"The world's biggest technology event" - POLITICO. Join us in Lisbon, Doha, Rio de Janeiro and Vancouver #WebSummit
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Meet some of the creators joining us for the #WebSummit Creator Programme! 🇵🇹
They'll be bringing you exclusive content, from behind-the-scenes looks to live podcasts and interviews.
Get ready to see the event through their eyes!
ALT A collage of content creators with a Lisbon-themed background. Each creator's name is displayed beside their photo. Names include Isioma Amaefule, Maddie Borge, Max Zaharankov, Delia Lăzărescu, Sonny Sangha, Zak Heath, Zeynep Küçük, Ash Talwar, Dani Verðari, Ghita El Haitmy, Tomi Adebayo, Annabelle Nwaokolo, Mariama Ribeiro, Kennie Bukky, and Mia McGrath.
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Is the future of AI in Brazil open source? 🤔
At #WebSummitRio, Ronaldo Lemos, emphasised that true innovation happens when local talent takes centre stage. Instead of relying solely on major international AI providers, Brazilian developers have the skill and community drive to adapt open-source models for local capabilities.
What role do you think open-source technology should play in national AI strategies?
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The best side quests are the ones you don’t plan for 🗺️
Take a break between talks to explore the exhibition floor, where you'll discover these hidden gems.
Which one are you taking on first?
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Is the EU in danger of enforcing yesterday’s rules on tomorrow’s technology?
Henna Virkkunen, European Commission’s Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, highlights the challenge of regulating fast evolving technologies. Because AI can decide on who gets a bank loan, who lands a job, or how transports and hospitals operate, these high-stakes systems need to build trust and safety for users.
Can regulations keep up with the pace of innovation?
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Remote work or back to office? 👀
We gathered our attendees to get their answers on a This or That challenge at #WebSummitVancouver.
Where do you stand on these?
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Is nuclear fusion closer to reality than ever? ⚡️
At #WebSummitVancouver, a panel of nuclear energy experts broke down the differences between fusion and fission, safety profiles and the ongoing research into these nuclear energy sources.
Do you think nuclear energy is the future? 👇
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Can the algorithm predict what we’ll like next, or just what we’ve already liked? 🤖
Lázaro Ramos, actor and director, reflected on the future of storytelling at #WebSummitRio. He shared his biggest hopes and fears regarding AI, and how human connections and algorithms affect art.
Will AI ever replicate human emotion on screen?
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Ever wonder where top-tier investors find their next big win? 📈
Over the past 11 years, 16 PITCH winners have collectively raised more than $1.45 billion in funding, proving that PITCH isn't just another startup competition; it's a glimpse of the founders who will lead tomorrow's industries.
Will you be in the room when the next breakout founder steps up?
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Should Canada's tech ecosystem take bigger risks? 🚀
At #WebSummitVancouver, Joelle Pineau, Chief AI Officer at Cohere, breaks down why Canadian tech ecosystems need a bigger appetite for risk and more founders to compete with California.
Is taking risks the main ingredient for innovation, or is capital more important?
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Can you guess the emoji thread? 👀
We stopped attendees at #WebSummitRio and hit them with an emoji quiz, camera rolling, no time to prepare. Some nailed it in seconds. Some are still trying to explain what they thought it meant.
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What makes a brand-creator partnership work?
At #WebSummitRio Rodrigo Morán, Global Head of Creative of Family of Apps at Meta, breaks down the key to authentic brand-creator collaborations.
Should brands prioritise their own brand DNA or the creator and their audience?
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What does a cheap phone have to do with the future of agriculture? 👀
Apl.de.ap, The Black Eyed Peas member and OMTSE Ventures founder shares his perspective on AI as a tool for musicians, the future of live performance and the technology farmers need to access knowledge, connectivity and financial visibility.
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Want to represent your country at #WebSummit? 🌍
This November, 100 entrepreneurs will carry their country's flag onto Centre Stage to open Web Summit in Lisbon. We're looking for who that should be.
Apply now, or nominate a founder in your network.
bit.ly/4wBirxr
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