Software Engineering Events in Porto

O nosso objetivo é proporcionar um encontro divertido, encorajador e inspirador, numa base bissemanal, para que os trabalhadores da área da tecnologia possam construir as suas redes, fazer amigos e aprender sobre as tendências tecnológicas emergentes. We aim to provide a fun, encouraging, and inspiring gathering on a bi-weekly basis so that tech workers can build their networks, make friends, and learn about emerging technology trends.
Come join us -the future is fun!

​On May 13, UPTEC brings together founders and investors for an afternoon designed to help you better understand how investors think, connect with the right people and unlock new opportunities. This edition also features a special keynote by Daria Golebiowska-Tataj, a leading European voice in innovation and strategic networking.
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​This edition introduces a reverse pitching format, where investors take the stage to share what they are looking for, giving you direct insight into their priorities, expectations and decision-making.
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​The programme combines insight, interaction and curated moments:
– Office Hours: 1:1 meetings with investors (limited spots, upon confirmation)
– Keynote: Strategic Networking for Innovation by Daria Golebiowska-Tataj
– Hands-on session: apply strategic networking techniques alongside investors (limited spots, C-level only)
– Networking cocktail: connect informally with the ecosystem, as a warm-up for SIM Conference
​If you’re building a startup and want to raise funding, expand your network and position your project more effectively, this is for you.
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​Confirmed VCs:

• ​Armilar
• ​Bynd
• ​C2 Capital Partners
• ​COREAngels
• ​Shilling VC
• ​Transatlantic Highway Ventures
• ​More tbc

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​🕒 Agenda
​14:30 – 15:30 | Reverse Pitch
15:45 – 16:45 | Office Hours
17:00 – 17:30 | Keynote
17:30 – 18:30 | Hands-on Session
18:30 – 20:00 | Networking Cocktail
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​SUPPORTED BY: Produtech DIH - Digital Innovation HUB.

Register - https://luma.com/lyvi7shb

🚨 Limited spots available! This is an in-person event, so please only RSVP if you can attend. If your plans change, kindly release your spot to allow someone on the waitlist to join.
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💻 This event is a hands-on, interactive workshop, so please make sure to bring your laptop to get the most out of the experience.
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The most effective - and successful - PMs & PM Leaders are the ones that know how to directly connect their work with the things that your executives & investors care the most about – how to really ‘move the needle’ on your business.

In our session, we’re going to do a deep dive on the Metrics That Matter and how to deliver more product value and ROI from the investment your company has made in your PM team.

But more than merely listening to a talk about it, we will roll up our sleeves and do an interactive exercise that shows you how.

We will introduce some common business metrics categories and use the Solution Tree (‘How Might We’) model to plan our product features. And we’ll have some fun in the process!

We’ll wrap up with Q&A, networking, and drinks with the ProductTank Porto community.
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## 🎤 Speakers
David Nash
B2B SaaS CPO, Investor Advisory, Coach & Mentor
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dnashpdx/

## 📍 Location
Blip
Av. de Camilo 94, 4300-095 Porto · Porto, pt
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## 🗓️ Agenda
🕕 18:45 – Doors open
🎤 19:00 – Talk begins
❓ 20:00 – Q&A
🤝 20:15 – Networking
🍻 21:00 – End
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📸 By attending, you agree that photos taken during the event may be used for promotional purposes.

Sword Health and Leadcraft present: The Engineering Managers Support Group

📅 May 18, 18h30 📍 Sword Health, Porto

Looking for the one true guide to perfect engineering management? You won't find it here.

Engineering management sits at the intersection of code, product strategy, and human dynamics. Most of the time, we're winging it. There's no silver bullet, no playbook that works for everyone in every situation, and it can get lonely.

So what's the best we can do? Learn from each other.

That's why we're hosting the Engineering Managers Support Group, a peer-to-peer meetup designed to pull us out of our silos and into a space of honest conversation.

How it works

Forget keynote speakers and slide decks. We're keeping it simple and human. You'll break into groups of ~6 to tackle the reality of day-to-day work. This is not a passive event: expect to participate, share, and engage with others.

The session has two parts:

Part 1: The Struggle
Go around the table and share the challenges you're currently wrestling with. Constant context switching, endless meetings, team frustration, tech debt, imposter syndrome. Everything is on the table.

Part 2: The Toolkit
Pivot to problem solving. Share what has actually worked for you. Tools, frameworks, scripts, conversations. Whatever has helped you navigate these waters.
We'll close by sharing conclusions across the room, then enjoy some pizza and beer.

Why attend

Hopefully, you will walk away with a wider set of approaches to use in your day-to-day, but mostly with the comfort of knowing that you aren't the only one struggling with these problems.

Hello Porto! 🇵🇹
The energy from our last meetups was nothing short of incredible—and we’re bringing it back, bigger and better.

After the amazing conversations, insights, and connections we built together, one thing was clear—you wanted more. And we’re excited to deliver.

We’re back on May 20th, partnering with Rumos, for another evening of learning, networking, and community.

WHY YOU CAN'T MISS?
🤝 Networking
Meet and connect with QA professionals and tech enthusiasts shaping the future of quality
💡 Insightful Sessions
Actionable ideas and real-world perspectives you can apply right away
✨ The Experience
Great food, engaging conversations, and a room full of passionate people

AGENDA
6:00 - 6:30 PM – Welcome & Introductions

6:30 - 7:15 PM – Session 1 (EN)
Spec-Driven Development: QA First in the Age of AI by Demis Meneghetti

7:15 - 8:00 PM – Session 2
Session Details to be announced soon

8:00 - 9:00 PM – F&B, Networking & Fun 🍕

📍 Venue: Rumos- Rua de Oliveira Monteiro 168, 4050-438 Porto, Portugal
📅 Date & Time: May 20 | 6:00 PM onwards

Seats are limited and interest is high—secure your spot now.

A FEW NOTES
✅ This is an in-person event
✅ RSVP does not guarantee a seat – confirmations will be shared one day prior

We can’t wait to see you there and continue building Porto’s QA community together 🚀

IMPORTANT: OWASP is sunsetting Meetup soon, so we're getting ahead of it. For that reason, RSVPs for this event are happening HERE.

OWASP Porto Chapter meetup: #11 - Déjà Vu, May 26th, 2026 at 18:00. With support from Euronext and Jumo.

Join us for two talks: Diogo Ribeiro reveals what auditing 3,000+ government websites tells us about E-Gov security, and Pedro Correia shows how browser fingerprinting tracks you and how his extension fights back.

Register above to save your seat! Thanks for bearing with us through the transition!

Stay connected! Join us on the official OWASP Slack using this Slack Invite Link and hop into #chapter-porto to say hello!

☀️ One more meetup before summer mode kicks in... and this time, we’re heading to Körber on May 28th

👋 Join us at the Körber Campus Porto for the Frontend Meetup in Porto to discuss fun things around the web development world, grab a beer, and make some nice connections.

RSVP now in Meetup! Otherwise, you may be stuck on the waitlist 👻

18:15 - Doors Open

18:45 - Short message from the organizers and welcome to the Frontend.OPO community

18:50 – Welcome from our hosts – Körber

19:00 – TBA

19:30 – TBA

20:00 - Networking
Note: All times in the schedule are an approximation.

Many thanks to Körber for hosting us!

Frontend.OPO is a volunteer-led not-for-profit organization.
Don't forget to follow us on Instagram to stay up to date with community news!!

Olá Porto! 👋
Are you ready for a deep dive into one of the biggest challenges in modern engineering?
We are excited to announce our next Tech Talk at the eDreams ODIGEO Porto Hub, featuring a journey through large-scale architectural evolution.

📅 Thursday, May 28th
📍 eDreams ODIGEO Porto Office
⌚️ Check-in: 18:45 – 19:15
🕖 Presentation starts at 19:10

🎤 The Talk:
Breaking the Monolith: Strategies, Challenges, and Successes of Transitioning to Microservices, presented by Francis Pérez, Staff Engineer at eDreams ODIGEO.

Moving from a monolithic architecture to microservices is never just a technical switch—it’s a massive organisational and strategic shift. Francis will share a "behind-the-scenes" look at eDreams ODIGEO’s ambitious journey.

What to expect:

• Proven strategies for decoupling complex systems.
• The real-world challenges encountered along the way (and how we solved them).
• Key lessons learned that you can apply to your own projects.

Networking & Community
Don't rush off after the talk! We invite you to stay for our networking session. It’s a great opportunity to grab some pizza and drinks, chat with Francis, and connect with fellow engineers from the Porto tech community.

🎫 Secure Your Spot
This event is free, but space is limited. Please register to secure your spot!
These Tech Talks are organised and hosted by eDreams ODIGEO, the world’s leading travel subscription platform and one of the largest e-commerce businesses in Europe.

Meet top tech companies and teams in Porto and network with professionals!

📍 Location: Devexperts Porto
🎤 Talk: “Patterns of Trust”
👩‍💻 Speaker: Maria “Majo” Castillo, Junior QA Engineer at Devexperts

Porto Tech Connect brings together tech professionals, leaders, and curious minds for an evening of insights, meaningful conversations, and high-quality networking.

This May edition will be hosted at Devexperts Porto and will feature a thought-provoking talk on one of the most underestimated drivers of success in tech: trust.

Quality is built by people — not just processes.

In this session, Maria “Majo” Castillo will explore how trust becomes the invisible framework behind every successful project. Great QAs don’t just find bugs — they recognize the human patterns that shape quality:

• How we listen
• How we communicate
• How we question
• How we respond to uncertainty

When we nurture these patterns, testing becomes connection, feedback becomes growth, and collaboration evolves into shared leadership.

Maria Castillo (Majo) is a Junior QA Engineer at Devexperts.

With a background in mathematics, nearly 10 years of teaching experience, and expertise in customer experience, she brings a deeply human-centered perspective to quality assurance. Her unique mix of logic and empathy makes quality not only structured — but profoundly human.

Porto Tech Connect is designed for meaningful networking.

✔ Meet tech professionals, founders, and team leaders
✔ Exchange ideas and practical insights
✔ Build authentic connections in a curated environment
✔ Expand your professional circle in Porto’s growing tech ecosystem

Expect valuable conversations, inspiring perspectives, and a community that believes leadership, diversity, and AI-driven innovation start with people.

We look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring evening in Porto.