Web Summit

PitchBook and Web Summit Release Fourth Investor Survey Findings at 2021 Conference

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

This is the fourth survey PitchBook and Web Summit have collaborated on and offers a glimpse at how investment activity has fared compared to 2020, investor sentiment towards technology and focus areas for impact.

Key Points: 
  • This is the fourth survey PitchBook and Web Summit have collaborated on and offers a glimpse at how investment activity has fared compared to 2020, investor sentiment towards technology and focus areas for impact.
  • PitchBook is sponsoring the Investor Lounge at Web Summit, where investors in attendance can work, take meetings and network.
  • As of September 30, 2021, Web Summit attendees accounted for 25.1% of U.S. deal value this year, 40.1% of European deal value and 24.3% of global deal value.
  • In the words of Inc. Magazine, "Web Summit is the largest technology conference in the world".

Dixa and weWow Launch Strategic CX Partnership for Scale-ups

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Monday, November 1, 2021

The Copenhagen and Valencia-based companies are presenting their partnership at the Web Summit this November in Lisbon.

Key Points: 
  • The Copenhagen and Valencia-based companies are presenting their partnership at the Web Summit this November in Lisbon.
  • Both weWow and Dixa have a clear focus on fast-growing companies since we are both coming from this space ourselves.
  • Fast-growing companies have different needs than traditional companies can offer, says Marije Sluis, Growth Lead of weWow.
  • To demonstrate the power of technology and great people, Dixa and weWow are creating a brand new CXLab in Valencia.

MindMed to Present at Web Summit on Future of Mental Health

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Monday, November 1, 2021

Barrow will be interviewed at 11:45am WET on November 3 on the topic, " Therapy 2.0 - The next step in mental health ".

Key Points: 
  • Barrow will be interviewed at 11:45am WET on November 3 on the topic, " Therapy 2.0 - The next step in mental health ".
  • The session will touch on MDMA dosing, psychedelic precision medicine, LSD neutralising and similar themes around the future for specialised mental health treatment.
  • Web Summit is an annual technology conference that brings together the people and companies redefining the global tech industry.
  • Politico calls it the "world's premier tech conference", while The Atlantic says that Web Summit is "where the future goes to be born".

GoWithFlow Teams Up with EV Enthusiast Charley Boorman for Master Class at Web Summit 2021

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Monday, November 1, 2021

LONDON, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- #WebSummit — GoWithFlow, a pioneer in delivering technology that helps organisations transition to electric vehicles, will be joined by actor/presenter and EV enthusiast Charley Boorman in a primetime master class at this year's Web Summit to discuss practical applications of electric and hybrid vehicles and the challenges with charging.

Key Points: 
  • In the Master Class "The EV Transition: The Answers You Need," scheduled for Thursday, 4th November, from 12:00-13:30 GMT, Flow CEO Jane Hoffer and Boorman will host a Q&A on the challenges with fleet transition to electric.
  • "Sustainable mobility is not the future it's here and companies and governments must prepare for the real-world implications on their people," said Edwards.
  • "Working with EV thought leaders like Charley Boorman, Flow is talking about applications of fleet transition, and importantly, the impact that shift is having on how employees use and power their EVs at home and at work."
  • Click here for more information about Web Summit and the Flow Master Class.

SoftServe to Join Ukraine Pavilion at Web Summit 2021

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

SoftServe , a leading digital authority and consulting company, will participate in the annual Web Summit 2021 in Lisbon, Portugal, as part of the first-ever Ukraine Pavilion that will present Ukraines most promising startups and innovations, IT companies, and funds.

Key Points: 
  • SoftServe , a leading digital authority and consulting company, will participate in the annual Web Summit 2021 in Lisbon, Portugal, as part of the first-ever Ukraine Pavilion that will present Ukraines most promising startups and innovations, IT companies, and funds.
  • The Ukraine Pavilion will be open during the entire Web Summit 2021 conference at Altice Arena, Fil 1, Booth no.
  • SoftServe will present on stage at the Ukraine Pavilion on November 2 at 9:00.
  • To connect with SoftServes team at Web Summit 2021, please contact Galyna Pivtorak .

Web Summit Selected as Digital Platform Provider for CES 2022

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Today the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced it has selected Web Summit as the digital platform provider for CES 2022 .

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  • Today the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced it has selected Web Summit as the digital platform provider for CES 2022 .
  • Web Summit's event operating system, Summit Engine, is a cloud-based platform, built to support events with both in-person and digital audiences.
  • "For CES 2022, we sought a platform that would benefit both in-person and digital attendees," said Jean Foster, senior vice president of marketing and communications, CTA.
  • "We're delighted to be chosen by CTA as their digital platform provider for CES 2022, and we understand what large scale, complex events like these demand," said Paddy Cosgrave, co-founder and CEO at Web Summit.

Wedo to beta launch at Lisbon Web Summit 2021

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

LONDON, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wedo , an American and European communication and financial platform built for people who want to take charge of and monetize their online business, will offer a sneak peek of their new video drop-in and payments application at Web Summit in Lisbon, which will be held on November 1-4, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wedo , an American and European communication and financial platform built for people who want to take charge of and monetize their online business, will offer a sneak peek of their new video drop-in and payments application at Web Summit in Lisbon, which will be held on November 1-4, 2021.
  • Founded in 2020, Wedo was developed as a solution to the high costs and complications involved in being a solopreneur or starting up a business.
  • Web Summit is one of the world's largest technology events and is known for connecting people and ideas that change the world.
  • "We're excited to have this opportunity to show the world all that Wedo has to offer," said David Jaques, chairman of the board at Wedo.

British Columbia startup Certn wins KPMG's inaugural Canadian Tech Innovator competition

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Certn will virtually represent Canada in Lisbon, vying for the crown as the 2021 Global Tech Innovator

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  • Certn will virtually represent Canada in Lisbon, vying for the crown as the 2021 Global Tech Innovator
    TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2021 /CNW/ - Certn, a Victoria-based startup that provides real-time background checks for employers and landlords, emerged as the Canadian Tech Innovator of 2021 in the inaugural KPMG Private Enterprise Tech Innovator in Canada competition, KPMG in Canada announced today.
  • Certn will be up against international tech innovators from 18 other countries this November inKPMG Private Enterprise's Global Tech Innovator contest to be held in Lisbon at the Web Summit.
  • The competition provided an excellent platform to meet and network with other Canadian entrepreneurs and stakeholders in the tech space.
  • The Global Tech Innovator competition recognizes the top talent in the tech innovation space.

Web Summit: Emeli Sandé speaks about the need for more diversity in top executive positions and how the movement can benefit from a change in psychology

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Friday, December 4, 2020

Emeli Sand spoke about the need for more diversity in top executive positions and how the movement can benefit from a change in psychology.

Key Points: 
  • Emeli Sand spoke about the need for more diversity in top executive positions and how the movement can benefit from a change in psychology.
  • MOBO and Accenture launched their new platform Mobolise at Web Summit, with the goal of connecting black talent with the best career opportunities.
  • Emeli Sand joined European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Facebook CTO Mike Schroepfer and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at 100,000-attendee online conference Web Summit.
  • "I definitely feel that we need more representation within executive roles.

Web Summit: Emeli Sandé speaks about the need for more diversity in top executive positions and how the movement can benefit from a change in psychology

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 4, 2020

Emeli Sand spoke about the need for more diversity in top executive positions and how the movement can benefit from a change in psychology.

Key Points: 
  • Emeli Sand spoke about the need for more diversity in top executive positions and how the movement can benefit from a change in psychology.
  • MOBO and Accenture launched their new platform Mobolise at Web Summit, with the goal of connecting black talent with the best career opportunities.
  • Emeli Sand joined European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Facebook CTO Mike Schroepfer and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at 100,000-attendee online conference Web Summit.
  • "I definitely feel that we need more representation within executive roles.