Convince your boss

“The world’s largest technology conference” welcomes the leaders who are driving change in every industry. Join us in Lisbon this November.

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opening night of Web Summit 2023 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal

What they say about us

“One of the world’s largest tech and innovation conferences.”

– BBC

“Brings together thousands of tech players to discuss AI, social networks and climate change.”

– AFP

“Where the future goes to be born.”

– The Atlantic

800+speakers
70,000+attendees
900+investors

How can attending Web Summit help your professional growth?

Professional development
Web Summit gives the stage to the world’s leading experts, innovators, business executives and cultural icons. Giants of the business world will host masterclasses, roundtables and discussions to share their expertise across every industry.
Lead generation
Attendees from every industry come to our conferences looking for the next big thing. Could your company show it to them? Find potential customers and start building a network of leads that will continue to deliver long after Web Summit is over.
Networking
Meet the who’s who of international tech and make meaningful connections in person or with our event app. Use our recommendations to find people in your industry, start one-on-one conversations, or form a group chat with fellow experts in your field.
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Market research
Web Summit brings together the world’s most exciting companies, from household names and industry veterans to the startups changing the way things are done. Share ideas and keep your finger on the latest trends to make sure you’re always ahead of the game.

Companies who partner with us

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European Commission logo
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Meet our past speakers

Reed Hastings
Reed Hastings
Co-founder & Executive ChairmanNetflix
Linda Yaccarino
Linda Yaccarino
CEOX
Jack Dorsey
Jack Dorsey
CEOBlock
Al Gore
Al Gore
ChairmanGeneration Investment Management
Olena Zelenska
Olena Zelenska
The First Lady of UkraineUkraine
Adam Selipsky
Adam Selipsky
CEOAmazon Web Services
Margrethe Vestager
Margrethe Vestager
EVP: A Europe Fit for the Digital AgeEuropean Commission
Craig Federighi
Craig Federighi
Senior Vice President of Software EngineeringApple
Kara Swisher
Kara Swisher
Editor-at-largeRecode
Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds
Actor, & OwnerMint Mobile
Jean Liu
Jean Liu
PresidentDidi Chuxing
Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah
Author & Presenter
Serena Williams
Serena Williams
Tennis Player
HM Queen Rania  Al Abdullah of Jordan
HM Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan
QueenKingdom of Jordan
Guo Ping
Guo Ping
Rotating ChairmanHuawei
Meredith Whittaker
Meredith Whittaker
PresidentSignal
Mike Krieger
Mike Krieger
Co-founderInstagram

Show your manager why you shouldn’t miss Web Summit 2024

“Coming to Web Summit is really an opportunity to peer a bit into the future, connect to it, and be part of it.”

Brad Smith, President, Microsoft, on Centre Stage during day two of Web Summit 2019 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal

Brad Smith, President, Microsoft

“We believe that Lisbon can be one of the main centres of tech in Europe.”

Gil Azevedo, Executive Director, Unicorn Factory Lisboa, on Startup University Stage

 

Gil Azevedo, Executive Director, Unicorn Factory Lisboa

"I am here at Web Summit in Lisbon and I am over the moon. I am so happy to be here."

Kate Swanborg, SVP of Technology Communications at DreamWorks Animation

Kate Swanborg, SVP of Technology Communications at DreamWorks Animation