Web Summit 2027

Web Summit is the flagship edition of the Web Summit series and one of the biggest technology gatherings in the world. Each November it brings startups, global tech companies, investors, policymakers and media to Lisbon for four days of talks, masterclasses, exhibitions and networking, with an attendee base the organizer puts at more than 70,000 people.

Who attends

The audience mixes early-stage founders, C-level executives from large technology and consumer brands, venture and LP investors, government officials and journalists. Startups exhibit through dedicated programmes, investors get their own meeting tracks and media can apply for accreditation.

• Founders and startup teams
• CEOs and senior executives of tech companies
• Venture capital and LP investors
• Policymakers and public-sector leaders
• Accredited media

Programme and formats

Talks run across 19 content tracks, alongside masterclasses, AI-matched Meetups that connect attendees with shared interests, the PITCH startup competition and an exhibition floor of partners and startups. The evening Night Summit programme continues networking across Lisbon after the venue closes.

• 19 content tracks
• Masterclasses
• PITCH startup competition
• Meetups matched by interest
• Startup and partner exhibition
• Night Summit

Why it matters

Web Summit has become a fixture of the European tech calendar: product launches, funding conversations and policy debates on AI, robotics and digital regulation all take place in one week, making it a practical place for startups to meet investors and for companies to meet partners from more than a hundred countries.