Web Summit 2026 is one of the world’s leading technology conferences, bringing together startups, investors, founders, media, corporate partners, and global tech leaders. The event is known for its broad international audience, high networking density, and strong focus on innovation, emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and the future of the digital economy. Official website
The 2026 edition will take place on November 9–12 at MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal. Web Summit provides a major platform for startups to gain visibility, meet investors, join curated networking opportunities, and participate in its application-based startup programme.
Key focus areas include startups, venture capital, AI, Web3, digital transformation, software, media, sustainability, consumer technology, and enterprise innovation. The event also includes content tracks, meetups, investor programming, startup showcases, media opportunities, developer activities, and community networking events.
For founders, VCs, startups, media, tech leaders, and corporate partners, Web Summit is a high-value event for fundraising, partnership building, market visibility, and connecting with the global technology ecosystem.