FOUNDERS NIGHT #8 | best networking event at Web Summit'26
🌅 STARTUP FOUNDERS NIGHT #8 | Lisbon, 9 November 🇵🇹
The first evening of Web Summit, spent among like-minded entrepreneurs, media reps and investors - that's FOUNDERS NIGHT!
For the 8th consecutive year, we're back to do what we do best: connect, share and inspire. Join us in Lisbon for the most sought-after, founder-focused networking event at Web Summit.
🥂 Networking, drinks, pitching session, spectacular views and lots of fun - all on the evening of November 9th, right after the conference opening gala.
📅 When: 9 November 2026, 18:00
📍 Where: Cavo Rooftop, Lisbon Cruise Terminal
🎫 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/founders-night-8-best-networking-event-at-web-summit26-tickets-2002195532736
🚀 GET A HEAD START ON YOUR WEB SUMMIT WEEK
On the night of the official kickoff, we're gathering for an exclusive night of curated connections and incredible fun. Forge key partnerships against the backdrop of panoramic views of the city.
🎤 PITCH TRAINING powered by Hanza Group
The night kicks off with Pitch Training for startup founders eager to master the art of delivering powerful pitches.
⏱️ 3 minutes per founder to present your business idea
👥 Jury of seasoned entrepreneurs, investors and key figures from the startup ecosystem
💡 Actionable feedback from industry experts
🎯 A chance to refine your message for maximum impact
🤝 Connections with potential collaborators and supporters
🍸 FOUNDERS NIGHT
Grab a drink and connect with a curated crowd of international founders and decision-makers at the legendary informal gathering hosted by the Startup Founders Association from Poland 🇵🇱
We've been organizing this event since 2018.
📸 See footage from previous editions:
→ 2024: https://www.facebook.com/founderspoland/posts/pfbid0VaujABm1D3p8XfZQX6EivP3mf96jHcRMxq1mKTpAj7LeLEQs37oRCi3tswHeZ6nl
→ 2025: https://www.facebook.com/founderspoland/posts/pfbid0vusYzNyYhRyLew8SBgCJz5kD1aFfQU9sPHx7oT923yunZU2HZMjZk1Db7sBX9vTQl
🗓️ Agenda - Monday, 9 November
18:00 - Doors open 🌅
18:30 - 20:00 - Pitch Training by Hanza Group on stage 🎤
20:00 - 00:00 - Afterparty: networking & DJ set 🎉
✨ WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
🍹 Snacks and a welcome drink for each guest
🌍 Presentations of international startups
👥 Company of 300+ innovators, entrepreneurs and investors
🎧 Music set by a DJ
🌇 Views, chats and memorable moments
🧭 FIRST TIME AT WEB SUMMIT IN LISBON?
Our party is a great place to start:
→ learn about the event and the city
→ get hints about the best parties and side events
→ meet people worth knowing
🎟️ GET YOUR TICKET NOW - they usually run out fast!
👉 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/founders-night-8-best-networking-event-at-web-summit26-tickets-2002195532736
Prefer a bank transfer? Email [email protected] with the number of tickets and, for a company invoice, company name, address and VAT number. We’ll send you an invoice.
🗺️ HOW TO GET TO CAVO ROOFTOP
🚕 1. BY CAR / RIDE-SHARE (Uber / Bolt / Taxi)
Drop-off address: Terminal de Cruzeiros de Lisboa, Doca Jardim do Tabaco, Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 1100-651 Lisboa
💡 Tip: if the driver doesn't recognise the address, just say "Jardim do Tabaco"
🚶 2-minute walk to the venue
🚇 2. BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Metro: take the Blue Line (Azul) to Santa Apolónia (last stop) or Terreiro do Paço
🚶 From either station, walk along the riverside (Av. Infante Dom Henrique) to the Cruise Terminal: about 10 minutes, flat walk
⬆️ Enter the Cruise Terminal building and head up to the rooftop
🏟️ 3. FROM WEB SUMMIT (MEO Arena, formerly Altice Arena)
🚆 Fastest option, train (~10 min): from Oriente station take a CP urban train towards Santa Apolónia (last stop), then walk ~10 min along the river to the Cruise Terminal
🚇 Metro alternative (~35 min): Red Line from Oriente to São Sebastião → change to the Blue Line towards Santa Apolónia → follow the directions above
🚕 Uber / Bolt: ~15-20 min, but expect surge pricing when Web Summit sessions end
🎫 Tip: get a Viva Viagem card at any metro machine - it works on both the metro and CP trains.
See you in Lisbon! 👋
Startup Founders Association
The first evening of Web Summit, spent among like-minded entrepreneurs, media reps and investors - that's FOUNDERS NIGHT!
For the 8th consecutive year, we're back to do what we do best: connect, share and inspire. Join us in Lisbon for the most sought-after, founder-focused networking event at Web Summit.
🥂 Networking, drinks, pitching session, spectacular views and lots of fun - all on the evening of November 9th, right after the conference opening gala.
📅 When: 9 November 2026, 18:00
📍 Where: Cavo Rooftop, Lisbon Cruise Terminal
🎫 Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/founders-night-8-best-networking-event-at-web-summit26-tickets-2002195532736
🚀 GET A HEAD START ON YOUR WEB SUMMIT WEEK
On the night of the official kickoff, we're gathering for an exclusive night of curated connections and incredible fun. Forge key partnerships against the backdrop of panoramic views of the city.
🎤 PITCH TRAINING powered by Hanza Group
The night kicks off with Pitch Training for startup founders eager to master the art of delivering powerful pitches.
⏱️ 3 minutes per founder to present your business idea
👥 Jury of seasoned entrepreneurs, investors and key figures from the startup ecosystem
💡 Actionable feedback from industry experts
🎯 A chance to refine your message for maximum impact
🤝 Connections with potential collaborators and supporters
🍸 FOUNDERS NIGHT
Grab a drink and connect with a curated crowd of international founders and decision-makers at the legendary informal gathering hosted by the Startup Founders Association from Poland 🇵🇱
We've been organizing this event since 2018.
📸 See footage from previous editions:
→ 2024: https://www.facebook.com/founderspoland/posts/pfbid0VaujABm1D3p8XfZQX6EivP3mf96jHcRMxq1mKTpAj7LeLEQs37oRCi3tswHeZ6nl
→ 2025: https://www.facebook.com/founderspoland/posts/pfbid0vusYzNyYhRyLew8SBgCJz5kD1aFfQU9sPHx7oT923yunZU2HZMjZk1Db7sBX9vTQl
🗓️ Agenda - Monday, 9 November
18:00 - Doors open 🌅
18:30 - 20:00 - Pitch Training by Hanza Group on stage 🎤
20:00 - 00:00 - Afterparty: networking & DJ set 🎉
✨ WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
🍹 Snacks and a welcome drink for each guest
🌍 Presentations of international startups
👥 Company of 300+ innovators, entrepreneurs and investors
🎧 Music set by a DJ
🌇 Views, chats and memorable moments
🧭 FIRST TIME AT WEB SUMMIT IN LISBON?
Our party is a great place to start:
→ learn about the event and the city
→ get hints about the best parties and side events
→ meet people worth knowing
🎟️ GET YOUR TICKET NOW - they usually run out fast!
👉 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/founders-night-8-best-networking-event-at-web-summit26-tickets-2002195532736
Prefer a bank transfer? Email [email protected] with the number of tickets and, for a company invoice, company name, address and VAT number. We’ll send you an invoice.
🗺️ HOW TO GET TO CAVO ROOFTOP
🚕 1. BY CAR / RIDE-SHARE (Uber / Bolt / Taxi)
Drop-off address: Terminal de Cruzeiros de Lisboa, Doca Jardim do Tabaco, Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 1100-651 Lisboa
💡 Tip: if the driver doesn't recognise the address, just say "Jardim do Tabaco"
🚶 2-minute walk to the venue
🚇 2. BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Metro: take the Blue Line (Azul) to Santa Apolónia (last stop) or Terreiro do Paço
🚶 From either station, walk along the riverside (Av. Infante Dom Henrique) to the Cruise Terminal: about 10 minutes, flat walk
⬆️ Enter the Cruise Terminal building and head up to the rooftop
🏟️ 3. FROM WEB SUMMIT (MEO Arena, formerly Altice Arena)
🚆 Fastest option, train (~10 min): from Oriente station take a CP urban train towards Santa Apolónia (last stop), then walk ~10 min along the river to the Cruise Terminal
🚇 Metro alternative (~35 min): Red Line from Oriente to São Sebastião → change to the Blue Line towards Santa Apolónia → follow the directions above
🚕 Uber / Bolt: ~15-20 min, but expect surge pricing when Web Summit sessions end
🎫 Tip: get a Viva Viagem card at any metro machine - it works on both the metro and CP trains.
See you in Lisbon! 👋
Startup Founders Association
Where is it happening?
Avenida Infante Dom Henrique Lisbon Cruise Terminal, Doca Jardim do Tabaco City 1100-651 Lisboa, Terminal de Cruzeiros, Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, 1100 Lisboa, Portugal, Lisbon
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