Web Summit week · Lisbon
A Web Summit week side event in Lisbon, 10 November 2026
Invitation only · Limited places
During Web Summit week, Mella Supply brings Black and Afro-Lusophone founders together with investors, banks and corporate partners in a curated room in Lisbon. It is the fourth edition of Mella Table.
The event
Mella Table 4 · The Next Round
Date
Tuesday 10 Nov 2026
Time
18:00 – 21:00
Location
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon fills with founders and investors during Web Summit. Mella Table exists so that concentration of capital and attention also reaches the people systematically left out of those rooms.
Three editions already held in Lisbon. The fourth is in November.
See the editionsFAQ
Common questions
- When is Web Summit 2026 in Lisbon?
- Web Summit returns to Lisbon in November 2026. Mella Table 4 · The Next Round takes place on Tuesday 10 November 2026, 18:00–21:00, during Web Summit week.
- Is this an official Web Summit event?
- No. Mella Table 4 is an independent side event hosted by Mella Supply during Web Summit week. Mella Supply was a Web Summit community partner in 2025 and is a Web Summit ambassador in 2026.
- Who is in the room?
- Founders of operating Afro-Lusophone businesses, capital providers (angels, funds, banks, corporate buyers, foundations), and connectors from policy, media and the wider ecosystem. Everyone is selected in advance by the organising team.
- How do I get an invitation?
- Places are limited and by invitation. Write to us with a short note about who you are and why you want to be in the room, and we will come back to you.
- Can a company partner with the event?
- Yes. Companies and institutions can support the evening as partners. Start a conversation by email and we will share what partnership involves.
If you are in Lisbon that week, talk to us.
Full event details are on the Mella Table 4 page. If you are an Afro-Lusophone founder or business, you can also join the INDEX — the map we use to build these rooms.