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

07:30 — Morning Run (free, all welcome)
09:00 — Doors Open · Registration · Expo · Food trucks
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
14:00 — Investor Office Hours (Founder + Booth + Investor passes)
Evening — Founder Social

Friday 18 September — Day 2

09:00 — Doors Open · Day 2 Welcome
09:30–10:00 · Unicorn Stage — Day 2 Opening — Portuguese Unicorn Conversation (Fireside)
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 · Buy Startup Summit Lisbon 2026 tickets · Why attend Startup Summit