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Tech isn’t the only thing cooking at #WebSummit 🍔 Food Summit is more than just a lunch break, it’s the perfect place to network.

How does a century-old brand stay ahead in a digital-first world? 🤔 Jessica Sibley, CEO of TIME, took to the stage at #WebSummit Lisbon to discuss the evolution of media. She highlights the importance of brand authenticity and why physical prestige still acts as a "digital currency" in a crowded market. How is your business balancing tradition with the need to innovate in the AI era?

Do global leaders lack empathy? 🤔 We asked Jeff Berman for the most underrated scaling technique at #WebSummitLisbon. The answer? Empathy. In a world of AI and automation, is empathy the only thing that can't be disrupted?

And the Oscar for ‘Most Exciting New Track’ goes to... 🏆 While Hollywood is busy handing out statues, we’re busy building the future of the silver screen on our Film Summit track at #WebSummitVancouver. 🎬 From AI-assisted scripting to the new economics of streaming, we’re gathering the directors, tech pioneers, and storytellers who are rewriting the script for the entire industry. See you there!

A contagem regressiva para o #WebSummit Spotlight Paraíba começou! ⏳ Junte-se a nós no dia 20 de março, quando o Spotlight Paraíba reunirá um time de peso, incluindo o Governador do Estado da Paraíba, João Azevêdo; a Ministra da Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação do Brasil, Luciana Santos; e Claudio Furtado. Eles se juntarão a líderes globais de tecnologia, como Amy Peck da EndeavorXR, Carolina Strobel da Antler Brazil e Alana Sanches Pereira da Kwai. As vagas são limitadas, garanta já o seu lugar - https://bit.ly/4kpdDqd . . The countdown to #WebSummit Spotlight Paraíba is on! ⏳ Join us on March 20 as Spotlight Paraíba brings together a powerhouse lineup including the Governor of the State of Paraíba, João Azevêdo; the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation of Brazil, Luciana Santos; and Claudio Furtado. They’ll be joined by global tech leaders, including Amy Peck of EndeavorXR, Carolina Strobel of Antler Brazil, and Alana Sanches Pereira of Kwai. Space is limited, so grab your seat now - https://bit.ly/4kpdDqd

Happy International Women’s Day to our incredible community 💜 We are celebrating the brilliance and innovation of every woman in our network. At Web Summit, we aren’t just observing IWD, we are part of a decade-long movement to bridge the gender gap in tech. Looking at the impact of the Web Summit women in tech initiative over more than 10 years, the numbers speak for themselves. Female participation has increased from just 25% in 2013 to consistently reaching 40%-45% women attendees and founders in recent years. Now entering the second decade, we will continue to push for parity, consistently implementing purposeful initiatives to support women in tech. To the women building the future: We see you, and we’re just getting started 👏

Is the internet’s 27-year business model about to collapse? 🤔 Cloudflare's Co-founder & CEO Matthew Prince took the stage at Web Summit Lisbon to sound the alarm on how AI is rewriting the rules of the web. For decades, the "deal" between creators and search engines was simple: data for traffic. But as AI agents begin to answer every query without sending a single click back to the source, that foundation is crumbling. Is the 'open internet' as we know it coming to an end, or is this just a necessary evolution?

We hit the show floor at #WebSummit to play a game of Red Flag/Green Flag ⛳️ The results? Surprisingly divided. While the 4-day workweek is a crowd favourite, ambient intelligence might just be the hill we die on. If an AI agent could do your entire job tomorrow, is that a Red Flag or a Green Flag? 🤖

From robots and virtual reality to discovering your perfect perfume and driving simulators, there's always something to do on the #WebSummit floor. What's been your favourite activity at Web Summit? 👀

Middle management: a necessity or just "squishy" overhead? 🤔 Keily Blair, CEO of OnlyFans, took the stage at #WebSummit Lisbon to break down their "anti-middle management" philosophy. She explains why they’ve ditched traditional empire-building in favour of a lean team of senior experts and hungry juniors. Is middle management a vital bridge or just unnecessary friction?