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UNCOVERED: Paddy cosgrave | History Defined

What did we learn from Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s courtroom drama?

Whoever the victor, the OpenAI trial demonstrated that a small cabal, mostly men, rules the AI industry

The Guardian - US · May 19

Is it possible to develop AI without the US?

Tech giants Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft and Meta to collectively invest $600bn on artificial intelligence this year

The Guardian - US · Feb 10

Web Summit Qatar 2026 opens to sold-out crowds as innovators and investors gather

From startups to sovereign wealth, Doha becomes a global meeting point for the future of tech.

Euronews · Feb 1

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As Big Tech CEOs speak up about violence in Minneapolis, 1 in 3 corporate leaders think ICE tensions are ‘not relevant to their business’

A new CNBC poll of CEOs and top executives found companies are more hesitant to comment on politics, and some fear backlash from the Trump administration.

Fortune · Jan 29

Web Summit returns to Doha as attendance doubles and economic impact grows

Following an estimated €185 million in economic returns from last year’s event, the four-day summit is positioning Qatar as a growing hub for technology, startups and international collaboration.

Euronews · Jan 29

Web Summit Lisbon 2025: From vibe coding, everything AI, and private jets. Here's what to expect

Euronews Next is at Web Summit, which is in its 10th year. Here is what you can expect to see from all aspects of AI, to tech moguls' private jets being turned away.

Euronews · Nov 10, 2025

Tech Sector Gathers In Lisbon In Shadow Of Trump Victory

Leading lights of the tech industry are meeting in Lisbon on Tuesday for the Web Summit, the sector's first big event since the US election, with Donald Trump's victory expected to be a key theme of their discussions.

International Business Times · Nov 12, 2024

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Pharrell Williams Kicks Off Web Summit Tech Event

One of Europe's biggest tech events, Web Summit, launched on Monday in Lisbon with pop superstar Pharrell Williams among those taking to the stage.

International Business Times · Nov 12, 2024

Pharrell Williams To Bring Star Power To Web Summit Tech Event

Singer Pharrell Williams is due to kick off one of Europe's biggest tech events on Monday, the Web Summit in Lisbon, with organisers keen to move on from last year's edition when several big firms pulled out.

International Business Times · Nov 8, 2024

Paddy Cosgrave returns to Web Summit after resigning over Israel criticism

Cosgrave resigned as CEO in October after backlash to post accusing Israel of committing war crimes in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Apr 8, 2024

2023 Lisbon Web Summit: A playground for the next generation of AI apps

Over 70,000 people took part in the 8th edition of the famous European tech conference. I was there to follow the three-day event as it unfolded.

TechRadar · Nov 28, 2023

‘McCarthyite backlash’: response to criticism of Israel alarms rights groups

Civil rights groups say critics of the Israeli assault on Gaza have lost jobs and students who support Palestine have been blacklisted

The Guardian - US · Oct 30, 2023

Katherine Maher replaces former Web Summit CEO following ‘war crimes’ post

Katherine Maher’s appointment comes after Paddy Cosgrave resigned as CEO over his comments on the Israel-Hamas war.

Al Jazeera · Oct 30, 2023

Web Summit CEO Paddy Cosgrave resigns over Israel ‘war crimes’ post

Paddy Cosgrave received a wave of backlash over his public comments accusing Israel of breaching international law.

Al Jazeera · Oct 22, 2023

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The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023

CEO of a prominent tech conference resigns amid backlash for public statements over Israel-Hamas war

Paddy Cosgrave, the chief executive officer of a prominent European tech conference called Web Summit, resigned from his role on Saturday amid backlash for his public statements that suggested Israel was committing war crimes

WEKU · Oct 21, 2023

CEO of Web Summit tech conference resigns over Israel comments

The Irish entrepreneur stepped down as leader of one of the world's largest tech conferences following remarks he made about Israel and war crimes.

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023

Company bosses and workers grapple with the fallout of speaking up about the Israel-Hamas war

The fallout from the Israel-Hamas war has spilled into workplaces everywhere, with corporate leaders from the highest ranks of prominent companies weighing in with their views while workers complain their voices are not being heard

Fortune · Oct 19, 2023

Web Summit founder's Israel Hamas comments: a case study in PR trainwrecks

Weeks before the 70,000-person Web Summit conference kicks off, founder Patty Cosgrove has been buffeted by a wave of cancellations and recriminations.

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Fortune · Oct 18, 2023

Inside the mounting litigation and high turnover at startup unicorn Carta

More on Fortune’s reporting into Carta.

Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2023

‘I apologise deeply' – Web Summit founder U-turns after investor backlash over Israel comments

'What is needed at this time is compassion, and I did not convey that', Paddy Cosgrave said

Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2023

Web Summit founder ‘not going to relent’ on Israel comments after investor backlash

‘I’m proud of what I repeatedly stated,’ Paddy Cosgrave said

Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2023

China will dominate the world of tech, Web Summit’s Cosgrave says

The founder of the tech summit, which will be held in Qatar next year, says the West has lost its lead on tech.

Irish Mirror · Apr 27, 2023

Tánaiste Micheál Martin launches attack on 'The Ditch' ahead of Niall Collins' statement

Speaking under Dáil privilege, Tánaiste Micheál Martin said that he did not believe The Ditch was "independent media" as he accused them of launching political campaigns against the Government.

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2022

Tech & Science Daily podcast: The future of AI with Paddy Cosgrave | Web Summit 2022

The CEO of Web Summit Paddy Cosgrave told Tech & Science Daily it is ‘incredible to be back’ at the event, after an 18-month break.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2022

How to be a CEO podcast: Web Summit’s Paddy Cosgrave on how to do a live event

Paddy Cosgrave is the co-founder and CEO of Web Summit, one of the biggest live events in the world with more than 70,000 people attending in Lisbon.

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