Questions. Answers. Insight.
Over three days at Web Summit Rio, we host tell-all Q&As with some of the leading figures in tech, sports and entertainment. That burning question you’ve always wanted to ask? This is where it gets answered.
Q&A
The tables turn when you take control of the conversation on our Q&A track. Where else would you get the chance to pick the brains of founders, politicians, astronauts, executives and investors?
Get answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask on one of the most honest and open stages in tech.
Bianca Andrade
Influencer & YouTuber
Influencer & YouTuber
An eclectic lineup
In the past, we’ve had tech founders, musicians, astronauts, athletes, big wave surfers, beauty bosses and investors host these exclusive experiences. You won’t find this lineup anywhere else.
No filter
Our speakers will answer questions from the audience as they come in. This is one of the most open and honest stages in tech.
Stars showcasing skills
Whether the skillset is soccer, skincare, music or mixology, our experts show you – literally – how to do it like a pro.
Meet some of our past Q&A speakers
Bryan Cranston
Co-founderDos Hombres
Aaron Paul
Co-founderDos Hombres
Chelsea Manning
Co-FounderNeuralyz, Inc.
Changpeng Zhao
Co-founder & CEOBinance
Txai Suruí
Activist
Brad Smith
Vice Chair & President Microsoft
Jen Wong
COOReddit
Kate Brandt
Chief Sustainability OfficerGoogle
Jimmy Wales
FounderWikipedia
Dr Siyabulela Mandela
Director for AfricaJournalists for Human Rights
Caitlyn Jenner
Olympian & Advocate for Transgender RightsActivist
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Founder & CEORock The Bells
Paris Hilton
CEO & Entrepreneur
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Actor
Alessandro Del Piero
Global Brand AmbassadorSocios.com
Nadja Swarovski
Member of Executive BoardSwarovski
Peter Schmeichel
Football LegendManchester UnitedCheck out some of our 2023 Q&As
Q&A with YouTuber and influencer Bianca Andrade
Join this session as iconic Boca Rosa founder Bianca Andrade shares top tips and make up tricks. Be sure to stick around after the Q&A for some exciting giveaways…
The new Happy Hour? A beer tasting session
Innovation in the beer market is all about understanding new and different ways of consuming beer. Join this beer tasting session to discover – and taste – some product innovation from the Ambev/AB InBev group. Please enjoy alcohol responsibly.
Pro-tips for pitching, with Upload Ventures' Rodrigo Baer
Want to perfect your pitch? Join Upload Ventures co-founder and managing partner Rodrigo Baer for a deep dive into the dos and don’ts of pitching.
Making AI music with Desdemona the robot
In this session, Desdemona the robot uses AI to compose and perform a new song. A Q&A with one of Desdemona’s creators, Ben Goertzel, will follow her performance.
"Because we are so disconnected from Nature, we are suffering climate change."
– Txai Suruí, Amazonian activist
"We plan to transform Rio de Janeiro into the capital of innovation in Latin America."
– Eduardo Paes, Mayor, Rio de Janeiro
"It's important to have a vision of what the audience wants"
– Bianca Andrade, Influencer & Youtuber