Meet some of the creators joining us for the #WebSummit Creator Programme! 🇵🇹 They'll be bringing you exclusive content, from behind-the-scenes looks to live podcasts and interviews. Get ready to see the event through their eyes!
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Ever wonder where top-tier investors find their next big win? 📈 Over the past 11 years, 16 PITCH winners have collectively raised more than $1.45 billion in funding, proving that PITCH isn't just another startup competition; it's a glimpse of the founders who will lead tomorrow's industries.
Qatar, Vancouver, Rio: three cities, three continents, one half of 2026 🤩 Where should we go next?
The startup paradox: It’s never been easier to start a company, but it’s never been harder to stand out. 📈 Speaking at #WebSummitQatar, Forbes Midas List investor, Larry Li shares exactly why it's getting harder for early-stage startups to secure funding and cut through the noise.
Can we actually fly net-zero? 🤔 Batteries work for cars, but the laws of physics say they fail for 200-passenger intercontinental flights. Etosha Cave, Co-Founder and Chief Science Advisor Twelve, explains why liquid hydrocarbons are the future of sustainable aviation.
Let's give a round of applause to our incredible volunteers from #WebSummitRio 👏
That's a wrap on the fourth edition of #WebSummitRio 🇧🇷 Next stop #WebSummit Lisbon in November.
Brazil's first Minister of Indigenous Peoples, Sonia Guajajara, didn't hold back at #WebSummitRio: most of Brazil's Congress denies climate change exists. Some are actively working against solutions.
Apple says it won't release its new Siri in the EU. The EU's most senior tech official has a message for them: nothing in our rules is blocking you. That's your own decision. "We don't want monopolies in the European markets." Henna Virkkunen, EVP at the European Commission. #WebSummitRio
Congratulations to Dalton Lab on winning the #WebSummitRio PITCH competition, brought to you by Finep, FNDCT and MCTI.
A lot happens backstage before our speakers head on stage 👀 Here's just a glimpse at some of the behind-the-scenes action from #WebSummitRio
When Eric Schmidt came to Brazil in 2011, he left Fábio Coelho with a lesson he didn't fully understand at the time. Fourteen years later, it finally made complete sense. Fábio Coelho, President Brazil & VP, Google | #WebSummitRio
One simple photo. One honest caption. Millions of likes. Juliette Freire Feitosa, on why the most powerful stories sell themselves. #WebSummitRio
Brazil and Latin America’s most decorated Olympic gymnast. Multi-gold medalist. And she still sees herself the same way she did when she left home at ten: "Just Rebeca, Rosa's daughter". Rebeca Andrade, Olympic Gold Medallist | #WebSummitRio
Valeu, Rio! Let’s wrap up the ultimate week with a massive Day 3! 🚀
Amazon's goal in Brazil isn't to be known as an American brand. At #WebSummitRio, Amazon Brazil CMO, Camila Nunes said it plainly: they want to be a brand made by Brazilians, for Brazilians.
The most common comment on his videos? "I can't believe I fell for a sponsored post." Ricardo Cubba, Actor & Creator, on why CeraVe changed the game by building entertainment before ever showing the product. #WebSummitRio
Nobody buys a moisturiser to moisturise their skin. They buy the ten minutes after their shower to take care of themselves. Débora Secco, Actress & Model, on why the best brands today sell feelings, not products. #WebSummitRio
34% of revenue through live commerce. 600 lives a day. 10,000+ affiliates. At #WebSummitRio, Jade Picon, actress, content creator, and founder of Aura Beauty, broke down what it actually looks like when you build a brand for the live shopping era.
Third largest market for OpenAI users in the world. Second largest for developers. At #WebSummitRio, Bruno Lewicki of OpenAI showed just how much Brazil matters to OpenAI right now.
That's a wrap on day one of #WebSummitRio! 💃 The networking doesn’t stop here. Join us at Night Summit to connect with fellow attendees and experience tonight’s surprises. See you all tomorrow!
NVIDIA's biggest competitor in Latin America isn't another tech company. It's the shortage of people skilled enough to use what already exists. Márcio Aguiar, Executive Director of NVIDIA Latin America, at #WebSummitRio.
Who's ready for Night Summit? 🤩 Tonights theme is Festa Junina with a performance by Amigos da Onça, followed by a forró concert in the spirit of Dominguinhos. See you there!
Google Cloud Brazil set out to train 1 million Brazilians in AI. They hit it, and won a Guinness World Record. Now they're tripling the target. Milena Leal, Country Manager of Google Cloud Brazil, at #WebSummitRio.