Agenda — Startup Summit Lisbon 2026
Wed 16 Sept · Thu 17 Sept · Fri 18 Sept 2026 · Beato Innovation District, Lisbon
Two full days of programming across three stages (Unicorn Stage, Impact
Stage, Workshop Rooms), plus a Welcome Drinks pre-event on Wednesday evening.
Session formats include keynotes, panels, fireside chats, workshops, speed
networking, investor office hours and the Founder Social — all
designed so founders, investors and operators meet the right people and leave
with real outcomes.
Wednesday 16 September — Startup Summit Eve
- 19:00 — Welcome Drinks at Beato Innovation District. Music, drinks, conversations until midnight. All passes welcome.
Thursday 17 September — Day 1
- 09:00 — Doors Open · Registration · Expo
- 09:30 — Opening Keynote: Welcome to Startup Summit 2026 (Unicorn Stage)
- 11:45–12:15 · Unicorn Stage — AI or Die (Panel)
- 10:00–10:30 · Unicorn Stage — The LP Perspective (Panel)
- 11:05–11:30 · Impact Stage — The Fundraising Meta-Game (Keynote)
- 13:00 — Lunch · Beer Hall · Praça Café · Rooftop Bar
- Evening — Founder Social
Friday 18 September — Day 2
- 09:00 — Doors Open · Day 2 Welcome
- 10:10–10:35 · Impact Stage — What I Built With AI (Fireside)
- 11:20–11:45 · Impact Stage — Hardware Meets Software (Keynote)
- Afternoon — Speed networking · Investor 1:1s · Workshops
- Evening — Closing Celebration · VIP Sunset Cruise (VIP-only)
This is a summarised view; more sessions, speakers and exact timings are
being announced weekly. Meet the Startup Summit speakers ·
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