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Web Summit Rio ・ June 8-11, 2026

New Venture Summit

With geopolitical and policy uncertainty continuing, the global venture capital landscape in the first half of 2025 remains in a state of flux. What are the main challenges and opportunities for companies and venture capitalists looking for exits?

VC's guide to the market in 2026

Philippe Botteri, Partner at Accel, unveils the key findings from Accel’s annual AI report. What AI sectors are billions of VC dollars flowing into?

The great AI race

Explore the urgent need for VCs to evolve in order to stay relevant in a market reshaped by corporate power and economic headwinds.

Rewriting the VC playbook

With venture capitalists continuing to go all-in on AI, critical questions remain: are we in an AI bubble, and will VCs ever see a return on their investments?

Should VCs be worried about AI?

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Don’t miss your chance to connect with the investors shaping the future of funding at Web Summit Rio 2027.

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Meet the investment leaders who've attended

Forget spraying cash everywhere; investors are laser-focused on fewer but bigger deals on companies already showing real promise. AI remains the undisputed king, but the smart money is now moving to AI that solves specific, real-world problems. Join us on the New Venture Summit for investor insights as they chase the next big hit.

Artificial Intelligence continues to dominate both venture capital discussions and funding. With AI fundamentally reshaping investment theses, what are investors really searching for, and how has the technology changed the nature of venture capital?

AI's venture catalyst

What do top investors search for in a founder, and how can these founders stand out? From navigating difficult funding environments to achieving product-market fit and growth models, discover how you can make that winning pitch.

The winning pitch

From M&amp;As to IPOs and everything in between, successful exit strategies are more critical than ever. Find out how investors and founders are positioning themselves in a dynamic market.

The exit strategy

With a multitude of industry flops and bad investments, is the venture capital model broken? Is it time for those in the VC industry to rip up the playbook and start again? Cut through the hype, dissect the current landscape, and predict future VC trends.