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SUMMARY:South Summit Madrid 2026
DESCRIPTION:South Summit Madrid is one of the leading global events for entrepreneurship and innovation\, bringing together startups\, investors\, corporations\, and ecosystem leaders from around the world. The conference features keynote talks\, panel discussions\, networking opportunities\, and the renowned Startup Competition\, where 100 selected startups pitch their projects to international investors and industry experts. \nThe event aims to create real business opportunities and meaningful connections across the global startup ecosystem\, attracting thousands of entrepreneurs\, investors\, and innovation leaders each year. \n
URL:https://scaleupporto.pt/event/south-summit-madrid-2026/
LOCATION:La Nave\, C. Cifuentes\, 5\, Villaverde\, Madrid\, Madrid\, Espana\, 28021\, Spain
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTSTAMP:20260614T165438
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SUMMARY:London Tech Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Europe’s premier technology festival uniting innovators\, investors\, enterprise leaders\, and policymakers to shape the future of tech. \nKey highlights: \n\n45\,000+ attendees from 90+ countries\n400+ world-class speakers across 6 specialized stages (AI Arena\, Deeptech\, Founders\, etc.)\nInvestor networking and startup showcases\nEnterprise AI\, deeptech\, and scaling strategies\n\n
URL:https://scaleupporto.pt/event/london-tech-week-2026/
LOCATION:Olympia London\, Hammersmith Rd\, London W14 8UX\, London\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260609T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260609T141500
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SUMMARY:The Tea On AI Team Migration
DESCRIPTION:Founders Founders hosts this tactical session as part of its The Tea On series\, featuring Patrícia Gomes\, Head of Product & Experience at Doutor Finanças. \nThe session explores how a traditional team can move to an AI-augmented way of working\, including the decisions\, resistance\, and turning points behind the transition. It will also share practical lessons on integrating AI into daily workflows\, managing change in a high-trust environment\, and moving people from scepticism to ownership. \n
URL:https://scaleupporto.pt/event/the-tea-on-ai-team-migration/
LOCATION:Founders Founders | Rua de Godim\, 389 Rua de Godim\, Porto\, 4300-240\, Portugal
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260611T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260611T180000
DTSTAMP:20260614T165438
CREATED:20260609T125556Z
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SUMMARY:Power Hour #23 | Hire your AI team in minutes
DESCRIPTION:Businesses have a universal problem: too many tasks\, too few hands. Hiring is expensive\, slow\, and risky. What if there was another way? \n​In this hands-on session hosted by UPTEC\, Gil Coelho shows how startups are already scaling their operations with AI teams — without increasing headcount. You will get: \n​• Practical AI literacy: Understand how AI agents actually work and how to apply them strategically to your business \n​• Hands-on experience: Every participant creates their own AI worker during the session \n​In this session you will learn about real use cases: inbox & calendar management\, customer support\, financial analysis\, sales operations\, growth marketing\, and property management. \n
URL:https://scaleupporto.pt/event/power-hour-23-hire-your-ai-team-in-minutes/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260612T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260612T110000
DTSTAMP:20260614T165438
CREATED:20260603T083646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T083646Z
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SUMMARY:O Standing on Business
DESCRIPTION:O Standing on Business está a chegar para te abrir as portas do mundo do empreendedorismo jovem! \nSe não queres ficar de fora\, aponta já no teu calendário. \nJuntas-te a nós para partirmos juntos “em direção ao teu futuro”! \n
URL:https://scaleupporto.pt/event/o-standing-on-business/
LOCATION:R. de São Filipe de Nery\, Porto\, Portugal 4050-546\, R. de São Filipe de Nery\, Porto\, Portugal
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ORGANIZER;CN="FAP%20-%20Federa%C3%A7%C3%A3o%20Acad%C3%A9mica%20do%20Porto":MAILTO:geral@fap.pt
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260612T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T165438
CREATED:20260420T090712Z
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SUMMARY:From Startup to Sold: The Formula Behind Rows’ Exit
DESCRIPTION:Founders Founders hosts an off-the-record conversation with Humberto Ayres Pereira\, Co-founder & CEO of Rows\, about how the company went from a product idea to a strategic exit. \nThe session will explore the story behind Rows’ acquisition by Superhuman\, including how the team built a differentiated product in a legacy category\, how the acquisition conversation evolved\, and what happens after the deal in terms of integration\, product continuity\, and founder transition. \n
URL:https://scaleupporto.pt/event/from-startup-to-sold-the-formula-behind-rows-exit/
LOCATION:Founders Founders | Rua de Godim\, 389 Rua de Godim\, Porto\, 4300-240\, Portugal
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260616T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260616T180000
DTSTAMP:20260614T165438
CREATED:20260612T135732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T135732Z
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SUMMARY:MARKET: Arábia Saudita & Emirados Árabes Unidos |How to Develop Business from Europe to the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:This international business event is designed for entrepreneurs\, founders\, and executives looking to expand into the Saudi Arabian and UAE markets. Through keynote sessions\, expert panels\, and networking opportunities\, participants will gain practical insights into the business ecosystems of Riyadh and Dubai\, key growth sectors\, market entry strategies\, and international expansion opportunities. \nThe programme features experts and business leaders with direct experience in the region\, sharing real-world lessons on scaling operations\, building partnerships\, and navigating the opportunities and challenges of doing business in the Middle East. \n
URL:https://scaleupporto.pt/event/market-arabia-saudita-emirados-arabes-unidos-how-to-develop-business-from-europe-to-the-middle-east/
LOCATION:Europarque\, Santa Maria da Feira\, Portugal
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260617T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260617T180000
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SUMMARY:The Perfect Pitch\, with David Beckett
DESCRIPTION:This pitching workshop\, hosted by UPTEC and led by internationally recognised pitch coach David Beckett\, helps founders and professionals improve how they present ideas\, adapt pitches to different audiences\, and communicate with clarity and confidence. \nThe session covers practical techniques on storytelling\, key messaging\, body language\, voice control\, and managing nerves during presentations. Participants also have the opportunity to join one-to-one Office Hours sessions for personalised feedback and advice. \n
URL:https://scaleupporto.pt/event/the-perfect-pitch-with-david-beckett/
LOCATION:UPTEC\, Rua Alfredo Allen 455/461\, Porto\, 4200-135\, Portugal
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260617T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260617T180000
DTSTAMP:20260614T165438
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SUMMARY:Build your AI-First Product (4-Hour Masterbuild)
DESCRIPTION:Founders Founders hosts this hands-on workshop led by Loka (Generative AI specialists)\, designed for scaling startups moving beyond basic chatbots to real AI value creation. \nKey sessions: \n\nAI Use-Case Audit: Map where GenAI creates genuine product value\nThe Sandbox: Rapid-prototyping of agentic workflows with Claude\, Copilot\, etc.\nArchitecting the Moat: Data strategy\, LLM selection\, sticky AI features\nFrom Prototype to Scale: Path to autonomous agents solving customer problems\n\n
URL:https://scaleupporto.pt/event/build-your-ai-first-product-4-hour-masterbuild/
LOCATION:Founders Founders | Rua de Godim\, 389 Rua de Godim\, Porto\, 4300-240\, Portugal
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260618T203000
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SUMMARY:Startup Founders' Night x W35 🤝
DESCRIPTION:Two communities. One room. And a guarantee that you won’t leave empty handed. \nW35 and Porto Business Network are joining forces for Startup Founders Night. \nWhen you arrive\, you tell us one problem you’re trying to solve and one area where you can genuinely help others. \nThen the connecting begins. No random small talk. No wasted conversations. Just the right people\, in the right room\, at the right time. \n✅ This is for you if: \nYou’re a founder or co-founder at any stage \nYou have a real problem you’re trying to solve right now \nYou have something valuable to offer and you’re ready to give it \nYou want connections that actually go somewhere \n❌ This isn’t for you if: \nYou’re still exploring the idea of starting something but haven’t committed yet \nYou’re coming to pitch or sell rather than genuinely connect \nYou’re not willing to show up prepared and engaged \n
URL:https://scaleupporto.pt/event/startup-founders-night-x-w35-%f0%9f%a4%9d/
LOCATION:Rua da Torrinha 121\, 4050-609 Porto\, Rua da Torrinha 121\, Porto\, Portugal
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260619T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T165438
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SUMMARY:From Startup to Sold: The Formula Behind Rows’ Exit
DESCRIPTION:​Most founders look at spreadsheets and see Excel. Humberto Ayres Pereira looked at the same thing and saw a product gap big enough to build a company around. \n​In February 2026\, Rows was acquired by Superhuman. This June\, we’re welcoming the Co-founder & CEO of Rows for an off-the-record conversation on how it happened. \n
URL:https://scaleupporto.pt/event/from-startup-to-sold-the-formula-behind-rows-exit-2/
LOCATION:Founders Founders | Rua de Godim\, 389 Rua de Godim\, Porto\, 4300-240\, Portugal
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
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SUMMARY:BSides Porto 2026
DESCRIPTION:BSides Porto returns as Portugal’s premier technical cybersecurity conference\, fostering the local InfoSec community through talks\, workshops\, Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions\, and electronic badge challenges. \nKey features: \n\nTechnical security presentations and hands-on workshops\nCTF competition for all skill levels\nElectronic badge hacking experience\nNetworking with Portugal’s cybersecurity professionals\n\n
URL:https://scaleupporto.pt/event/bsides-porto-2026/
LOCATION:ISEP\, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida\, 431
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTSTAMP:20260614T165438
CREATED:20260413T153000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T153000Z
UID:15398-1782777600-1783036799@scaleupporto.pt
SUMMARY:QSP Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:QSP Summit is one of Europe’s leading management and marketing events\, bringing together global leaders\, experts\, and visionaries to discuss the trends\, challenges\, and opportunities shaping the future of business. \nThe summit combines keynote talks\, debates\, collaborative sessions\, an exhibition area\, and networking opportunities in an immersive experience designed for professionals and brands. \n
URL:https://scaleupporto.pt/event/qsp-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Exponor\, Av. Dr. António Macedo\, 4454-515 Leça da Palmeira
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260630T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260630T190000
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SUMMARY:Cheers Mar
DESCRIPTION:UPTEC is bringing the community together once again with a new edition of Cheers – the welcome event designed to introduce newly arrived startups to the broader UPTEC ecosystem. \n​This edition will take place at UPTEC Mar\, where the new startups will present their projects to the community! \n​We’ll wrap up with cocktails and beers for a relaxed networking session — the perfect way to connect\, exchange ideas\, and celebrate the ever-growing UPTEC community. \n​ \n​Supported by: Blue Shutle (Ref. EAPA_0028/2022)\, an Interreg Atlantic Area project. \n
URL:https://scaleupporto.pt/event/cheers-mar/
LOCATION:UPTEC Mar\, Avenida da Liberdade\, s/n 4450-718 Leça da Palmeira\, Portugal\, Portugal
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260701T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260701T193000
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SUMMARY:Hangout #53 | WOMEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
DESCRIPTION:​WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS are building ambitious companies across every sector\, yet the path is often shaped by specific challenges\, from access to funding and networks to visibility and leadership expectations. In this Hangout\, we’ll explore what it takes to start\, grow\, and scale as a woman founder\, and what the ecosystem can do to better support that journey. \n​This conversation will focus on practical perspectives and real experiences: what helps founders move faster\, what barriers still exist\, and what meaningful support looks like in practice\, from mentorship and community to investment and corporate partnerships. Whether you’re a founder\, an investor\, or an ecosystem builder\, join us to learn\, connect\, and help shape a more inclusive startup landscape. \n
URL:https://scaleupporto.pt/event/hangout-53-tba/
LOCATION:UPTEC Baixa\, Praça Coronel Pacheco\, 2\, Porto\, Porto\, 4050-453
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260702T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260702T130000
DTSTAMP:20260614T165438
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SUMMARY:School of Startups: Later Stage and Exit
DESCRIPTION:\n\nFrom funding fundamentals to later stages & exit strategies\, our workshops will guide startups through every step of the investment journey \n\n\n\n\nUPTEC’s programme will teach you about all the phases of raising investment through a structured and all-encompassing approach. This intensive and practical workshop series is designed to help founders and startup teams navigate the fundraising journey—from early-stage prep to negotiating a successful exit. \n\n\nScaling\, growth capital\, and preparing for exit. This session guides founders through Series A+ funding\, scaling challenges\, and different exit strategies: acquisition\, IPO\, or buy-back. It helps entrepreneurs understand long-term capital strategies and value creation. \n
URL:https://scaleupporto.pt/event/school-of-startups-later-stage-and-exit/
LOCATION:UPTEC\, Rua Alfredo Allen 455/461\, Porto\, 4200-135\, Portugal
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