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Web Summit Lisbon ・ November 9-12, 2026

Winning differently

Meet the sport leaders who joined us

Serena Williams - Tennis Champion

Serena Williams

Tennis champion

David Beckham - Sport Legend

David Beckham

Sport legend

Maria Sharapova

Tennis legend

Shaquille O'Neal - Investor - Steady

Shaquille O'Neal

Investor
Steady

Becky Lynch - WWE Superstar

Becky Lynch

WWE superstar
WWE

José Mourinho - Manager - Feberbahçe

José Mourinho

Manager and Head Coach
Fenerbahçe SK

Carmelo Anthony - NBA All-Star

Carmelo Anthony

NBA All-Star & Entrepreneur
Carmelo Anthony

Omar Berrada - CEO - Manchester United

Omar Berrada

CEO
Manchester United

Amy Hopfinger  - Fifa Word Cup 2026

Amy Hopfinger

Chief Business & Strategy Officer
FIFA World Cup 2026

Thierry Henry - Football Legend

Thierry Henry

Football legend

Headlined by industry-leading organisations

The companies shaping the future of sport technology and business.

How technology, media, investment, and changing fan expectations are redefining success in sport

Winning in sport today takes more than talent. AI is transforming performance, athletes are building businesses beyond competition, media is reshaping how fans engage, and investment is redefining the economics of sport. Explore the technologies, business models, and ideas changing how sport competes, grows, and wins.

The modern athlete

AI changes the game

Sport's new economy

The future fan

Today's athletes are building businesses, investing in startups, launching brands, and creating media platforms alongside their playing careers.
As they take greater control of their influence and intellectual property, we explore how they're reshaping sport, business, and culture.

The modern athlete

AI changes the game

Sport's new economy

The future fan

Artificial intelligence is transforming every layer of sport, from athlete performance and injury prevention to officiating, scouting, broadcasting, and fan experiences.
As AI becomes embedded across the industry, how can organisations harness its potential without compromising human instinct, trust, and integrity that define competition?

The modern athlete

AI changes the game

Sport's new economy

The future fan

Sport is entering a new commercial era. Investment, media rights, sponsorship, and technology are reshaping how value is created, while women's sport is attracting record audiences, landmark partnerships, and sustained growth.
Who will shape the next chapter of the global sports economy?

The modern athlete

AI changes the game

Sport's new economy

The future fan

The way fans discover, consume, and experience sport is changing. From streaming and creator-led content to personalised experiences and digital communities, technology is redefining what it means to be a supporter.
We explore how sports organisations are building deeper connections, creating lasting loyalty, and engaging audiences year-round.

Highlights from our events

Insights from the leaders, builders, and thinkers driving the AI revolution.

Web Summit Backstage

Smarter plays: How AI is changing the game

Tennis legend Maria Sharapova, TIME's CEO Jessica Sibley, and IBM's Chief Corporate Affairs and Brand Officer, Sarah Meron, explored how the same AI powering leading enterprises is transforming sports organizations from the inside out.

AI

Software

Web Summit Center Stage

Brand velocity, vision, and value

Don McGuire, CMO of Qualcomm, and Toto Wolff, Team Principal and CEO of Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, revealed the power of passion-driven marketing.

Branding

Storytelling

Web Summit Backstage

Power, progress, and potential: The new era of women’s sport

Tennis champion Caroline Garcia, Samphire Neuroscience CEO Emilė Radytė, and APEX’s co-founder and CCO Pedro Félix da Costa explored how innovation, investment, and changing perceptions are reshaping the game.

Innovation

Branding

Team offsite

Investing in football's future

Giorgio Ricci, Chief Revenue Officer of Inter Milan, and Fausto Zanetton, Founder and CEO of Tifosy Capital & Advisory, unpacked how elite football clubs are driving commercial expansion, attracting sophisticated investors and building sustainable growth in the world’s most popular sport.

Football

investment