Biz & Buzz × NEXO: The Official Networking of NEXO Conference

Free drinks & coworking at NEXO Conference 2026!

Meet founders, business owners and industry leaders at the NEXO venue in Matosinhos, hosted by PBN. Thursday 1 October, 18h00.
This is a special edition of Biz & Buzz: same PBN vibe you know (intentional, low-pressure, human), just bigger, in a new setting, and with both the startup world and traditional business in one room.

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Make a day of it
Come early, work from the free coworking space, then stay for Biz & Buzz.

• During the day: NEXO has a free coworking space and business lounge. Bring your laptop and make it your office for the day.
• 14h30 – 18h00 (optional): Masterclass "AI for Industry & Logistics", same venue.
• 18h00 – 20h00: close the laptop and walk over to Biz & Buzz (RSVP now!).

Register for NEXO: FREE TICKETS LINK
You'll need it to get into the venue, for the coworking and for Biz & Buzz.

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• Date: Thursday, 1 October
• Time: 18h00 – 20h00
• Venue: Antiga Fábrica de Conservas Vasco da Gama, Matosinhos
• Theme: Where tech meets traditional business. Startups, SMEs, industry and corporates, finding out how they can build together.
• Food & drinks: Drinks are free for all attendees, courtesy of NEXO and ANJE. There will be food available for purchase at the venue.

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Who Should Join?

• Founders and startup teams building products for SMEs, industry or corporates.
• Business owners and executives from traditional sectors curious about what tech can do for them.
• Local Portuguese professionals and international residents who want to meet both worlds in one room.
• Freelancers and remote workers looking for a free place to work for the day, and good company after.

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What to Expect: Real Talk, No Pitch Decks
18h00 | Arrival & Introductions (30 min)
Grab a drink and a bite, and ease into the PBN vibe.
18h30 | Open Conversation (60 min)
No stage. No sales pressure. Real conversations between people building the future and people running the businesses that keep Portugal moving.
20h00 | Official Conclusion
Feel free to keep the buzz going!

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About NEXO Conference, and why PBN is part of it
NEXO is organised by ANJE (the national young entrepreneurs' association) together with Matosinhos City Council. This year's focus is connecting startups and tech with traditional SMEs, industry and corporates.
That's close to why PBN exists. Porto is full of talent, but its professionals are often siloed: founders in one room, established business in another, locals and internationals apart. NEXO puts those worlds together for two days, and Biz & Buzz is where they get to talk.
It's also a natural fit with one of our core values, Local Pride, Global Outlook: rooted in Porto and Portugal, open to the world. Partnering with ANJE helps us do something we care about: bringing more locals and young people into the entrepreneurial world, and into the PBN community.

• 1 – 2 October: free coworking and business lounge
• 1 October, 14h30 – 18h00: Masterclass "AI for Industry & Logistics"
• 1 October, 18h00 – 20h00: Biz & Buzz, the official networking
• 2 October: conference day, talks and networking, including "Opening up capital: money, partner or a change of life?", moderated by PBN's founder Art Linkov, with PBN members on stage

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FAQ
Q) Do I need to register for NEXO to join Biz & Buzz?
Yes. Entry to the venue needs a free NEXO registration on Luma (link above), plus your RSVP here. You don't have to attend the rest of the conference.
Q) Is it really free?
Yes. Entry, drinks are covered by NEXO and ANJE.
Q) What is PBN?
Porto Business Network is the community where entrepreneurs, founders, freelancers and executives connect, learn and grow, built on a "pay it forward" culture. We believe every professional in Porto is just one connection away from their next breakthrough.

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Ready to connect?
Join our community officially: VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO JOIN
See you in Matosinhos!