Two talks on running AI on your own terms. A practical evening in Portimão, June 11, 2026.
On June 11, LEDEX Events came to Portimão for an evening on practical AI you can act on right away - automating repetitive content work inside WordPress, and running your own AI models without a cloud subscription.
LEDEX Events brings together business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs from across the Algarve to explore practical ways to use AI and digital tools in their work. Each event has two focused presentations and space to connect with others working through the same questions.
For Whom
- Business owners curious about AI but wary of cloud costs and data privacy
- Anyone managing a website or content team who wants to reduce manual work
- Remote workers and digital nomads based in or visiting the Algarve
- Site managers who work with WordPress
- Entrepreneurs exploring what AI can do for their business today
What Was Covered
Fellyph Cintra, Developer Advocate at Automattic, showed how AI workflows are taking over repetitive content tasks inside WordPress - including a first look at WordPress Code Studio.
James Twose walked through how to run AI models on your own computer: no cloud, no subscription, and your data stays with you.
Agenda
WordPress powers over 800 million websites, but most site owners still spend too much time updating content, organising posts, adding tags, and managing repetitive publishing tasks. In some cases, one AI workflow can handle in seconds what used to take hours manually. Fellyph will show how AI-assisted workflows are changing the way WordPress sites are managed, including an early look at WordPress Code Studio - a new tool for creating custom AI-supported workflows on your site. Best for: business owners, marketers, content creators, agencies, and anyone running a WordPress website.
Not every business wants to send its data to cloud AI tools. James will show how businesses can run powerful AI models directly on their own computers - no monthly subscriptions, no per-query costs, no sending sensitive information to external platforms. He will walk through what hardware is actually needed, which tools make setup practical, and how to match the right model to tasks like writing support, document analysis, and Q&A with your own files. By the end, you'll know whether local AI is a realistic option for your business and what first steps to take. Best for: business owners, consultants, privacy-conscious professionals, and anyone working with sensitive documents.
Speakers
Host
Partners
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Algarve Evolution A network working to build entrepreneurship and innovation across the Algarve, connecting businesses across sectors and borders. -
Portimão Digital Nomads A community of remote workers and digital nomads living in Portimão, with over 1,100 members and free meetups every two weeks since 2021. -
StartAlgarve A community of entrepreneurs, startup founders, and innovators building the tech ecosystem in the Algarve. Monthly meetups across the region, connecting founders, researchers, and investors to grow innovation in southern Portugal. -
GDG Lagos Portugal A tech community in Lagos running speaker sessions, talks, events, and cowork days. Open to beginners and experienced professionals alike - exploring themes and hot topics across the technology world.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to attend LEDEX Portimão?
LEDEX Portimão was free to attend. This event has now ended.
What language are the talks in?
Both talks are in English. Q&A and networking happen in English too. If your English is good enough for business meetings, you will follow along easily.
Where exactly is the event held?
Jupiter Algarve Hotel, Avenida Tomás Cabreira, Portimão, Portugal.
When does the event start and end?
Thursday, 11 June 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00 WEST. Welcome and introductions at 18:00, two presentations between 18:15 and 19:15, Q&A at 19:15, and open networking from 19:30 to 20:00.
Who is this event for?
Business owners, marketers, freelancers, content creators, and digital nomads. Anyone managing a WordPress site, or anyone curious about running AI without a cloud subscription.
What will I learn?
Two focused talks: Fellyph Cintra walks through how AI workflows are taking over repetitive content tasks inside WordPress - including a first look at WordPress Code Studio. James Twose walks through what it takes to run AI models on your own computer: hardware, tools, and which model fits which task.
Do I need any technical background?
No. Both talks are aimed at business owners and operators, not engineers. Fellyph focuses on practical AI workflows for non-technical site owners. James explains what local AI means in plain terms (hardware, tools, trade-offs) before any code.
