Biz & Buzz #02: Your After-Work Connection in Porto
Thursday 27 November 2025
Starts 18:00 PM
Finishes 20:00 PM
Organized by Porto Business Networking Meetup Group
Venue: Letraria Porto Downtown
Address: Rua dos Mártires da Liberdade 108, 4000-483 Porto
PORTO
About this event
**Building your venture, making a career transition, or simply exploring your next big idea?** This is your **new home base**.
Join us for **”Biz & Buzz”:** PBN’s intentional, low-pressure meetup designed for **Porto’s local professionals** and the **international community** to connect on a human level over a drink (and a snack!). It’s about getting real, sharing your story, and finding the connections that genuinely move your career forward.
The energy of Porto’s business scene is here. You’re **just one conversation away from your next breakthrough**.
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🕒 **Time:** **18:00 – 20:00**
⭐ **Theme:** **Personal Business Story.** Real talk, shared challenges, and genuine connection.
🥂 **Includes:** Your first drink and light snacks are included in the ticket.
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**👥 Who Should Join? (You Belong Here)**
This event is specifically for those who value collaboration, connection, and a **”Pay It Forward”** mindset, including:
* **Local Portuguese Professionals** who are building, managing, or investing in Porto.
* **Founders, Business Owners, and Executives** scaling their ventures.
* **Aspiring Founders** who are considering leaving their 9-to-5 to launch their idea.
* **New Freelancers & Consultants** looking to build a local client network.
* **International Residents and Expats** eager to integrate into the city’s business ecosystem.
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**📋 What to Expect: Real Talk, No Pitch Decks**
This isn’t formal networking; it’s a collaborative exchange built on PBN’s culture of reciprocity and growth.
18:00 \| **Arrival & Warm-up Networking (30 min)** Grab your drink, relax, and ease into the PBN vibe.
18:30 \| **Welcome & Short Spark Talk (30 min)** A quick, high-impact talk from an invited speaker to ignite ideas and conversation.
19:00 \| **Open Conversation & Story Sharing (60 min)**
**No stage. No sales pressure.** Just authentic conversations about your experiences, challenges, wins, and the lessons learned on the journey.
20:00 \| **Official Conclusion**
Feel free to keep the buzz going as long as you like!
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**❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)**
**Q) What is this event about?**
**Biz & Buzz** is a relaxed meetup where professionals, founders, business owners, freelancers, consultants, digital nomads, and expats can connect in an **authentic, human way**. It’s about building community, hearing each other, and helping each other, not just collecting business cards.
**Q) Why should I attend?**
To meet like-minded business people in Porto, hear relatable experiences, and create opportunities through **real conversation**, not formal networking.
**Q) I’m just exploring ideas, can I join?**
Yes, you **MUST JOIN**! This event is exactly the place to practice your pitch, hone your idea, and get invaluable feedback from peers and successful business people. Just be yourself, and share your thoughts and concerns; someone has surely been there and can help you!
**Q) What makes this different?**
No panels. No pitches. No pressure. Just **people talking to people -** and yes, maybe a beer in hand.
**Q) What are we about at PBN?**
Porto is full of talent, but its ambitious professionals are often siloed.
**Porto Business Network (PBN)** was created to solve this. We are the city’s premier community where entrepreneurs, founders,
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