Welcome to the Global Stage: Lisboa and Portugal

After lunch, take your seat for a deep dive into how Portugal and Lisbon are positioning themselves as key players in global innovation. Hear from leading policymakers, ecosystem builders, and investors about how Web Summit acts as a catalyst for connection, growth, and opportunity.

AGENDA
2:00 PM | WELCOME
(Câmara Municipal de Lisboa)

2:30 PM | OPENING

2:40 PM | Global Connections: Startup Ecosystems at Web Summit
Moderator – Isabel Advirta (Câmara Municipal de Lisboa) | Artur Pereira (Web Summit) | Luiza Pedroso (Sebrae) | Rob Goehring (British Columbia, Canada) | Petra Fischer (Startups International Office at GTAI) | TBC

3:10 PM | Lisboa & Portugal: Unlocking Innovation and Investment
Moderator - Manuel Pestana Machado (Startup Portugal) | Margarida Figueiredo (Câmara Municipal de Lisboa) | Gil Azevedo (Unicorn Factory Lisboa) | TBC (Turismo de Portugal) | Miguel Aguiar (Startup Portugal)

11:00 | CLOSING

INNOVATION TRACKS | The Web Summit warm-up!