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Game Changers Forum

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Game Changers Forum VI
A Conversation with President Barack Obama. Here we’ve gathered the answers to the most common questions about tickets, access, security, and the programme.
DATE

VENUE

SCHEDULE
October 10, 2026
MEO Arena, Lisbon
3:00 PM – 7:30 PM

01 SESSION

Tickets

Tickets are officially available at gamechangersforum.bymeoblueticket.pt, as well as at other MEO Blueticket sales points (MEO Stores, FNAC, Worten, Wook.pt, El Corte Inglés, ABEP, CTT, among others). We recommend purchasing only through official channels, as we cannot guarantee the validity of tickets purchased on other platforms or from resellers.

Prices vary depending on the chosen category/zone. For up-to-date prices and real-time availability, please check the official ticket page at gamechangersforum.bymeoblueticket.pt.

There are different seating categories (general and corporate/premium seating). The details of each category (zone, included benefits and price) are described on the purchase page.

Tickets are issued digitally through the MEO Blueticket platform, and are linked to the mobile phone number or email address used at the time of purchase. You can access them through your account or through the purchase confirmation email.

Refund and exchange conditions follow the official ticketing agent’s policy (MEO Blueticket). Please check the terms and conditions shown at the time of purchase, or contact MEO Blueticket customer support directly at info@blueticket.pt.

Yes, corporate seating and packages are available. For information on partnerships, sponsorships, or larger corporate ticket purchases, please use the “Partner with us” form on the official website or contact info@gamechangers.pt.

Yes, access to the event is permitted from age 16, subject to ticket purchase.

02 SESSION

Event

On October 10, 2026, at MEO Arena, in Lisbon.

The main program runs from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

President Barack Obama is the confirmed speaker for this edition. The event will also bring together more than 20 renowned national and international speakers.

“Impact Leadership”, under the theme “What Success Looks Like?”, exploring leadership with impact, resilience, and the power of human relationships in driving real change in society.

Host Carolina Patrocínio will lead the conversations throughout the day.

Yes, simultaneous translation is planned for content delivered in English. Further details on available languages and access method (headsets, app, etc.) will be announced closer to the event date.

The list of confirmed speakers will be published and updated on the event’s official website, at forum.gamechangers.pt, as new names are confirmed.

It is an event that brings together global leaders to discuss leadership, impact, and influence, through conferences, talks, and networking. This is the 6th edition of the forum.

Over previous editions, the Game Changers Forum has welcomed names such as David Simas (former CEO of the Obama Foundation), Rui Miguel Nabeiro (CEO of Delta Cafés), Cristina Ferreira (TV host), Fernando Santos (football manager), Colin Bryar (former Shadow to the CEO and VP at Amazon), Roberta Medina (Vice President of Rock in Rio), Isabel Vaz (CEO of Luz Saúde), and Vera Pinto Pereira (Executive Board Member at EDP), among many other business, political, and thought leaders. The full list is available on the Speakers page of the official website.

In addition to President Barack Obama, Rui Miguel Nabeiro (CEO of Delta Cafés), Miguel Stilwell (EDP), and Ana Figueiredo (MEO) are already confirmed. The speaker list will continue to be updated over the coming months on the Speakers page.

03 SESSION

Access & Security

Yes. Given the presence of a former President of the United States, enhanced security arrangements are expected at MEO Arena, with possible additional checks (bag searches, metal detection, restrictions on certain items, and earlier entry times). We recommend arriving early and checking the official website in the days leading up to the event for final access instructions.

We recommend arriving well ahead of the start time due to security checks. Final details on doors opening will be communicated closer to the event date.

Your digital (or printed) ticket and a valid form of identification. You may be asked to present identification at entry due to enhanced security measures.

MEO Arena’s standard rules apply (no sharp objects, no liquids, no power banks above a certain capacity, etc.), and additional restrictions specific to this event may also apply. Please check the security information published closer to the date.

04 SESSION

Logistics and Venue Access

Rossio dos Olivais, Parque das Nações, Lisbon.

MEO Arena has its own parking facility (subject to availability and possible cost). We also recommend using public transport given the expected turnout.

MEO Arena is served by Oriente Station (Metro, Train, and Bus), just a few minutes’ walk away.

Yes. MEO Arena has a reduced-mobility area, reserved exclusively for people with disabilities plus one companion, located on the first floor facing the stage, with a panoramic view of the venue. Pedestrian access is via the accessible entrance at the Garage, North side (FIL side), with ramps, wide corridors, and elevators along the entire route. Accessible restrooms and an accessible bar are available near this area, as well as reserved parking spaces for holders of a Disabled Parking Permit.

Tickets for the reduced-mobility area must be purchased according to the instructions on the event’s ticket sales page. To request additional services (audio description, sensory vests, Portuguese Sign Language interpretation, or a Quiet Room), please email acessibilidade@aarena.pt at least 72 hours before the event, indicating the event and the service requested.

Yes, cafés will be open in the area before the seating stands, so attendees can purchase drinks and snacks before reaching their seats.

05 SESSION

Sponsorships and Partnerships

Please fill out the “Partner with us” form available on the homepage of the official website, or send an email to info@gamechangers.pt.

Among others, Accenture, Adecco, DHL, EDP, Galp, Delta Cafés, SAP, EY, Fujitsu, Cisco, Salesforce, and MEO. The full list is available on the Sponsors page.

Last updated: July 30, 2026. This page will be updated as new information is confirmed (security measures, new speakers).