Lisbon Community Week 2026
Friday, 13 November 2026Impact Hub Lisbon – Penha
Lisbon Community Week is the flagship gathering for community professionals in Lisbon and across Europe.
It’s a day built for learning with peers, not being talked at all day. Expect practical sessions, honest conversations, and plenty of opportunities to connect with people building communities, growing organisations, and tackling the same challenges you are.
Your pass includes the full experience: conference talks, a hands-on workshop, an unconference, and an after party.
The experience
🎤 ConferenceKeynotes, lightning talks, panels, and practical sessions exploring community strategy, engagement, growth, connection, AI, advocacy, impact, and more.
🛠️ WorkshopA hands-on session to explore practical ideas and approaches you can take back to your own community work.
💬 UnconferenceA participant-led session shaped by the community. Bring a question, challenge, or idea and explore it with fellow community professionals.
🥂 After PartyKeep the conversations going after the programme with drinks, food, and plenty of time to connect.
Speakers
We’re bringing together community leaders, strategists, operators, and practitioners from across different industries.
Evan HamiltonDirector of Community, HubSpot
Jennifer K. HillCEO & Founder, Jen Hill Tribe
Jennifer HanleyHead of Community, Moveworks
Andreia TulcidásManager, Community Engagement, OutSystems
Jakub PacandaCommunity Acquirer, AcquireCommunity.com
Scott StranskyFounder & Content Lead, Thrū Content
Christina HugFounder, BoardingPass
Abby HoustonFounder + Global Community Strategist, Food Stories
Kirsten WagenaarCommunity Strategist, Author & Speaker, Sense of Community
Carmelito BauerFounder, Communitygeeks
Nicole SaundersSenior Director of CX Strategy, Higher Logic
Agenda
8:50 – 9:30Check-in, Breakfast & Networking
9:30 – 9:40Welcome to Lisbon Community Week 2026
9:40 – 9:55Cracking the Code of Human ConnectionJennifer K. Hill
9:55 – 10:35Adapting Community Strategies for the AI Era (While Still Staying Human-Centric)Evan Hamilton
10:35 – 10:50The Do-Everything Community Trap: Why Focus (Not Features) Drives Business ImpactJennifer Hanley
10:50 – 11:00Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:20Panel Discussion
11:20 – 11:35What 1M Community Members Taught Me That AI Can't LearnAndreia Tulcidás
11:35 – 11:50Communities as Investable AssetsJakub Pacanda
11:50 – 12:05Cohorts That Actually Mean Something: A Readiness-Based Approach to Community PersonalizationScott Stransky
12:05 – 12:20Session Break
12:20 – 12:35Nobody Remembers Your Agenda: How to Design Rooms Where Strangers Go Deep, FastChristina Hug
12:35 – 12:50The Table Is a Format: Why Food + Conversation Design Belongs in Your Community ToolkitAbby Houston
12:50 – 13:05Rediscovering the Meaning of True ConnectionKirsten Wagenaar
13:05 – 13:15The Death of Community Management: Why That's Good NewsCarmelito Bauer
13:15 – 14:15Lunch Break
14:15 – 15:45Hands-on Workshop
15:45 – 16:00Coffee Break
16:00 – 17:30Unconference
17:30 – 17:40Closing Remarks
17:40 – 19:30After Party
Agenda timings and sessions may be subject to change.
Sponsorship
Interested in sponsoring Lisbon Community Week?
Book a call with Francisco to explore sponsorship opportunities.We’d love to have you with us in Lisbon for a full day of learning, connection, and community. 💜
Join us on 13 November 2026 at Impact Hub Lisbon – Penha.
