FOUNDERS NIGHT #8 | Pitch your startup on Web Summit'26 best side event!

First evening of WebSummit spent among like-minded enterpreneurs, media reps and investors - thats FOUNDERS NIGHT! For the 8th consecutive year, we're back to do what we do best: connect, share, and inspire. Join us in Lisbon for the most sought-after, founder-focused networking event at Web Summit. Networking, drinks,pitching session,spectacular views and lots of fun - all of that on November 9th evening, right after the conference opening gala. Get a strategic head start on your Web Summit week. On the night of the official kickoff, we’re gathering for an exclusive night of curated connections and incredible fun. Forge key partnerships, against the backdrop of panoramic views of the city. The night kicks off with "Pitch Training" for startup founders eager to master the art of delivering powerful pitches. Each participant will have 3 minutes to present their business idea to a jury of seasoned entrepreneurs, investors, and key figures from the startup ecosystem. This session offers more than just presentation practice - it’s a chance to gain actionable feedback from industry experts, refine your message for maximum impact, and build meaningful connections with potential collaborators and supporters. Founders night is your chance to grab a drink and connect with a curated crowd of international founders and decision-makers at the legendary informal gathering hosted by the Startup Founders Association from Poland. We have been organizing this event since 2018, you can check the footage here from 2023, 2024 and 2025. Get the ticket NOW - as they usually run out fast. Secure yourself a spot among a like minded crowd of entrepreneurs and investors. If it’s your first time on WS in Lisbon - our party is a great place to start • learn about the event and the city, • get hints about the best parties and side events • and meet people worth knowing What you can expect during Startup Founders Night #8 • snacks and welcome drink for each guest • presentation of international startups • company of 300+ innovators, entrepreneurs and investors • music set by a DJ • views, chats and memorable moments Best ways to get 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 🎫 Tickets: Get a Viva Viagem card at any metro machine. It works on both the metro and CP trains.