Discover why thousands of attendees loved it

“I believe that every tech specialist who works in international markets or is considering expanding their business to other countries should visit this event at least once, because of the unique vibe and variety of opportunities, [as well as the] new acquaintances that always inspire new ideas, steps, and projects.”

Viktoriia Abedchief revenue officerPitch Avatar

"It's always important for us to come to Web Summit to keep up with market trends and innovations in the events world. This year was even more special because, in partnership with Startup Portugal, we presented a competition for startups to help us create the Smart City of Rock and make our music festival even more connected, intelligent, and sustainable. And Web Summit is the perfect stage for this announcement, as it also unites innovation with entertainment."

Anna PinheiroDirector of OperationsRock in Rio

"From flying cars, great panel discussions around where we will arrive in 2025, the pitch semis, new approaches to learning with AI, how to build a healthy and compelling company culture by simply paying attention to each individual employee, I meandered around the Alphas and Betas to understand where startups are going to."

Miguel FigueiredoSenior operations excellence consultantSiemens

"I thought the content and format were absolutely exceptional. The new ways that people will be working as a result of the pandemic, and the work patterns that have been accelerated by the pandemic, were very well outlined. The COO from Salesforce gave very compelling examples about how, moving forward, the way that we work is going to be a hybrid form of in-person and online work."

Philippe Laguerre-AugusteSenior Communications ExecutiveConsultant

"If you want to expand your business in the world, you should definitely apply for Web Summit, because this event will give you confidence to expand your vision and ideas into the world, with global networking. For instance, if I did not exhibit at Web Summit 2019, I would still be in Japan as the CEO of a domestic company. However, now I am living in the UK, expanding my business around the world. This is the evidence of the power of Web Summit.”

Kazuo IkedaCEO and Founder Qufooit

"It's bigger than other conferences and has a vast coverage of startups and venture capitalists. The other difference is rich onstage talks and presentation stream, contributing to broader understanding of trends in tech. I accomplished in these 3 days a month's load of contacts, professional development and discoveries."

Ellen MelnichenkoSoftware developerBlobia

"In my mind, Web Summit was the Wimbledon final or Champions Leagues final, so I just wanted to be there. I love the way you can now get better connected and chat more and things like that. I mean, you’re sitting in front of your laptop and you can get connected and have conversations as meaningful as ever. So I utilised that. I stepped into a few breakout rooms to see, for example, [Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul] – they were sipping mezcal, and it was great."

Aleksandar ZarićBusiness Environment DirectorUSAID Cooperation for Growth Project

"I already had high expectations, but they were exceeded; it's much more interesting than I imagined. Besides the excellent content presented on stage, I was very impressed with the solutions the startups are showcasing here. I'm a Business Acceleration Manager, so I'll be returning with tons of new tools and insights for all the teams. Another incredible experience was the app; it works perfectly and helped me connect easily with people and organize my schedule."

Telma BrissosBusiness Acceleration ManagerNespresso

“Different because of the breadth of people. Best connection was a random guy building a new corporate tax tool because he hates the other tools on the market. He's an accountant. Liked networking, and meeting a lot of people that I know from before. Awesome event.”

Max NokhrinDirectorCOR.IQ Services

"I am a content creator and I am here to connect with all people who are also passionate about food. It's my second time at Web Summit, the meetups are a great space to get to make real deep connections. That's always the goal. If you come to Web Summit be ready to socialize!"

Sergio ZaciuCreatorInstagram

"I don't normally attend pure tech conferences but this was a perfect mash up of tech, marketing, and future innovation. Also, again the gender equity makes a huge difference to the vibe. I don't normally attend pure tech conferences but this was a perfect mash up of tec, marketing, and future innovation. Also, again the gender equity makes a huge difference to the vibe. This was the most "millenial" conference I've attended and it was fascinating to see the dynamic of short attention span multi-tasking translated into an event. It looks like chaos on the surface but felt very productive in comparison to traditional events."

Patty AttwellMarketing Communications, Global Space PortfolioHoneywell Aerospace

"I've always heard fantastic things about Web Summit, so I decided to come. I am impressed by the size and scale; it's a great place to learn more about technology, AI and creative content. My best experiences are always on the stage. The panels are amazing, with my favourite being, of course, Central Stage. I also enjoyed the AI Summit, Creative Summit, and Marketing Summit, which featured great speakers and talks."

Martyna BuszczakFounderWorkshop Hut

“It's much more diverse (thankfully!) than other conferences, and quite easy to make and follow up with connections in my small, relatively niche industry. It was really cool to see the different industries we operated in and how everyone approached their problems.”

Nishanth SamalaFounderIntentful Motion

"Web Summit is an event that cannot be missed. Since we exhibited in previous years at Web Summit, our motivations were quite different this year as general attendees. It was important for us to be present as part of this ecosystem, and maintain – as well as create – new connections."

Ana Morro ChávezCo-founder & Managing DirectorAirWayBill

"The quality of people I was matched with was very high – generally C-level. I’d been told that the attendees at Web Summit are of a much higher quality than other events, and I was very interested to see if that was true. The quality of people I was being matched with was very high – generally C-level – and from all across the world. I probably covered about a dozen countries in total. The things we were talking about were 95 percent real business questions that we could continue offline, rather than just filler small talk."

Nina Ann WaltersManaging DirectorExpandise

"I was able to network with different people from a similar background. I’ve gained a greater understanding about myself. I have a passion for where virtual reality can be developed for good, including in my background and in some of the fringe sports. Being inspired and learning so much at Web Summit was amazing, especially in my areas of interest. I was able to network with different people from a similar background – one from Lisbon and another from Toronto – and we’ve followed up with each other since the event to further develop our business relationships, which have been really fun."

Angela BovoFounderWizards of Math

"My main goal was to get inspiration and connect with people. I was really interested to hear Arianna Huffington and Jessica Alba. Both talks were so empowering for women and inspiring to hear. My main goal was to get inspiration and connect with people. Since we are in lockdown, I really felt I wanted to connect with people. I felt Mingle was really great for this. You can ask questions and speak with people you’ve never met before. We’re all in the same boat, and it was nice to speak with passionate people who are all interested in building a better future together."

Roberta MessutiDigital Wellbeing Coach

"The interaction with the speaker and attendees is so engaging. With the global pandemic in 2020, all events went online and I have to admit I became quite fatigued – with the exception of Web Summit. As a student, I spent a long time watching lectures and talks. I especially enjoyed the talk with Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales. The format of the talk was so engaging. The Q&A allowed us to ask questions, which I think is the beauty of this event. The interaction with the speaker and attendees is so engaging."

João Carlos Machado Rocha PiresStudentFEUP

"I brought part of my product team and we are very impressed with the immersion that Web Summit provides for the entire ecosystem. We came from Brazil, so it was a significant investment, but by the end of the first day we left certain that it was worthwhile, and that we will achieve all our goals. Next year I want to return with my entire team."

Rayana DiasHead of ProductAudaces

"I've attended every edition of Web Summit Rio, so I can say I'm a huge fan of this event. In Lisbon, the whole world converges. And technology is advancing so fast that the Web Summit events throughout the year complement each other. My office is remote, so meeting people in person is still very important for my business."

Alexandre BonfaCTOEBM

"There are so many areas and industries to experience in tech, but this was so well organized that I never felt lost or running around like a crazy person. The content was relevant, engaging, and thought provoking. It wasn't just regurgitation from the front page of Reddit - it was new and interesting, challenging topics."

Kelly TyndallSales ManagerEgencia Canada

"I love that there's such a variety industries making an appearance, as well as the diversity in talks and subject matters. The fact that there are various stages that speak to different industries and interests is honestly so important. Loved the amazing talks on content and marketing. I'm living for the insights that professionals are providing when it comes to the future of marketing and how to adapt!"

Alicia ChinMarketing CoordinatorGivex

"This is my first time at Web Summit, and I've always wanted to come because I'm interested in the discussion of how to maintain the human connection behind everything that drives technology, the entire context, the entire culture. And I'm very happy to see that this topic is being discussed so much, and I'm opening my mind to so many new things that I'm surprised. I believe that the need for connection goes beyond platforms, so I'm happy to see how this is also resonating within this super high-tech community here at Web Summit."

Bia RibeiroCEOHumanize Produções

"Larger than most conferences. Excellent speaker presentations. Connected with some companies located in Saint John, NB where my company has an office and we are planning to organise time to reconnect out that way. Got some great insights and started thinking of new possibilities through some of the keynote speakers."

Andrew JackAccount ExecutiveT4G Limited

It felt like the whole world was attending, so I wanted to be there. What I really like about Web Summit is that you have people from completely different backgrounds. Whether you’re a CEO, investor, startup or student, everyone is on the same page and ready to learn from each other.

Joao MendesFounder & EngineerConnecting2Dots

"Our team had absolutely incredible experience each time from being selected to all startup activation competitions, to non-stop busy stand days with never ending line up to our booth. I've also had an opportunity to be among 40 founders to get on the stage for both opening nights in Lisbon and Qatar with the CEO of Web Summit, Mayor of Portugal, Prime-Minister of Qatar and World know celebrities."If you are an industry agnostic startup with the solution that solves real problems I am sure you will have great experiences. And don't forget: networking is the key!"

Olia StasiukFounder and CEO Transformers Academy

“These events are much more than simple conferences or networking meetings, they are true catalysts for opportunities. What’s most important is the community you’ll find: a group of ambitious, innovative people willing to share knowledge and experiences. The energy and enthusiasm are contagious, and inspiration is guaranteed.”

Aaron CassorlaCo-founder and CEOOmnix

“The first year I went to Web Summit was 2016, and it was amazing. [Lisbon] is sort of this other actor in the conference. You know, you go there for the conference itself, and the conference is massive. But then you’re in Lisbon proper, and you’re going through this old town, but you’re at a tech conference, and there’s all these tech people, and it’s just like the best of both worlds.”

Roy PereiraCo-founder and CEOUnified

"Easy to manage, navigate and visit all vendors. Met and talked to our current and hopefully future clients and with other vendors/companies that can help us reach our future goals. This was our first tech conference, so the entire experience makes us look forward to the next event!"

Marlene FabroVPbigDAWGS promotions inc.

"I think conferences and events like Collision are important for company builders. You can get a lot of feedback from talking to people about your company and learning more about theirs. Innovators show up at events like this, and ideas are shaped through exploration and interaction."

Kris HansenCo-founder and CTOSynctera

"Last year's Web Summit was incredibly fruitful for Sharpei. We secured significant client partnerships and collaborations that we are actively working with today. Additionally, presenting as an impact startup help us caught the attention of venture capitalists and potential clients. Having the opportunity to present on stage and through our booth significantly amplified our reach and impact. Thank you for the great event and your help."

"For me it was more about the general experience of being there. I know that for a lot of people attending the event looking for business partnerships and investments - but it was really nice to talk to some really interesting people and for me to learn from them."

Barbara GomezStudentViseu, Portugal

"I loved the experience of being an attendee for one day! I was able to talk to a lot of people from all around the world and all of them had something to teach me. The conferences and talks I heard were incredible and really inspiring. I also loved all the fun activities and games that were all around de pavilions. Thank you Web Summit for this opportunity, I hope some day to be here inspiring others as all the speakers inspired me!"

Patricia FonsecaInternational Relations StudentISCSP-UL