FOUNDERS NIGHT #8 | best networking side event at Web Summit 2026 Lisbon

FOUNDERS NIGHT #8 | best networking side event at Web Summit 2026 Lisbon realiza-se de 9 a 10 de novembro de 2026, Cavo Rooftop, em Lisboa.

For the 8th time, we’re bringing founders and investors together on the opening night of Web Summit. Over the last 3 editions, nearly 800 guests from 37 countries joined us. More than half were founders, and 1 in 10 was an investor. 🎟️ Prices go up on 2 November – the earlier you book, the less you pay: https://tinyurl.com/foundersnight8 Start your Web Summit week with the conversations that set it up. Meet people before the conference rush, swap notes on who to see and leave with a few contacts worth following up on. All of it happens on a rooftop above the Tagus River. What you can expect during Startup Founders Night #8 - snacks and 2 drink vouchers for each guest - company of 300+ innovators, entrepreneurs and investors - DJ set and night views over the Tagus river - startup pitches with live jury feedback - memorable chats and moments 🗓️ Agenda - Monday, 9 November 18:00 - Doors open: drinks, networking and DJ set all night 🎧 19:00 - 20:30 - Pitch Training powered by Hanza Group 🎤 20:30 - 02:00 - Afterparty 🎉 🎤 Pitch your startup Get 3 minutes on stage and live feedback from a jury of founders and investors. The winner gets a dedicated post on Startup Founders’ channels. How to apply: answer “Yes” to the pitch question when you buy your ticket on Eventbrite. Slots are limited – we’ll confirm selected founders by email by 5 November. Already have a ticket? Reply to your Eventbrite confirmation email. About the host Founders Night is organised by the Startup Founders Association, a community of experienced founders from Poland. We have been organizing this event since 2018. Check the footage from 2023, 2024 and 2025. Get the ticket NOW - as they usually run out fast. 🎟️ Ticket prices go up every week - the earlier you book, the less you pay: https://tinyurl.com/foundersnight8 ⚠️ Registering on Luma does not include entry. To join us, get your ticket on Eventbrite. Coming to Web Summit for the first time, or coming alone? This is a good place to start. Most people come to meet new faces, so you won’t be standing on your own for long. 📍 Getting to Cavo Rooftop: 1. By Car/Ride-Share (Uber/Bolt/Taxi): - Drop-off address: Terminal de Cruzeiros de Lisboa, Doca Jardim do Tabaco, Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 1100-651 Lisboa - Tip: if the driver doesn't recognise the address, just say "Jardim do Tabaco" - 2-minute walk to the venue 2. By Public Transportation: - Metro: Take the Blue Line (Azul) to Santa Apolónia (last stop) or Terreiro do Paço - From either station, walk along the riverside (Av. Infante Dom Henrique) to the Cruise Terminal: about 10 minutes, flat walk - Enter the Cruise Terminal building and head up to the rooftop 3. From Web Summit (MEO Arena, formerly Altice Arena): - Fastest option, train (~10 min): From Oriente station take a CP urban train towards Santa Apolónia (last stop), then walk ~10 min along the river to the Cruise Terminal - Metro alternative (~35 min): Red Line from Oriente to São Sebastião → change to the Blue Line towards Santa Apolónia → follow the directions above - Uber/Bolt: ~15–20 min, but expect surge pricing when Web Summit sessions end 🎫 Public transport tickets: Get a Viva Viagem card at any metro machine. It works on both the metro and CP trains.