Startup Conference Europe 2026
Startup Summit Lisbon 2026 brings together founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders from across Europe and beyond for two days of high-value networking, practical conversations, startup showcases, and investor access in Lisbon.
Held at Unicorn Factory Lisboa on 17 and 18 September 2026, the event is designed for startups raising capital, founders looking for visibility, investors sourcing new opportunities, and partners supporting the European startup ecosystem.
Why attend a European startup conference in Lisbon?
Lisbon has become one of Europe's most exciting startup hubs, combining international access, strong founder communities, growing investor interest, and a high-quality environment for business networking. Startup Summit Lisbon is built to help founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders meet the right people in the right setting.
Who is Startup Summit for?
Startup Summit is designed for founders, investors, startup teams, operators, accelerators, universities, service providers, and companies supporting the startup ecosystem.
What happens at Startup Summit Lisbon?
Across two days, attendees can join speaker sessions, startup showcases, investor networking, roundtables, startup booths, founder-focused side events, and curated networking opportunities.
Startup booths and founder visibility
Startup booths give founders a dedicated space to showcase their company, meet investors, connect with partners, and increase visibility across the event.
Investor access
Investor-focused programming includes networking, roundtables, office hours, and curated opportunities to meet founders and ecosystem partners. Startup Summit does not guarantee investment, but it creates a stronger environment for meaningful investor conversations.
Frequently asked questions
What is Startup Summit Lisbon 2026?
Startup Summit Lisbon 2026 is a European startup conference bringing together founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders for two days of networking, talks, startup booths, roundtables, and founder-focused opportunities in Lisbon.
When is Startup Summit Lisbon 2026?
Startup Summit Lisbon 2026 takes place on 17 and 18 September 2026.
Where is Startup Summit Lisbon 2026 held?
Startup Summit Lisbon 2026 is held at Unicorn Factory Lisboa in the Beato Innovation District, Lisbon, Portugal.
Who should attend Startup Summit Lisbon?
Startup Summit is designed for founders, investors, operators, startup teams, accelerators, universities, partners, and companies supporting the startup ecosystem.
Can startups exhibit at the event?
Yes. Startups can book startup booth packages to showcase their company and connect with founders, investors, partners, and ecosystem leaders.
Can investors attend?
Yes. Investor passes and investor-focused networking, roundtables, and office hours are available.
Is Startup Summit only for Portuguese startups?
No. Startup Summit welcomes founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders from across Europe and beyond.
How can I get a ticket?
Tickets are available through the Startup Summit website at startupsummit.io/tickets.
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