WEB SUMMIT RIO 2026

Web Summit Rio 2026

June 2026
Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Web Summit Rio 2026 is poised to be a landmark event in Latin America's tech landscape, continuing its tradition of uniting global innovators, startups, and thought leaders. Scheduled for June 2026 at the Riocentro convention center in Rio de Janeiro, 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 tech companies and institutions, offering insights into the latest advancements across various industries. With its focus on innovation and inclusivity, Web Summit Rio 2026 aims to solidify Rio de Janeiro's 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 tech conferences. In Rio, they create a fun and exciting space for:

 Tech lovers

 Startups (new companies with big ideas)

 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: Web Summit Rio 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

Culture & Fun: Enjoy Rio de Janeiro’s music, food, and beauty

Web Summit Rio 2026 is where the future of technology comes to life. Whether you're a founder, fan, or just curious, this event is for you!