Founder Decompression
Founders.
We all know how we feel after events like Web Summit.
Take time for yourself to reset. Immerse yourself for two hours in good company: a space to relax, sweat and recharge.
We are are privileged to feature one of our specialists, Ilhem Khodja. Artist & Singer | Mentor and Coach | Voice Expert | 2x TEDx Speaker who will guide us through our event. ilhem-khodja
Join us at Hot Cold Club just metres away from the enchanting Praça das Flores. A dedicated green space since 1863, recognised as one of the city's most charming and community-centric public spaces, surrounded by speakeasy cocktail bars, cafe's and restaurants.
Inside the Hot Cold Club you'll find a highly curated speciality coffee shop and store which sell's locally produced wellness goodies, of exceptional quality, including Lion's Mane Mushroom Coffee and chocolate bars.
Programme
16h00
Arrive with your bathing suit or buy one there, grab a coffee and get yourself comfy before the session begins.
16h30
Introduction by Ilhem with a focus on increasing your natural capacity when engaging in high stakes conversations.
Everything you need to know about the saunas and ice baths explained.
17h00
Sauna and Ice bath experience. Ice baths are optional, we highly recommend them. Great for muscle fatigue and circulation.
15min individual 1:1 time with Ilhem (optional)
18h30
Event ends
About Sideways events
We hold global events. Our events all focus on founder wellbeing, developing capacity and connection. Our last event was lead by the Iron Man 2026 first place winner Bibiana Farias and Carlos Campo, breath work specialist. It was held in Cascais with an open water swimming and breath work experience.
About Sideways
Founders face many unique pressures both at home and at work. Sideways members work with an elite coach to improve performance, increase capacity and manage their pressures. Members are matched with coaches by scientifically based data driven processes. For more information on membership and our specialists please visit www.sideways.global
For questions, please contact hello@sideways.global
Our coaches and specialists have worked alongside some of the world's most recognised names: BBC, Google, Unilever, Red Bull, Adidas, American Express, PwC, Accenture, Deloitte.
Hot Cold Club facilities include
Two spacious saunas, one of them a silent sauna
Four ice bath's from 8 - 12 degrees celsius
Showers with a space to change
Cafe with tasty snacks and fun atmosphere
Curated wellness store
Towels provided
Lockers