Web Summit Lisbon 2026

About Web Summit Lisbon 2026

Web Summit is one of the world's largest technology conferences, founded in Dublin in 2009 and based in Lisbon, Portugal since 2016. The 2026 edition runs November 9–12 and is expected to draw more than 70,000 attendees, continuing the event's growth from an original gathering of roughly 400 local technologists into what organizers now bill as "the best tech conference in Europe." The event spans internet technology, AI, venture capital, marketing, and public policy, bringing together founders, investors, engineers, and policymakers under one roof across dozens of

What to expect

Over four days, the programme runs across more than a dozen themed stages — including tracks dedicated to AI, fintech and money (MoneyConf), venture funding (Venture Summit), marketing (Marketing Summit), and policy (Policy Summit) — alongside an exhibition floor, startup showcases, expert-led masterclasses, curated networking meetups, and evening Night Summit socials. The schedule mixes keynote-style talks from high-profile founders and researchers with more focused panel discussions and fireside chats spread across the venue's many stages.

Who it's for

Web Summit pitches itself to "the companies redefining the tech industry" and draws a broad cross-section of the tech world — from Fortune 500 companies and enterprise leaders to early-stage startups, venture investors, and media. Its speaker roster and past guest list span AI researchers, startup founders, sitting heads of international bodies, and cultural figures, making it a fit for attendees ranging from technical builders to business and policy audiences rather than any single niche.