Lisbon Community Week Conference 2026

Lisbon Community Week Conference 2026 realiza-se a 13 de novembro de 2026, Impact Hub Lisbon - Penha, em Lisboa.

Lisbon Community Week 2026Friday, 13 November 2026Impact Hub Lisbon – PenhaLisbon Community Week is the flagship gathering for community professionals in Lisbon and across Europe.It’s a day built for learning with peers, not being talked at all day. Expect practical sessions, honest conversations, and plenty of opportunities to connect with people building communities, growing organisations, and tackling the same challenges you are.Your pass includes the full experience: conference talks, a hands-on workshop, an unconference, and an after party.The experience🎤 ConferenceKeynotes, lightning talks, panels, and practical sessions exploring community strategy, engagement, growth, connection, AI, advocacy, impact, and more.🛠️ WorkshopA hands-on session to explore practical ideas and approaches you can take back to your own community work.💬 UnconferenceA participant-led session shaped by the community. Bring a question, challenge, or idea and explore it with fellow community professionals.🥂 After PartyKeep the conversations going after the programme with drinks, food, and plenty of time to connect.SpeakersWe’re bringing together community leaders, strategists, operators, and practitioners from across different industries.Evan HamiltonDirector of Community, HubSpotVellanki SriharshaAI Product Management, KhorosNicole SaundersSenior Director of CX Strategy, Higher LogicMarius CiorteaChief Community Officer, Higher LogicJennifer K. HillCEO & Founder, Jen Hill TribeJennifer HanleyHead of Community, MoveworksAndreia TulcidásManager, Community Engagement, OutSystemsJakub PacandaCommunity Acquirer, AcquireCommunity.comScott StranskyFounder & Content Lead, Thrū ContentChristina HugFounder, BoardingPassAbby HoustonFounder + Global Community Strategist, Food StoriesKirsten WagenaarCommunity Strategist, Author & Speaker, Sense of CommunityCarmelito BauerFounder, CommunitygeeksGonçalo HallFounder, NomadXTania TimkovaCommunity Ambassador & Ecosystem Lead, Female Founders BreakfastTerra MiloProject Manager & Queen of Game Night, Lisbon Game NightAgenda8:15 – 9:00Check-in, Breakfast & Networking9:00 – 9:10Welcome to Lisbon Community Week 2026Tzufit Herling & Francisco Opazo9:10 – 9:30More details coming soon!Vellanki Sriharsha9:30 – 9:45Cracking the Code of Human ConnectionJennifer K. Hill9:45 – 10:25Adapting Community Strategies for the AI Era (While Still Staying Human-Centric)Evan Hamilton10:25 – 10:40The Do-Everything Community Trap: Why Focus (Not Features) Drives Business ImpactJennifer Hanley10:40 – 10:50Coffee Break10:50 – 11:103 Ways to Put AI to Work in Your CommunityNicole Saunders & Marius Ciortea11:10 – 11:25What 1M Community Members Taught Me That AI Can't LearnAndreia Tulcidás11:25 – 11:40Communities as Investable AssetsJakub Pacanda11:40 – 11:55Cohorts That Actually Mean Something: A Readiness-Based Approach to Community PersonalizationScott Stransky11:55 – 12:10Session Break12:10 – 12:25Nobody Remembers Your Agenda: How to Design Rooms Where Strangers Go Deep, FastChristina Hug12:25 – 12:40The Table Is a Format: Why Food + Conversation Design Belongs in Your Community ToolkitAbby Houston12:40 – 12:55Rediscovering the Meaning of True ConnectionKirsten Wagenaar12:55 – 13:10The Death of Community Management: Why That's Good NewsCarmelito Bauer13:10 – 14:10Lunch Break14:10 – 14:30Panel Discussion: Building Community in Portugal: From Gathering People to Creating BelongingGonçalo Hall, Tania Timkova & Terra Milo14:30 – 15:30Hands-on Workshop15:30 – 15:45Coffee Break15:45 – 17:15Unconference17:15 – 17:30Closing Remarks17:30 – 19:30After PartyAgenda timings and sessions may be subject to change.SponsorshipInterested in sponsoring Lisbon Community Week?Book a call with Francisco to explore sponsorship opportunities.We’d love to have you with us in Lisbon for a full day of learning, connection, and community. 💜Join us on 13 November 2026 at Impact Hub Lisbon – Penha.