Startup Summit Lisbon 2026 Founders, Investors & Innovators 16th & 17th Apr
Schedule
Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am to Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Unicorn Factory Lisboa | Lisboa, LI
About this Event
Why attend Startup Summit Lisbon?
Forget flashy promises and overhyped trends. Startup Summit Lisbon is where serious founders, investors, and innovators gather to build real relationships and grow businesses that matter.
✅ Meet top investors actively looking for startups to fund.✅ Network with tech founders, CEOs, and product leaders from across Europe.✅ Get practical insights that go beyond the usual polished talks.✅ Showcase your startup at a booth and pitch live to a packed audience.
If you want to raise investment, find strategic partners, or just connect with people who get it — this is the place to be.
What’s happening at this Lisbon startup conference?
Over two dynamic days, you’ll experience:
🚀 Open, down-to-earth panels & fireside chats: Learn what worked, what failed, and what’s actually driving growth in tech and startups right now.
🚀 Startup pitch sessions: Founders sharing raw, honest stories — not just slide decks.
🚀 Investors on the floor: Having meaningful conversations, not just formal meetings.
🚀 Hands-on workshops & masterclasses: Solve real business challenges with experts.
🚀 Massive startup expo: Dozens of startup booths where you can discover new products — or exhibit your own and attract customers, partners, and investors.
Why book a startup booth?
If you’re a founder, there’s no better way to:
🎯 Get your startup seen by thousands, including top VCs and angel investors.🎯 Pitch directly to decision makers walking the floor.🎯 Generate leads and partnerships that keep growing long after Lisbon.🎯 Capture high-quality photos & videos at your booth to use in your marketing.
🔥 Special offer:
Get 70% off any startup booth with code VC70.It’s the best way to raise investment, find early customers, and build real traction.
Who should come?
- 🚀 Startup founders & entrepreneurs: Put your startup on the map, meet investors, and grow your network fast.
- 💼 Investors & VCs: Meet Europe’s most ambitious tech startups solving real problems.
- 🧠 Product builders & innovators: Share ideas, get feedback, and discover new trends.
- 🏢 Agencies, accelerators, and corporates: Find startups to partner with or invest in.
Tickets & packages
🎟️ General Pass: Full access to panels, workshops, and networking.💎 VIP / Investor Pass: Exclusive private sessions, tailored networking, and investor-only spaces.📈 Startup Booth: Your chance to stand out, demo your product, and meet investors face-to-face.
See why it’s different
Check out our agenda, speaker lineup, and why Startup Summit Lisbon is Europe’s most authentic startup event at 👉 www.startupsummit.io
Ready to grow your business?
Join us in Lisbon. Bring your startup, your ideas, your team — and leave with leads, investors, and connections that take your business to the next level.
First Day
16th April, 2026
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Registration
Info: Main Area
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Welcome to Startup Summit
Info: A special welcome from our host to all participants
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
VIP Welcome Cocktail
Info: Startup Stage
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
AI-First Startups: Opportunities & Ethical Dilemmas
Info: Impact Stage
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Women in Venture: From Operator to Investor
Info: Main Stage
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Pitch Like a Pro: Craft & Deliver a 3-Minute Investor Pitch
Info: Masterclass Room A
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch
Info: Main Area
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Navigating the Startup Ecosystem
Info: Impact Stage
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Funding & Investment: What Investors Are Really Looking For
Info: Main Stage
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
The Future of AI & Web3 in Startups
Info: Startup Stage
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Financial Modelling for Early-Stage Startups
Info: Masterclass Room B
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Fintech Innovations & Digital Banking
Info: Impact Stage
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:30 PM
Crypto & Blockchain: Unlocking Real-World Utility
Info: Startup Stage
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:30 PM
PR Hacks for Startups with No Budget
Info: Masterclass Room A
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:15 PM
Fireside Chat: The Future of Blockchain & Web3
Info: Main Stage
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:15 PM
Women in Tech: Breaking Barriers & Driving Innovation
Info: Impact Stage
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:15 PM
Building Your First User Funnel: A Step-by-Step Guide
Info: Masterclass Room B
🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:00 PM
The Role of AI in Financial Services
Info: Impact Stage
🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:00 PM
Go-to-Market Strategies for Global Scale
Info: Main Stage
🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:00 PM
Web3 & AI in the Creator Economy
Info: Startup Stage
🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:00 PM
Cap Table Management & Equity Best Practices
Info: Masterclass Room A
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM
The Art of Delegation as a First-Time CEO
Info: Impact Stage
🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:30 PM
Building a Scalable Product Without Burning Out
Info: Impact Stage
🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:30 PM
How to Pivot Smart: Lessons from Failing Forward
Info: Main Stage
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:45 PM
VIP Networking & Investor Meet-up
Info: VIP Lounge
🕑: 07:30 PM
Rooftop Party (VCs & Founders)
Info: Rooftop Bar
🕑: 07:30 PM
Night Summit (General Party)
Info: Courtyard
Sunset Cruise (Optional)
Info: Sunset Time
Second Day
17th April, 2026
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Registration
Info: Main Area
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Innovating Beyond Boundaries
Info: Impact Stage
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Leading at Scale: How Top CEOs Grow and Sustain Multinational Companies
Info: Main Stage
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Data-Driven Decisions: Harnessing AI & Analytics
Info: Startup Stage
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Mastering Leadership in Fast-Growth Startups
Info: Workshop Room A
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Fundraising in a Downturn: What Investors Really Want
Info: Impact Stage
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Startup Pitch Competition - Round 2
Info: Startup Competition Stage
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
How to Talk to Investors (and Get Them to Say Yes)
Info: Workshop Room A
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
The Lean Startup Revisited: What Still Works in 2025?
Info: Impact Stage
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM
Networking Lunch & Interactive Roundtables
Info: Main Area
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch
Info: Main Area
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
The Intersection of AI & Blockchain
Info: Impact Stage
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Pitch Perfect Workshop
Info: Workshop Room A
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
From Pre-Seed to Series C: Inside the Founder’s Journey
Info: Main Stage
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
AI-Powered Startups: How to Build & Scale AI Ventures Startup Competition Stag
Info: Startup Competition Stage
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PM
Incorporating AI: A Hands-On Guide for Founders
Info: Workshop Room B
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
CEO Leadership Forum: Scaling Innovation at the Top
Info: Main Stage
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
Reimagining Digital Frontiers
Info: Impact Stage
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:30 PM
Alternative Funding: Crowdfunding, Revenue-Based Financing & DAOs
Info: Impact Stage
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM
Startup Pitch Competition - Final Round
Info: Startup Stage
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:45 PM
Fireside Chat – Lessons Learned from the Global Stage
Info: Main Stage
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:15 PM
The Winner’s Mindset: Build Resilience, Confidence & Grit
Info: Workshop Room B
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:15 PM
Hiring a Co-Founder: Red Flags & Green Lights
Info: Impact Stage
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM
Investor Panel: What’s Next in AI & Deep Tech
Info: Main Stage
🕑: 06:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Closing Reception & VIP GalaEvent VIP
Info: Rooftop Bar
Where is it happening?
Unicorn Factory Lisboa, 143 Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, Lisboa, PortugalEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
EUR 10.00 to EUR 199.00
