Where leaders see further.
- 18–19 March 2027
- Tejo Convention Centre, Lisbon
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Two days of bold ideas, 80+ speakers, Three stages, 2,500 business leaders, 45 countries, One sunset on the Tagus
Why Meridian
Two days that change how you lead.
Meridian Summit gathers the people building the next decade of business for focused, practical sessions and meetings that turn into partnerships. Now in its fourth year, it is where strategy gets sharper and deals get started.
Ideas you can use on Monday
No vague trend talk. Every session ends with frameworks, numbers and next steps you can take straight back to your team.
Meetings that move deals forward
Our matchmaking app lines up one-to-one meetings with the peers, partners and investors worth your time before you land.
A clear view of what comes next
Hear how leaders are navigating AI, capital and talent shifts months before they reach your market.
2,500+
Founders, executives and investors from 45 countries
80+
Speakers who have built and scaled companies
40+
Sessions across three stages and studios
92%
Of 2026 attendees would recommend Meridian to a peer
Speakers
Learn from people who built it.
Operators, founders and investors who have scaled companies through the exact challenges you are facing now.
More than 80 speakers in total. The full line-up is announced in January 2027.
KeynoteAmara Okafor
Chief Executive Officer
Lumen Freight
Grew Lumen Freight from a two-truck startup into a logistics network serving 14 markets across Africa and Europe.
KeynoteSofia Lindqvist
Chief Technology Officer
Helix Bank
Leads the AI and platform teams behind one of the fastest-growing digital banks in Europe.
KeynoteElena Marques
Founder and CEO
Verdana Energy
Turned a Lisbon solar startup into a clean energy provider powering 400,000 homes across Iberia.
KeynoteMarcus Bell
Strategy Advisor and Author
Bell & Hart Advisory
Advises boards on long-term strategy and wrote Compound Decisions, a field guide for leadership teams.
Daniel Reyes
Managing Partner
Northgate Capital
Has backed more than 60 B2B companies across Europe and Latin America, with a focus on efficient growth.
Mathias Keller
Head of AI Strategy
Arcwell Group
Helps industrial companies move AI from pilot projects to measurable gains on the factory floor.
Claire Dubois
Chief People Officer
Brightline Health
Designed the hybrid work model now used by 12,000 employees in nine countries.
Theo Martins
Chief Revenue Officer
Cobalt Commerce
Rebuilt the go-to-market engine at Cobalt and tripled enterprise revenue in under three years.
Programme
Six tracks. One bigger picture.
Build your own path through the summit, or follow a single track from the first keynote to the closing awards.
- 01
Strategy & Leadership
Steer through uncertainty with clarity. Frameworks from CEOs who have led under real pressure.
- Scenario planning
- Board leadership
- Decision making
- 02
AI & Transformation
Move from pilots to profit. What is working inside real companies, with real numbers.
- AI operating models
- Automation
- Data strategy
- 03
Growth & Revenue
Build go-to-market engines that compound, from pricing and pipeline to partnerships.
- Pricing
- Enterprise sales
- New markets
- 04
Capital & Investment
What investors are backing in 2027, and how to raise or allocate capital on your terms.
- Fundraising
- M&A
- Investor relations
- 05
Future of Work
Talent, culture and hybrid teams that perform, with playbooks from leading people officers.
- Hybrid teams
- Leadership pipelines
- Culture at scale
- 06
Sustainable Business
Profit with purpose: clean energy, resilient supply chains and growth that lasts.
- Energy transition
- Supply chains
- Impact reporting
Agenda
Two days, three stages.
Keynotes on the Main Stage, deep dives in Atlas Hall and hands-on workshops in The Studio. Pick a day and filter by track to plan your summit.
08:00 to 09:00
NetworkingRegistration and welcome coffee
Collect your badge, meet fellow attendees and grab a pastel de nata before the opening keynote.
Riverside Foyer09:00 to 09:45
KeynoteLeading Through the Next Decade
How resilient companies make bold bets in uncertain markets, and what it takes to bring an entire organization with you.
- Amara OkaforLumen Freight
Main StageStrategy & Leadership10:00 to 10:45
PanelFrom AI Pilots to Real Profit
Two leaders who moved AI past the demo stage share what actually changed revenue, cost and speed.
- Sofia LindqvistHelix Bank
- Mathias KellerArcwell Group
Main StageAI & Transformation11:15 to 12:00
Fireside chatThe Capital Outlook for 2027
Where investors are putting money next year, what they now expect from founders and how to raise in a selective market.
- Daniel ReyesNorthgate Capital
Atlas HallCapital & Investment12:00 to 13:30
NetworkingLunch and curated meetings
Lunch on the riverside terrace, with one-to-one meetings matched for you in the Meridian app.
Riverside Terrace13:30 to 14:30
WorkshopBuilding a Revenue Engine That Compounds
A hands-on session on pipeline design, pricing and the metrics that predict growth. Limited to 80 seats.
- Theo MartinsCobalt Commerce
The StudioGrowth & Revenue15:00 to 15:45
TalkHybrid Work, Three Years In
What the data says about productivity, culture and retention, and which policies are worth keeping.
- Claire DuboisBrightline Health
Atlas HallFuture of Work16:00 to 16:45
KeynoteProfit With Purpose
Why the most durable growth stories of the decade will be built on clean energy and responsible supply chains.
- Elena MarquesVerdana Energy
Main StageSustainable Business19:30 to 23:00
ReceptionMeridian Night
Drinks, live music and the best conversations of the summit as the sun sets over the Tagus.
Riverside Terrace
All times are Lisbon time. The programme may change as new sessions are confirmed.
The experience
More than a conference. An experience.
Every format is designed for one outcome: you leave with better decisions and stronger relationships than you arrived with.
Strategy workshops
Hands-on sessions in rooms of 80, led by operators who have done the work.
Curated 1:1 meetings
Tell the Meridian app who you want to meet. We match you with the right peers, partners and investors, and book the meetings before you land.
Executive roundtables
Small-group conversations where peers trade honest answers, not sales pitches.
18 March, 19:30
Meridian Night
A sunset reception by the river, with live music.
Day 2, 12:30
Investor office hours
Book 15 minute slots with partners from more than 40 funds.
Attendees
Why leaders come back.
4.8 out of 5 average session rating in 2026
The only conference where I came home with a strategy, three new partners and a full notebook. We rebuilt our pricing the week after.
Inês Carvalho
COO, Mareta Foods
Meridian's matchmaking set up eleven meetings for me before I even landed in Lisbon. Two of them are now our biggest clients.
Jonas Weber
Founder, Fieldnote Analytics
Sharp speakers, zero fluff and a sunset reception I'm still talking about. Our whole leadership team is coming back in 2027.
Grace Mensah
VP Strategy, Kinetic Retail
Venue
Lisbon, right on the river.
Tejo Convention Centre sits on the waterfront in Parque das Nações, with three stages, a riverside terrace and sweeping views of the Tagus. It is easy to reach from anywhere in Europe and a short ride from the city centre.
- 12 minutes from the airport
- Direct metro and taxi links from every terminal at Lisbon Airport.
- Next to Oriente station
- Metro, regional rail and airport buses, a three minute walk away.
- Partner hotels from €145
- Summit rates at six riverside hotels, bookable once you register.
- Mild spring weather
- Average March highs of 19°C, perfect for the riverside terrace.
Passes
Choose your pass.
Early bird prices are available until 15 December 2026. Reserve now and pay by invoice, no card needed today. Prices exclude VAT.
Standard
Full access to two days of keynotes, panels and workshops.
€690€890Early bird, per person
- All keynotes and stage sessions
- Workshops and masterclasses, subject to capacity
- Lunch and refreshments on both days
- Meridian matchmaking app
- Session recordings after the event
- Most popular
Business
The complete summit, including the evening and executive programme.
€1,190€1,490Early bird, per person
- Everything in Standard
- Priority seating at every keynote
- Executive roundtables
- Meridian Night sunset reception
- Investor office hours booking
- Business lounge access
Executive
White-glove access for leaders who want every door open.
€2,490€2,990Early bird, per person
- Everything in Business
- Private dinner with speakers
- Reserved front-row seating
- Fast-track check-in and concierge
- Speaker green room access
- Two guest invitations to Meridian Night
Teams of 5+
Save 15% on every pass with group registration.
Startups
A limited number of 50% passes for early-stage founders.
Free transfers
Send your pass to a colleague until 1 March 2027.
Partners
In very good company.
Meridian is made possible by companies building what comes next. Partner with us to put your brand in front of 2,500 decision makers.
- Lumen Freight
- Northgate
- Helix Bank
- Arcwell
- Brightline
- Verdana Energy
- Cobalt
- Atlas Cloud
- Orbital Pay
- Kestrel Labs
Stage partner
Host a session on the Main Stage in front of 2,500 decision makers.
Experience partner
Own Meridian Night, the business lounge or the matchmaking app.
FAQ
Good questions.
Everything you need to know before you book. Still curious? Add your question to the registration form and our team will reply within one business day.
Who is Meridian Summit for?
Founders, executives, senior managers and investors who shape strategy at their companies. Most attendees lead teams of 20 people or more, and around a third work in finance, technology or industrial businesses.
What is included in my pass?
Every pass includes access to both days, all stage sessions, lunch and refreshments, and the Meridian matchmaking app. Business and Executive passes add the evening programme, executive roundtables and more. See the Passes section for the full comparison.
How do I pay for my pass?
Reserve your place with the form on this page and you will not be charged straight away. Our team confirms your booking and sends an invoice within one business day. We accept card and bank transfer, with payment due within 14 days.
Can I transfer my pass to a colleague?
Yes. Transfers are free until 1 March 2027. Just reply to your confirmation email with your colleague's name and work email.
What is your refund policy?
You can cancel for a full refund until 15 January 2027, or a 50% refund until 15 February 2027. After that, passes are non-refundable but can still be transferred.
Do you offer group or startup discounts?
Teams of five or more save 15% on every pass. Early-stage startups, under three years old with less than €2 million raised, can apply for a limited number of 50% passes by mentioning it in the registration form.
Is the venue accessible?
Tejo Convention Centre is fully step-free, with hearing loops on every stage, a quiet room and accessible restrooms on each floor. Let us know about any requirement in the registration form and we will make it happen.
Will the sessions be recorded?
Main Stage and Atlas Hall sessions are recorded and shared with every pass holder within two weeks of the summit. Workshops and roundtables are not recorded, so people can speak openly.
Registration
Reserve your place.
Tell us who is coming and we will hold your passes at early bird prices. Our team confirms every booking personally and sends the invoice within one business day.
- No payment today, pay later by invoice
- Early bird prices locked in for your whole team
- Free transfers to a colleague until 1 March 2027
- Personal confirmation within one business day
