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Startup and tech events in Lisbon
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· 18:00
AI Security Hackathon — Build, Break, Defend
AI Security Engineers - Lisbon, PT · Lisbon, Portugal
AI Security Hackathon — Build, Break, Defend is a hackathon in Lisbon, hosted by AI Security Engineers - Lisbon, PT. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry requirements.
· 18:30
Why Portugal, Why Now? Building, Landing & Expanding from a Small Market (public, in-person, Lisbon)
RedBridge Lisbon · Venue to be confirmed by organiser
Why Portugal, Why Now? Building, Landing & Expanding from a Small Market (public, in-person, Lisbon) is a meetup in Lisbon, hosted by RedBridge Lisbon. Listed speakers: Ana Matos, Bruno Pina. The exact venue is not specified in the source f…
– · 09:00 on first day
HackMeridian 2026
Stellar Development Foundation · ONE16, Lisbon, Portugal
HackMeridian 2026 is a hackathon in Lisbon, hosted by Stellar Development Foundation. This event spans multiple dates; check the organiser’s programme for daily opening times. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, avail…
· 14:30
Entrepreneurship Awards 2026
Unicorn Factory Lisboa · Técnico Innovation Center
Startup finalist pitches, conversations on European innovation, networking and awards bring together founders and the wider Portuguese startup community. Check-in starts at 14:30. Curated by E4F from https://luma.com/hjhtmw7o; checked 8 Oct…
· 18:00
Mindstone Lisbon October AI Meetup
Mindstone · IDEA Spaces
Practical sessions on agentic AI workflows and a LinkedIn Ads MCP demonstration, followed by a speaker panel, questions and networking. Useful for builders and operators applying AI to products and business workflows. Pizza and drinks follo…
· 18:00
Open Coffee Lisbon Evening Social
Open Coffee Lisbon · Titanic Sur Mer, Cais do Gás, R. da Cintura do Porto de Lisboa, 1200-109 Lisboa, Portugal, Lisboa
Open Coffee Lisbon Evening Social is a morning or coffee gathering in Lisbon, hosted by Open Coffee Lisbon. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry requirements.
– · 10:00 on first day
Launch in Lisbon: October 2026 Edition
Unicorn Factory Lisboa · Beato Innovation District + Unicorn Factory hubs, Beato Innovation District, 1950 Lisbon, Portugal
Launch in Lisbon: October 2026 Edition is a workshop in Lisbon, hosted by Unicorn Factory Lisboa. This event spans multiple dates; check the organiser’s programme for daily opening times. Check the organiser’s registration page for the prog…
· 14:00
UPTEC NON-STOP
351 Portuguese Startup Association · UPTEC Asprela I, R. Alfredo Allen n.º 455 461, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal, Porto
UPTEC NON-STOP is a meetup in Lisbon, hosted by 351 Portuguese Startup Association. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry requirements.
· 18:00
AI Builders Lisbon - Oct 28
AI Builders · IDEA Spaces - São Sebastião, Av. António Augusto de Aguiar 122C, 1050-046 Lisboa, Portugal
AI Builders Lisbon - Oct 28 is a meetup in Lisbon, hosted by AI Builders. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry requirements.
· 09:00
FREE Lisbon Coworking Thursdays - Every Thursday @ a different venue!
351 Portuguese Startup Association · Lisbon
FREE Lisbon Coworking Thursdays - Every Thursday @ a different venue! is a meetup in Lisbon, hosted by 351 Portuguese Startup Association. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry requirements.
· 09:30
Open Coffee Lisbon #53
Open Coffee Lisbon · Impact Hub, R. Neves Ferreira 13, 1170-273 Lisboa, Lisbon
Open Coffee Lisbon #53 is a morning or coffee gathering in Lisbon, hosted by Open Coffee Lisbon. The listing includes an opportunity for founders to pitch, demonstrate or present. Listed speakers: Richard, Giselle. Check the organiser’s reg…
· 09:00
Female Founders Breakfast: Lisbon
Female Founders Breakfast — Europe · Kube Coworking | Lisboa, R. do Centro Cultural 27A, 1700-106 Lisboa, Portugal
Female Founders Breakfast: Lisbon is a morning or coffee gathering in Lisbon, hosted by Female Founders Breakfast — Europe. Listed speakers: Nina Patrick. Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry…
– · 12:00 on first day
European Defense Tech Hackathon – Lisbon
European Defense Tech Hub · Venue to be confirmed by organiser
European Defense Tech Hackathon – Lisbon is a hackathon in Lisbon, hosted by European Defense Tech Hub. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. The listing includes an opportunity for founders to pitch, demonstrate or prese…
· 16:00
Sales Training for Solopreneurs
Female Founders Breakfast — Europe · Avila Spaces
Practical sales training for founders, experts and small teams, led by Sávio Meireles and Nina Simone Franke. Exercises cover discovery conversations, pricing, objections and follow-up. Curated by E4F from https://luma.com/female-p496; chec…
· 14:00
Tech Run Lisbon 2026
Tech Run (with Unicorn Factory Lisboa & 351 Portuguese Startup Association) · Lisbon (route announced closer to the day)
Tech Run Lisbon 2026 is a meetup in Lisbon, hosted by Tech Run (with Unicorn Factory Lisboa & 351 Portuguese Startup Association). Check the organiser’s registration page for the programme, availability and any entry requirements.
· 15:00
Elétrico Pitch 2026
Portugal Tech Week · Lisbon tram (route shared with selected startups)
Elétrico Pitch 2026 is a startup showcase in Lisbon, hosted by Portugal Tech Week. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. The listing includes an opportunity for founders to pitch, demonstrate or present. Check the organis…
· 18:00
Indvstry’s Powerhouse Poolside Mixer
Indvstry Clvb · Private villa — address after approval
Web Summit week mixer for founders, investors, creatives and technology executives, with a barbecue, drinks and poolside networking. Curated by E4F from https://luma.com/ieagzoke; checked 10 October 2026. Times are Lisbon local.
– · 20:00 on first day
The Yorkseed Soirée - Web Summit Opening Night 2026
Yorkseed ™ · Lisbon, Lisbon, Lisbon
The Yorkseed Soirée - Web Summit Opening Night 2026 is a meetup in Lisbon, hosted by Yorkseed ™. This event spans multiple dates; check the organiser’s programme for daily opening times. Check the organiser’s registration page for the progr…
– · 09:00 on first day
Portugal Tech Week Palace 2026
351 Portuguese Startup Association · Portugal Tech Week Palace, Rua Gomes Freire 98, 1150-179 Lisbon
Portugal Tech Week Palace 2026 is a conference in Lisbon, hosted by 351 Portuguese Startup Association. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. This event spans multiple dates; check the organiser’s programme for daily open…
· 10:00
Investment Readiness: One-Day Mini Accelerator
Canopy Community / InResidence · Martinhal Lisbon Oriente
A one-day founder workshop on investment readiness, pitch storytelling, validation and investor conversations, including role-play and peer feedback. Canopy member tickets use a suggested contribution. Curated by E4F from https://luma.com/c…
– · 10:00 on first day
Portugal Tech Week Palace 09-13 November
Portugal Tech Week · PTW Palace - Rua Gomes Freire, 98, Lisbon
Portugal Tech Week Palace 09-13 November is a conference in Lisbon, hosted by Portugal Tech Week. This event spans multiple dates; check the organiser’s programme for daily opening times. Check the organiser’s registration page for the prog…
· 10:00
The AI-Native Workflow Summit for Leaders in Tech
AI Builders / AI Engineering World / Devoteam · Devoteam Portugal Auditorium
A day for founders, CTOs and engineering or product leaders exploring AI-driven development workflows, costs, team structures and operating AI systems. Includes startup demos and peer networking. Curated by E4F from https://luma.com/lis-nov…
– · 10:00 on first day
Yorkseed House Pop Up
Yorkseed ™ · Venue to be confirmed by organiser
Yorkseed House Pop Up is a meetup in Lisbon, hosted by Yorkseed ™. This event spans multiple dates; check the organiser’s programme for daily opening times. The exact venue is not specified in the source feed. Check the organiser’s registra…
· 12:00
Yorkseed Executive Lunch
Yorkseed ™ · Venue to be confirmed by organiser
Yorkseed Executive Lunch is a lunch gathering in Lisbon, hosted by Yorkseed ™. The source listing indicates that investors will attend. The exact venue is not specified in the source feed. Check the organiser’s registration page for the pro…