

AI Salon Porto
The AI Salon Porto Chapter is officially opening its doors!
This is more than just an event—it’s the beginning of a global community gathering in Porto, Portugal, where startups, investors, innovators, and changemakers come together to shape the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
At AI Salon, everyone is welcome.
For professionals: A place to upskill through educational partnerships, gaining the knowledge needed to thrive in the AI era.
For companies: A hub to discover new ideas and fresh inspiration, sparking transformation across industries.
For startups: A stage to showcase innovation, pitch groundbreaking solutions, and gain visibility on a global level.
For investors: A community to spot and support promising startups, shaping the next generation of AI-driven businesses.
For Porto: An opportunity to shine as a global innovation hub, connecting local talent to international networks.
Together, we’re not just talking about AI—we’re building the future of it.
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”, Non-Tech AI advisory, co-founder Kati Torim
18:35 – Keynote “Startups’ Biggest AI Challenges” ScaleUp Porto
18:50 – Break & Refreshments
19:00 – Roundtable Discussion: “Shadow AI: The Risks of Unsupervised AI Adoption Inside Companies”, Innovation X Hub, Teet Torim, + two more.
19:40 – AI Startup Pitch Sessions (3 startups live on stage)
20:00 – Closing Networking