Meet us at Web Summit 2024!
Get ready for Web Summit 2024!
If you’re eager to stay updated on all the latest news, discover incentive programs, and connect with the vibrant Portuguese entrepreneurial community, make sure to visit us at Pavilion 1, Stand E140, from November 12th to 14th.
As last year, we’ve teamed up with Lisboa Municipality to present the most extensive Portugal stand ever at Web Summit. Join us at our stand and meet our valued partners, including ANI – Agência Nacional de Inovação, Banco Português de Fomento, IAPMEI, AICEP, NEST, Portugal Ventures, and Turismo de Portugal.
WEB SUMMIT 2024 PORTUGAL STAND AGENDA
November 12th // Tuesday
10:00 AM || PITCH SESSION | #Road2WebSummit
10:45 AM || Official Opening || with Pedro Reis, Minister of Economy, and Carlos Moedas, Mayor of Lisboa
11:20 AM || Social innovation to enhance citizen well-being || Unicorn Factory Lisboa
11:40 AM || “Cities as living labs for innovation” || Lisboa Municipality
12:00 PM || DeepTech Portugal: From Science to Scaling || ANI
12:20 PM || Powering Tourism through investments – The case of Hijiffy || Portugal Ventures
12:40 PM || Open Innovation Network || Lisboa Municipality
2:00 PM || Innovation Break: Unicorn Startup Pitch || Unicorn Factory Lisboa
2:20 PM || Shaping AI’s future from Portugal || Unicorn Factory Lisboa
2:40 PM || Unicorn Factory Lisboa’s journey: 2 years shaping the future of Portuguese Innovation || Unicorn Factory Lisboa
3:00 PM || How can corporates empower startups? || Unicorn Factory Lisboa
3:20 PM || Top Up Your Investments: Cross-Funding for Growth || Banco Português de Fomento
3:40 PM || Portugal’s Visas for Entrepreneurs and Skilled Talent || IAPMEI
4:00 PM || PITCH SESSION | Global Pitch Sprint
November 13th // Wednesday
10:00 AM || PITCH SESSION | #Road2WebSummit
10:20 AM || How can Tech promote a circular city? || Lisboa Municipality
10:40 AM || Deal-by-Deal: Passport to Growth – Unlocking Strategic Funding || Banco Português de Fomento
11:00 AM || Starting Up with Unicorn Factory Lisboa || Unicorn Factory Lisboa
11:20 AM || Portuguese Gaming Ecosystem 2024 Overview || Unicorn Factory Lisboa
11:40 AM || PITCH SESSION | Tourism Startups || Turismo de Portugal
12:00 PM || BOOSTX 2025 Edition – Global Scale Up Program for Tourism Startups || NEST
12:20 PM || Scaling Up with Unicorn Factory Lisboa || Unicorn Factory Lisboa
12:40 PM || Fostering the future generation of Entrepreneurs in Portugal || Unicorn Factory Lisboa
2:00 PM || Innovation Break: Unicorn Startup Pitch || Unicorn Factory Lisboa
2:20 PM || Innovation in Portuguese: fostering ties between Portugal and Brazil || Unicorn Factory Lisboa
2:40 PM || Launch of Portugal’s Ranking of Entrepreneurial Universities’24
3:40 PM || Driving Global Innovation in the Energy Sector || Unicorn Factory Lisboa
4:00 PM || PITCH SESSION | Global Pitch Sprint
November 14th // Thursday
10:00 AM || PITCH SESSION | #Road2WebSummit
10:20 AM || ESG Meets Tech: Innovation for a Sustainable World || Lisboa Municipality
10:40 AM || Unlock Global Markets from Portugal: Scaling with AICEP’s Startups Connecting Links || AICEP
11:00 AM || Memorandum Signing: Municipal Incentives for Startups
11:20 AM || Regional Strategies for Promoting Entrepreneurship
11:40 AM || Future Skills Now: a national vision, powered by Lisbon’s experience || Lisboa Municipality
12:00 PM || Funding and opportunities for Next-Gen Defence Innovation
12:20 PM || The power of collaboration: building stronger ecosystems || Unicorn Factory Lisboa
12:40 PM || Startup Portugal & Huawei: Protocol Signing Moment
2:00 PM || Innovation Break: Unicorn Startup Pitch || Unicorn Factory Lisboa
2:20 PM || Powering a Green Future in Portugal || Unicorn Factory Lisboa
2:40 PM || Portugal: An Ecosystem Outlook
3:00 PM || Startup The Future Pitch Session by Galp || Galp
4:00 PM || PITCH SESSION | Global Pitch Sprint
A Guide to Portugal’s startup scene: Unlock opportunities
[Hosted by Startup Portugal]
November 13 • 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Masterclass Room 1 | Masterclass Area
Dive into the Portuguese entrepreneurial ecosystem, showcasing trends and resources to uncover new growth opportunities. Connect with Startup Portugal to unlock your journey within the Portuguese startup community.
EU, It’s wake up time
November 14•1.55PM – 2.20PM
Stage 12 Pavilion 4
With António Dias Martins, CEO – Startup Portugal
Gil Azevedo, Executive Director – Unicorn Factory Lisboa
Maya Noël, CEO – France Digitale
and Mariana Bandeira, Senior Reporter – Jornal Económico
In an increasingly interconnected world, European startup hubs are proving that collaboration across borders is key to scaling innovation and driving success. This talk brings together leaders from the startup ecosystems of Europe to discuss the crucial role of alliances in today’s competitive landscape.
Don’t miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in the Portuguese ecosystem by participating in the various events held at our stand!
We want you to Sign Up For Portugal! Find out what makes us stand out and what opportunities you can find in this vibrant startup ecosystem! Let’s get this party started!
Reach out to our One Stop Shop, where you can get all the information you need on the Portuguese ecosystem! You can also book your meeting with Francisca Sampaio, Startup Portugal’s One Stop Shop Program Manager, in our stand at Web Summit.
📷 Make sure to follow us on Instagram and X (former Twitter) for our live coverage of the event and to keep up with all the excitement!
For all the side events, we recommend the extensive list compiled by Innovation Scene.
