Technology makes the best of us feel like a deer in headlights. It’s overwhelming. We get it. Especially when you don’t come from a so-called “tech background”. But thanks to institutes like No-Code and events like these, now anyone can benefit from the many opportunities that are emerging in the tech world!
Importance of tech events
The importance of tech events is clear to anyone who’s ever attended them. They stimulate collaborations, expand possibilities and build bridges between innovators, initiates and everyone in between. And by everyone we literally mean EVERYONE – from an unemployable, to someone unemployed, to an aspirant, to a hustler and more!
They give centre stage to the most important conversations in tech today and how they stand to shape the future. Although goal-oriented, they maintain an air of ease. So even if you’ve never been to one, trust us, they start to feel like home in no time.
Benefits of tech events
Today’s tech events are not meant for tech folks only. They aim to reach a wider spectrum of attendees. No matter your situation, you are bound to meet someone contemplating a similar fork in the road. In short, you can expect to run into people who:
- Are stuck in bad or monotonous job
- Are unemployable
- Want to upskill/reskill to relaunch their careers
- Desire a different career
- Seek a better work life balance
- Wish to improve their earning potential
- Wish to participate in the digital economy
- Plan to launch a side hustle or project
- Wish to make additional make side income
Apart from them, you can also look forward to meeting the usual attendees such as tech-sperts, high-end recruiters, job seekers, high profile speakers and more.
In order to help you make the most of your experience, first time attendee or not, we’ve divided these events into three categories – People, Knowledge and Activities.
People: Whether hosting 70,000+ attendees or organizing intimate sessions, tech events help you:
- Connect with people who like-minded people
- Engage directly with speakers and experts
- Expand your network
- Discover new opportunities
Knowledge: Lisbon Tech events are a hub of tech knowledge. They become springboards from where the next big ideas take leap because they:
- They help you understand why re-skilling and up-skilling matters
- They help you understand the nitty-gritty of digital economy
- Help you understand no-code
- Share the ease and advantages of transitioning to a career in tech
- Put you at the cutting-edge of digital development
- Teach you to make impact through technology and data innovations
- Enable mature and open discussions around employment and growth
- Disseminate latest technology trends
- Teach latest strategies on remote work
- Share solutions that use technology to leverage digital transformation
Activities: Tech events are not just about all sitting-and-listening; some of the best learning takes place in the form of:
- Interactive workshops and conferences
- Masterclasses and roundtables
- Lectures and mentorship programs
Best tech events in Lisbon:
- Web Summit
About the event
Web Summit is an Irish company from Dublin, that holds tech events in Lisbon, Rio de Janeiro, Qatar, Toronto, and Hong Kong. They are one of the most popular tech events that draws 70,000+ people every year. Their success has been recognised by some of the most well-respected publications in the world, with Politico calling them “world’s premier tech conference” while The Atlantic hailing that Web Summit is “where the future is born”.
What to expect
At Web Summit, it’s all about the future of tech, right from ideas to innovations to solutions. Apart from an electrifying atmosphere, you can expect:
- To become a part of conversations that will come to define what the future will look like
- To learn why tech the next big game changer for both tech-savvy and non-tech-savvy candidates
- Actionable insights on how to dream to learn tech into a reality
- Informative masterclasses and innovative roundtables
Who should attend
- People caught in the wrong job
- People who are unemployable
- People who want to upskill/reskill to relaunch their careers
- Those who wish to improve their earning potential
- Founders and CEOs of tech companies
- Fast-growing startups
Why you should attend
- They are newbie-friendly
- They help you meet others who are going through career transitions
- They offer insights on key developments and changes
Location: Altice Arena and Fil, Lisbon
Dates: 13-16th November 2023
Website: https://websummit.com/
- Future.Works
About the event
Labelled as the international event that unlocks the future of work, Future.Works is a 2-day hybrid event which discusses the future of technology in an “irreverent yet relevant way”. They had their first event in 2015 when they were called The Landing Festival and since, have created a major impact on building a “relevant technological entrepreneurship ecosystem in Portugal”. They are constantly reinventing the wheel to broaden the scope of what they can offer to attendees.
What to expect
- A relaxed and fun atmosphere
- An opportunity to listen and learn from the best in tech
- Talks and workshops from worldwide experts and keynote speakers
- Major networking opportunities
Who should attend
- Those who wish to improve their earning potential
- Those who wish to participate in the digital economy
- People who are unemployable
Why you should attend
- Forge new relationships
- To ease into the world of tech, one jargon at a time
- Explore new opportunities
- Become part of a larger community
Location: Portugal
Dates: ???
Website: https://future.works/
- Tech Jobs Fair
About the event
TJF is the perfect meeting point of candidates and recruiters. The event draws people from different backgrounds and gives them an opportunity to mingle and interact. They also host a number of speakers who come from HR innovation backgrounds and share seasoned insights on the process of hiring along with industry trends. They also shed light on opportunities that stand to gain momentum in the coming years and those which are on their way out. They are socially mindful and collaborated with “Pedalar Sem Idade Lisboa” in 2021 to show their support for “Cycling without Age”.
What to expect
- Face-to-face interactions with recruiters
- Opportunity to make impactful connections
- Chance to participate in motivating lectures
- Get industry insights from top speakers
Who should attend
- Job-seeking candidates
- Recruiters
- Entrepreneurs
- Students and graduates
- Those who desire a different career
- Those who are seeking a better work life balance
- Those who wish to improve their earning potential
- Those who wish to participate in the digital economy
- Tech job aspirants
- Side hustlers
Why you should attend
- To avail new opportunities as a candidate
- Meet and exchange ideas and experiences with other candidates and recruiters
- Interact with others and exchange actionable insights
- Meet like-minded people and be inspired by their stories
- Meet others who are going through career transitions
- Engage and interact with other non-coders
Location: Congress Centre, Praça das Indústrias, 1 - 1300-307 Lisboa
Dates: 2nd Oct 2024, 14:00 to 19:00 (CEST)
Website: https://techjobsfair.com/lisbon/
- Lisbon Tech Job Fair
About the event
LTJF is a tech meet up event, which, simply put, is an event where people come together to exchange ideas, experiences and learn from members and speakers. LTJF is an event which is admired and enjoyed by the entire spectrum, from the new graduate to the seasoned professional. They give members the opportunity to join or host events “in some of the world’s most exciting cities, including London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Barcelona” and more.
What to expect
- Networking opportunities
- Chance to meet recruiters from leading tech companies
- Chance to gain valuable feedback from recruiters
Who should attend
- Job-seeking candidates
- Recruiters
- Entrepreneurs
- Students and graduates
- Those who desire a different career
- Those who are seeking a better work life balance
- Those who wish to improve their earning potential
- Those who wish to participate in the digital economy
- Tech job aspirants
- Job-seeking candidates
- Web & mobile app developers
- Data analysts
- UX/UI Designers
- QA/QC Engineers
- Side hustlers
Why you should attend
- To learn about the latest trends and technologies in the industry
- To discover new career opportunities that align with your level, skills and interests
- To meet employers, ask questions, and make connections
- Connect with top tech companies
- Explore career options in the tech industry
Location: C Saldanha (Grow + Educate + Learn Room) | Avenida Defensores de Chaves nº 4 1000-117 Lisbon Portugal Congress Centre, Praça das Indústrias, 1 - 1300-307 Lisboa
Dates: 30th November
Website: https://techmeetups.com
- Building the Future
About the event
Building the Future was started in 2019 with the aim to digitally transform Portugal. They are sponsored by Microsoft and built by imatch. In just 5 years they have managed to attract 1100+ speakers, inspired more than 75,000+ participants ad organised in 590+ sessions. They focus on the educational ecosystem and believe in the power of technology to educate and re-skill present and coming generations. If you interested in understanding upskilling and reskilling, you can’t give this a miss.
What to expect
- Plenty of literature to help you feel at ease
- Tips on how to upskill and reskill
- Why upskilling and reskilling matter
- People who have successfully reinvented their career with upskilling and reskilling
Who should attend
- People stuck in bad or monotonous job
- People who are unemployable
- Those who wish to relaunch their careers
- Those who desire a different career
Why you should attend
- Dubbed one of the main Portuguese digital transformation events
- To meet and engage with relevant and influential people
- To better understand how you can benefit from upskilling and reskilling
Location: Portugal
Dates: January
Website: https://www.buildingthefuture.pt/en/
- Sinfo
About the event
Sinfo is a “college-student, non-profitable” organization which also organised one of the biggest free tech events in Portugal. It takes place annually and saw a record-breaking attendance of participants 2022. The event is synonymous with being energetic, motivating and one which thrives on ideas, novelty and execution.
What to expect
- A pot-pourri of new ideas
- A riveting atmosphere
- Free-wheeling conversations around tech, upskilling, reskilling and career transition
Who should attend
- College students
- Tech enthusiasts
- Tech newbies of any age
Why you should attend
- Great networking opportunities
- Chance to forge new relationships
- Understand the world of tech in an informal and casual way
Location: Alameda Campus of Técnico Lisboa
Dates: January
Website: https://sinfo.org/
- Running Remote
About the event
RR is a three-day live event to “empower the world’s transition towards distributed work” by focusing on remote-first, hybrid and flexible teams. In its essence, it pivots itself on value, learning, networking and scaling. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to learn about how to work remotely in an effective manner.
What to expect
- Learn how to self-motivate
- Understand when to hire full-time work vs contractual work
- Learn how to attract, motivate and retain clients
Who should attend
- Candidates
- Recruiters
- Remote work enthusiasts
- People stuck in a bad or monotonous job
- Those who wish to participate in the digital economy
Why you should attend
- To learn to navigate the changing work landscape
- To better understand new and emerging remote, hybrid and flexible forms of working
- To listen to and interact with people who’re tackling tech’s biggest challenges and redefining global solutions
- To meet others who are going through career transitions
Location: Portugal, Lisbon
Dates: 22—24 April 2024
Website: https://runningremote.com/
- Women in tech
About the event
WiT is an invite-only event whose mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated women. The events focus on bringing together like-minded professionals and help them discover available opportunities in the world of tech with a focus on upskilling and reskilling.
What to expect
- Engage with a community of like-minded people
- Open dialogues around equal pay, career growth, and leadership roles
- To identify career growth opportunities
- To listen to inspiring talks on equal opportunities
- Snacks, drinks and music
Who should attend
- Candidates
- People who want to upskill/reskill
- Those who are seeking a better work life balance
- Those who wish to improve their earning potential
Why you should attend
- The opportunity to network with top companies in a casual yet professional and friendly atmosphere
- Meet female tech leaders and get inspired by their journeys and stories
- To expand your network and establish relationships with women in technology
Location: Lisbon
Dates: May
Website: https://www.womentech.net
- Impact First
About the event
Impact First is a 2-day event that brings together iNGOs, international agencies, governments, and the private sector to engage in authentic learning and collaborating. They aim to explore the possibilities of creating an impact and addressing the most pressing global development challenges through technology and data innovations.
What to expect
- Speakers and organizations from the world of global health and development sector
- Latest trends across sectors within digital development
Who should attend
- Policy Makers and Government Representatives
- Technical Staff - Data Scientists, Programmers, Engineers
- People stuck in bad or monotonous job
- Those who wish to relaunch their careers
- Newbie techies
Why you should attend
- Panel discussions
- Networking opportunities and in-depth discussions
Location: Centro Cultural de Belém, Lisbon
Dates: October 10-11, 2024
Website: https://www.impactfirst.com/
- Bsides Lisbon
About the event
Started in 2013, Bsides Lisbon is a premier, community-organised, non-profit technical information security conference in Portugal. Now in its 10th edition, it continues to encourage collaboration in a comfortable and informal manner.
What to expect
- A relaxed and welcoming environment
- Discussions, workshops, and interactions, and talks
- Direct engagement with speakers before, during, and after their presentations
Who should attend
- People who are unemployable
- Those who plan to launch a side hustle or project
- Those who wish to make additional make side income
- Industry leaders
- Thought leaders
- Information security professionals
Why you should attend
- To attend engaging and interesting conversations around tech security in an easy and relaxed manner
- To gain new insights on tech
Location: xx
Dates: 16th – 17th November
Website: https://bsideslisbon.org/
In conclusion
Technology is redefining the job market. While some people are waxing eloquent about all the jobs that AI, for instance, will make obsolete, they fail to mention all the new opportunities that tech in general will create for all. Programs like Lisbon’s tech events and initiatives like the No-Code Institute are helping the non-techies among us to become future coders and software developers. They are promising jobs, and offering life-changing opportunities that are taking the world by storm. In short, if you thought that being a techie is beyond you – think again!
