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Opening Night of Web Summit 2025 takes place on Monday, November 10, at the MEO Arena in Lisbon. 




Opening Night

Few companies in history have scaled like this. In just eight months, Lovable went from idea to $100M ARR — faster than OpenAI, Wiz, or Cursor. In this fireside chat, CEO Anton Osika breaks down the idea that sparked it, the bold bets that got them here, and what comes next as Lovable aims to turn 2 million builders into 8 billion.

Building for the 99%: Inside Lovable, the world’s fastest-growing tech company

AI is reshaping the $680 billion sports industry - not just on the field, but in how we connect, compete, and experience the game. Join Maria Sharapova and Sarah Meron as they explore how the same AI powering leading enterprises is transforming sports organizations from the inside out. From optimizing team operations and athlete performance to creating richer fan experiences and building global communities, discover how technology is making sports more personal, precise, and powerful than ever. It's not just about who wins the match - it's about how the entire industry wins with AI.

Smarter plays: How AI is changing the game

One year after Visa officially validated creators as small businesses here at Web Summit, the creator economy continues to accelerate and evolve, and AI is opening new possibilities - but also raising big questions about ownership, originality, and income. Mark Nelsen from Visa joins TikTok phenom Khaby Lame to explore how technology, payments, and new financial tools are reshaping the business of creativity. The session will culminate with the unveiling of Visa’s newest product for creators - a must-see for anyone at the intersection of culture, commerce, and technology.

The new business of creativity

From static frames to fully interactive environments, video generation models are advancing at breakneck speed. Join Runway CEO Cristóbal Valenzuela as he shares how real-time world models could revolutionise industries from entertainment to robotics by simulating reality itself.

From scenes to simulations: The rise of world models

As polarisation deepens and trust in institutions wanes, how can journalism remain independent and credible? What happens when facts and reality come into conflict with other powerful agendas?  New York Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger talks with NPR CEO Katherine Maher about promoting truth, combating misinformation, and the state of the free press today.

Truth in the age of propaganda and polarisation

With geopolitical and policy uncertainty continuing, the global venture capital landscape in the first half of 2025 remains in a state of flux. The IPO market is showing resilience with over 500 listings raising over $60 billion in capital, but what are the main challenges and opportunities for companies and venture capitalists looking for exits? Join this session to learn what VCs are betting on for 2026 and beyond.

VC's guide to the market in 2026

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