Startup events in Lisbon

19 upcoming startup events in Lisbon: 8 pitch nights, 7 summits, 2 conferences. Next: Portugal Tech Week 2026 (6 Nov 2026). Dates, venues & RSVP links,…

The scene right now

Lisbon has 16 upcoming startup events on the schedule, and every single one is taking place in person with zero online sessions. Founders will find a heavy concentration of pitch nights, which account for seven of the events, alongside five summits. The remaining calendar features two conferences and two meetups. For entrepreneurs seeking to test their ideas directly before investors or connect with industry peers on the ground, the schedule offers a focused, face-to-face environment centered around investor exposure.

Recurring series

The current schedule consists entirely of one-off gatherings, stand-alone conferences, and individual summits rather than ongoing, numbered recurring series. Scheduled dates include the Yorkseed Summit Lisbon 2026 on November 8, 2026, followed on November 9 by AI Leaders in Tech Night, Pitch&Drink with P2S.vc, and Web Summit 2026. November 10 brings events like the BeGlobe American Venture Party and the VNTR Global Investor Summit Lisbon 2026, followed by the Capital Allocators Room on November 11.

Who runs the events

Activity is spread evenly across many independent hosts rather than dominated by a single entity, with each organizer responsible for one event. Notable groups running sessions include the BU Venture Capital Group, which is a student organization, as well as BeGlobe, AI Builders, and Pre-seed to Succeed. Other entities putting together local programs include the AI Ethics and Integrity International Association, Startup Founders, Perspective, and the INNCYBER Innovation HUB, giving founders a broad mix of host perspectives.

Busiest months

Event timing is heavily concentrated in the immediate calendar. November 2026 is by far the busiest month with 15 scheduled events, representing nearly the entire upcoming itinerary. Activity drops sharply after this window, with only a single event recorded for February 2027. Founders planning their networking, pitch efforts, and investor meetings should focus their travel and attendance almost entirely on early to mid-November to take full advantage of this clustered activity.

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Frequently asked

How many pitch nights are coming up in Lisbon?
There are seven pitch nights scheduled.
Are any of the upcoming startup events free to attend?
Yes, three of the upcoming events are free.
Can founders attend any of these sessions online?
No, there are zero online events, meaning all 16 gatherings require in-person attendance.
What venues are hosting these events in the city?
Confirmed locations include Palácio do Conde d’Óbidos and Devoteam Portugal on Av. Dom João II, while some events share venue details only after approval.

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