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Independent Lisbon event guide · 8–14 November 2026
Web Summit Lisbon 2026 Side Events
Looking for the best Web Summit Lisbon 2026 side events? This independent guide covers startup pitch events, investor and VC networking, AI, fintech, healthtech, travel tech, gaming, free founder meetups, dinners and parties in Lisbon from November 8-14, 2026.
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Our picks for Web Summit 2026
Editorial picks for focused networking, fundraising, AI and memorable evening events. Picks can change as organizers publish new details.
Best AI event
AI for Business / Applied AI Pitch PartyEnchant brings together applied AI founders, active investors and corporate leaders for pitches, expert feedback and networking.
Best investor networking
Family Offices Investors Summit LisbonA multi-day family office and investor program in Lisbon with summit sessions and limited dinner access.
Best founder event
Venture Night @ Web Summit Lisbon 2026A startup pitch competition, investor feedback and networking evening alongside Web Summit Lisbon 2026.
Best party / afterparty
The Yorkseed Summit Closing + Web Summit Opening Night 2026Yorkseed closes its summit with an evening gathering timed for the start of Web Summit week in Lisbon.
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FeaturedSun 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 | 15:00-18:00
Web Summit Week Opening: Built Different
By MELLA SUPPLY
An opening gathering for Black and PALOP founders, professionals, talent and allies before Web Summit week begins.
- Venue
- Venue shared after approval
- Access
- Free; approval required
- Best for
- Black and PALOP founders, professionals, talent and ecosystem allies
StartupFounder 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 | 18:00-22:00
Indvstry's Powerhouse Poolside Mixer
By Indvstry Clvb
A small opening-night poolside gathering for founders, creative leaders, investors and executives.
- Venue
- Venue shared after approval
- Access
- Early-bird free; standard ticket EUR 35; approval required
- Best for
- Creative-industry founders, investors, executives and culture-tech operators
StartupInvestors / VCFounder networkingParties / Afterparties
Sun 8 Nov | 18:00-23:00
Here Comes the Question! - Intellectual Game with Alexander Drouz
By Yellow Rocks
A team-based intellectual game hosted by Alexander Drouz, followed by awards, an autograph session and networking with founders and investors.
- Venue
- Address shared after approval
- Access
- EUR 150; approval required
- Best for
- Entrepreneurs, investors and founders looking for structured, social networking
StartupInvestors / 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 | 19:00-23:55
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
StartupFounder networkingParties / Afterparties
FeaturedSun 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 | Time TBA
Lisbon Beyond Summit 2026
By B2PORTUGAL
A multi-day matchmaking programme connecting startups, scaleups, investors and strategic partners during Web Summit week.
- Venue
- Myriad Crystal Center
- Access
- Registration required; check the official page for participation terms
- Best for
- Startups, scaleups, investors and strategic partners seeking structured meetings and pitch sessions
StartupInvestors / VCFounder networkingPitch events
FeaturedMon 9 Nov | Time TBA
Portugal Tech Week Palace 2026
By Portugal Tech Week / 351 Portuguese Startup Association
The five-day flagship venue of Portugal Tech Week, bringing founders, investors, researchers, creatives and policymakers together in Lisbon.
- Venue
- Portugal Tech Week Palace
- Access
- Registration opens in October 2026
- Best for
- Founders, investors, researchers, creators and ecosystem leaders looking for a multi-day base during Web Summit week
AIGamingStartupInvestors / VCFounder networking
FeaturedMon 9 Nov | 09:00-18:00
The AI-Native Workflow Summit for Leaders in Tech
By AI Builders
A full-day summit on AI-native engineering workflows, product delivery and the operation of production AI systems.
- Venue
- Devoteam Portugal
- Access
- Free; approval required
- Best for
- CTOs, engineering leaders, technical founders and product leaders building AI-native teams
AIStartupFounder networking
Mon 9 Nov | 10:00-16:00
Investment Readiness: One-Day Mini Accelerator
By Canopy Community Calendar / In Residence
A practical one-day programme helping founders prepare their story, pitch and investor conversations for Web Summit week.
- Venue
- Martinhal Lisbon Oriente
- Access
- EUR 100 for Canopy members; EUR 125 for Web Summit ticket holders; EUR 250 standard
- Best for
- Early-stage founders preparing to raise and meet investors during Web Summit week
StartupInvestors / VCFounder networking
Mon 9 Nov | 10:00-11:00
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
- Farmacia Mouraria
- Access
- Free registration
- Best for
- First-time Lisbon visitors, founders and investors who prefer informal walking conversations
StartupFounder 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
FeaturedMon 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
FeaturedMon 9 Nov | 18:00-00:00
Venture Night @ Web Summit Lisbon 2026
By TechEmbassy
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
FeaturedMon 9 Nov | 18:00-22:00
Pitch&Drink with P2S.vc in Lisbon
By Pre-seed to Succeed
An approval-based startup pitch night with investor Q&A, networking, music and discussion of venture trends.
- Venue
- Venue shared after approval
- Access
- Free for approved pitching startups and guests
- Best for
- Pre-seed founders seeking investor feedback and early-stage investors scouting startups
StartupInvestors / VCFounder networkingPitch events
Tue 10 Nov | 08:00-10:00
Founders 5K @ Web Summit
By Kantis / Misha
An easy morning 5K followed by coffee for founders, early-stage operators and selected ecosystem participants.
- Venue
- Praca do Comercio
- Access
- Free; approval required
- Best for
- Founders and early-stage operators who prefer informal, active networking
StartupFounder networking
FeaturedTue 10 Nov | 09:00-23:30
VNTR Summit Lisbon 2026
By VNTR
A full-day summit for vetted investment decision-makers, with deal sessions, investor roundtables, networking and an evening afterparty.
- Venue
- Hotel Olissippo Oriente
- Access
- Approval required; standard access is complimentary and VIP access is paid
- Best for
- VC partners, business angels, family offices, CVCs, LPs and institutional investors
StartupInvestors / VCFounder networking
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 | 16:00-18:30
Zillennium: Creator Economy Summit
By Indvstry Clvb
A focused creator-economy programme on turning culture, community and intellectual property into sustainable businesses.
- Venue
- Venue to be announced
- Access
- Free; approval required
- Best for
- Creator-economy founders, creators, brand operators and investors interested in culture-led businesses
StartupFounder networking
FeaturedTue 10 Nov | 17:00-19:00
Superconnectors Lisbon 2026 @ Web Summit
By Superconnectors
Selected founders present a critical business ask to vetted connectors who compete to make the strongest introduction.
- Venue
- Venue shared after approval
- Access
- Free; approval required
- Best for
- Fundraising founders with a specific ask and experienced investors or operators able to make introductions
StartupInvestors / VCFounder networkingPitch events
FeaturedTue 10 Nov | 18:00-23:00
TOP AI & Deep Tech Startup Pitch Competition at Web Summit
By Sobremesa Agency
An invite-only competition for pre-seed and seed AI and deep-tech founders, active VCs and frontier-technology operators.
- Venue
- Address shared after approval
- Access
- Free; approval required
- Best for
- Pre-seed and seed AI or deep-tech founders, active VCs and frontier-tech operators
AIStartupInvestors / VCFounder networkingPitch events
Tue 10 Nov | 18:00-00:00
Defence Tech Day @ Web Summit Lisbon 2026
By TechEmbassy
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
FeaturedTue 10 Nov | 18:30-23:30
BeGlobe American Venture Party
By BeGlobe PR Agency
An invite-only BeGlobe gathering connecting international founders, investors, family offices and journalists with the US market.
- Venue
- Address shared after approval
- Access
- Approval required; access options are listed by the host
- Best for
- Late-stage founders, VCs, LPs, family offices, journalists and teams entering the US market
StartupInvestors / VCFounder networkingParties / Afterparties
Tue 10 Nov | 18:30-21:30
Across the Atlantic - RedBridge Web Summit Happy Hour
By RedBridge Lisbon
A curated Lisbon happy hour connecting European founders with US investors and operators during Web Summit week.
- Venue
- Address shared after registration
- Access
- Tickets from EUR 12
- Best for
- European founders exploring the US market, US investors, operators and transatlantic ecosystem builders
StartupInvestors / VCFounder networking
Tue 10 Nov | 19:00-23:30
VNTR Summit After Party 2026
By VNTR
A founder-and-investor evening following VNTR Summit, with drinks, music and informal investment conversations.
- Venue
- Venue shared after approval
- Access
- Investors free; founder tickets EUR 50 early bird or EUR 90 standard; approval required
- Best for
- Founders seeking investors and active investors looking for informal follow-up conversations
StartupInvestors / VCFounder networkingParties / Afterparties
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
Tue 10 Nov | 19:00-22:00
Future Unicorns Party by Zubr Capital
By Zubr Capital
A Web Summit evening for founders, entrepreneurs and investors, built around practical conversations about building successful companies through rapid change.
- Venue
- Suspenso Lisboa
- Access
- Early-bird tickets from EUR 25; later prices may increase
- Best for
- Startup founders, entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders attending Web Summit
StartupInvestors / VCFounder networkingParties / Afterparties
Tue 10 Nov | 20:00-23:30
Unofficial Web Summit LGBTQ+ Party
By Raymond Hannes, Michael Fiorentino & Jaren Schippert
An approval-based networking and community party for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, investors, corporates and allies.
- Venue
- The Late Birds Hotel (address after approval)
- Access
- Approval required
- Best for
- LGBTQ+ founders, VCs, LPs, corporate leaders and allies in the startup ecosystem
StartupInvestors / VCFounder networkingParties / Afterparties
Wed 11 Nov | 12:30-14:30
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
FeaturedWed 11 Nov | 14:00-19:00
Capital Allocators Room
By Spark
An invitation-only afternoon for institutional allocators, family offices, fund managers and founders building European technology infrastructure.
- Venue
- Address shared after approval
- Access
- Approval required
- Best for
- Family offices, institutional LPs, fund managers, private-market investors and fundraising founders
StartupInvestors / VCFounder networking
FeaturedWed 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 eventWed 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 attendee registration; 3-minute pitch EUR 150
- Best for
- Applied AI founders, VCs, angels and corporate innovation leaders
AIStartupInvestors / VCFounder networkingPitch events
FeaturedEnchant eventWed 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 attendee registration; 3-minute pitch EUR 150
- Best for
- Fintech founders, investors, banking leaders and financial technology experts
FintechStartupInvestors / VCFounder networkingPitch events
FeaturedEnchant eventWed 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 attendee registration; 3-minute pitch EUR 150
- Best for
- Gaming founders, game developers, publishers and gaming investors
GamingStartupInvestors / VCFounder networkingPitch events
FeaturedEnchant eventWed 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 attendee registration; 3-minute pitch EUR 150
- Best for
- Travel-tech founders, investors, hospitality executives and mobility leaders
Travel TechStartupInvestors / VCFounder networkingPitch events
FeaturedEnchant eventWed 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 attendee registration; 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 TechEmbassy
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 | 18:30-20:30
DemoNightLx: Web Summit Week Edition
By Canopy Community Calendar / Portugal Tech Week
A Canopy community demo night where startups share progress, validation and next steps with the Web Summit week audience.
- Venue
- Portugal Tech Week Palace
- Access
- Free general and investor tickets; optional EUR 10 supporter ticket; approval required
- Best for
- Founders showing early traction, investors and operators interested in practical startup progress
StartupInvestors / VCFounder networkingPitch events
FeaturedWed 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
Wed 11 Nov | 19:00-23:00
Foundacious Lisbon
By beel / Germany Trade & Invest
A curated evening connecting German startups and founders with international investors and ecosystem participants.
- Venue
- Palacio de Tancos
- Access
- Free; approval required
- Best for
- German founders, international investors and cross-border startup ecosystem partners
StartupInvestors / VCFounder networking
Thu 12 Nov | 09:00-10:30
Female Founders Breakfast: Web Summit Special
By Female Founders Breakfast
A curated breakfast for women founders, innovators and change-makers during Web Summit week.
- Venue
- Avila Spaces
- Access
- EUR 35
- 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
Thu 12 Nov | 18:30-20:30
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
AIStartupFounder networkingParties / Afterparties
Thu 12 Nov | 19:00-01:00
Backyard Afterparty by YR!
By Yellow Rocks
Yellow Rocks brings founders, investors, portfolio companies and friends of the fund together for its annual Web Summit afterparty.
- Venue
- Address shared after approval
- Access
- EUR 180; approval required
- Best for
- Founders, investors, Yellow Rocks portfolio teams and the Russian-speaking startup community
StartupInvestors / VCFounder networkingParties / Afterparties
Thu 12 Nov | 19:00-23:00
Yorkseed Grand Finale | Web Summit 2026
By Yorkseed Global Venture Network
Yorkseed’s closing gathering for its Web Summit Lisbon 2026 Passport Series.
- Venue
- Lisbon
- Access
- Registration closed
- Best for
- Founders and investors closing Web Summit week together
Investors / VCFounder networkingParties / Afterparties
Fri 13 Nov | 09:00-20:00
Lisbon Community Week Conference 2026
By Led by Community
A full-day conference, workshop, unconference and afterparty for community professionals, founders and ecosystem builders.
- Venue
- Impact Hub Lisbon - Penha
- Access
- Paid passes; current price on the official registration page
- Best for
- Community leaders, founders, operators and teams using community for growth and retention
AIStartupFounder networkingParties / Afterparties
Fri 13 Nov | 10:00-17:00
Lisbon 2026 Venture Capital World Summit
By Venture Capital World Summit OU
A full-day investment conference connecting businesses and entrepreneurs with investors and international growth expertise.
- Venue
- Spaces Oriente
- Access
- Tickets from €168.94; sponsor packages also listed
- Best for
- Fundraising founders, growth companies and active investors
StartupInvestors / VCFounder networking
Sat 14 Nov | 11:00-12:00
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
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