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"Web Summit is undoubtedly a milestone in Revolut's history. It was essential to join 10 years ago, when we were a tiny startup that nobody had heard about, so it was a logical decision then, and it remains so now. It's definitely one of those dates highlighted in our calendars, in all the geographies that you guys also have. We are very proud to be here."
“The most inspiring, creative conference in the world.”
"I enjoyed the opportunity to see that the venue was like na UN forum where people from .all over the world stop to discuss a way to make a better world."
“Web Summit is not just an event; it’s a dynamic ecosystem where ideas flourish, collaborations thrive, and growth opportunities abound.”
“Coming to Web Summit is really an opportunity to peer a bit into the future, connect to it, and be part of it.”
"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."
“Better organisation, show layout, and vibe by far."
"Web Summit is different from every other major event because of its capacity for major transformation."
"Different because of the mix of all of the different kinds of people all in one: executives, investors, media, startups, big tech companies, developers, entrepreneurs and celebrities. This community of diversity, inclusion, and accessibility is very encouraging."
"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."
"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."
"Web Summit Rio exceeded my expectations. In addition to renowned speakers and current topics, the structure allowed for an excellent networking experience."
"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."
"What’s struck me most at Web Summit isn’t the tech, it’s the people. Founders being open about failure. Leaders admitting fear, journalists asking hard questions with empathy. Every conversation reminds me that innovation isn’t just about algorithms; it’s about courage, connection, and care. Because men and women, together, can build incredible technology."
"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."
"Web Summit is a perfect illustration of the power of community."
"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."
“Exceptional design thinking and quality of content. Being able to sit in the front row for presentations has been magical.”
"It was a true immersion in the world of innovation and technology. I met inspiring people, entrepreneurs and creative minds. We exchanged ideas, shared experiences and, most importantly, created valuable connections."
"Regardless of the size of your company you can come and get a lot of value."
"Partnering with Web Summit has been important - we get access to this amazing event, we have wonderful discussions."
“I have more information than I'll be able to regurgitate when I get back to the office.”
“A lot of these technologies are being developed by men and women right here in this auditorium.”
“We’re planning on going to every Web Summit event from now on. Now, it’s part of our company’s journey. Web Summit events will forever be in our hearts.”
“It pushes your thinking beyond incremental improvements. Seeing and talking to people who are trying to define or redefine a category is really something unique.”
“Right now I am in a happy place today at the Web Summit. I'm more happy than being on the field.”
“It's fantastic for me focusing on emerging technologies. Great speakers, great interactions with booths. Mostly high-quality content.”
“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.”
"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."
"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!"
“You have to be hungry and curious, and this is a place where you can come and sustain that curiosity.”
"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."
"Our partners and our customers are here. We have to be here."
"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."
"It was my first time attending Web Summit, and I was very curious about it. I came with clients who want to invest in technology or launch their own companies. There's a lot of information and so many interesting topics; I really enjoyed it."
"The diversity of inspirational sessions. Being able to look at tech from different perspectives."
“Summits like this are really critically important.”
“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.”
“When you come out here you need a god damn break. Music, drink then get back to work.”
"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."
"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."
"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."
"One of the things I love about being at this summit and being around all these people, all of you, they remind me so much of being in a band. The same kind of people that would be in bands are now forming startups, that same kind of staying up at night.”
"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."
"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."
"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.”
"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."
"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."
“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.”
"It was great opportunity to meet new people and learn about their startups and ideas. All talks that i have listened were inspiring, i am welcoming the digital future with joy! See you next year!"
"Almost half of participants, speakers, and startups were women which is amazing. The scale was big and they had a very well organized team."
"The showing of different robots across several stages was amazing. Very interesting conferences on the ContentMakers stage as well. Overall incredible experience."
"The whole community is great, people are kind and friendly, the talks were useful, entertaining and well organised."
"I like that you can switch tracks. Lots of diverse topics you can pic and choose from. Also an app that helps you plan out your schedule."
“I was impressed by the organization level and the access to investors."
"It's first tech conference I've attended. I'll remember the fun I experienced while at the event, chatting with people at booths, attending talks with speakers, and enjoying it all with my friend."
"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."
"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!"
"This is my first conference and it has been an amazing experience. Mainly because of the huge focus on Women in Tech."
"It was an excellent experience, the networking opportunities were plentiful. As a digital marketer, there was much to learn. It was also inspiring and refreshing to see women sharing their knowledge and empowering one another."
"This was my first conference. Amazing speakers and talks about topics of interest as well as the inspiration from the makers and startups that are putting themselves out there and hustling."
"Events like this are very important to the tech community because they enable the movement of ideas."
"It is more holisitc and gives a chnce for all kinds of professionals from the tech industry to relate, network, and learn."
"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."
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.
"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!"
"Fun and interesting, I really enjoyed it."
“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.”
"I'll remember all of the happenstance insightful conversations with people I would not have otherwise met."
"My first conference. The highlight was the PMs speech. My takeaway was the revolution that's taking place and the greaet work all the startups are doing and how traditional organizations are transforming."
"The organisation and the multi dimensional platforms by prolific speakers ,startups and partners. I’ve really learned a lot."
"Web Summit is an excellent platform for startups to gain visibility, validate their products, and make valuable connections. The energy and opportunities it offers are unparalleled, making it a must-attend event for any founder looking to grow their startup."
"Just participating at Web Summit is something unique. I was pleasantly surprised when I found myself exploring content that I never intended."
“This is my fifth Web Summit and I have to say I love this conference.”
“There couldn’t be a better place than Web Summit, the best tech conference in Europe.
"I am here at Web Summit in Lisbon and I am over the moon. I am so happy to be here."
"Web Summit is my favorite conference of all time."
“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.”
“There’s a lot of inspiration at Web Summit. So I was thinking a little bit: ‘What am I going to build?’. I was looking for opportunities and a little inspiration.”
The quality of the speakers was amazing and the overall vibe awesome. Also the topics covered were very timely
“The best event I’ve experienced.”
"We made a lot of lasting connections with investors who we are still in talks with."
"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!"
"When we arrived at Web Summit, our primary objective was to conclude our pre-seed funding round. The event proved to be an ideal platform for this purpose, as it allowed us to showcase FlamAid to a diverse and expert audience."
"I made hundreds of connections at Collision – it was an amazing melting pot of investors, fellow founders and potential customers."
"I will personally recommend going to Collision to other founders, no matter the stage of their startup."
"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."
"What’s great about this conference is that, at any given time, I have an ongoing relationship with 10, 20, 30 VCs and corporate partners – either people who are already on our cap table, or prospective people."
"The conference helped us increase our media exposure which was one of our main goals. We also met high profile investors."
"The networking at Web Summit is like no other European tech conference."
"The connections you make at Web Summit are unparalleled, we met users all over the world."
"Fantastic conference to exhibit at – good for a first timer and a returning client. Overall a place where thought leaders and decision-makers gather, and overall a good investment for KPMG."
"We had very good conversations with a lot of different stakeholders – from interested talents to founders and established company managers."
"As partners, we can say that the conference was very well organised, information was thorough, and operations were executed smoothly."
"Cisco came with this idea of meeting innovators. This is the reason why we travelled all the way from different sides of the world. Europe, Lisbon, this week, its Web Summit."
"Coming here and partnering with Web Summit enables us to basically cement that we love tech and we're here to stay."
"A tech summit is hugely important. When people come together then its not only tech that is discussed but the way that tech can contribute to aiding a better world."
"We met so many startups, potential applicants, and business partners within those three days. It was very successful."
“The app is pretty phenomenal so you get to connect with all these people directly”
"A pivotal moment for us, offering the opportunity to validate our approach and gain invaluable insights into accelerating our growth in the right direction."
"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."
"Everything. The best event in the world. Thank you so much for the experience."
"I loved this event from the multicultural environment to the inovation and organization."
"Literally everything. It was an incredible experience, both as a volunteer and as an attendee!"
"Great selection of talks and speakers. Interesting company stands. Impressive Organisation of the event!"
"What I enjoyed the most was to be in contact with investors and start ups and listen to some of their ideas."
"Being this huge and full of basically anything, I found a lot of stimula, ideas, concepts and opportunities. A great and unique place to grow new ideas :)"
"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!"