LWOW Sprint 2026: What to Know

LWOW Sprint 2026 (13–15 March) is jointly hosted by NOVA School of Law and NOVA School of Business & Economics (SBE) in Carcavelos, Portugal, a coastal town approx. 30 minutes from Lisbon along the Atlantic Coast. Carcavelos provides an accessible base for Sprint participants, within walking distance of the Sprint venue and recommended accommodations.

Sprint 2026 Dates (3 days)

• Friday, 13 March

• Saturday, 14 March

• Sunday, 15 March

Q: Where is Sprint 2026?

A: The 3 days* of Sprint 2026 will be held at the Jerónimo Martins Auditorium on the campus of the NOVA School of Business and Economics in Carcevelos, Portugal:  

Jerónimo Martins Auditorium, Rua da Holanda 1, 2775-405, Carcavelos.       

*Coming in Jan 2026: Click here for the 3-day Sprint 2026 Daily Schedule.   

Q: How do I get from Lisbon to Carcavelos?

A: Carcavelos is easily accessible from Lisbon. The two most convenient options are:

• Train: From the airport, take the metro to the Cascais Line at Cais do Sodré Station in Lisbon and exit at Carcavelos. The train ride takes 20–25 minutes from Cais do Sodré and runs frequently throughout the day.

• Uber/Taxi: A taxi or Uber from Lisbon International Airport or central Lisbon takes approximately 25–40 minutes, depending on traffic.

*Click here for more information on Getting to Sprint.

Q: Where am I staying?

A: Carcavelos: LWOW has negotiated with the 2 main hotels in Carcavelos for favorable rates:

1) The Riviera Hotel (Website here) 2) The Carcavelos Beach Hotel (Website here)

These hotels are <5 minutes walk from each other and a 25 minute walk to the NOVA SBE campus where Sprint 2026 will be held.

*Click here for hotel info in Milton Keynes.

Q: When should I arrive? 

A: Attendees should check in to their hotels by Thursday, 12 March 2026 and may depart on Monday, 16 March 2026.

Q: What am I wearing?

A: The recommended dress code is business smart casual (be comfortable, jeans welcomed, no joggers/sweats & no ties please ;-).

Light layers work best—long sleeves, a sweater and wind-proof jacket or sweater as daytime highs are usually around 16–19°C, with cooler evenings at 10–12°C. Spring weather in Carcavelos is mild and coastal—but can be windy!

Comfortable walking shoes are a must. We will be walking to/from the campus and throughout the town of Carcavelos daily.

Questions, please email PC@lwow.org