FAQ
Meridian 2026 is a two-day in-person conference taking place October 28–29, 2026 at Convento do Beato in Lisbon, Portugal. The event features keynotes, fireside chats, technical sessions, workshops, ecosystem showcases, and curated networking experiences.
Stellar Lounge Networking on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 2-5pm: a time for attendees to stop by the Meridian venue, Convento do Beato, for a preview, networking, and badge pick-up before the sessions begin on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Meridian is open to anyone building on, investing in, interested in, or working alongside the Stellar ecosystem, including developers, founders, fintech professionals, institutional leaders, policymakers, and regulators.
Yes. Meridian 2026 is a fully in-person event. Select session recordings will be made available on the website following the conference.
The full agenda and speaker lineup are now available. See the full program and who is taking the stage on the schedule tab here: meridian.stellar.org/schedule
Register at meridian.stellar.org/registration. Registration closes October 9, 2026, or when sold out.
No, tickets cannot be purchased on-site. Registration closes October 9, 2026. We strongly recommend purchasing in advance, as Meridian sells out each year.
- General Admission: $299 USD
- Developer: $49 USD
- Government & Public Policy: $99 USD
Yes! HackMeridian is the annual Meridian hackathon, running October 25–26, 2026, the two days before the main Meridian conference. It's open to developers of all experience levels building on Stellar. Register here now!
If you are not eligible for visa-free travel, you may need to apply for a
Schengen Visa. Use the official Visa Checker or your local Portuguese consulate’s guidance to confirm your travel requirements for Portugal.
Convento do Beato is in the Marvila neighborhood of Lisbon. It is approximately 15 minutes by car from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS). Additional travel, hotel, and transportation details will be available soon.
Reach out to the Meridian team with any questions at [email protected].
Purchased tickets are non-refundable. If you purchase a Meridian 2026 ticket and are no longer able to attend, please reach out to [email protected] to request that the ticket be transferred to another eligible attendee.
Yes! Look out for more information and how to download the Meridian app closer to the event.
While we don’t have a guest room block in Lisbon, we recommend the following centrally-located hotels. Please note that exact distance in transit depends on traffic, which can be unpredictable in Lisbon.
Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa — 15-20 minutes to the airport, 15-20 minutes to the venue
InterContinental Lisbon — 10-15 minutes to the airport, 15-20 minutes to the venue
Corinthia Lisbon — 10-15 minutes to the airport, 15-20 minutes to the venue
Avani Avenida Liberdade — 20-30 minutes to the airport, 15-25 minutes to the venue
Yes. Meridian 2026 may be photographed, filmed, or recorded. By registering for or attending the event, you acknowledge that you may appear in event photos, videos, or recordings, and that the event organizer may use those materials for event documentation, marketing, communications, and archival purposes, in any media, without compensation. If you have questions or concerns, please review the Meridian Addendum and/or contact [email protected] before the event.
Yes, Convento do Beato will have wheelchair accessible ramps into the venue. For specific accessibility needs, please contact [email protected] as early as possible so the Meridian team can assist.