The Web Summit continues after Wednesday's cancellation due to the storm, with a demonstration scheduled for Thursday 12 November impacting the event's agenda.
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The 'Acampada de Lisboa' housing protest group is holding a public gathering and assembly at Alameda dos Oceanos, near the Web Summit venue, on Thursday 12 November. The event, dubbed 'Camp Summit', follows the group's decision to decentralize their activities and remove tents from Rossio after being instructed to vacate the area by the Lisbon Mayor.
Protest group 'Acampada de Lisboa' is resuming its housing-rights rally and debates today, 12 November 2026, at Parque das Nações, following a two-day suspension due to weather. The 'Camp Summit' event begins at 17:30 on Alameda dos Oceanos, near the Web Summit entrance, followed by debates at 19:00 at Estação do Oriente and a popular assembly at 21:00.
Protesters from the 'Lisbon camp' (acampada de Lisboa) are moving their housing protest from Rossio to the Web Summit at Parque das Nações today, Thursday 12 November. The protest begins at 17:30 on Alameda dos Oceanos, including debates and a 'popular assembly' at 21:00.