Woman in tech? Join our network

How do we build a more inclusive and diverse tech industry? We’re committed to changing the gender ratio at our events and empowering women across the globe by fostering networking opportunities, building mentorship programs, and nurturing our online women in tech community.

Join the Web Summit women in tech network today.

Our commitment to change

We are deeply committed to changing the gender balance at all of our events, and to empowering women across the world by fostering networking opportunities, building mentorship programs and nurturing our online women in tech community.

In 2024, we gathered at the Women in Tech Lounge, powered by Banco do Brasil.

Our community

In 2024, 47 percent of attendees at Web Summit Rio were women. We hope to grow this percentage every year.

Please note: As part of our commitment to change, and in accordance with part C of our terms and conditions, this program is only open to people who identify as women.

47% women attendees

39%women speakers

45%women-founded startups

In 2024, 47 percent of attendees at Web Summit Rio were women.

We hope to continue this trend next year.

A group of smiling and laughing people sit around a round table. They appear to be engaged in several conversations. In the space around them are people sitting at other tables, and a row of people sitting on high stools at a counter. This is the Women in Tech Lounge at Web Summit Rio 2023.

Growth

Bring your best pitch to Web Summit Rio, and get ready to do business in the Women in Tech Lounge and beyond. Take advantage of meaningful opportunities to grow your business by connecting with future customers and potential partners.

A row of smiling and waving people lean against a giant 3D Web Summit Rio sign. They are all looking in the same direction – apparently at someone taking a photo. The sign sits on grass and there are palm trees behind it. Beyond the palm tree is a structure made of metal bars. This is Riocentro, the Web Summit Rio venue.

Community

Web Summit Rio’s women in tech community is vibrant, fun and supportive. We’re encouraging new generations of women to take on leadership roles and become founders in the global tech sector. Come meet other amazing women in your industry.

A smiling person hugs a backpack and gazes at something out of frame. Beyond this person are a row of other people who appear to be sitting down. This is the audience at a stage in the Web Summit Rio Women in Tech Lounge.

Learning

Attend expert-led workshops, roundtables and talks at Web Summit Rio to gain new skills and insights. Give your business an edge by staying up-to-date on the latest industry trends and innovations. Level up alongside women in tech community members, and change the status quo together.

A stage viewed from over the heads of a packed audience. There are four people sitting in chairs on the stage. The person on the right is holding a microphone, and appears to be speaking. Three rows of chairs face the stage, and each is full. To the right, stadium-style seating is similarly full. To the left, a number of people are standing. Behind the people on stage, a large screen reads 'Women in Tech Lounge, powered by Banco do Brasil'. This is Web Summit 2023.

Networking

From the Women in Tech Lounge to the water cooler, and from post-masterclass chats to Night Summit, grow your network, collaborate and set up those meetings! Mingle with other women in tech to build your professional network and make valuable connections. Embrace this opportunity to meet new peers and potential mentors – or mentees.

Share your story with us!

Marcela Junqueira

It was a true immersion in the world of innovation and technology. I met inspiring people, struggling entrepreneurs, and creative minds who are shaping the future. We exchanged ideas, shared experiences and, most importantly, created valuable connections that I’m sure will lead to exciting collaborations and projects.

Auiti Balestra

It was an excellent experience for me. Throughout the event, the speakers were excellent and the networking opportunities were plentiful. There was a wide range of marketing content presented – not simply a repetition of the same old marketing topics. As a digital marketer, there was much to learn from this event. It was inspiring and refreshing to see women sharing their knowledge and empowering one another.

Priscilla Souza

Web Summit Rio exceeded my expectations. In addition to renowned speakers and current topics, the structure allowed for an excellent networking experience.

Melaine Palmer

The sheer magnitude of the event was eye-opening – the grand venue, the enormous stages, and the caliber of speakers were very impressive. It showed me the scale of the tech and marketing industries, and the unlimited possibilities that are out there. Between the speakers, panel talks and masterclasses, I spent time in the Women in Tech Lounge, where I was able to network and forge valuable connections. Attending Web Summit Rio was so impactful that I immediately knew I wanted to return the following year.