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.xyz 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. Before August Confirm your title, abstract, and short bio. We'll publish these on the main conference website.
  2. Before August Send a headshot (square, 1000×1000 minimum) and your social handles.
  3. Before September Share a draft outline of your talk with us. We'll do a 30-min review call if you'd like one.
  4. 3 days before Get us your slides, if possible so that we can work out logistics.
  5. 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.

Hotel: We'll book a hotel for you for the duration of the event. If you prefer to arrange your own room, or have someone traveling with you let us know and we'll make sure to accommodate you.

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.

Will you cover my expenses?

We cover travel and stay at the partner hotel for invited speakers. If you have particular requirements, work with us and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

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.xyz → 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.xyz or DM @f on X/Twitter. Either works!

See you in September!