Web Summit

Is AI the final nail in the coffin for Hollywood, or its ultimate saviour? 🧐 At #WebSummit Lisbon, actor @ScottEastwood discussed how lowering the barrier to entry via AI is about to level the playing field for storytellers everywhere. Do you think AI will save independent cinema or change it forever?

Is tech making our lives easier or just more complicated? 🧐 We hit the floor at #WebSummit Lisbon to put your tech preferences to the test. Honestly, we’re still thinking about the silence all annoying noises or hiding from surveillance one. Which side are you on? Watch 'til the end and let us know your picks!

Tech isn’t the only thing cooking at #WebSummit 🍔 Food Summit is more than just a lunch break, it’s the perfect place to network.

How does a century-old brand stay ahead in a digital-first world? 🤔 @jsibo, CEO of @TIME, took to the stage at #WebSummit Lisbon to discuss the evolution of media. She highlights the importance of brand authenticity and why physical prestige still acts as a "digital currency" in a crowded market. How is your business balancing tradition with the need to innovate in the AI era?

Do global leaders lack empathy? 🤔 We asked Jeff Berman for the most underrated scaling technique at #WebSummitLisbon. The answer? Empathy. In a world of AI and automation, is empathy the only thing that can't be disrupted?

And the Oscar for ‘Most Exciting New Track’ goes to... 🏆 While Hollywood is busy handing out statues, we’re busy building the future of the silver screen on our Film Summit track at #WebSummitVancouver. 🎬 From AI-assisted scripting to the new economics of streaming, we’re gathering the directors, tech pioneers, and storytellers who are rewriting the script for the entire industry. See you there!

A contagem regressiva para o #WebSummit Spotlight Paraíba começou! ⏳ Junte-se a nós no dia 20 de março, quando o Spotlight Paraíba reunirá um time de peso, incluindo o Governador do Estado da Paraíba, João Azevêdo; a Ministra da Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação do Brasil, Luciana Santos; e Claudio Furtado. Eles se juntarão a líderes globais de tecnologia, como Amy Peck da EndeavorXR, Carolina Strobel da Antler Brazil e Alana Sanches Pereira da Kwai. As vagas são limitadas, garanta já o seu lugar - bit.ly/4kpdDqd . . The countdown to #WebSummit Spotlight Paraíba is on! ⏳ Join us on March 20 as Spotlight Paraíba brings together a powerhouse lineup including the Governor of the State of Paraíba, João Azevêdo; the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation of Brazil, Luciana Santos; and Claudio Furtado. They’ll be joined by global tech leaders, including Amy Peck of EndeavorXR, Carolina Strobel of Antler Brazil, and Alana Sanches Pereira of Kwai. Space is limited, so grab your seat now - bit.ly/4kpdDqd

Is the internet’s 27-year business model about to collapse? 🤔 @Cloudflare's Co-founder & CEO @eastdakota took the stage at Web Summit Lisbon to sound the alarm on how AI is rewriting the rules of the web. For decades, the "deal" between creators and search engines was simple: data for traffic. But as AI agents begin to answer every query without sending a single click back to the source, that foundation is crumbling. Is the 'open internet' as we know it coming to an end, or is this just a necessary evolution?

We hit the show floor at #WebSummit to play a game of Red Flag/Green Flag ⛳️ The results? Surprisingly divided. While the 4-day workweek is a crowd favourite, ambient intelligence might just be the hill we die on. If an AI agent could do your entire job tomorrow, is that a Red Flag or a Green Flag? 🤖

From robots and virtual reality to discovering your perfect perfume and driving simulators, there's always something to do on the #WebSummit floor. What's been your favourite activity at Web Summit? 👀

Middle management: a necessity or just "squishy" overhead? 🤔 @KeilyBlair, CEO of @OnlyFans, took the stage at #WebSummit Lisbon to break down their "anti-middle management" philosophy. She explains why they’ve ditched traditional empire-building in favour of a lean team of senior experts and hungry juniors. Is middle management a vital bridge or just unnecessary friction?

What’s the worst career advice you hear on repeat? 👀 We caught up with Max Klymenko on his own ladder at #WebSummitQatar. We’re talking business failures, career myths, and the "worst" advice currently trending on your feed. 🤫 If you had one question for Max, what would it be? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Who says the best business deals happen in a boardroom? 🤔 Night Summit is the perfect setting to network, unwind, and immerse yourself in our host city's nightlife.

We put our creators in the hot seat at #WebSummit Lisbon for an Emoji Quiz challenge! How many did you get right? Be honest 👀

Did you know that 38% of startups at the third edition of #WebSummitQatar were women founded?

AI strategy or Pit Wall instinct? 🤔 We put Laurent Mekies through a high-speed round of This-or-That at #WebSummit Lisbon. From choosing gut feeling over AI strategy to preferring an agile mega-team, Laurent didn't hold back. Do you agree with his answers? Let us know in the comments. 🏎️💨

Paraíba is calling! Is your startup ready for the global stage? 🇧🇷 This March 20, the team behind "the largest technology conference in the world" (Forbes) is bringing Spotlight to João Pessoa. Web Summit Spotlight events shine a light on emerging innovation ecosystems, connecting local founders with our global community of investors, tech leaders, and operators. If you're a Paraíba-based founder ready for the global stage, this is where you need to be. Sign up now! 👇 bit.ly/4kpdDqd

Next stop, #WebSummitVancouver 🇨🇦 Are you ready?

Goodbye Doha. Hello #WebSummitVancouver 🇨🇦

Let's give a round of applause to our incredible volunteers from #WebSummitQatar 👏 We couldn't have done it without your support and dedication.