European Tech Champions - Italy & Portugal

About this event

Meet Europe’s tech champions, raising and scaling globally.

Join Unicorn Factory Lisboa, the Embassy of Italy in Portugal and the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) for an evening celebrating Tech champions of Italy and Portugal, during Web Summit 2026.

On 11 November at Unicorn Stage, Beato Innovation District, founders, investors, corporate leaders and institutional representatives will come together to explore how European tech companies can compete globally, raise capital and scale beyond their home markets, using Italy and Portugal as examples.

What to expect

Two panels with leading scaleups, investors and institutional leaders from Italy, Portugal and Europe on how European tech companies compete, raise capital and scale globally.

A networking evening at Beato Innovation District, to connect with Italian & Portuguese startups and investors attending Web Summit, and the wider European tech community.

Whether you are a founder looking to scale internationally, an investor looking for Europe’s next champions, or an ecosystem leader who wants to strengthen European innovation, this is the room to be in.

Let’s build it together.

📅 11 November 2026🕡 18:30 Lisbon time (welcome and check-in)📍 Unicorn Stage, Beato Innovation District, Lisbon

Register to join us for an evening of connections and cross-border collaboration during Web Summit week!

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