# Web Summit 2025 in Lisbon

> Web Summit is one of the largest tech conferences in the world, held annually in Lisbon. In 2025, the event will take place from November 10–13 at the Altice Arena

Source: https://sense-of-coffee.com/tpost/6zc5huxzo1-web-summit-2025-in-lisbon  
Published: 2025-11-03 · Updated: 2025-11-03 · By Sense of Coffee, Lisbon

**Coming to Web Summit 2026?** This article is about the 2025 edition. Read our updated [practical guide to Web Summit 2026](https://sense-of-coffee.com/tpost/ws2026en01-web-summit-2026-in-lisbon-practical-guide): badge pickup, transport pass, side events and where to eat near the venue.

Web Summit is one of the largest tech conferences in the world, held annually in Lisbon. In 2025, the event will take place from November 10–13 at the Altice Arena (MEO Arena) and FIL Exhibition Center, located in the Parque das Nações district. It is a great place for networking, lectures, and startup presentations. Over 70,000 participants are expected, including speakers from leading companies.

- **[How to get to Web Summit](#road)**
- **[Transport in Lisbon](#transport)**
- **[Communication in Portugal](#cellular)**
- **[Weather](#weather)**
- **[Preparing for the summit](#preparation)**
- **[Main events and meetups around Web Summit](#Events)**
- **[Places around the venue](https://sense-of-coffee.com/tpost/ghgh6244a1-local-guide-to-web-summit-lisbon) (Coffee, Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner)**

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### The Parque das Nações district, where Web Summit takes place

Parque das Nações is a modern district of Lisbon, built for Expo 1998. Here is the main space for Web Summit—an area next to the Tagus River, with futuristic architecture, parks, and views of the Vasco da Gama bridge.

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### How to get to Web Summit from the airport

Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is only 5–7 km from the Altice Arena. Options:

- Metro: Red line to Oriente station (15 min, €1–7). The fastest and cheapest way.
- Local city taxis: ~€15–25, 10–15 min.
- Uber/Bolt: ~€7–15, depending on demand.
- Bus: Routes 728, 744, or 782 to Oriente (~€2, 20–30 min).

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### Transport in Lisbon

Lisbon has an excellent public transport system (metro, trams, buses, trains). Use the Navegante card for payment (tap-and-pay with a credit card or buy at the machine).

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The metro is open from 6:30 to 1:00. There will be special shuttles or dedicated taxi areas for the Web Summit.

### Communications and tariffs

Portugal has excellent 5G coverage. For tourists, I recommend a prepaid SIM from local operators (MEO, Vodafone, NOS). Buy at the airport or stores—there is a large shopping center, Centro Vasco da Gama, near the Web Summit venue, where you can find all popular operators. Almost all operators have eSIM.

- MEO Tourist SIM: €20–30, 10–30 GB data, calls in EU, roaming.
- Vodafone: €20–25 for 10–20 GB, good for tourists.
- NOS: Focuses on 5G, €20+ for data packages.

Airalo eSIM is an alternative for quick connection (~€8–15 for 5–10 GB). Wi-Fi everywhere: hotels, cafes, venues.

### Weather during Web Summit

Forecast for Nov 9–14, 2025, in Lisbon is mild, with a warm start and possible precipitation midweek. Temperatures are comfortable (day ~17–22°C, night ~10–14°C), but be ready for rain and wind. The pattern is: relatively dry at the start, rainy from Nov 12. Data from timeanddate.com (as of Nov 3, 2025; forecast may update—check before your trip).

[10 day hour by hour Lisbon weather](https://www.weatherapi.com/weather/q/lisbon-2003637)

Given the warm start and rainy days, dress in layers for comfort (the venue is air-conditioned, the streets are windy). Comfort is important—lots of walking (up to 10–15 km a day according to participants).

- Clothes: Light jacket or windbreaker (waterproof for Nov 12–14), sweater/fleece for evenings. Jeans or chinos, shirts/polos for networking (business casual at the summit). Umbrella or raincoat is a must—rain can be sudden. For warm Nov 9–10, a T-shirt + light sweater is enough. _An important point is that in 2024 it was impossible to enter the summit territory with an umbrella, it could only be left in the luggage room._
- Footwear: Comfortable sneakers or flat shoes (venue has hard floors, the area has cobblestones). Avoid heels or new shoes—blisters are guaranteed. If rain, waterproof options (e.g., with Gore-Tex).
- Extras: Scarf/hat for the wind (especially Nov 13–14), sunglasses for sunny spells. Don’t forget a backpack for gadgets (laptop, chargers)—it’ll protect from rain.

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### Preparing for the summit

Web Summit is an intense event with 70,000+ attendees, so good preparation helps maximize value. Many complained about chaos in previous years if not planned in advance (e.g., in X posts about 2023–2024 summits).

- Networking tips: Download the Web Summit app a week before and set up your profile with key interests (AI, crypto, startups). Plan 1:1 meetings via the app — better than random chats in the crowd. Comment on X posts with the hashtags #WebSummit2025 or “Lisbon side events” to get DM invites. If you’re a founder, prepare an elevator pitch (30 sec) and business cards/QR codes for LinkedIn.

- Side events: Don’t stick just to the main program—real deals often happen at afterparties. In 2025, expect a focus on AI/crypto meetups like Crypto AI:CON or Afterworks at Lunar HQ (Nov 10–13). Register on sites like hubvent.io or follow @WebSummit on X. Many are free, but fill up fast.

- For first-timers: The summit area is huge—bring a power bank (outlets can be busy), drink water (free at stations), and plan breaks to avoid exhaustion. Avoid peak hours (morning/evening) for sessions. If you’re in a team, split the schedule by topic. Women in Tech: check special panels and giveaways. Don’t eat only at the summit (lines, expensive)—venture out to Parque das Nações. **[Check out a separate guide to coffee shops around the summit area, as well as places where you can have breakfast, lunch/dinner or drink a glass of wine with a beautiful view.](https://sense-of-coffee.com/tpost/ghgh6244a1-local-guide-to-web-summit-lisbon)**

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### Main events and meetups around Web Summit

Web Summit is not just the main program, but hundreds of side events: meetups, parties, workshops. In 2025, the focus is on AI, crypto, startups.

Many events are free, but register in advance. Check X (for example, @LunarStrategy, @WebSummit) or other social networks. Full extended list of events around Web Summit.

**List of Events Around Web Summit 2025 in Lisbon**

During Web Summit 2025 (November 10–13), a huge number of side events take place—from community gatherings and networking breakfasts to parties and pitch sessions. Here is a detailed list with dates, locations, and registration links.

### Sunday, November 9 — Pre-Summit Warm-Up

**Summit Base Lisbon 2025**
Time: 9:00
Organizer: Yellow Rocks!
Location: Lisbon (by registration)
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit)

**Lisbon Tech Run 2025**
Time: 10:00
Organizer: iOn Live, Unicorn Factory, 351 Startups
Location: Unicorn Factory Lisboa — Beato Innovation District
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit)

**Lisbon Walk & Network: Discover the City Before the Summit**
Time: 10:30
Organizer: Adv Community
Location: Miradouro da Nossa Senhora do Monte
Link: [https://innovationscene.pt/websummit/events/](https://innovationscene.pt/websummit/events/)

**Taste Of Leadership (2nd edition) — Websummit Partner**
Time: 13:00
Organizer: Women Leaders Circle
Location: Lisbon (by registration)
Price: €35
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit)

**Startup Guide Summit – Made in Europe**
Time: 14:00
Organizer: Startup Guide
Location: Casa do Impacto
Link: [https://innovationscene.pt/websummit/events/](https://innovationscene.pt/websummit/events/)

**Web Summit Kick-off (⚽)**
Time: 14:00
Organizer: Manie
Location: Estádio da Tapadinha
Link: [https://innovationscene.pt/websummit/events/](https://innovationscene.pt/websummit/events/)

**staaake Reverse Network Opening Power Walk**
Time: 17:00
Organizer: staaake
Location: Lisbon (by registration)
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit)

**Web Summit – Networking Event @ Delirium Café**
Time: 18:00
Organizer: WeRoad
Location: Delirium Café Lisboa
Link: [https://www.eventbrite.com/d/portugal--lisboa/web-summit/](https://www.eventbrite.com/d/portugal--lisboa/web-summit/)

**staaake Reverse Network Jump Off Rooftop Event**
Time: 18:00
Organizer: staaake
Location: Lisbon (secret rooftop, by registration)
Attendees: 900+
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg](https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg)

**Attention, Question! — Quiz Game with Aleksandr Druz**
Time: 18:00
Organizer: Yellow Rocks!
Location: Lisbon (by registration)
Link: [https://innovationscene.pt/websummit/events/](https://innovationscene.pt/websummit/events/)

**Yorkseed Cocktails & Connections | Web Summit Pre-Game**
Time: 19:00
Organizer: EdgeCraft Group, Yorkseed™
Location: Lisbon (by registration)
Price: €15
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit)

### Monday, November 10 — Opening Day of Web Summit

**Personalised Small Group Coffee & Breakfast @ Sense of Coffee**
Time: 10:00 (different dates available)
Organizer: Off Agenda
Location: Sense of Coffee — Passeio Adamastor, 10a, 1990-008 Lisboa
Description: Personalized small groups for breakfast and networking
Link: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/personalised-small-group-coffee-breakfast-lisbon-web-summit-side-event-tickets-1807513013079](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/personalised-small-group-coffee-breakfast-lisbon-web-summit-side-event-tickets-1807513013079)

**Innovation Tracks | Shaping Tomorrow with AI**
Time: 9:30
Organizer: Startup Portugal
Location: AIhub by Unicorn Factory Lisboa
Link: [https://innovationscene.pt/websummit/events/](https://innovationscene.pt/websummit/events/)

**Innovation Tracks | Level Up: The Next Game Wave**
Time: 9:30
Organizer: Startup Portugal
Location: Gaming Hub
Link: [https://innovationscene.pt/websummit/events/](https://innovationscene.pt/websummit/events/)

**Innovation Tracks | The Fintech Path to Innovation**
Time: 9:30
Organizer: Startup Portugal
Location: Fintech House Lisboa — Av. Duque de Loulé 12
Link: [https://innovationscene.pt/websummit/events/](https://innovationscene.pt/websummit/events/)

**Meet & Greet + Subway Ride to Tech/AI Conference Opening**
Time: 14:00
Organizer: staaake
Location: Praça do Comércio
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit)

**social.plus Community Walk: Start Web Summit in Lisbon**
Organizer: social.plus
Location: Praça do Comércio
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit)

**FOUNDERS NIGHT #7 | Best Networking Event at WebSummit'25**
Time: 18:00 (after opening ceremony)
Organizer: Startup Founders Association (Poland)
Location: Carmo rooftop — Largo do Carmo, 1200-092 Lisboa
Description: Legendary founder event with pitching, drinks, panoramic views of Lisbon (held since 2018)
Link: [https://portugaltechweek.com/etn/founders-night-7-best-networking-event-at-websummit25/](https://portugaltechweek.com/etn/founders-night-7-best-networking-event-at-websummit25/)

**The Yorkseed Soirée: Web Summit Lisbon 2025 Kickoff Party**
Time: 20:00
Organizer: Yorkseed
Location: Tribe Social Club — Cowork, Bar, Events
Link: [https://www.eventbrite.com/d/portugal--lisboa/web-summit/](https://www.eventbrite.com/d/portugal--lisboa/web-summit/)

### Tuesday, November 11 — Main day of the summit

**Caffeine AI Lisbon**
Organizer: Caffeine AI, Internet Computer, ICP HUBS Network
Location: Lunar Strategy
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit)

**CRYPTO x AI & DATA — AFTERWORK**
Organizer: Jess Declercq, Luka Mrkic, Tim Haldorsson, Serhii Dynnyk
Location: Lunar Strategy
Participants: 115+
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit) and [https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg](https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg)

**Pitch&Drink with P2S.vc in Lisbon**
Organizer: Pre-seed to Succeed
Location: Lisbon
Participants: 221+
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit) and [https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg](https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg)

**BeGlobe Venture Party — MAIN EVENT FOR VCs AND FOUNDERS**
Time: 18:00–23:00
Organizer: Julia Sabitova, Ira Tatevosyan (BeGlobe.tech)
Location: MACAM — Museu de Arte Contemporânea Armando Martins (palace in a historic place)
Price: €215 (VIP tickets with access to the VIP area)

Description: An exclusive gathering of 200+ global venture capitalists, late-stage founders, cultural leaders, and international media. Includes:

- Exclusive Media Dinner with editors from TechCrunch, Financial Times, Forbes, WIRED, Bloomberg (10 seats, invitation only)
- Mellow Connection Game (psychological networking)
- Reverse VC Pitching (VC funds pitch their theses to potential LPs)
- Exclusive Longevity & Future-Tech Investor Salon by Gero.ai
- Wine Lounge & surprise performance
- Links: [https://websummit.beglobe.tech](https://websummit.beglobe.tech/) and [https://luma.com/beglobeventureparty](https://luma.com/beglobeventureparty) and [https://portugaltechweek.com/etn/beglobe-venture-party/](https://portugaltechweek.com/etn/beglobe-venture-party/)

**AFRICAN NIGHT SUMMIT – AFROBEATS EDITION**
Time: 18:00
Location: Black Labely
Link: [https://www.eventbrite.com/d/portugal--lisboa/web-summit/](https://www.eventbrite.com/d/portugal--lisboa/web-summit/)
Wednesday, November 12 — Summit continues
App Growth Breakfast @ Web Summit
Organizer: Campaignswell
Location: Lisbon
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit)

**The Lisbon Founders Breakfast Networking**
Time: 10:00–12:30
Organizer: Alexander, CEO of Lisbon Founders Club
Location: Sense of Coffee (in 2024 it was at Honest Greens Parque das Nações)
Description: Exclusive breakfast for founders with networking and discussion of AI, tech, and business
Link: [https://portugaltechweek.com/etn/the-lisbon-founders-breakfast-networking-websummit-2/](https://portugaltechweek.com/etn/the-lisbon-founders-breakfast-networking-websummit-2/)

**U.S. Expansion Night @ Web Summit Lisbon (by Globalfy)**
Time: 17:00
Location: Avila Spaces
Link: [https://www.eventbrite.com/d/portugal--lisboa/web-summit/](https://www.eventbrite.com/d/portugal--lisboa/web-summit/)
Web Summit - Networking Event @ Delirium Café
Time: 18:00
Organizer: WeRoad
Location: Delirium Café Lisboa
Link: [https://www.eventbrite.com/d/portugal--lisboa/web-summit/](https://www.eventbrite.com/d/portugal--lisboa/web-summit/)

### Thursday, November 13 — Closing day of the summit

**CTOs Portugal Meetup @ Web Summit**
Organizer: Tiago Silva
Location: MEO Arena
Participants: 24+
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit) and [https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg](https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg)

**Climate & Food Tech Mixer: Web Summit Edition**
Organizer: Hack Chapters, Daniel Mathon, Luis Pereira, Emet Zeitz
Location: Musa de Marvila
Participants: 327+
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit) and [https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg](https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg)

**EdTech Web Summit Party by Promova**
Organizer: Andrew Skrypnyk & Promova.com
Location: Papoila Bar
Participants: 531+
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit) and [https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg](https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg)

**UAtech Venture Night @ Web Summit**
Organizer: Volodymyr Demianenko, UAtech.events & V7
Location: Myriad
Price: €25
Participants: 94+
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit) and [https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg](https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg)

**Friday, November 14 — Post-Summit**

**Web Summit Decompression @ DOMA**
Time: 12:00
Location: DOMA Portugal, Mafra
Link: [https://www.eventbrite.com/d/portugal--lisboa/web-summit/](https://www.eventbrite.com/d/portugal--lisboa/web-summit/)

### Special activities (several days)

**Personalised Small Group Morning Run Lisbon**
Time: 8:00 (on several days)
Organizer: Off Agenda
Location: Praça do Comércio
Link: [https://www.eventbrite.com/d/portugal--lisboa/web-summit/](https://www.eventbrite.com/d/portugal--lisboa/web-summit/)

**Personalised Small Group Dinner Lisbon — Web Summit After Hours**
Time: 18:00 (on several days)
Organizer: Off Agenda
Location: Javá
Link: [https://www.eventbrite.com/d/portugal--lisboa/web-summit/](https://www.eventbrite.com/d/portugal--lisboa/web-summit/)

**Padel & Chill — Play Padel & Network with VCs, investors & tech founders**
Organizer: Nik Zechner
Location: Clube de Padel
Price: €15
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit) and [https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg](https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg)

**Padel Tournament for VCs and Web3 by Accuraten**
Organizer: Vlad Rafeev, Slava Mishakov, Alexandr Kirikov
Location: NAVE — Padel x Pickleball
Status: Sold Out
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit) and [https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg](https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg)

**AI Horizon Conference 2025**
Organizer: AI Ethics and Integrity International Association (AIEI)
Location: Lisbon
Price: €50
Participants: 96+
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit) and [https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg](https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg)

**Venture Studios — Web Summit Side Even**
Organizer: Build Up Labs
Location: Hood
Price: €50
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit)

**WEB3 & AI in the Palace — VC Perspectives**
Organizer: Marina Atarova, CryptoMondays Lisbon, Irina Konova, Lou Kerner
Location: R. Gomes Freire 98
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit) and [https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg](https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg)

**Hospitality Innovation Summit**
Organizer: Savearth
Location: Lisbon
Participants: 76+
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit)

**AI agents group surfing session & brunch**
Organizer: Alexander Nevedovsky
Location: Costa da Caparica
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit) and [https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg](https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg)

**TouchBase Run – WebSummit Week**
Organizer: Yohay Elam & Doron Gez
Location: Praça do Comércio
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit) and [https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg](https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg)

**Superconnectors Lisbon 2025**
Organizer: Superconnectors Team & Till Kaestner
Location: Lisbon
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit) and [https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg](https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg)

**COREangels Day Lisbon (Investors Only)**
Organizer: COREangels
Location: Saldanha
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit)

**Startups & Scaleups Embassy Roundtable**
Organizer: Bradley Simonich
Location: Lisbon
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit)

**Web Summit Warm-Up: Tech Poker & Cocktails**
Organizer: Khalid Altalib, TechGames.xyz
Location: Lisbon
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit)

**WS25 - AI Startup Founders Sunset Meetup**
Organizer: gabriele taviani
Location: Quiosque do Cais
Participants: 79+
Link: [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit)

**Portugal Tech Week (November 7–16) — Parallel events**
Portugal Tech Week runs alongside Web Summit and includes 300+ free events nationwide
Links: [https://portugaltechweek.com/events/](https://portugaltechweek.com/events/) and [https://www.instagram.com/portugaltechweek/](https://www.instagram.com/portugaltechweek/)

**Portugal Tech Week House Powered by MEO**
Dates: November 8–18
Location: Rua do Instituto Industrial 16
Description: Innovation center with inspiring talks, coworking, and live music
Links: [https://portugaltechweek.com/](https://portugaltechweek.com/) and [https://portugaltechweek.com/events/](https://portugaltechweek.com/events/)

**Digital Coffee Session**
Date: November 16, 10:00
Location: Portugal Tech Week House
Topics: AI, digital transformation, future of work
Link: [https://www.instagram.com/portugaltechweek/](https://www.instagram.com/portugaltechweek/)

**FuckUp Nights Lisbon — Anniversary Edition**
Date: November 15, 19:00
Location: Portugal Tech Week House
Link: [https://www.instagram.com/portugaltechweek/](https://www.instagram.com/portugaltechweek/)

**XR Meetup Portugal**
Date: November 15, 18:00
Organizer: Immersiv Studios
Location: Portugal Tech Week House
Link: [https://www.instagram.com/portugaltechweek/](https://www.instagram.com/portugaltechweek/)

### Official Web Summit Events

**Night Summit**
Dates: November 10–13
Description: Official evening meetups around Lisbon in six districts: Santos, Principe Real, Bairro Alto, Graça, Marvila, Alvalade
Link: [https://websummit.com/night-summit/](https://websummit.com/night-summit/)

**Web Summit Meetups (in the app)**
Description: AI-powered interest meetups via the official Web Summit app
Link: [https://websummit.com/meetups/](https://websummit.com/meetups/)

**Main event aggregators**
Luma Calendar (Web Summit): [https://luma.com/websummit](https://luma.com/websummit)
Luma Calendar (S-Tier Events): [https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg](https://luma.com/websummit-grauberg)
Innovation Scene: [https://innovationscene.pt/websummit/events/](https://innovationscene.pt/websummit/events/)
Portugal Tech Week: [https://portugaltechweek.com/events/](https://portugaltechweek.com/events/)
Hubvent: [https://hubvent.io/web-summit-side-events](https://hubvent.io/web-summit-side-events)
Eventbrite: [https://www.eventbrite.com/d/portugal--lisboa/web-summit/](https://www.eventbrite.com/d/portugal--lisboa/web-summit/)

It is recommended to register in advance for key events—many tickets sell out quickly. The official Web Summit app also allows you to find interest-based meetups and book meetings with other participants.

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