Web Summit is a global technology conference hosted annually in Lisbon. In 2016, more than 50,000 attendees from over 165 countries will fly to Lisbon for Web Summit, including over 20,000 companies, 7,000 CEOs and 2,000 international journalists. Speakers will include the founders and CEOs of the world’s largest tech companies as well as political leaders and major sports, fashion and music personalities.
The list of companies, speakers, and startups joining this year’s event is unparalleled, and there is a good representation of UK-based attendees. Just to give you an idea:
Startups:
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Twizoo – Twizoo – technology that can accurately identify and classify customer reviews left on social media
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Bricksave – Bricksave were the first Real Estate Crowdfunding platform to offer international properties to the Latin American market.
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Opinsta – Opinsta builds solutions that support your employees to deliver Amazing Customer Experience
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Vrumi – Vrumi enables householders and professionals to make the most of the space in homes. There are hundreds of different places to work for any budget, capacity or time.
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Takumi – Fully managed influencer campaigns powered by a unique platform
Speakers:
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Tinie Tempah – Musician
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Mark Wilson – CEO, Aviva
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David Buttress – CEO, JustEat
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Richard Arnold – Managing Director, Manchester United
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Simon Sproule – CMO, Aston Martin
Investors:
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Index Ventures
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Accel Partners
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Atomico
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Balderton
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Passion Capital
Web Summit CEO Paddy Cosgrave said:
“We’re delighted to welcome over 7,000 UK attendees to Web Summit this year. It’s a really exciting time in Web Summit’s brief history as we get ready to welcome attendees from 165 countries to Lisbon to discuss the growing impact technology is having on every aspect of our lives and the lives of 7 billion other humans.”
There is still time to buy tickets for the summit, which also includes some promising night events.
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