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“The world’s largest technology conference” welcomes the leaders who are driving change in every industry.

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What they say about us

“One of the world’s largest tech and innovation conferences.”
– BBC

“Brings together thousands of tech players to discuss AI, social networks and climate change.”
– AFP

“A chance to get up close and personal with tech giants, leading entrepreneurs in their fields and cultural icons, and learn from people at the forefront of the tech industry and society.”
– Umsa Planeta

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1,000+startups
34,000+attendees
Professional development

Web Summit Rio gives the stage to experts, innovators, business executives and cultural icons. Giants of the business world host masterclasses, roundtables and discussions to share their expertise across every industry.

 

Lead generation

Attendees from every industry come to our conferences looking for the next big thing. Find potential customers and start building a network of leads that will continue to deliver long after Web Summit Rio is over.

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Networking

Meet the who’s who of international tech and make meaningful connections in person or with our event app. Use our recommendations to find people in your industry, start conversations, or form a group chat with fellow experts in your field.

Brian Requarth, Co-founder, Latitud, speaks during a roundtable
Market research

Web Summit Rio brings together the world’s most exciting companies, from household names and industry veterans to the startups changing the way things are done. Share ideas and keep your finger on the latest trends.

Companies who partner with us

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They've spoken at our events

Elon Musk
Elon Musk
FounderSpaceX
Serena Williams
Serena Williams
Serena Williams
Tennis Player
Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds
Actor & Owner
Sam Altman
Sam Altman
CEOOpenAI
Ursula von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen
PresidentEuropean Commission
Marques Brownlee
Marques Brownlee
Marques Brownlee
YouTuber & Podcaster
Olena Zelenska
Olena Zelenska
Olena Zelenska
The First Lady of UkraineUkraine
Reed Hastings
Reed Hastings
Co-founder & Executive ChairmanNetflix
HM Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan
HM Queen Rania  Al Abdullah of Jordan
HM Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan
QueenKingdom of Jordan
Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking
Theoretical physicistCambridge University
Kara Swisher
Kara Swisher
Kara Swisher
Editor-at-largeRecode
Bono
Bono
Musician & ActivistU2
Margaret Atwood
Margaret Atwood
Margaret Atwood
Author
António Guterres
António Guterres
António Guterres
Secretary-GeneralUnited Nations
Melanie Perkins
Melanie Perkins
Melanie Perkins
Co-founder & CEOCanva

Watch the Web Summit Rio 2024 highlights

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“The giants of the web assemble.”

– Wall Street Journal

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“Web Summit is the World Cup of tech conferences.”

– Fortune

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“Where the future goes to be born.”

– The Atlantic

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“The best tech conference on the planet.”

– Forbes

Download our overview for Web Summit Rio 2025 and convince your boss.