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AI, quantum and the creator economy draw 30,000 to Web Summit Qatar 2026

In Doha, Web Summit Qatar is underway, with startups and global investors connecting and tackling the next wave of tech challenges.

Euronews · Feb 2

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

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

‘A fork in the road’: laundry-sorting robot spurs AI hopes and fears at Europe’s biggest tech event

Humanoid called Digit fuelled boosterism at Web Summit, but also raised concerns about jobs, safety and climate

The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2024

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

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

Web Summit 2024: Tech Leaders Gather In Lisbon To Discuss AI, Social Media, Trump Impact

Join 70,000 people at Web Summit 2024 in Lisbon, which will include discussions on AI, social media regulation, and Donald Trump's presidency with lawmakers and business executives.

International Business Times · Nov 11, 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

Could AI deepen inequalities in the world?

AI is hailed as cutting-edge, but it risks replicating biases and disparities already in place in our world today.

Al Jazeera · Mar 1, 2024