Web Summit returns to Lisbon for its 2026 edition, running 9 to 12 November at the Altice Arena and FIL exhibition centre in Parque das Nações. With more than 70,000 attendees expected from over 160 countries, the event is one of the largest technology conferences in the world, and it brings a significant influx of visitors to Lisbon each November.
If you are attending or planning a trip to Lisbon around the conference, here is what to know.
Event details
- Dates: 9–12 November 2026
- Venues: Altice Arena and FIL (Feira Internacional de Lisboa), Parque das Nações
- Attendees: 70,000+ from 160+ countries
- Startups represented: 2,300+
- Speakers: 900+
The conference is spread across multiple stages and halls at the FIL complex, with keynotes and high-profile fireside chats at the Altice Arena. Both venues are within walking distance of each other in Parque das Nações, Lisbon’s eastern waterfront district.
Tickets
General attendee tickets start from €630 (excluding VAT). VIP passes begin at €1,585 and Chairperson-tier passes reach €20,285. Startup packages (designed for early-stage companies looking to exhibit) are available from €495.
All tickets must be purchased through the official Web Summit website.
Confirmed speakers
Web Summit announces its full speaker lineup in waves. Confirmed names for 2026 include:
- Matthew Prince, co-founder and CEO of Cloudflare
- Jen Wong, COO of Reddit
- Danielle Perszyk, Director of Cognitive Science at Amazon’s AGI Lab
- Joaquin Cuenca Abela, co-founder and CEO of Magnific
- Claudine Cheever, CMO of Pinterest
- Henna Virkkunen, European Commission Executive Vice-President for Technological Sovereignty, Security and Democracy
Further speakers will be announced in the weeks ahead.
Where to stay during Web Summit
Lisbon hotels fill up quickly for Web Summit week. If you have not booked yet, the most convenient areas are Parque das Nações itself (walking distance to the venues), Baixa-Chiado (central, well connected by metro), and Belém (quieter, easy metro access).
The Oriente metro station is directly adjacent to the FIL complex and Altice Arena, making anywhere on the red or green metro lines a practical base. Our getting around Lisbon guide has more on the metro network.
Avoid booking accommodation in western Lisbon unless you are happy with a longer metro journey; Parque das Nações is at the far eastern end of the city.
Web Summit lands in the middle of low season, so for weather, rainfall and what else is on across the country that month, see our Portugal in November guide.
Getting there
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is well served by European carriers with direct connections from most major cities. The airport is one stop from Oriente on the Linha Vermelha (red metro line), a 10-minute journey, making it one of the most convenient conference venues in Europe from an airport access perspective.
See our Lisbon airport guide for transfer options and advice on getting into the city.
Parque das Nações
If this is your first visit to Lisbon for Web Summit, it is worth knowing that Parque das Nações is distinct from the historic city centre. Built for Expo 98, it is a modern, planned district with wide pedestrian promenades, contemporary architecture, and a riverside walkway along the Tagus. It is clean and easy to navigate but lacks the character of Alfama, Chiado, or Belém.
Most first-time visitors choose to base themselves in central Lisbon and commute to the venue, a reasonable choice if you want to explore the city beyond conference hours. Our Lisbon guide covers all the main neighbourhoods.