October 13-17

Guimarães

5 days of real stories and real connections.

Check the confirmed agenda below!

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Agenda

Day 1 - Monday, October 13

09:00PM

Opening

09:30PM

To be announced

10:45pm

Networking + Closure

Day 2 - Tuesday, October 14

09:30AM

Opening

10:00Am

From Challenges to Growth: The Entrepreneur’s Journey

An inspiring talk about the highs and lows of the entrepreneurial path, highlighting the challenges overcome and the lessons that fueled the personal and business growth of the Fitness UP group.

Hélder Marinho (FitnessUP)

10:45am

Coffee Break

11:00am

From Zero to Infinity: Lessons from a Unicorn

Hosted by Sword Health, will be an inspiring conversation about the journey of a Portuguese startup that became a unicorn, highlighting the challenges faced, key strategic decisions, and valuable lessons learned along the way.

André Santos (Sword Health)

12:00Pm

To be announced

12:45Pm

Lunch

14:30PM

Women Leading Innovation: Inspiring Startup Stories

A roundtable dedicated to highlighting the role of women in leading innovative projects, featuring real stories from female founders who are transforming the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Mariana Trigo (Tekia.io)

Andreia Martins (Codepoint)

Neide Vieira (INPLEXMED)

15:30Pm

Coffee Break

16:00Pm

Connections that drive Entrepreneurs: The Role of Communities

A roundtable on the importance of entrepreneurial communities as a driving force for support, inspiration, and growth for those launching and developing new businesses.

Marília Santos (Startup Portugal)

Miguel Ricardo (SITIO)

Vítor Martins (351 Startup Association)

Miguel Albuquerque (Founders Founders)

17:00PM

Networking + Closure

Day 3 - Wednesday, October 15

09:30Am

Opening

10:00Am

Empowering Startups: How Incubators, Accelerators, and Venture Studios Fuel Entrepreneurial Success

A roundtale of the impact of entrepreneurship support programs, exploring how incubators, accelerators, and venture studios drive startup success.

João (CRON)

Rui Gouveia (Build Up Labs)

Ricardo Macedo (Laika Ventures)

10:45Am

Coffee Break

11:00Am

To be announced

12:00pm

Beyond Borders: Strategies for Scaling and Internationalizing Startups

A roundtable on effective strategies for scaling and internationalizing startups, featuring real experiences and lessons learned from expanding into global markets.

Marco Braco (AustinGIS)

To be announced (Coverflex)

12:45Am

Lunch

14:30pm

The 100x Startup: Vibe Code It, Automate It, Scale It

A talk on building highly scalable startups through culture, automation, and technology, based on the experience of the zaai founder.

Luís Roque (ZAAi)

14:30Pm

Coffee Break

16:00pm

To be announced

17:00pm

Networking + Closure

Day 4 - Thursday, October 16

09:30Am

Opening

10:00Am

To be announced

10:45Am

Coffee Break

11:00Am

To be announced

12:00Pm

To be announced

12:45pm

Lunch

14:30pm

To be announced

15:30Am

Coffee Break

16:00pm

To be announced

17:00pm

Networking + Closure

Day 5 - Friday, October 17

09:30Am

Opening

10:00Am

To be announced

11:00Am

Coffee Break

11:00Am

Pitch Competition

Join the livestream and see startups pitch their vision to investors and the community.
Startups list TBA.

Broadcasted by CISAVE

11:00Am

Pitch Competition Winners Announcement

19:00 - 21:00pm

Networking + Closure

Testimonials

"Attending the Makers Conference was a turning point in my career. The sessions were not only insightful but also practical, providing tools I could immediately apply."

Emily Davis

Freelance Digital Artist

"The networking opportunities at the conference were invaluable. I met industry leaders and fellow developers who have since become mentors and collaborators."

John Smith

App Developer

"I left feeling motivated, equipped with new skills, and connected to a network of professionals who share my dedication to enhancing user experiences."

Lisa Nguyen

UX Designer