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Web Summit Rio ・ June 8-11, 2026

Growth Summit

Building a $35 billion company didn&#8217;t happen by chance. This session taught about the elements that drive success and how to truly scale for long-term impact.

7 things that helped us build a $35 billion company

In this session, Keychain Founder and CEO Oisin Hanrahan broke down how AI is revolutionizing the entire product lifecycle—from initial design and sourcing to manufacturing and retail.

Innovate or die: How AI Is rewriting the rules of retail

Roblox is redefining what it means to scale. In this talk, the developer Dáire Bohan explained how Roblox’s integrated technology enables tiny teams to operate at global scale.

Scaling without scaling: How Roblox rewrites growth

In an AI-driven world, the startups that learn fastest win. Discover how continuous learning and upskilling can fuel innovation, adaptability, and lead to unstoppable growth.

Why learning is the new startup currency

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Early-stage startups face unique challenges, from securing initial funding and building investor confidence to developing go-to-market strategies and driving lean, sustainable growth. Navigating these early hurdles requires strategic clarity, disciplined execution, and a sharp understanding of what it takes. Founders are increasingly focused on efficient models, early traction, and long-term resilience as they build from the ground up.

Startups entering hypergrowth face a new set of operational and strategic challenges as they rapidly expand their teams, customer base, and infrastructure. 
From building scalable processes and culture to navigating global expansion, capital efficiency, and org design, companies must balance speed with sustainability to maintain momentum and avoid growing pains.

Hypergrowth and scaling

In times of economic uncertainty, how can startups navigate a challenging funding landscape? Learn from those who have successfully raised funds through traditional VC investment, as well as those who have explored alternative routes.

The funding landscape

Web Summit celebrates the emerging companies that prioritise purpose and strive to make a positive impact beyond the profit line. Join top founders and CEOs as they discuss how to use and build tech for good.

Purpose and profit

When your business isn’t working, adaptability becomes paramount. Learn about the power of business reorganisation directly from high-growth company executives as they discuss the key to pivoting towards success.