🇵🇹 Tech Events in Portugal

We are pleased to announce the Summer 2026 OAI Workshop – Open Source in the times of AI Native Networks.

This workshop presents an opportunity to pause and reflect on the role of open source at the time of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cellular wireless.

OpenAirInterface (OAI) believes that open source creates value through collaboration and embracing the flexibility required to support a wide range of users and use cases. Its role in the emerging 6G systems is to build reference designs in sync with, and in support of, the ongoing standardization in 3GPP. OAI encourages building emulation tools for large-scale experimentation at a time when 6G/AI engines desperately need data for training as well as validation.

This edition of the OAI workshop will explore where open source creates value—and where it does not.

The workshop will bring together stakeholders from governments, academia, and industry to explore these questions and showcase how the community is advancing open, interoperable, and high-performance cellular networks.

The event is intended for those working with OAI and its community—whether developing features, integrating components, running experiments, or deploying solutions—as well as for those looking to engage more deeply with the platform. It also welcomes strategic thinkers with a vision for open source in the 5G/6G industry.

We are having a social get-together at Linha d'Agua on Thursday, August 6. More info about the event on the new meetup page. We’ll stop cross-posting to this meetup group in September.

Join us!

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After 10 meetups full of talks, lightning talks, and even lightning turtles, it's time to take it easy. Join us again at Linha d'Água — the café by the lake in Parque Eduardo VII — to relax and enjoy good company, conversation, and a drink. No slides this time, just hanging out! 🐢
When: Thursday, August 6, 7 pm
Where: Linha d'Água, Parque Eduardo VII
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Depois de 10 meetups cheios de palestras, lightning talks e até lightning turtles, chegou a altura de fazermos uma pequena pausa. Vamos encontrar-nos mais uma vez no Linha D'Água — o café ao pé do lago do Parque Eduardo VII — para descontrair e beber um copo. Sem slides, só boas conversas em boa companhia! 🐢
Quando: Quinta-feira, 6 de agosto, 19h
Onde: Linha d'Água, Parque Eduardo VII

Strive welcomes you to 'Tech and Business Networking', an event for tenured and newcomers at Topo Martim Moniz! Event is 18+.

Strive welcomes you to 'Tech and Business Networking', Lisbon's hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location for all to join.

Are you interested in tech and business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started.

**This will be a multi-vertical event**********

There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!

Pack some business cards and come with an open mind!

Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future.

We will have a space for our event to check-in.

The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM(feel free to come at any point in this timeframe).

Name tags will be provided.

Business casual dress code. Job fair attire.

Remember - it's not about who you know today, it's who you'll meet tomorrow!

We look forward to meeting you at the event!

Sincerely,

Strive Networking Team

Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse for eventbrite fees.

Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.

Strive welcomes you to 'Blockchain and Business Networking', an event for tenured and newcomers at Topo Martim Moniz! Event is 18+.

Strive welcomes you to 'Blockchain and Business Networking', Lisbon's hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location for all to join.

Are you interested in blockchain and business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts, Cryptographers, Investors, Miners, Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started.

**This will be a multi-vertical event**********

There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!

Pack some business cards and come with an open mind!

Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future.

We will have a space for our event to check-in.

The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM(feel free to come at any point in this timeframe).

Name tags will be provided.

Business casual dress code. Job fair attire.

Remember - it's not about who you know today, it's who you'll meet tomorrow!

We look forward to meeting you at the event!

Sincerely,

Strive Networking Team

Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse for eventbrite fees.

Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.

🍻 Tech Startups in the Pub, the successful event series from London, is landing in Lisbon!!!!! 🚀

Adapting to the vibrant Lisbon vibe, we'll be running it in a rooftop location (we always wanted a rooftop event, but in London that would be Tech Startups in the Rain).

So welcome, Tech Startup on the Rooftop Lisbon, we're excited to welcome you to our global network!"

If you've been to one of our events in London, Milan, Warsaw, Lagos, Cape Town, Madrid, or anywhere else, you already know what it's all about.

If you haven't, this is what you need to know:
Tech startups on the Rooftop is a relaxed evening at Carmo Rooftop, where people from the tech startup community meet and chat.

Whether you're a tech founder, an employee, an enthusiast, a budding entrepreneur, or simply curious about the tech scene, you'll fit right in. This isn't about panels or pitching, just good old-fashioned networking with like-minded people over a drink (and maybe some food) on a Thursday evening.

📍 Where: Carmo Rooftop | Terraços do Carmo, Largo do Carmo, 1200-092 Lisboa, Portugal
🕕 When: August 13th, From 6 PM

House Rules:

• No hard selling or heavy pitching. This is a chilled after-work meetup.
• Not into non-soft drinks? Totally fine, come for the people, stay for the conversation.

So grab a drink, and come swap stories from the trenches. See you there! 🍻

De duas em duas semanas, nós, profissionais da área tecnológica, reunimo-nos para estabelecer contactos, fazer amigos e debater as novas tendências. Every 2 weeks we tech workers gather to build our networks, make friends, and discuss new trends. Come join us - your future awaits! Junta-te a nós — o teu futuro espera por ti!

Please complete your registration on LUMA https://luma.com/7ruymtxd to be able to attend (every RSVP counts as it increases our drinks budget, so RSVP even if you're not sure if you can make it 🙏 ), see event location and get free food/drinks ⬅️

To all the Product Managers, Founders, Product Designers, Engineers and other interested product-minded individuals out there! 📣

• 🗺️ LOCATION WON'T BE SHARED ON MEETUP, IT WILL BE SHARED VIA LUMA: The specific location details are typically shared 1-2 days before the event start time via email from Luma to all registered attendees.
• ​The Friends of Lenny’s Newsletter community is for anyone building product, driving growth, or looking to uplevel their product career. The community includes 10,000+ PMs, founders, growth leaders, and builders. Join us at LennysNewsletter.com.

Connect with Organizers on LinkedIn:

• Gabriela Naumnik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielanaumnik/
• Nina Underova: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninaunderova/

Lisboa Startup Networking Event: Meet Founders, Investors, and Talent - Build or Scale Your Startup

Join a high-signal startup networking event in Lisboa where founders, investors, and talent connect to build and scale startups.Meet the right people, unlock real opportunities, and grow within the Lisboa startup ecosystem.

Most networking events end with exchanged LinkedIn profiles.

This one focuses on real conversations and real opportunities.

We bring together founders, investors, engineers, operators and talent in a curated environment designed to create meaningful connections.

Through interactive networking rounds, open conversations and pitch opportunities, participants can share challenges, exchange insights and build relationships that last beyond the event.

Startup Networking in Lisboa
Structured networking rounds where founders, investors, and talent connect, share challenges, and explore opportunities.

Talent & Hiring Connections
Meet engineers, operators, and professionals in the Lisboa startup ecosystem.

Startup & Investor Conversations
Discussions around fundraising, product development, and scaling startups.

• Startup founders in Lisboa
• VC and angels investors
• Engineers and builders
• Operators and product managers
• Recruiters and HR professionals
• Sales and business development professionals
• Job seekers interested in startups
• Newcomers to the Lisboa tech ecosystem

A limited number of founders will have the opportunity to present their startup.

Selected founders will showcase their pitch deck to the audience and attending investors, followed by a short Q&A where participants can ask questions and share feedback.

Apply by sending your pitch

Spots are limited and founders will be selected in advance.

We invite local investors, angels and venture capitalists to join the event.

Investor participation is complimentary.

After verification, investors receive access to the Ascent Valley ecosystem, including:

• curated startup introductions

• access to our startup digest

• access to our platform and founder community

Interested investors can request verification

Dive into tech with other professionals! Network and build strong relationships with investors, tech experts, and entrepreneurs in Lisbon

Meet investors, founders, AI experts, operators, and immigrant entrepreneurs building the next generation of global companies.

• Share your project and get feedback.
• Connect with capital.
• Expand your network.
• This is where conversations turn into partnerships.
• For our participants, we've developed a convenient mini app so they don't lose contacts and the value gained at the event.

👥 Who You’ll Meet

• Startup Founders

• Angel Investors & VC firms

• AI Experts

• Entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia & the UK

• Marketers, Sales leaders & Business Advisors

• Builders & Game Changers

Startup Pitch Session

Selected founders take the stage for a focused 5-minute presentation in front of active investors and tech leaders.

Each startup receives:

⚡ Professional evaluation

⚡ Investor feedback

⚡ Visibility inside our global ecosystem

• Meet Tech & Business professionals, founders, and active investors

• Gain real feedback from venture capitalists and angel investors

• Discover new opportunities in AI, Tech & early-stage startups

• Build meaningful connections in a global entrepreneurial community

If you’re serious about startups — you should be in the room.

📈 Want to Pitch?

Send your deck to:

📧 events@ascentvalley.club or fill form

Limited spots. Curated selection.

🏆 The startup recognized as “Most Investment-Worthy” will be featured across our social media and included in our investor newsletter.

🌟 About Ascent Valley

Ascent Valley is a global ecosystem connecting founders, innovators, and investors.

We believe great ideas shouldn’t stay hidden — they deserve to be heard, challenged, and supported by the right people.

Our mission is to create environments where ambitious builders connect, collaborate, and grow together.

Meet startups, investors, and access ongoing deal flow with weekly intros and early opportunities. Free for approved investors.

Join a focused investor session in Lisboa.

3–5 pre-screened startups will present in a relaxed, high-signal environment.

Startup list available in advance upon request.

Free for approved investors. Paid tickets available.

👉 Apply as an investor or get your ticket

• startups at different stages, actively raising

• clear investment signals (team, traction, ask)

• direct access to founders

• live presentations with Q&A

• context from other active investors

You don’t come here to network or wait for pitches.

You come when it’s time to evaluate deals - and share your perspective.

• Angel investors actively writing checks

• VC partners and associates

• Scouts and analysts sourcing deals

• Founders in AI, Web3, HealthTech, and Tech

People here are not browsing - they come to evaluate opportunities, exchange context,

and move deals forward

People who, while operating locally, are exploring opportunities to diversify risk and engage globally.

The event is the entry point.

After participation, you get:

• weekly deal flow

• direct founder introductions

• access to opportunities aligned with your thesis

Most attend once.

Serious investors stay for the pipeline.

Apply to access deal flow

🎟 General Admission — Paid

✅ Investor Access — Free (by approval)

Approval required to maintain signal quality.

Limited Capacity

We keep the room focused and relevant.

Spots are limited.

👉 Secure your spot now

You've been workshopping your idea with ChatGPT, not real founders. We fix that. Themed tables, 5 live pitches, one Lisbon room - 3 hours

Most of us are in the same loop. You have an idea. You workshop it with ChatGPT, read another newsletter, tell three friends who don't quite get it. The idea stays in your head. Or worse — it never gets the kind of pushback that would have made it sharper.

Research on creative work is clear: people who articulate their idea to like-minded peers begin to understand it deeper. Quality feedback isn't validation — it's the thing that changes how you see your own work.

We mix the room on purpose. Different industries see the same process from different angles — that's where value compounds. We ask for your LinkedIn in registration so we can group you with the right people, not random tables.

How the evening runs (3 stages)

Stage 1 — Themed Networking

You vote on the night's themes through the registration form (Fundraising, HR, GTM, Product, Pricing, Hiring — whichever wins the room). We group you by background. Each group's representative shares the conversation's main takeaway on stage. Featured contributors get a Featured Founder spotlight on ascentvalley.com — that's how the conversation scales across the ecosystem.

Stage 2 — Pitches

5 curated startups present their idea for live feedback and investor introductions. After the event, we add them to our private founder database and route their application to the right investors inside the Ascent Valley network.

Stage 3 — Chill & Network

The structured part wraps. The bar stays open. The connections you started solidify here — most of our repeat attendees say this is where the real value lands.

Who's in the room

• Accelerator representatives — talent and dealflow scouts from Lisboa-based and EU-wide programs
• Investors — angels, fund representatives, scouts from syndicates
• Founders, Pre-seed to Series A — building across SaaS, AI, ClimateTech, FinTech, ConsumerTech
• Operators — PMs, engineering leads, GTM leaders from scaling startups
• Entrepreneurs across industries — fresh perspective is the point
• Founders traveling through Lisboa — from Tel Aviv, Berlin, London, NYC, Lisbon nodes
• Hiring leads from companies actively scaling teams

About Ascent Valley

Ascent Valley is a 3-layer ecosystem: Community, DealFlow, Events. Our mission is to break local boundaries and enable cross-region growth through real connection between founders, operators, and investors.

Philosophy: IDEA → PROCESS → RESULT.

Unblock AI is a monthly meetup in Lisbon bringing together builders, leaders, and curious minds to share tools, ideas, and explore what AI can genuinely do.

This edition will be hosted presencial in Lisbon.

What to expect on the night:

• Practical, real-world AI use cases
• Honest takes on what works, what doesn't, and what's still figuring itself out
• Great conversations with people actually shipping things
• Good food, good drinks, good company

Agenda

• 18:00 - Doors open & welcome
• 18:30 - Speakers sharing practical AI use cases
• 19:30 - Open floor: chit-chat, networking, and follow-up questions

The format is intentionally simple: an informal space to share, discuss, and learn from each other, no hype, no pressure.
Each edition features 2 to 4 speakers for live demos and candid conversations about AI adoption, whether you're building it, deploying it, or just figuring out where to begin.
Just curious people thinking out loud together.

Come hungry, leave inspired. See you there!

Please Note: This event is advertised on multiple platforms. Please RSVP and get a ticket on Mindstone (https://community.mindstone.com/events/mindstone-lisbon-august-ai-meetup-2026) to view the agenda and guarantee a spot.

Welcome to the most electrifying and ground-breaking AI Meetup in Lisbon!

Join us once a month as we delve into the world of artificial intelligence, explore its cutting-edge practical applications, and marvel at the astonishing projects that are shaping our future.

Why should you attend?
• Get up close and personal with the AI projects that are redefining the boundaries of technology and human potential.
• Learn from the brightest minds in the field and gain valuable insights into the ever-evolving AI landscape.
• Unleash your curiosity, fuel your creativity, and expand your network as you connect with fellow AI aficionados and pioneers.

What you can expect?
Mindstone events consist of three talks covering different aspects:

• What I Learned Building With LLMs: A technical demo breaking down the process for building a product using AI with real-life learnings and insights.
• How To Be More Productive Using AI: A practical demo and step-by-step guide on how to use AI to speed up and improve tasks.
• Panel Discussion: A moderated discussion with all speakers, diving deeper into the topics covered and opening the floor for audience questions and perspectives.

After the talks we'll have pizza, drinks, and networking.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to witness the AI revolution in action. It's time to embark on a thrilling journey into the future and discover the endless possibilities that lie within the realm of artificial intelligence.

Reserve your spot today for the ultimate AI experience! 💡✨ (https://community.mindstone.com/events/mindstone-lisbon-august-ai-meetup-2026)

Please Note: This event is advertised on multiple platforms. Please RSVP and get a ticket on Mindstone (https://community.mindstone.com/events/mindstone-lisbon-august-ai-meetup-2026) to view the agenda and guarantee a spot.

Join or create a themed power walk

A Power Walk is the easiest way to meet people in your space and get 6,000 steps in at the same time. Build real in-person connections without wasting time.

Important: This is a walking and talking event where the group keeps moving. The host will not be on the phone to coordinate with latecomers. The event starts sharp. No waiting. Arrive 10 minutes early.

Get on the host's list

https://www.staaake.in/staaake

Host your own power walk

https://www.powerwalkmeets.com

The IAM Tech Day returns to Portugal, bringing together digital identity and cybersecurity professionals for an international edition focuse

Main topics of IAM Tech Day

● IAM - Identity & Access Management

● IAG - Identity & Access Governance

● PAM - Privileged Access Management

● Access Intelligence

● Account TakeOver prevention

● CIAM

● CIEM

● ITDR

● MFA - Multi Factor Authentication

● API Access Control

● Fraud Prevention & Threat Modelling

● Web, Mobile & Cloud Access Management

Startup Summit Lisbon 2026 brings founders, investors and innovators together for 2 days of talks, networking and opportunity.

Startup Summit Lisbon 2026 brings together founders, investors, innovators, operators, and startup teams for two high-energy summit days at Unicorn Factory Lisboa, with curated side events taking place across Lisbon throughout the week.

Built for people who want more than passive attendance, Startup Summit is designed to create real momentum through high-value content, meaningful networking, startup visibility, and investor access.

Expect talks, panels, firesides, workshops, networking sessions, startup booths, and community experiencesdesigned to help the right people meet, learn, and create opportunities.

Attendees can expect:

• Insights from founders, investors, and operators
• Networking designed to lead to real connections
• Access to ambitious startups, ecosystem players, and decision-makers
• A vibrant startup expo and showcase environment
• Side events and social experiences across Lisbon

Whether you are building a startup, investing in the ecosystem, growing your network, or looking for your next opportunity, Startup Summit Lisbon is where ambitious people come together to connect and move things forward.

Join us in Lisbon and be part of the energy, conversations, and opportunities shaping what comes next.

Because the right room can change everything.

Startup Summit Lisbon brings together founders, investors, operators, and innovators for two high-energy summit days designed to create real momentum.

This is where ambitious people come to meet the right people, hear the right ideas, and open the right doors.

If you want more than just another event badge, this is where to show up.

Meet founders, investors, startup teams, and ecosystem players through experiences built for connection — from speed networking and app-based 1:1 meetings to roundtables, lunches, receptions, and social events across Lisbon.

Hear from 150+ speakers across keynotes, panels, firesides, and focused sessions covering fundraising, AI, growth, product, hiring, scaling, regulation, and founder resilience.

This is the kind of event where one conversation can lead to an investor intro, a future customer, a strategic partner, a new hire, or your next big move.

With 2,000+ attendees, 200+ startup booths, 3 stages, and people from 40+ countries, Startup Summit Lisbon brings together a serious concentration of ambitious people building, backing, and growing modern companies.

The experience does not stop when the sessions end. Expect side events and city experiences including the Founder Social, Closing Party, VIP Sunset Cruise, rooftop gatherings, pub crawl, morning runs, bike ride, and surf camp.

If you want to stay close to what is next, meet the people shaping it, and be part of the energy instead of hearing about it afterwards, this is the room to be in.

Come for the insight. Come for the people. Come for the opportunities.
Leave with stronger connections, better perspective, and real momentum.

Startup Summit Lisbon 2026 is more than a startup conference. It is where founders, investors, operators, and innovators come together for high-value content, meaningful networking, and real opportunity.

Expect keynotes, panels, firesides, and focused sessions on fundraising, AI, product, growth, hiring, scaling, investor strategy, and founder resilience.

From speed networking and 1:1 meetings to roundtables, lunches, investor office hours, and social events, the summit is designed to help the right people connect.

Explore 200+ startup booths, meet ambitious founders and teams, and discover the products and companies people will be talking about next.

Join 2,000+ attendees from 40+ countries across 3 stages at one of Lisbon’s most exciting startup events.

The experience continues across Lisbon with selected side events, social gatherings, and premium experiences that make networking more natural and memorable.

Come ready to learn, connect, and be in the room where things happen.

All passes include access to the summit talks. The difference is how much networking, visibility, and premium access you want around the event.

For attendees who want to join the summit, hear the talks, explore the expo, and be part of the energy.

Includes:

• access to summit talks
• access to the expo and startup showcase
• access to public networking areas

For founders who want stronger networking and more meaningful connections during the summit.

Includes:

• everything in General Pass
• founder-focused networking
• speed networking
• access to the Founder Social

For startups that want visibility and a stronger presence at the event.

Includes:

• startup exhibition booth
• 2 summit passes
• pitching eligibility
• access to the Founder Social
• startup visibility in front of founders, investors, and partners

For angels, VCs, family offices, and capital ecosystem players who want better access to founders and startup deal flow.

Includes:

• access to summit talks
• investor-focused networking
• speed networking with founders
• access to the Founder Social

For guests who want a more elevated and premium summit experience.

Includes:

• access to summit talks
• priority check-in
• reserved seating for selected moments
• premium networking access
• VIP Sunset Cruise

Join Lisbon Tech Connect to meet top tech professionals, hear inspiring talks, and build meaningful connections in tech!

Join Lisbon Tech Connect and connect with top tech professionals, founders, startups, and innovators in Lisbon. This isn’t just another networking session — it’s a place to ask questions, join discussions, hear inspiring talks, and make meaningful connections with the people shaping the tech ecosystem.

Lisbon Tech Connect is part of the global Tech Connect Community, bringing together founders, tech professionals, startups, and innovators to share ideas, exchange experiences, and strengthen local tech communities. Our mission is to create events that combine inspiring talks with meaningful networking, so you leave with real connections and actionable insights.

Whether you’re looking for new opportunities, partnerships, or simply great conversations — Lisbon Tech Connect is the place to be.

Bharath Rao, founder of Sittin' Pretty

Expect sharp insights, uncomfortable questions, live reflections, and practical takeaways for founders, operators, managers, and anyone navigating the AI transition.

📅 Agenda
18:30 – Registration & networking
19:00 – Welcome words
19:10 – Speaker session
20:00 – Networking with the community
21:00 – Event ends

💡 Want to speak at the event?
Apply here: info@conext.events

Join us for an evening of insights, conversations, and connections that will leave you energized and inspired.

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.

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.

Learn how to think, work, and build like a startup in 54 thrilling hours.

Techstars Startup Weekend Porto is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups. 🚀 Over an action-packed three days, you’ll meet the very best mentors, investors, co-founders, and sponsors to show you how to get more done faster - and maybe even start that business. 💼

The weekend kicks off on Friday afternoon where creativity and energy will set the tone. 🌟 We'll start with introductions, pitches, and stimulating brainstorming sessions. From there, teams will be formed, and work will begin!

Teams will collaborate intensely from Friday evening until Sunday, refining ideas and crafting prototypes in preparation for the final pitches. 💡 Participants will craft functional startups over the weekend, collaborating with diverse peers beyond their usual networks. 🤝 Expect insightful talks by local leaders and invaluable mentoring from seasoned entrepreneurs. 🌐 The teams will pitch their ideas at the end of the three days, and the best one will win! 🏆

You will leave this weekend feeling more capable than ever to launch that idea you had been sitting on. 🚀

Check for more details at our oficial website!

Terms of Participation Agreement:

It is our job to provide you with an incredible networking and learning experience. 🎓 Our intention is that you meet some amazing people that you might start a company with, learn from mentors, and learn from your peers. The event is intended to be a collaborative forum for sharing, learning, building, and having fun. 🎉 As such, by registering as a participant, you acknowledge that any ideas shared by you or anyone else over the course of the event are contributions to the overall experience and community. 🌍 If you’re very concerned, you can limit your pitch to the rough outline of the idea without giving away key information.

As a member of your startup community, you agree to be inclusive of any and all people and their ideas. 🌈 You agree to act professionally, treat everyone with respect, and treat the event facilities with proper care. 🏢 You agree that you are responsible in the event of any accidents or damages that you cause. You also agree to not hold Techstars Startup Weekend, your local volunteer team, or any of the event supporters liable for any loss, damage, injury, or any other unforeseeable incident. ⚠️

By participating in the event, you grant Techstars permission to capture photos/videos of the event and use them for marketing purposes. 📸 So we can continue to offer amazing Techstars Startup Weekends around the world. 🌎

By purchasing a ticket to a Techstars Startup Weekend event, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you have questions please reach out to privacy@techstars.com.

If you require a reimbursement, contact the event organizer.

Cancellations: If you need to cancel, please submit your refund request at least 72 hours prior to the start of the event. We can not offer refunds within 72 hours of the event. For any questions please contact the organisation team: team@351.community

Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference in Lisbon, Portugal

Water, Sustainability, Circular Economy & ESG Innovation | 15-16 October 2026, University of Algarve, Faro | Agua, Sustentabilidade e ESG

The 4th Edition of the H2O & Sustainability Summit takes place on 15 & 16 October 2026 at the University of Algarve (Penha Campus), Faro - the leading forum for Water Management, Sustainability, Circular Economy and ESG innovation in Southern Europe.The Summit brings together leaders and experts from municipalities, utilities, technology companies, critical infrastructures, universities, startups and public institutions to address the most pressing challenges in water resilience, waste management, sustainable mobility, digital transformation and sustainable finance.Programme highlights: keynotes & panel debates with sector leaders and policymakers; Startup Pitch Ceremony; Fair Event showcasing technologies and services; structured B2B one-to-one meetings; access to the H2O & Sustainability Innovation HUB ecosystem (776 participants, 221 startups, 47 universities and 51 research centres from 44 countries).Key topics 2026: Water Resilience in Mediterranean Coastal Cities & the Blue Economy; Urban Solid Waste Management & Circular Economy; Sustainable Mobility; Digital Transformation & Data-Driven Sustainability; ESG, Climate Risk & Sustainable Finance.--- PT ---A 4.ª Edição do H2O & Sustainability Summit realiza-se a 15 e 16 de outubro de 2026 na Universidade do Algarve (Campus da Penha), em Faro - o principal fórum do Sul da Europa dedicado à Gestão da Água, Sustentabilidade, Economia Circular e inovação ESG.O Summit reúne líderes e especialistas de municípios, entidades gestoras, empresas tecnológicas, infraestruturas críticas, universidades, startups e instituições públicas para debater os desafios mais prementes em resiliência hídrica, gestão de resíduos, mobilidade sustentável, transformação digital e finanças sustentáveis.Destaques do programa: keynotes e painéis com líderes sectoriais e decisores públicos; Pitch Ceremony de startups; Fair Event com demonstração de tecnologias e serviços; reuniões B2B one-to-one; acesso ao ecossistema do H2O & Sustainability Innovation HUB (776 participantes, 221 startups, 47 universidades e 51 centros de investigação de 44 países).Temas-chave 2026: Resiliência Hídrica em Cidades Costeiras Mediterrânicas e Economia Azul; Gestão de Resíduos Sólidos Urbanos e Economia Circular; Mobilidade Sustentável; Transformação Digital e Sustentabilidade Data-Driven; ESG, Risco Climático e Finanças Sustentáveis.

Half-day conference with top global tech speakers for curious minds

Once a year, we bring together top tech leaders, founders, and innovators from around the world—and this year, we’re meeting in Lisbon!

Join us for a half-day conference designed for curious minds who want to stay ahead in tech. Dive deep into the latest trends in AI, HR, and digital innovation, and hear firsthand stories of how true connections are built across the tech ecosystem.

This is your chance to meet global thought leaders, exchange ideas, and get inspired by thestories, strategies, and trends shaping the future of technology. Whether you’re a founder, tech professional, or simply passionate about innovation, Lisbon Tech Connect is the place to explore, learn, and connect.

We’re grateful to Unicorn Factory and SIXT for supporting this event and helping us create a space where curiosity, learning, and meaningful connections thrive.

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Check our last year event in Porto: https://ai-horizons.co/

Join top AI leaders, founders & innovators for a half-day conference packed with insights and real-world case studies.

Join the AI Horizons Volunteer Team 🚀

Want to be part of one of the most exciting AI events of the year? Join the AI Horizons Team and help create an unforgettable experience for hundreds of attendees while meeting founders, speakers, investors, and tech professionals from across Europe.

We have different teams, so you can choose the role that best matches your interests and skills.

No matter which team you join, you'll gain hands-on event experience, expand your network, work alongside an amazing international team, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how a leading tech conference comes together.

​See the full agenda, speakers, and event details on the official AI Horizons website.

​AI Horizons Official Website

Testing / QA conference in Lisbon, Portugal

​We’re kicking off the Tech Conference with a staaake Power Walk x Reverse Network side event

🌟 Premium Spotlight

​🚀 Startups Founders Creators 💼 Investors

https://www.linkedin.com/company/staaake/

​🙋‍♂️ General Listed Attendees

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-sciacchetano-a7a91549/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohdsarfarazfaiyaz https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianginsberg/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-kushniarevich-7328991b0/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhinair/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/atharva-barbudhe https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmarlon/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetpatel5/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/qusecure/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joaovbrol/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddhantgupta4/ http://linkedin.com/in/gabe-einhorn-55b74822b https://www.linkedin.com/in/csmshashanktripathi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-aleksandrova-93289a3/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajeshthakkar www.linkedin.com/in/marcosleite https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-rose-sales https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit-thumu https://www.linkedin.com/in/neema-ejercito-207b772/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/aminat-saliyeva-/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhishek-balsara/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joaovbrol/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dina-sobhy-792308ba/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayhanaleem/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/unegovsky/ linkedin.com/in/edufreire https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronika-koptelkina/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-kahan-46713725b https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-rehermann/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/gospel-egeruan https://www.linkedin.com/company/3f-community/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/herethical-ai/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/isakshamgoyal/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thais-neves-pereira https://www.linkedin.com/in/juavivper/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/romanstepanovych/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/anapsousa/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/enhanceme-consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexcheng https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaby-torres-b55876166/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/glancucki/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalyakostiuchenko/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/global-business-growth-strategy https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramihosni/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastrat https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-b-61915a9a/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hexvels/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/womenintech https://www.linkedin.com/in/haquekazi https://www.linkedin.com/in/atifnoor1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/zanamahmood https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkrmanmohan/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/inesodonovan https://www.linkedin.com/in/obianuju-anaebo https://www.linkedin.com/in/josemone https://www.linkedin.com/company/truetecsystems https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanna-kozak-ai https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumar-velugula/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaswant-persaud-78a805116 https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-embedded/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/saragoldberger https://linkedin.com/in/ivanivanka https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssvssarath https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-sethia https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcharvat1/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristinagall https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jessica-sirius-1381a974 https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriziobortolus/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/goelsunnycx/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhinair https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sachindeshpande https://www.linkedin.com/in/zeneidegomes/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/atimofeeva/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevesuarez21 https://www.linkedin.com/in/varunaggarwal https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohit-thumu/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-tiburtini-thomson-9308679/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tijn-van-daelen-495986131 https://www.linkedin.com/in/suhrit-mukherjee-415602b5/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/eranshul https://www.linkedin.com/in/goncalo-dos-santos-ferreira https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjwallace https://www.linkedin.com/in/danspaes https://www.linkedin.com/in/devonte-emokpae https://www.linkedin.com/in/alinaedencornea/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferryharis/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/oezguerdemirci/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardabichahla/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/snk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidyangs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/miguelalvesmiguel https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettnarciso https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-lewans/ https://it.linkedin.com/in/tommaso-tintinaglia-b11a53201 https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-a-addae

​We’re kicking off the Tech Conference with a staaake Power Walk x Reverse Network side event. 🚶‍♂️✨

​This isn’t your typical networking meetup. Our format is simple:
Connect First, Meet Later. Before the event, explore the LinkedIn profiles in the description and reach out. At the walk, you’ll meet them in person — no endless coffee chats, no back-to-back 15-minute calls.

​The Power Walk is more like a break where you kill two birds at once — get your steps in while meeting peers in tech and AI, founders, creators, and investors. Even if the group doesn’t click right away, you’ll leave with fresh air and 6,000+ steps.

👀 Who Gets Seen?

• ​🌟 Premium Spotlight – Top of the list + listed as a Luma co-host
• ​🚀 Startups, Founders, Creators, Investors
• ​🙋 General Listed Attendees
• ​❌ Not Listed – you’ll join the walk, but won’t appear publicly

​📲 Bonus for Attendees:

• ​Access to our private WhatsApp group for people who actually show up
• ​Connect with 1,000+ founders, investors, and creators via our private LinkedIn Group

​✅ Public WhatsApp Channel:
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb9wzfC6BIEg7UVtRq1Y

​✅ Private LinkedIn Group:
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13300281/

​✅ Follow Reverse Networking on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/reverse.network/

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​Sponsors:

​staaake

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https://lu.ma/staaake

Join the top tech experts in AI, Cloud, Security, Blockchain, Architecture, Culture, and cutting-edge programming languages & frameworks!

Porto Tech Hub (PTH) is a non-profit association of technology companies dedicated to promoting and strengthening Porto as a global hub of technological excellence. Its mission is to support the city’s thriving tech ecosystem, inspire its talented professionals, and bring companies and people together to celebrate the transformative power of technology.

Among its many initiatives and events, the flagship event is the Porto Tech Hub Conference. Now in its 11th edition, the PTH Conference will return on November 10th, 2026, bigger than ever.

Attendees have the unique opportunity to get up to speed with the latest technology trends in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Security, Cloud & Infrastructure, Web3, and a wide range of programming languages and frameworks.

We bring in actual technology experts working in these areas, giving attendees the chance to learn from the best.

Join us in Porto, Portugal, to share knowledge and meet other enthusiasts in the tech community.