If you’ve ever seen the Dutch during a World Cup or European Championship, you’ll know: wherever they go, they bring a wave of orange, energy, and spontaneous celebration. Streets, squares, and stadiums turn into a sea of bright orange — a tradition known as “Orange Fever.”
But why orange? It comes from the Dutch royal family, the House of Orange-Nassau, and over time it has become the national colour — a symbol of pride, connection, and collective celebration.
During Web Summit, we’re bringing that same spirit to Lisbon.
From 12:00 onwards, join the members of the Dutch Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Dutch start ups for a relaxed, open picnic — where networking meets that unmistakable Dutch "gezelligheid".
Everyone is welcome. Whether you’re here to connect, curious about the Dutch ecosystem, or simply in the mood for something different. Just make sure you bring some food to share or food for yourself.
In true Dutch style:
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- Wear something orange
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- Bring something to eat or drink to share, click here for registration.
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- Come as you are
Think of it as a spontaneous mini “Orange Fever” moment — the kind that usually appears in fan zones and city squares during football tournaments, but now right at Web Summit.
Put on something orange, bring some food and come experience a little piece of Dutch culture.
Location: the outdoor benches near the entrance of Pavilion 1, with a view of the MEO Arena.
Please sign up via the link to let us know what you’ll bring and see what others are contributing. Deciding last minute? No problem — just bring your own food and join us.
Interested in making the most of your Web Summit experience? Our board member, Yvonne Kubbinga, and our member Giancarlo Bonsel, as well as other enthusiasts in our network will be there to welcome you and connect you to relevant people in our network. See here for more information.
See you there!