EXPLORATION TOURS IN LISBON
This curated series of Exploration Tours invites you to experience Lisbon not as a destination, but as a living, evolving ecosystem — one where heritage, creativity, sustainability, and innovation intersect to shape meaningful event experiences.
Across five distinct yet interconnected explorations, you will move through transformation, identity, creativity, collaboration, and future-thinking, gaining inspiration for how cities — and events — can evolve with intention. Select one Exploration Tour to kick off your journey of inspiration and exploration in Lisbon at Convening EMEA 2026!
Places are limited, we would therefore recommend you select your preference during the registration process to avoid disappointment.
1. FROM INDUSTRY TO INNOVATION:
The Transformation of Nation’s Park
START: 15:30
DURATION: 2.5 Hours
TYPE OF TRANSPORTATION: Walking, Cable Car and Bus
WHAT TO EXPECT: Get ready for one of the most exciting stops on the programme — because this is not just a tour, it’s a first look at the future.
We kick off at the iconic MEO Arena, where we’ll be unveiling an exclusive new concept for Parque das Nações — a sneak preview you won’t want to miss.
From there, we take you on a journey through one of Europe’s most remarkable urban transformations. Once an industrial zone, this district was radically reimagined to host Expo ’98 and has since grown into Lisbon’s most forward-thinking event destination. Along the way, we’ll explore landmark spaces including the Pavilhão de Portugal, the Pavilhão do Conhecimento, and the breathtaking Oceanário de Lisboa — each a testament to the vision that reshaped this waterfront.
But that’s not all. We’ll be soaring above the park on the cable car for a perspective like no other, capturing a spectacular drone group photo to mark the moment — and there’s a fun challenge in store, with the chance to win a truly epic goodie bag, including a fantastic weekend getaway in Lisbon.
We wrap up the afternoon at the rooftop of the Myriad hotel, where panoramic views over the Tagus and the park skyline set the perfect scene for a well-earned toast.
For business events professionals, Parque das Nações is a compelling masterclass in how visionary urban planning can unlock new possibilities for scalable, impactful, and unforgettable events.
Come curious. Leave inspired.
2. CREATIVITY ROOTED IN CULTURE:
The He(Art) of Lisbon
START: 15:30
DURATION: 2.5 Hours
TYPE OF TRANSPORTATION: TBC (includes walking)
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Moving into Lisbon’s historic neighbourhoods, the focus shifts from large-scale transformation to human-scale creativity. Winding through traditional streets, viewpoints, and street art landmarks, participants experience how the city honours its past while allowing unconventional expression to thrive.
This tour highlights Lisbon’s approach to adaptive reuse, where old buildings become canvases for art, culture, and community engagement. The city itself becomes a living gallery — a reminder that authentic event experiences often emerge from embracing local identity and creative expression.
3. TIME AS A DESIGN ELEMENT:
Lisbon – Past, Present & Future
START: 15:30
DURATION: 2.5 Hours
TYPE OF TRANSPORTATION: Walking
WHAT TO EXPECT: Set along the Tejo River in Belém, this Exploration Tour uncovers Lisbon through the lens of time. Iconic monuments reveal how art and technology have long shaped the city’s evolution. Participants see how historical narratives can coexist with intentional design, offering inspiration for events that layer storytelling, technology, and place to create memorable experiences grounded in meaning.
4. CULTURE YOU CAN TASTE:
A Portuguese Recipe to Write
START: 15:30
DURATION: 2.5 Hours
TYPE OF TRANSPORTATION: Bus and Walking
WHAT TO EXPECT: This Exploration Tour becomes interactive and sensory through food. This hands-on experience explores Portugal’s culture via flavor, technique, and shared experience, revealing how culinary traditions reflect the country’s multicultural identity.
Participants engage with sustainability through creative approaches to reducing food waste, while discovering how food can serve as a powerful tool for connection, collaboration, and experiential storytelling within events that build bridges.
5. COLLABORATION AS CATALYST:
Creativity & Collaboration at Beato Innovation District
START: 15:30
DURATION: 2.5 Hours
TYPE OF TRANSPORTATION: Bus and Walking
WHAT TO EXPECT: The Beato Innovation District will be centre of attention of this Exploration Tour. A former industrial and military complex reimagined as a thriving hub for startups, creators, and innovators. Here, participants witness how heritage spaces can be transformed into platforms for collaboration and experimentation. You will explore the vibrant community that is a crucial supporter in positioning Lisbon as an international reference for creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
EVENING PROGRAMME
Experience Lisbon through unforgettable networking opportunities designed to build lasting connections:
WELCOME RECEPTION AT PATIO DE GALE
Following the Exploration Tours, we come together in Lisbon’s iconic Patio de Gale for a warm Lisbon welcome.
DATE: Sunday 13 September
TIME:18:30–21:30
LOCATION: Patio de Gale
Lisbon brings you an evening with the best of Lisbon’s cuisine, entertainment and hospitality in a unique venue: LX FACTORY.
MORE DETAILS TO COME!
DATE: Monday 14 September
TIME:19:30 until late
