Why attend Startup Summit Lisbon 2026?
September 17–18 · Beato Innovation District, Lisbon
Built around real outcomes, not just sessions
Startup Summit is intentionally curated to drive meetings, not just
attendance. Every part of the format — speed networking, investor office
hours, roundtables, the Founder Social — is designed so the right people
meet the right people.
For founders
- Investors, angels, VC funds, family offices and corporates
- Investor speed networking and 1:1 office hours
- Pitching eligibility for booth holders
- Founder Social — informal evening with the whole community
- Exposure to a target audience of 2,000+ peers from 40+ countries
For investors
- 200+ startup booths — curated deal flow in one room
- Investor lounge and dedicated investor sessions
- Founder speed networking — 30+ qualified intros in 90 minutes
- Direct access to a curated startup showcase
For operators
- Practical sessions on AI, GTM, pricing, hiring, brand
- Operator-only roundtables (10 people max)
- Workshops with category leaders
What makes Startup Summit different
Unlike massive 70,000-person conferences, Startup Summit is built for
qualified meetings. founders, investors and operators, 3 stages, a curated Founder Social,
and an investor-to-founder ratio that actually works.
Get your ticket from €49 · See the agenda