About this expo
Web Summit is an annual global technology conference that brings together a new generation of founders with investors, journalists, and technology leaders from around the world. Positioned as a leading tech conference, it serves as a significant platform for visibility, partnerships, and international expansion, particularly across SaaS, AI, and media sectors. The event, which originated as a 400-person conference in Dublin in 2009, has grown to become a large-scale gathering.
The conference attracts CEOs, investors, and startups globally, with attendees representing all levels and sectors of the high technology industry. Its target audience includes B2B SaaS professionals, founders, marketers, and cybersecurity professionals. Web Summit offers unparalleled networking opportunities and exclusive software designed to enhance the attendee experience.
Past editions have demonstrated its scale, with Web Summit 2025 featuring 850 lecturers from 55 nations, 2,725 start-ups, 280 event partners, and over 71,000 visitors from 157 nations. Web Summit 2024 hosted 3,000 exhibiting firms, 1,000 financiers, 2,000 media specialists, and over 70,000 attendants.
Highlights
5 items- Annually held in Lisbon, Portugal at Feira Internacional de Lisboa (MEO Arena).
- Attracted over 71,000 visitors from 157 nations (2025).
- Hosted 3,000 exhibiting firms (2024).
- AUMA listed.
- Features concurrent programs including Content tracks, Talks, Masterclasses, Night Summit networking events, and a Startup ALPHA program.
FAQ
4 questionsWhen and where does it take place?+
Web Summit 2026 will take place from November 9-12, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal. The venue is Feira Internacional de Lisboa, also referred to as MEO Arena.
Who organizes it?+
The event is organized by Connected Intelligence Limited The Office Manager, an Irish company based in Dublin, also known as Web Summit.
What industries and products are covered?+
Web Summit covers the global high technology industry, including B2B SaaS, AI, and media. It connects founders, investors, journalists, and technology leaders.
How can I attend or exhibit?+
Web Summit connects founders with investors, journalists, and technology leaders. It serves as a platform for visibility, partnerships, and international expansion for startups, CEOs, and professionals in the high technology industry.