Web Summit Lisbon 2026
Web Summit 2026 is a major technology conference that brings together founders, investors, journalists and technology leaders from around the world. The event returns to Lisbon, Portugal for its 2026 edition, with attendees gathering at the MEO Arena for several days of talks, networking and connections across the technology industry.
November 9 to 12, 2026
Web Summit takes place at Lisbon’s MEO Arena and brings together a broad community of founders, investors, technology leaders and media organizations. The event is distinctive for its mix of startups, established companies, investors and media, creating opportunities for attendees to connect across different parts of the technology ecosystem.
Technology and Innovation
Web Summit brings together technology leaders and entrepreneurs to explore developments shaping the technology industry. The event provides a setting for founders and established organizations to share ideas and connect with professionals from around the world.
Startups and Entrepreneurship
The conference has a strong focus on startups, connecting emerging companies with investors, technology leaders and potential partners. Web Summit highlights companies that have attended as startups, including Revolut, Uber, Adyen, Cloudflare, GitLab, Stripe, Canva and ElevenLabs.
Investors and Business Connections
Investors are an important part of the Web Summit community. The event brings together investors from firms including Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, New Enterprise Associates, Benchmark, Y Combinator, Accel and SoftBank, creating opportunities for founders and investors to connect.
Media and Global Reach
Web Summit also attracts media organizations from around the world. Its media attendees have included BBC, The New York Times, CNN International, The Guardian, CNBC, Fortune and The Economist, reflecting the event’s broad technology and business focus.
Speakers Include:
- Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI
- Alexis Ohanian, Co-founder, Reddit
- Anton Osika, Co-founder and CEO, Lovable
- Pharrell Williams, Artist and Entrepreneur
- António Guterres, Secretary-General, United Nations
- Serena Williams, Tennis Champion
- Geoffrey Hinton, Godfather of AI, University of Toronto
- Doug Leone, Managing Partner, Sequoia Capital
Web Summit 2026 is suited to technology professionals, founders, investors and business leaders looking to connect with the global technology community. Its combination of speakers, startups, investors and media makes it a broad industry event for exploring technology and business opportunities.