NEXXT Leiria 2026: Chaos and Creativity Debate from October 26-31

The municipal event celebrates its fourth edition focusing on innovation and culture, bringing together companies, academia, and the community.

Generic image of an abstract collision between chaos and creativity, with vibrant colors and geometric shapes.
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Generic image of an abstract collision between chaos and creativity, with vibrant colors and geometric shapes.

The city of Leiria hosts, from October 26 to 31, the fourth edition of NEXXT Leiria 2026, an event that under the motto “Where Chaos Meets Creativity” aims to debate the role of creativity and innovation in times of change.

The event, which in its last edition featured over 3,500 participants and 120 speakers, seeks to deepen the reflection on how creativity can be a strategic tool to face technological, economic, social, and organizational transformations.
NEXXT Leiria 2026 will once again bring together companies, academic institutions, brands, and the community. Through conferences, workshops, masterclasses, and networking opportunities, the goal is to foster knowledge sharing, create new connections, and explore business opportunities.
Beyond the business and innovation aspects, the program maintains a strong connection to culture, music, and art, valuing the intersection of different fields as a driver for new ideas and approaches.
Organized by the Municipality of Leiria and created by CO+K, NEXXT Leiria is supported by entities from the regional ecosystem, including Startup Leiria. The event aims to strengthen the link between talent, knowledge, entrepreneurship, and the local economic fabric.
Based on information from the official source: Câmara Municipal de Leiria (10/10/2026)