Lisbon AI /2026 · speakers
/lisbon-ai-2026 · speakers

WELCOME LISBONAI 2026
SPEAKERS ❤️

/thank-you

We know saying yes to a conference talk costs real time and real travel, and we don't take that lightly. Thank you for trusting. We'll do our best to make sure you have a great experience.

If any of the information below is unclear, ambiguous, or feels off, email speakers@lisbonai.org and we'll fix it.

A look at the builders, founders, and researchers who took the stage in 2025. You're in good company.

/2026-edition

EVERYTHING ABOUT 2026

/essentials
Dates
September 23 – 24, 2026
Venue
Centro Champalimaud, Belém · Lisbon
Attendees
~400 attendees in person
Speakers
Aiming for around 20
Format
Single track + demos + a couple of workshops
Recording
Live-streamed on Youtube and X
/formats
  • Talk slots
    20 min + 5 min Q&A

    Standard slot. Pick one idea, show the code, leave room to breathe.

  • Demos
    7 min, no Q&A

    Fast and punchy. Great for a single demo or a sharp opinion.

  • Workshops
    60 – 90 min

    Hands-on, smaller room. We'll share laptop / setup expectations ahead of time.

/checklist
  1. By July 10th Confirm your title, abstract, and short bio. We'll publish these on the main conference website.
  2. By July 10th Send a headshot (square, 1000×1000 minimum) and your social handles.
  3. Before August Share a draft outline of your talk with us.
  4. Before September We'll do a 30-min review call if you'd like one.
  5. 3 days before Get us your slides (if you're using slides), if possible so that we can work out logistics.
  6. Day-of We'll do a tech/sound check with your to make sure you look your best, and then the show is yours.
/traveling and logistics

Airport: The Lisbon Portela airport (LIS) is around 20 minutes by taxi from Belém. The venue, Centro Champalimaud, is by the river.

Travel: We reimburse economy (or similarly sensible) fares, NET 30 after we get your receipt. Send us your receipt by August 31st at the latest. After this date, we'll have to check if we still have budget for it or not.

Accommodation: We will book your stay for up to two nights in a 4‑star hotel near the venue (check‑in Sep 22, check‑out Sep 24). Let us know if:

  • You prefer to book your own room (see "Community" below).
  • You need an extra night, which we might be able to accommodate.
  • Someone is travelling with you, and we'll accomodate them too.

Extra nights or rooms are on you—though we’ve secured friendly rates.

Community: If your company has a budget or is otherwise able to sponsor your travel and stay, we'll list it as part of our Community in our website, and you'll get 2 complimentary tickets to boot.

Speaker dinner: There's a speaker dinner the night before (Sept 22) and a time for wrap drinks on Sept 24. Everything is on us, of course. Let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.

/faq
Do I need to write an academic-style abstract?

No. Two or three plain-English paragraphs. If your friends would read it, it's the right length.

Can I show a product demo?

Yes, as long as it's an honest one. Live demos > polished videos. We'll help you de-risk the wifi.

Are talks recorded?

Yes. Every talk is live-streamed and published on YouTube within ~2 weeks. Slides are published if you allow it.

Can you cover my expenses?

If needed, we can cover travel and stay for invited speakers. Work with us and we'll do our best to accommodate any particular requirements.

Can I bring a co-speaker?

We haven't done that before, but we're into the idea if you are. Let us know early so we can wire them into the schedule and comms.

Is there a code of conduct?

Every speaker, attendee, and volunteer agrees to our code of conduct. It's short and (we hope) sane, but non-negotiable.

/contact

Stuck on something? Want to bounce talk ideas off us? Feel free to reach out.

speakers@lisbonai.org → Our discord

Speaker comms are handled by Fred, who'll be your point of contact throughout the event. If you'd rather skip the shared address and reach a human directly, email fred@lisbonai.org or DM @f on X/Twitter. Either works!

See you in September!