Event Overview

This year’s Web Summit in Lisbon has blown the roof off attendance records, bringing together a staggering 70,236 tech enthusiasts from 153 countries. If you’re counting, that’s more people than what your average football stadium can hold! And if you’re wondering why half the conference is buzzing, it’s because there are 2,608 startups showcasing their innovative ideas like never before!

Women in Tech Take Center Stage

Excitingly, 43 percent of the attendees and a jaw-dropping 38 percent of speakers at the conference are women! It’s like a breath of fresh air in a boardroom usually stuffed with bro-tastic egos. The scene is even better with women founders representing nearly one-third of exhibiting startups. Now that’s girl power, tech-style!

A Global Affair of Innovation

Web Summit isn’t merely a local hoedown. It’s a cosmic gathering of brains from across the globe, with 32 trade delegations and 321 global partners. Picture this: investors and startups are mingling like it’s a high-stakes game of speed dating—1,180 investor-to-startup meetings are prepaid for and buzzing with tension!

The Future of Tech is Conversation

With 806 speakers lined up to share insights and trends across 27 tracks, the event is a hotbed for discussions that promise to shape the tech landscape. Among those taking the stage are notable names like Signal President Meredith Whitaker and Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales. What, no karaoke? Nope, just the sweet sound of innovation!

Fun and Food Stats to Chew On

Web Summit is also radically caffeinated! This year, they’ll be serving their one millionth cup of Delta Coffee, which could either keep the techies alert or lead to spontaneous dance-offs. Plus, their Food Summit is on point, with over 100,000 meals served. I just hope someone’s keeping tabs on the veggie options!