students aged 8-17 present their business projects to a live audience.

Venue: Portugal Tech Week Palace
Access: Free registration
Best for: Entrepreneurship educators, families and startup community members

StartupPitch events

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Thu 12 Nov | 16:00-17:00

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Breaking into America: US Fundraising Playbook for European Founders

By Lex Padilla / Olivia Rowe / Violetta Chekan

A US attorney and VC investor discuss fundraising in America from legal and investor perspectives.

Venue: R. Gomes Freire 98
Access: Free registration
Best for: European founders preparing for US fundraising

StartupInvestors / VCFounder networking

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Thu 12 Nov | 17:30-18:30

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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 standard admission; optional paid co-host/sponsor tiers
Best for: Founders and investors who want a final informal networking session

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Thu 12 Nov | 18:30-20:30

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staaake Hangover Rooftop AI/Tech Event

By staaake

A closing rooftop meetup for AI and tech attendees using the Reverse Network format.

Venue: IDB Rooftop by Mirari
Access: Free registration
Best for: AI and tech attendees looking for a relaxed closing meetup

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Thu 12 Nov | 19:00-21:00

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Contracts & Cocktails: A Founder Legal Tech Mixer

By Yaminah Childress, J.D.

A relaxed legal-tech mixer connecting founders with legal professionals, technologists and business operators.

Venue: Portugal Tech Week Palace
Access: Free registration
Best for: Founders, legal-tech builders, advisors and operators

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Sat 14 Nov | 11:00-12:00

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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

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Can I attend these events without a Web Summit ticket?

Enchant events do not require a Web Summit conference pass and have their own registration. For other organizers, consult the verified no-pass guide or confirm the requirement directly; free admission alone does not establish no-pass access.

Does free registration guarantee entry?

No. Organizers may use approval, waitlists or venue capacity limits. A registration request is not always the same as a confirmed place.

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