Student or recent graduate?

The world of tech continues to evolve through fresh perspectives. Web Summit’s scholarship programme unites up to 300 students and recent graduates who demonstrate an ambition to be part of a community working to change the future.

Successful applicants will get a free ticket to Web Summit, giving them full access to three days of learning, connection opportunities and fun.

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The world of tech continues to evolve through fresh perspectives

Our scholarship programme is all about empowering young people to own their development and build connections with like-minded students across Europe. Through the programme, we’ll give free event tickets to select applicants who we define as ideal Web Summit scholars. Attendees have full access to three days of learning and connection opportunities; hundreds of talks, masterclasses and networking sessions; and the event floor.

Attendee taking a photo at Web Summit Lisbon 2023
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Attending talks

With more than 25 tracks covering 30-plus content topics, Web Summit has something for everyone. Learn about the most important topics in the tech world from entrepreneurs, decision-makers and cultural icons.

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Building connections

We want to build an active network of young people passionate about tech. You’ll meet like-minded people and learn from one another as you create connections spanning countries and interests.

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Joining discussions

Our masterclasses and roundtables are collaborative and intimate gatherings of top speakers, exciting founders, influential investors and tech experts. Ready to expose yourself to new ideas?

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Experiencing the event floor

The event floor is a hive of activity. Meet representatives of the world’s biggest companies, check out tech demonstrations, or grab food from our vendors and soak in the experience.

What happens when I apply?

Applications will be reviewed

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Our criteria favour young people who are undertaking a degree of any level, who are based in Europe, and who demonstrate qualities such as entrepreneurial drive or an interest in tech.

Successful applicants receive their ticket via email

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If you’re one of the lucky applicants, we’ll send you your complimentary Web Summit ticket via email.

Accept your ticket, and we’ll see you in November!

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All that’s left for you to do is accept your scholar ticket and start planning everything you want to achieve over an action-packed few days in Lisbon this November.

Meet the speakers who joined us in 2023

Meredith Whittaker
Meredith Whittaker
PresidentSignal
Wladimir Klitschko
Wladimir Klitschko
Ambassador of Kyiv Digital, founder Klitschko Foundation, Klitschko Ventures, Kliwla Family Office
Chelsea Manning
Chelsea Manning
Security ConsultantNym Technologies, SA
Kuo Zhang
Kuo Zhang
PresidentAlibaba.com
Jimmy Wales
Jimmy Wales
FounderWikipedia
Melanie Nakagawa
Melanie Nakagawa
Chief Sustainability OfficerMicrosoft
Albert Wenger
Albert Wenger
Managing PartnerUnion Square Ventures
Patrice Evra
Patrice Evra
Creator & Entrepreneur
Aspa Lekka
Aspa Lekka
Co-founder / Executive in ResidenceJOKR / Alpine Investors
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
PresidentGovernment of Portugal
Peggy Johnson
Peggy Johnson
Former CEOMagic Leap
Andrew McAfee
Andrew McAfee
Principal Research ScientistMIT
Carlos Moedas
Carlos Moedas
MayorCity of Lisbon
Daniela Braga
Daniela Braga
FounderDefined.ai
Frank McCourt
Frank McCourt
Founder & Executive ChairmanProject Liberty & McCourt Global
Divya Gokulnath
Divya Gokulnath
Co-founderByju's
Sachin Dev Duggal
Sachin Dev Duggal
Founder & Chief WizardBuilder.ai

“The giants of the web assemble.”

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

– Wall Street Journal

“Europe’s biggest tech conference.”

Meredith Whittaker, President, Signal

– Reuters

“It defines the ecosystem.”

Attendees at Q&A Stage during day two of Web Summit 2023 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal

– The Guardian