Opening Party [Crypto AI:CON]
- Date
- 2024-11-08
- Location
- Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
- Host
- Lunar Strategy
About this event
The opening party for Crypto AI:CON is where the conversations start before the conference floor fills up. If you care about the overlap between AI, crypto, autonomy, and community, this is the room where you can meet the people building, questioning, and shaping what comes next. This is not a side event you drift through and forget. It is a high-energy, in-person gathering in Lisboa designed to bring the right people together early: founders, researchers, operators, creators, and curious peers who want real conversations before the rest of the event week gets busy. What Is This? Opening Party [Crypto AI:CON] is the social starting point for the broader Crypto AI:CON experience. It is built as an in-person evening gathering where attendees can connect face-to-face, get a sense of who is in town, and begin the conversations that often become the most valuable part of any conference. At the intersection of crypto and AI, some of the most important ideas are still being worked out in real time. That makes informal settings especially useful. A well-timed opening party creates space for people to compare notes, pressure-test ideas, find collaborators, and meet others working on similar problems from very different angles. The format is intentionally simple: show up, meet people, and get into substantive conversations without the pressure of a packed daytime schedule. Whether you are arriving with a full agenda or just a strong sense of curiosity, this event gives you a place to plug into the community from the start. Because the event centers on autonomy and community as much as technology, expect a mix of technical, strategic, and cultural discussion. You do not need to fit into one narrow lane to belong here; what matters is that you are genuinely interested in where crypto and AI are headed and how people are building around that convergence. What to Expect The evening begins at 9:00 PM GMT on Friday, November 8 in Lisboa, Portugal, making it an ideal after-hours setting to settle in, reconnect with familiar faces, and meet new ones. The atmosphere should feel social and open, but with enough density of relevant people that conversations move quickly from introductions to substance. You can expect a flow that looks something like this: Early arrivals and warm introductions as people check in, orient themselves, and spot collaborators, online friends, or teams they have wanted to meet in person Open networking across AI, crypto, and adjacent fields, with room for spontaneous small-group discussions Cross-community conversations between technical builders, product thinkers, founders, investors, researchers, and ecosystem organizers Momentum for the days ahead, including planning follow-up meetings, identifying shared interests, and deciding which conversations to continue during the rest of Crypto AI:CON This is the kind of event where one conversation can split into three: a discussion about agents becomes a debate about trust assumptions, which turns into an introduction to someone building infrastructure, which turns into a coffee meeting the next morning. The value is in the density and quality of the room. If you are attending Crypto AI:CON for the broader ecosystem, this party helps you map it quickly. You will get a practical sense of who is focused on which problems, what ideas are generating energy, and where people are seeing real traction versus speculation. Why Attend Conferences are often most valuable at the edges: before the formal programming starts, after the scheduled talks end, and in the conversations that happen in between. This opening party is designed for exactly that. It gives you an early read on the community and helps you spend the rest of your time in Lisbon more intentionally. You should come if you want to do more than collect names or drift through surface-level networking. The best outcome here is not just meeting many people; it is meeting the right few people who sharpen your thinking, open a door, or help you frame your next move. Attending can help you: Build context early before the main conference rhythm takes over Meet potential collaborators across AI, crypto, autonomy, and community-driven projects Reconnect with your network in a setting that is less formal and more conversational Pressure-test ideas with people who understand the space and can offer useful perspective Identify signal quickly by hearing what serious attendees are actually focused on right now For newcomers, this is one of the easiest ways to enter the room without needing a formal role or introduction. For experienced operators, it is a strong place to spot new talent, emerging projects, and shifts in the conversation across both ecosystems. Practical Details This is an in-person event in Lisboa, Portugal. It takes place on Friday, November 8 at 9:00 PM GMT, positioning it as a true evening opener rather than a daytime session. Plan for a social format with movement, conversation, and plenty of opportunities to circulate. Because it is an opening party, it is worth arriving ready to engage rather than waiting for the room to organize itself around you. A little initiative goes a long way in settings like this. If there are people or themes you know you want to connect around, this is the right place to start those conversations. A few practical tips: Arrive with enough energy for real conversation; this is a late event, but likely one of the most useful social windows of the conference Be ready to introduce what you are working on clearly in a sentence or two Leave room for spontaneity; some of the best connections come from unplanned introductions Treat it as the start of your conference, not an add-on If you are in Lisbon for Crypto AI:CON, this is one of the smartest ways to begin. Show up early enough to catch the room as it forms, stay open to unexpected introductions, and use the night to set the tone for the rest of your time there.
Who should attend
This event is for people who want to start Crypto AI:CON by meeting others who are actively thinking, building, and exploring at the intersection of these fields. - You are a **founder, builder, or operator** working in AI, crypto, or both, and you want early conversations that can lead to partnerships, hires, users, or sharper strategy. - You are a **researcher, engineer, or technically curious attendee** interested in autonomy, agents, infrastructure, coordination, or trust, and you want to compare notes with others in the space. - You are a **community lead, ecosystem organizer, or network builder** who knows that strong relationships often start before the main program begins. - You are an **investor, advisor, or scout** looking to get a fast read on the people, themes, and projects generating real attention in Lisbon. - You are attending Crypto AI:CON and want to **break the ice on night one** instead of waiting for chance encounters during the busy conference schedule. - You are simply **curious but serious** about where crypto and AI overlap, and you would rather have grounded conversations with engaged peers than drift through generic networking.