START-EAT-UP The event that innovates, connects and transforms the restaurant industry!

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WHAT IS START-EAT-UP?

START-EAT-UP is a monthly event that takes place in Porto and Lisbon, dedicated to transforming the restaurant sector in Portugal.

Our mission is to support all businesses — from independent restaurants to large chains — in digitizing processes, optimizing operations and discovering new opportunities through technology and innovation.

We bring together experts, industry leaders and disruptive startups to share practical knowledge, field-validated strategies and solutions that make a difference in the day-to-day running of restaurants.

More than an event, START-EAT-UP is a movement.

A living space for sharing real stories — of achievements, mistakes, new beginnings — that inspire and strengthen entrepreneurs.

We are building a solid community based on mutual assistance, collaboration and the vision of a more efficient, sustainable and connected future for the entire sector.

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About the Event

What is START-EAT-UP?

More than an event that takes place between Porto and Lisbon, it is an ecosystem of knowledge, networking and opportunities with innovation, to boost the restaurant sector.

How does it work?

The event takes place monthly, alternating locations and cities, between Porto and Lisbon, bringing knowledge, innovation and networking to different profiles in the restaurant sector.

What is the purpose of START-EAT-UP?

We hold this event monthly and alternate between cities, in order to reach more people to:

  • Educate and empower entrepreneurs with practical and strategic knowledge
  • Connect professionals
  • Create a collaborative ecosystem
  • Promote sustainability
  • Promote efficient and conscious management
  • Building bridges between businesses of different scales
  • Revolutionizing catering with technology and innovation

How did START-EAT-UP come about?

We partner with brands such as Turismo de Portugal, NEST, Unicorn Factory, StoresAce and DIG-IN because we believe in the importance of innovation in the restaurant industry, designing START-EAT-Up to be more than just an event. We want to be a movement that transforms the way restaurant businesses operate.