Events
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The Startup Grind Exhibition is a curated startup showcase taking place during the Startup Grind Conference 2026 in Silicon Valley (April 27–29, 2026). Selected startups gain booth space, pitching slots, investor meetings, and high-visibility opportunities within one of the world’s… |
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This webinar explores the full customer journey in e-commerce, from initial discovery to repeat purchase, with a focus on building trust, conversion and long-term customer loyalty. The session addresses key elements of a successful online business, including platform selection, payment…
Free
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SIM Conference is built for one thing: meaningful connections across the startup ecosystem. In this Hangout, we’ll map what SIM has to offer across profiles, from curated content and side formats to the moments that actually move conversations forward. Whether…
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The EU SME Centre, in collaboration with SPI (Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação) and PortugalFoods, hosts this practical workshop guiding Portuguese SMEs through the opportunities and challenges of exporting food and beverage products to China. Key speaker: Daniel Pedraza (Project Director,…
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Data Makers Fest is a three-day festival for data professionals and enthusiasts, combining hands-on tutorials with a major conference program. The event features over 50 talks, practical sessions, and networking opportunities on topics like AI, data engineering, analytics, responsible AI,… |
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Beyond the Algorithm is an intimate, guided conversation exploring the role of the Arts, Humanities, and human skills in a technology-driven world. Organised by The Dream Lab, the session brings together artists, thinkers, and innovators to reflect on how cultural…
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The EU-Startups Summit is one of Europe’s leading events for startups and investors, bringing together founders, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, corporates and ecosystem leaders from across the continent. The two-day conference features keynote talks, panel discussions, fireside chats with successful entrepreneurs,…
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"Pontes para o futuro: ciência, indústria e sociedade na gestão de resíduos" — CVR's second webinar in the COMPETE 2030-funded Wastes in Motion project (managed by ANI via SIAC). The session explores how academic research converts into market-ready solutions for waste…
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Founders Founders hosts this session as part of its The Tea On series, featuring Jorge Teixeira (Chief AI Officer at BrightFactory) in a practical conversation about the intersection of AI engineering and human experience design. The talk explores how scale-ups…
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On May 8, UPTEC will host an interactive World Café session, bringing together young people aged 18 to 30 to exchange ideas, share perspectives and co-create solutions, contributing to the ambition of building an Atlantic Youth Platform — a space for collaboration across borders and active participation…
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The IA.COM #1 workshop "Organizar a Casa: Sistemas e Produtividade com IA" launches IAPMEI's "IA.COM - Intelligent Communication for SMEs" cycle. This practical session equips SME teams and entrepreneurs to boost productivity using AI for workflow organization, task automation, systems integration, and…
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"Inteligência Artificial para PME: Criar, testar e validar ideias de negócio" — Margarida Oliveira demystifies using AI to create, test, and validate new business models, positioning AI as a strategic accelerator beyond mere productivity gains. Join SMEs transforming from digital spectators…
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Part of the Algoritmo Humano monthly cycle exploring how AI transforms different dimensions of human life. This session features Father Paulo Duarte discussing the intersection of artificial intelligence and religion. The conversation will reflect on how new technologies are reshaping faith, spirituality, and the…
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The BUZZ Impulse is an innovative event in the national university landscape, created and developed by StartUp BUZZ in collaboration with the Faculty of Economics of the University of Porto. In a single day, participants will have the opportunity to…
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UPTEC hosts founders and investors for reverse pitching (investors share what they're seeking), 1:1 office hours, keynote by Daria Golebiowska-Tataj on strategic networking, hands-on workshop, and networking cocktail, perfect warm-up for SIM Conference. Confirmed VCs: Armilar (€0.5-5M tech), Bynd (€250-600k global tech), C2 Capital (€2M+),…
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The SIM Conference is an event designed to connect entrepreneurs, startups, and investors, both nationally and internationally. Focused on creating networking opportunities through carefully curated content, SIM offers a unique experience for founders and investors to establish meaningful connections. Its… |
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Two days of talks, workshops, contribution, and networking around WordPress and beyond. The event is aimed at developers, designers, content creators, business owners, and anyone using WordPress to build, improve, or scale digital products and websites.
€35
Leadership Talks #06 is an interactive leadership event where visionary leaders share insights on leadership journeys, challenges, and practical strategies to grow as leaders. Participants can expect interactive sessions, roundtable discussions, networking opportunities, and practical takeaways for immediate application in…
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The IA.COM #2 workshop "Marcar Presença: Conteúdo e Criatividade com IA" takes place as part of IAPMEI's "IA.COM - Intelligent Communication for SMEs" cycle. The goal is to empower participants to communicate efficiently and competitively in the digital era using AI tools.…
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While the ecosystem debates at SIM Porto during the week, Gaia Startup Summit serves as the exclusive meeting point for those who want to transform conversations into action. Leaders in innovation, media, and emerging talent gather at Gaia's Municipal Auditorium to discuss…
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Discover ViennaUP is a travel-grant program designed to help international startups attend and engage with ViennaUP 2026, a leading European festival for entrepreneurship and innovation. It offers selected startups financial support, community access, and the opportunity to connect with founders,…
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"PME e os Direitos dos Consumidores" — Part of the EU-funded Consumer Law Ready program, this training helps SMEs understand and comply with consumer protection laws to avoid disputes and build customer trust. Focused on pre-contractual information requirements, right of withdrawal,…
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CODA 2026 explores how blockchain, AI, and digital assets are converging to redefine value, innovation, and trust in the digital economy.This edition brings together industry leaders, innovators, and future builders to uncover real-world applications of Web3, tokenization, and intelligent ownership,…
€49
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The BUZZ Impulse is an innovative event in the national university landscape, created and developed by StartUp BUZZ in collaboration with the Faculty of Economics of the University of Porto. In a single day, participants will have the opportunity to…
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Founders Founders celebrates 9 years with high-energy networking focused on "9 new connections for everyone" no speeches, just structured speed-friending, grazing tables, drinks, and a community toast with cake. Format: Doors open 17:30, kick-off 18:15, 60-min "structured serendipity" sessions 18:30-19:30, cake & toast 19:30.
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Exclusive 6-founder roundtable where scaling founders share and troubleshoot their AI prompts, workflows, agents, and bottlenecks in a peer-to-peer "Show me yours, I'll show you mine" format. Structure: 20-minute hot seats per founder (demo + solve), premium lunch included, €25/ticket (approval required).
€25
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Founders Founders hosts this exclusive peer advisory lunch where 6 scaling founders form a "virtual board" to solve each other's real product bottlenecks. Format: Extreme focus peer advisory Each founder gets ~20 minutes in the hot seat Share context +…
€25
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Portuguese Women in Tech brings back Women & Wealth 2026, the 4th edition of its event focused on honest conversations about money, leadership, and growth in tech. The program features speakers from across the ecosystem and is powered by BLIP, highlighting the connection between…
€25
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The Innovation Forum III is an economic forum dedicated to exploring the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in innovation. The event brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss emerging technologies, digital transformation, and the future of business and…
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YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP is more than “starting early”. It’s about building skills, confidence, and networks that can shape a founder’s path for years to come. In this Hangout, we’ll explore what opportunities and challenges young people face when they want to learn…
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Intensive hackathon connecting industrial companies (CASAIS, IEM4.0) with AI builders to solve real AI challenges in 48 hours. Main prize: €10,000 + 1 year Impact Hub Porto mentorship + 1 month Sítio hotdesk. Perfect for: AI developers, product leads, and Northern Portugal industrial scaleups seeking practical…
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From funding fundamentals to later stages & exit strategies, our workshops will guide startups through every step of the investment journey UPTEC's programme will teach you about all the phases of raising investment through a structured and all-encompassing approach. This intensive and practical…
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