Web Summit 2026

Web Summit is one of the world's largest technology conferences, returning to Lisbon for 2026 with 70,000+ attendees across startups, investors, corporates, and policymakers. AI and machine learning is now its most-represented industry, with a dominant AI program spanning frontier labs, enterprise adopters, and emerging startups.

Date

November 9–12, 2026

Location

MEO Arena (Altice Arena) and Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL), Lisbon, Portugal

Format

In-Person

Event Type

Summit

Status

Upcoming

Expected Attendance

70,000+

Pricing

Paid

Organizer

Web Summit

Added

Jun 21, 2026

Updated

Jun 24, 2026

• ✓CEOs
• ✓CTOs
• ✓CIOs
• ✓Founders
• ✓Investors
• ✓VPs of Engineering
• ✓Product leaders
• ✓Policymakers
• ✓Enterprise executives

A CTO, CIO, or VP can survey the entire AI and emerging-tech landscape in one week, benchmark against Fortune 500 partners like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, scout startups, and connect directly with leading global investors at unmatched scale.

• ✓Centre Stage keynotes
• ✓PITCH startup competition
• ✓Workshops, masterclasses, and roundtables
• ✓Startup exhibition with 2,700+ companies
• ✓Curated investor and corporate networking
• ✓Dedicated AI and deep-tech programming

• ★One of the largest technology conferences in the world, called 'Davos for geeks'
• ★71,386 attendees from 157 countries in 2025
• ★AI and machine learning emerged as the top exhibiting industry, nearly one-fifth of all startups
• ★Massive investor presence: 1,857 investors from 86 countries in 2025
• ★Multi-stage program across the MEO Arena and FIL covering AI to policy

When is Web Summit 2026?

Web Summit 2026 takes place November 9–12, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal.

Where is Web Summit 2026 held?

Web Summit 2026 is held in Lisbon, Portugal. The event format is in-person.

How much does Web Summit 2026 cost?

Web Summit 2026 is paid.

Who should attend Web Summit 2026?

Web Summit 2026 is aimed at CEOs, CTOs, CIOs, Founders, Investors, VPs of Engineering, Product leaders, Policymakers, Enterprise executives.

What topics does Web Summit 2026 cover?

Web Summit 2026 covers Artificial intelligence, Machine learning, Deep tech, SaaS, Fintech, Healthtech, Sustainability and climate tech, Venture capital and startup funding, Marketing, Technology policy.