In collaboration with the Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to Portugal and Startup Luxembourg, the Chamber of Commerce continued its tradition by organising the 10th edition of its Trade Fair Visit to Web Summit 2026 in Lisbon.
Luxembourg was actively represented at Web Summit 2026 by a delegation of 32 participants at this globally influential tech gatherings.
Bringing together thousands of startups, investors and tech pioneers from around the world, Web Summit 2026 offered Luxembourg participants an opportunity to discover emerging technologies, exchange with international players and explore new business opportunities.
The programme kicked off with a visit to ISTEC Lisboa (Instituto Superior de Tecnologias Avançadas), where the delegation explored how academia, research and business collaborate to translate technological innovation into practical applications. Discussions focused on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Responsible AI and innovation-driven entrepreneurship.
The delegation attended the official Opening Event of Web Summit 2026, which highlighted the growing role of AI, with particular attention to humanoid robotics and autonomous AI agents.
At Web Summit, participants explored the exhibition floor and met with technology leaders including Intel, Plaud, Replit and Luxembourg-based Focus AI. The event lived up to its promise as a window into the future with discussions around how artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and productivity tools are driving digital transformation across industries.
8 startups from Luxembourg showcased their solutions at Web Summit this year: Axion Lab, AutiHD, Focus AI, GoScience, Luscent, Pertalks, Tech 4 Great, TerraSpark.
The programme also included an official networking reception hosted at the Embassy of Luxembourg in Lisbon, in the presence of H.E. Ambassador Marc Bichler. Bringing together Luxembourg companies, institutional representatives and members of the Portuguese innovation ecosystem, the event provided an opportunity to exchange views and explore potential partnerships between the two countries.
Several other initiatives were planned to showcase Luxembourg's innovation ecosystem and connect the delegation with international partners. These included a networking reception organised by IT Park Uzbekistan, building on the connections established during the Luxembourg trade mission to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in October 2026, as well as a Luxembourg Meetup bringing together entrepreneurs, startups, investors and technology professionals interested in the country's ecosystem. The Luxembourg Exhibitor Tour was also designed to highlight the solutions developed by Luxembourg companies exhibiting at Web Summit.
However, Storm Charles, which hit Portugal during the event, significantly disrupted the programme. Following the Portuguese government's guidelines, the delegation had to suspend its activities on the second day, while Web Summit itself was forced to close its doors.
The programme resumed on Thursday with a visit to NOVA University Lisbon. Participants met with representatives of the Nova SBE Haddad Entrepreneurship Institute and attended a masterclass on the latest AI trends, exploring emerging technologies, evolving market dynamics and the opportunities artificial intelligence is creating for businesses and entrepreneurs.
Although the storm meant that the delegation could not follow the initial programme in its entirety, the visit provided insights into global technology developments and Portugal's innovation ecosystem, while offering a platform to connect with international partners and showcase Luxembourg's expertise. It also reaffirmed the importance of international exchanges in supporting Luxembourg companies in their development abroad.
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