October 13-17
Guimarães
Meet the Speakers.
Real Stories, up close.
Check the confirmed speakers below!
All Speakers
Founders, investors, creators and thinkers share real stories and lessons up close, not from a distance.
Hélder is the founder of FITNESS UP and Boomfit, building legacy and freedom through bold ventures and strategic investment at HMF Capital.
Hélder Marinho
Owner & CEO at Fitness Up
Ricardo co-founded Barkyn and now leads Laika Ventures, backing AI-driven startups with his experience in fundraising, GTM strategy, and digital product innovation.
Ricardo Macedo
Co-Founder at Barkyn and Managing Partner at Laika Ventures
Pedro leads technical teams at Sword Health, building healthcare solutions that are changing lives worldwide.
Pedro Henrique Santos
Director of Engineering (Algorithms) at Sword Health
Clara is democratizing high-performance computing to accelerate scientific and engineering innovation.
Clara Gonçalves
Co-Founder and COO at Inductiva.AI
Pedro Guimarães, a visual artist from Guimarães, has exhibited internationally since a young age, with works held in private collections around the world.
Pedro Guimarães
Visual Artist
Serial entrepreneur and organizational culture advocate, Matheus helps companies build more human-centered and adaptive ways of working.
Matheus Haddad
"Feedback Canvas" Book Author; Co-Founder at "Ateliê de Software" and "Orgganica"
Luis is Managing Partner at OW Ventures, blending 20+ years of tech and VC leadership to back globally ambitious, tech-driven founders across Europe and Latin America.
Luís Gutman
Managing Partner at OW Ventures
João Guimarães is co‑founder & CEO of Intuitivo, empowering over 35,000 teachers with a digital platform that streamlines school assessments and won Web Summit’s 2024 pitch competition.
João Guimarães
Co-Founder & CEO at Intuitivo
Cofounder of USE AND REUSE and TOGROW, with a PhD in Geology and extensive experience in geotechnical engineering, quarry management, and academia.
Luís Ramos
CEO at Use and Reuse & Partner at ToGrow
Miguel builds ecosystems where ideas thrive, from hostels to innovation hubs, he blends hospitality and entrepreneurship to power vibrant communities.
Miguel Ricardo
General Manager at SITIO
Rui went from engineer to serial founder, now he builds and backs startups at scale as CEO of Build Up Labs, a venture studio and incubator.
Rui Gouveia
CEO at Build Up Labs
André is reshaping digital health as co-founder & CEO of Nutrium, empowering 3M+ users to improve their nutrition through empathy and continuous care.
André Santos
Co-founder & CEO at Nutrium
António thrives where cultures meet, blending 25+ years of global market expertise, five languages, and bold partnerships to turn international opportunities into lasting ventures.
António Paraíso
Luxury, Marketing & Innovation Consultant
Entrepreneur and founder of Savearth, he drives innovation in hospitality by reducing water and energy waste through smart technology already tested in international hotel chains.
João Machado
Founder at Savearth
António bridges academia and industry in fashion and textiles, blending 30+ years of expertise in innovation, sustainability, and circular economy with leadership roles at UMinho and as CEO of spin-off TO-BE-GREEN.
António Dinis
CEO at TOBEGREEN
Diogo is a founder driven by impact, from a six-figure e-commerce exit to scaling HR tech, failing in AI, and now building a cycling movement that blends wellness and esports.
Diogo Oliveira
Co-Founder & CEO at Cycling District (ex Landing.Jobs)
João is the CEO of CRON, a venture studio turning bold ideas into sustainable ventures through AI, software, and hardware, from concept to launch.
João Monteiro
CEO at CRON
Marco builds where most hesitate, blending deep tech, global scale, and bold partnerships to turn ambitious ideas into ventures that cross borders.
Marco Bravo
CEO at AustinGIS
Marília connects science and startups, a former researcher turned ecosystem builder, now leading acceleration at Startup Portugal and supporting 100+ incubators nationwide.
Marília Santos
Head of Growth & Acceleration at Startup Portugal
Luís bridges AI and entrepreneurship, founder of ZAAI, ex-HUUB co-founder (acquired by Maersk), and VP of Data & AI at Marley Spoon.
Luís Roque
Founder at ZAAI | ex-HUUB co-founder (acquired by Maersk)
Bernardo is building Granter, the world’s first AI grant consultant, making public funding accessible through automated, end‑to‑end grant applications.
Bernardo Seixas
Co-Founder & CEO at Granter
With 15+ years in digital innovation, Orlando turns complex problems into simple solutions, blending design thinking, tech execution, and a drive to explore AI’s transformative potential.
Orlando Rocha
Founder at Miew
With a Michelin star and a sustainable vision, António Loureiro reimagines Portuguese tradition through dishes that spark emotion.
António Loureiro
Owner and Chef at "A Cozinha" (Michelin Star)
Bruno connects engineering, business, and sustainability. Consultant at PwC, with past experience at Bosch and as Sustainability & R&D Director at FORteamsLAB.
Bruno Lopes
Business Sustainability Consultant at PwC Portugal
Andreia is the CEO of Codepoint and Klatchpoint, blending product strategy, international business, and 10 years of tech industry leadership.
Andreia Martins
CEO at Codepoint
Mariana is the founder of Tekya, helping tech professionals deliver high value while turning their careers into tools for building a dream life.
Mariana Trigo
Founder & Engineering Manager at Tekya.io
Daniel works with emerging startups across Europe to build intentional and impactful brands. He is also an angel investor at Angels Way and an active mentor in the startup ecosystem.
Daniel Teixeira
Co-Founder and CEO at Vogal
João drives innovation and transformation at ACA Group, leading strategic projects and funding initiatives across the organization.
João Ferreira
Head of Innovation, PMO and Tax & Financial Incentives at ACA Group
Founding MD of Endeavor Portugal, supporting high-growth founders and connecting Portugal’s ecosystem to a global network of impact-driven entrepreneurs.
Ricardo Mesquita
Managing Director at Endeavor
A passionate researcher and entrepreneur, Filipa Fernandes develops breakthrough technologies like X-OCR, tackling vectors of malaria and dengue, and RT, supporting women in menopause—bridging science and market impact at Ooze Nanotech.
Filipa Fernandes
Scientist & Co-Founder at Ooze Nanotech
Miguel Albuquerque is Executive Director at Founders Founders, leading a founder‑led network that supports scale‑ups in Portugal through peer mentorship, community events and custom programs.
Miguel Albuquerque
Executive Director at Founders Founders
Rui is reshaping legal services, as Managing Partner at NOVA Legal, he helps businesses turn law into a strategic advantage through tech and bold execution.
Rui Ferreira
Co-Founder & CEO at Nova Legal
Neide is a science-driven founder leading breakthroughs in molecular diagnostics through biosensor innovation and 18+ years in R&D.
Neide Vieira
Co-Founder and COO at IPLEXMED
"Mariaida Home is more than a brand. It’s a tribute to our grandmother and the joy she inspired. Founded by four cousins, we create elegant, detailed, and timeless textiles, proudly 100% Made in Portugal."
Joana Carneiro
Co-Founder at Mariaida Home
Rui is reshaping legal services, as Managing Partner at NOVA Legal, he helps businesses turn law into a strategic advantage through tech and bold execution.
José Carlos Pereira
Book Author “Chegar e Vender”
"Mariaida Home is more than a brand. It’s a tribute to our grandmother and the joy she inspired. Founded by four cousins, we create elegant, detailed, and timeless textiles, proudly 100% Made in Portugal."
Inês Carneiro
Co-Founder at Mariaida Home
Co-founder of Founder Institute Portugal, curator of Techstars Startup Digest & Adamastor, angel investor at Angels Way, and expert evaluator for the European Commission.
Carlos Resende
Co-Founder at Founder Institute Portugal
Thiago bridges code, law, and startups, a former developer turned legal expert, angel investor, and founder of a cybertech accelerator.
Thiago Vieira
Business Angel & Board Coordinator at Core Angels Porto
João selects high-potential tech startups to join Web Summit in Lisbon, Doha, Rio, and Vancouver.
João Bandeira
Startups Coordinator at Web Summit
Sérgio is the CEO & co-founder of Planetiers, driving global sustainable transformation by connecting innovations, businesses, and changemakers across 60+ countries.
Sérgio Ribeiro
CEO & Co-Founder at Planetiers
Ivanoel supports Portugal’s startup ecosystem through Startup Portugal, while advising tech ventures like 3Dfy, INSIMI, Hortee, and Granter.
Ivanoel Rodrigues
Ecosystem Booster at Startup Portugal
Carlos blends environmental science, biomedicine, and research leadership, and plays a key role in Guimarães’ mission to become European Green Capital 2026.
Carlos Ribeiro
Executive Director at Laboratório da Paisagem
At AICEP, Pedro supports ICT companies and lead the startup ecosystem, with long experience in investment and internationalization.
Pedro Oliveira
Startup Ecossystem at AICEP
Alexandre Barros drives healthcare innovation as CEO of Hydrumedical and Bioceramed, with a focus on medical devices and bone regeneration.
Alexandre Barros
CEO at Hydrumedical & Bioceramed
Pedro Norton de Matos is a founder, mentor, and strategist, with leadership roles across major companies and initiatives like the Green Festival and CDI Portugal.
Pedro Norton de Matos
GreenFest Mentor
october 13-17
Cjiag, Guimarães
