Startup Guide Summit 2026

The Human Advantage – Building the critical systems for a resilient Europe

Startup Guide Summit returns to Lisbon for its fourth edition, asking one question: can Europe build the systems it depends on ethically and still compete?

‍The infrastructure Europe builds, the infrastructure it protects, and the societies that hold it together are being rebuilt with AI right now. Europe holds around 5% of the world's AI compute and moves slower than its competitors. It bets that the way it builds, with trust, fairness and collaboration designed in from the start, is not a cost but the only way to build what lasts. 

Hosted at Casa do Impacto during Web Summit week, the summit brings together 200+ founders, investors, policymakers, ecosystem builders and community leaders from across the continent for an afternoon of debate, working sessions, a pitch competition and celebration.

What to expect:
✨ Keynotes and panels featuring founders, policy shapers, and ecosystem leaders
✨ A deep dive into how Europe can Accelerate, Simplify and Protect its infrastructure
✨ Networking with an international crowd of entrepreneurs and innovators
✨ Community, creativity, and the magic of Lisbon

Let’s gather to celebrate what unites us — and shape the next chapter of Europe's startup scene together.

Tickets are limited – reserve your spot now!
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