Web Summit

Closing the tech gender gap, one #WebSummit at a time. 🤝 Did you know that across our global events this year so far, women-founded startups are taking centre stage? Here is a look at the numbers so far: 🇨🇦 44% of startups at #WebSummitVancouver were women-founded. 🇧🇷 43% of startups at #WebSummitRio had female founders. 🇶🇦 38% of startups at #WebSummitQatar were led by women. The future of tech is diverse, and we’re proud to champion the incredible female founders leading the charge!

Can we actually fly net-zero without giving up global travel? 🤔 Batteries work for cars, but the laws of physics say they fail for 200-passenger intercontinental flights. Etosha Cave, Co-Founder and Chief Science Advisor Twelve, explains why liquid hydrocarbons are the actual future of sustainable aviation.

Is being cancelled a marketing tool? 🤔 At #WebSummitQatar, @LoganPaul laid out the future of creator-led brands, athletes, and the power of personal branding. Do you agree with his takes?

Goodbye Rio. Hello #WebSummit Lisbon 🇵🇹

The energy at #WebSummitRio was incredible 🙌 Let’s look back at some of our favorite moments from the week!

Let's give a round of applause to our incredible volunteers from #WebSummitRio 👏

That's a wrap on the fourth edition of #WebSummitRio 🇧🇷 Next stop #WebSummit Lisbon in November.

Brazil's first Minister of Indigenous Peoples, @GuajajaraSonia, didn't hold back at #WebSummitRio: most of Brazil's Congress denies climate change exists. Some are actively working against solutions.

Apple says it won't release its new Siri in the EU. The EU's most senior tech official has a message for them: nothing in our rules is blocking you. That's your own decision. "We don't want monopolies in the European markets." @HennaVirkkunen, EVP for Technological Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy at the @EU_Commission. #WebSummitRio

Congratulations to Dalton Lab on winning the #WebSummitRio PITCH competition, brought to you by Finep, FNDCT and MCTI.

A lot happens backstage before our speakers head on stage 👀 Here's just a glimpse at some of the behind-the-scenes action from #WebSummitRio

When Eric Schmidt came to Brazil in 2011, he left Fábio Coelho with a lesson he didn't fully understand at the time. Fourteen years later, it finally made complete sense. Fábio Coelho, President Brazil & VP, Google | #WebSummitRio

One simple photo. One honest caption. Millions of likes. @juliette on why the most powerful stories sell themselves. #WebSummitRio

Brazil and Latin America’s most decorated Olympic gymnast. Multi-gold medalist. And she still sees herself the same way she did when she left home at ten: "Just Rebeca, Rosa's daughter". @Rebecarandrade, Olympic Gold Medallist | #WebSummitRio

Valeu, Rio! Let’s wrap up the ultimate week with a massive Day 3! 🚀

That’s day two of #WebSummitRio finished 🥳 What was your favourite moment?

Amazon's goal in Brazil isn't to be known as an American brand. At #WebSummitRio, @amazonbrasil CMO, Camila Nunes said it plainly: they want to be a brand made by Brazilians, for Brazilians.

The most common comment on his videos? "I can't believe I fell for a sponsored post." @ricardocubba, Actor & Creator, on why @ceravebrasil changed the game by building entertainment before ever showing the product. #WebSummitRio

Nobody buys a moisturiser to moisturise their skin. They buy the ten minutes after their shower to take care of themselves. @dedesecco, Actress & Model, on why the best brands today sell feelings, not products. #WebSummitRio

It's lunch time at Food Summit. What on the menu? 👀