Food Festival
GREAT FOOD, FAST ACCESS AND ENOUGH VARIETY
TO KEEP 40,000 ATTENDEES FUELLED ALL DAY
29 September – 1 October 2026
Feira Internacional de Lisboa
The Food Festival Experience
The Food Festival exists for one reason: to make the event experience better. Not rushed. Not stressful. Better. We didn’t create a Food Festival just to serve meals. We created it to become part of the atmosphere, energy, and rhythm of SBC Summit itself.
Designed to feel alive, the Food Festival brings together flavours from around the world, laid-back networking spaces, live music and comfortable seating areas where attendees can eat, meet and recharge without stepping away from the venue.
It’s convenient, social, and built for scale, helping tens of thousands of attendees stay fuelled without wasting time searching for food or standing in endless queues.
Find Your Flavour
Quick bites, global cuisine, and everything in between
Local favourites
Portuguese-inspired dishes, pastries, seafood options, and regional flavours.
Global street food
Brazilian, Mexican, Indian, Lebanese, Asian, BBQ, burgers, pizza, pasta, and more.
Healthy options
Salads, lighter meals, juices, plus vegan and vegetarian choices.
Coffee & quick bites
Ideal between meetings, conference sessions, and expo floor tours.
Desserts & treats
Ice cream, sweets, pastries, and end-of-day pick-me-ups.
Drinks
Soft drinks, coffee, beer, wine, and other beverages (depending on the zone).
Never far from food
Food Festival zones are placed across the Summit footprint, giving attendees easy access from the exhibition halls, conference areas, lounges, and key meeting points.
FF1 - FF3
FF4
FF5-FF6
Sony Square
Bottom of Sony Square
More Than Food
A place to pause, meet, and reset
Relaxed Seating
Comfortable spaces where attendees can sit down with food and drinks, take a break, and enjoy conversations in a more relaxed setting.
Live Music
Live music adds energy and atmosphere to the Food Festival, creating the perfect backdrop for eating, networking and enjoying time with others.
Informal Networking
A casual environment that makes it easy to meet people naturally while sharing food, drinks, and conversations throughout the day.
One Festival? Not Enough. Enter Festival Square!
Festival Square is bringing double the energy to SBC Summit.
Beer garden, cocktail bar, piano bar and surprises around every corner.
How Do I Access the All-inclusive Food Festival?
VIP Pass
If you’ve purchased a VIP Pass, food and drinks at the Food Festival are already included. At registration, you’ll receive a pre-loaded wristband with a €30 daily credit, which can be used at any food truck throughout the event.
All Other Passes
If you don’t have a VIP Pass, you can still enjoy the Food Festival by purchasing food and drinks directly from any food truck on-site. All vendors accept debit/credit cards as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay, and VAT receipts will be provided for your expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is food included with my pass?
Food and drink inclusions depend on your ticket type. VIP Pass holders will receive €30complimentary food and drinks funds, while other attendees can purchase directly from vendors with their debit/credit card or Apple/Google Pay.
What kind of food will be available?
The Food Festivals will feature over 50 trucks, offering no shortage of options to choose from. We’ve focused on variety to ensure we cater to all tastes, eating habits, and dietary or allergic requirements. Attendees can enjoy anything from local favourites and international street food to healthy meals, vegetarian and vegan options, as well as coffee, drinks, and, of course, desserts.
Where are the Food Festival zones located?
There are multiple Food Festival areas located throughout the venue, making it easy to grab food without interrupting your day. You’ll find Food Festival areas near every exhibition hall entrance, whether that is between or across the top of the halls, making them easy to access wherever you are. You can view all locations on the venue floor plan.
How do I pay?
VIP Pass holders will receive pre-loaded wristbands upon registration, which can be used to purchase food and drinks throughout the Food Festival with a simple tap. All other attendees, whose passes do not include complimentary food and drinks, can pay directly using debit or credit cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Will there be vegetarian, vegan, allergen-friendly, and healthy options?
Yes. The Food Festival will include a wide range of vegetarian, vegan, allergen-friendly, and health-conscious options across multiple vendors. We want attendees to enjoy the event without having to compromise their dietary habits, preferences or restrictions and without having to leave the venue. Whether you follow a specific diet or have allergy requirements, we’ve worked to ensure there are suitable options available for everyone.
Is there seating?
Yes. Food Festival zones will include seating areas where attendees can relax, enjoy their food and drinks, or continue informal meetings and conversations.
Will there be queues?
The Food Festival has been designed to keep wait times to a minimum, with vendors spread across multiple areas throughout the venue to improve flow and accessibility. Queue management has been a major priority for us, as we want attendees to spend more time networking, learning and enjoying the event, rather than standing in line.
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