When is Web Summit 2026?

Web Summit 2026 runs November 9-12 in Lisbon, Portugal.

How much does Web Summit cost?

General admission ranges roughly €395-€1,495 depending on tier + timing. Startup tickets through the Alpha/Beta programs are heavily discounted.

Is Web Summit worth attending from the US?

If you sell internationally, want non-US press, or are raising from European VCs — yes. For pure-play US SaaS the ROI is harder to justify vs SaaStr.

How does Web Summit compare to TechCrunch Disrupt?

Web Summit is larger, more international, and more cross-sector. Disrupt is US-centric and more startup-investor focused.

What is the Alpha program at Web Summit?

Alpha gives early-stage startups a booth + perks at a discounted ticket rate, in exchange for being part of the curated startup floor. Application-only.

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Web Summit

Name: Web Summit
Start: 2026-11-09
End: 2026-11-12
Location: Lisbon

One of the world's largest tech + startup gatherings. Broad, international, media-heavy.

Next edition: November 9 – November 12, 2026
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Attendees: ~70,000
Since: 2009

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About Web Summit

Web Summit pulls operators, investors, journalists, and policymakers to Lisbon every November. The agenda spans tech, business, media, geopolitics, and culture. The Mercury (early-stage) and Alpha (growth) startup programs are the main draw for founders.

Attendees skew international and senior. Useful for service businesses that want exposure to non-US enterprise + government buyers, plus international press.

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Past & upcoming editions

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November 9 – November 12, 2026
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November 10 – November 13, 2025

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Frequently asked questions

When is Web Summit 2026?: Web Summit 2026 runs November 9-12 in Lisbon, Portugal.
How much does Web Summit cost?: General admission ranges roughly €395-€1,495 depending on tier + timing. Startup tickets through the Alpha/Beta programs are heavily discounted.
Is Web Summit worth attending from the US?: If you sell internationally, want non-US press, or are raising from European VCs — yes. For pure-play US SaaS the ROI is harder to justify vs SaaStr.
How does Web Summit compare to TechCrunch Disrupt?: Web Summit is larger, more international, and more cross-sector. Disrupt is US-centric and more startup-investor focused.
What is the Alpha program at Web Summit?: Alpha gives early-stage startups a booth + perks at a discounted ticket rate, in exchange for being part of the curated startup floor. Application-only.

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