What we’re about
IT’S TIME! The first AI Salon Porto event takes place on October 16th.
Why does it matter?
We are all part of the AI ecosystem in one way or another. AI already shapes how we work, grow our businesses, and innovate.
When Jeffrey D. Abbott first proposed the idea a year ago, it grew into a vision: a place where hot-topic keynotes spark ideas, roundtable discussions challenge perspectives, and startups pitch bold innovations.
Who is it for?
- Professionals: Upskill through educational partnerships and gain the knowledge needed to thrive in the AI era.
- Companies: Discover new ideas and inspiration that drive transformation across industries.
- Startups: Showcase groundbreaking solutions, pitch to an engaged audience, and gain global visibility.
- Investors: Spot and support promising startups shaping the next wave of AI-driven businesses.
- Porto: Position itself as a global innovation hub, connecting local talent to international networks.
This is more than just an event—it’s the beginning of a global community gathering in Porto, Portugal. Startups, investors, innovators, and changemakers will come together to shape the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
📅 Event Details
Date: October 16th, 2025
Time: 17:30 – 20:00 (6–8 PM)
Venue: Porto Business School (Innovation X Hub)
Capacity: 50 people on-site
Entry: Free
🗓️ Agenda
- 17:30 – Doors Open & Networking
- 18:00 – Opening Keynote: Jeffrey D. Abbott, Founder of AI Salon
- 18:15 – Keynote: “AI is Not for Creativity” – Kati Torim, Non-Tech AI Advisory (Co-founder)
- 18:35 – Keynote: “Startups’ Biggest AI Challenges” – ScaleUp Porto
- 18:50 – Break & Refreshments
- 19:00 – Roundtable: “Shadow AI: The Risks of Unsupervised AI Adoption in Companies” – Teet Torim, Innovation X Hub + 2 people.
- 19:40 – AI Startup Pitch Sessions (3 startups live on stage)
- 20:00 – Closing Networking
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🤝 Partners
Non-tech AI Advisory
Porto Business School
Innovation X Hub
ScaleUp Porto
Porto Tech Hub
Blitzscale Ventures
Upcoming events
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AI SALON PORTO 16.10.2025 Porto Business Scool (FREE!)
Porto, Rua Garcia da Horta, Bougado,, Trofa, PTIT’S TIME!
The first AI Salon Porto event takes place on October 16th.
Why does it matter?
We are all part of the AI ecosystem in one way or another. AI already shapes how we work, grow our businesses, and innovate.
Only 50 seats are available at the Porto Business School. Registration is required to secure your place.
€0 · Free Registration Required
Details:- Date: October 16, 2025
- Time: 17:30 – 20:00
- Venue: Porto Business School, in partnership with Innovation X Hub
- FOUNDED BY JEFFREY D. ABBOTT, GP AT BLITZSCALING VENTURES, AI SALON IS A GLOBAL MOVEMENT CONNECTING LEADERS ACROSS CITIES WORLDWIDE.
AI Salon is a global community where AI founders, builders, investors, and partners come together to connect, collaborate, and co-create innovative solutions. It’s a stage for startups to showcase innovation, a platform for professionals to upskill, and a hub where fresh ideas and investments meet.
More than an event, AI Salon is a movement—bridging ecosystems and shaping the future of AI through shared knowledge and collective action.
HOST: PORTO BUSINESS SCHOOL- 17:30 – Doors Open
- 18:00 – Opening Keynote
- 18:15 – AI is not for creativity
- 18:35 – ScaleUp Porto
- 18:50 – Refreshments
- 19:00 – Roundtable
- 19:40 – Startup Pitches
- 20:00 – Closing Networking
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TUNE IN FROM WHEREVER YOU ARE AND BE PART OF THE AI SALON PORTO LAUNCH. JOIN THE CONVERSATION ONLINE AND CONNECT WITH THE GLOBAL AI COMMUNITY IN REAL TIME.### On site participation
Only 50 seats are available at the Porto Business School. Registration is required to secure your place.
€0 · Free Registration Required
Details:- Date: October 16, 2025
- Time: 17:30 – 20:00
- Venue: Porto Business School, in partnership with Innovation X Hub
### OUR PARTNERS
- Porto Business School
- ScaleUp Porto
- Innovation X Hub
- OPorto Forte Group
- Blizscaling Ventures
- Porto Tech
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