Web Summit Rio 2026
June 2026
Riocentro, Brazil
This is poised to be a landmark event in Latin America's landscape, continuing its tradition of uniting global innovators, and thought leaders. Scheduled for June 2026 at the Riocentro convention center in Brazil, the summit is expected to draw over 34,000 attendees, including more than 1,400 startups and 500 investors, fostering an environment ripe for networking and collaboration. The event will feature a diverse lineup of speakers from leading companies and institutions, offering insights into the latest advancements across various industries. With its focus on innovation and inclusivity, the event aims to solidify Brazil status as a burgeoning hub for technology and entrepreneurship in the region
About the Event
Web Summit is known around the world for hosting amazing conferences. In Rio, they create a fun and exciting space for:
Tech lovers
Business leaders
Investors
2024 Highlights:
34,397 people came
102 countries were represented
1,066 startups joined
499 investors attended
175 companies partnered
45% of startups were started by women
47.5% of all attendees were women
39% of speakers were women
Web Summit Rio supports diversity and inclusion, making sure everyone has a chance to shine.
Speakers & Leaders
Many smart and famous people spoke at Web Summit Rio 2025, like:
Justina Nixon-Saintil (IBM)
Marcio Aguiar (Nvidia)
Maren Lau (Meta)
Angela Strange (Andreessen Horowitz)
Taís Araújo (TV star and journalist)
Priscyla Laham (Microsoft Brazil)
Nicolas R. Andrade (OpenAI)
Sara Sabry (astronaut and engineer)
These speakers shared ideas about technology, business, space, and creativity.
Sponsors & Partners
Many big companies helped make the event a success, such as:
Microsoft, Amazon, TikTok, KPMG
Itaú, Bradesco, PagBank (banks)
Huawei Cloud, Genesys (tech companies)
Magazine Luiza, OLX (online stores)
Brazil’s Ministry of Science and Innovation
These partners show how important and trusted this event is in the tech world.
Why You Should Attend Web Summit Rio 2026
Network Globally: Connect with over 34,000 attendees from around the world, including industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators.
Gain Insightful Knowledge: Explore cutting-edge topics across Artificial Intelligence, robotics, fintech, design, and more through talks, panels, and workshops led by top experts.
Discover Innovative Startups: Engage with over 1,000 emerging startups showcasing groundbreaking technologies, products, and solutions.
Champion Diversity in Tech event proudly supports women in technology, featuring a strong lineup of female leaders, founders, and speakers driving change in the industry.
What’s New in 2026?
New Topics: More tracks on the latest tech trends
Cool Startups: Discover new ideas from smart minds worldwide
Inspiring Talks: Hear from the top people in the tech world
This is where the future of technology comes to life. Whether you're a founder, fan, or just curious, this is for you!
