Today marks the opening of Web Summit 2024 in Lisbon, the world's largest tech event attended by more than 70,000 participants.
Event highlights and speakers
Web Summit 2024 kicks off with a grand opening night featuring celebrities like Pharrell Williams and Frank Cooper III discussing creativity and commerce. Other notable speakers include Microsoft President Brad Smith, German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, and World Wide Web creator Tim Berners-Lee.
Startups, investors, and partners
Web Summit hosts a record-breaking 3,000 exhibiting companies and 1,000 investors. Partners include prominent companies like Adobe, IBM, and Visa. Special focus is given to startups aligned with the UN sustainable development goals.
Communities, delegations, and social impact
Web Summit 2024 fosters an environment for hundreds of communities and approximately 60 trade delegations from 40 countries. The impact of technology on global issues like climate change and education will be a central theme of discussions.
Web Summit 2024 continues to bring together leaders in the tech industry to discuss future trends and challenges, emphasizing the social impact of innovations in a rapidly changing world.
